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Elmhurst Hospital’s expansion gets $27.5 million State funding
New York State has announced $27.5 million for a major expansion project at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens. More than $20 million will go to a project that includes expansion of the Women’s Pavilion from 16,000 to 35,000 sq. ft., a major overhaul will add three new floors and increase the facility’s capacity for high-quality prenatal care.
NY’s Blue Ribbon Commission Graduation Measures get hyped at City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit
City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit welcomed State Department of Education Commissioner Betty Rosa as its opening keynote speaker Thursday before a packed crowd at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Lower Manhattan Thursday. The event brought together industry executives, public sector leaders and academics to...
Assemblyman Doug Smith’s Fundraiser at Irish Times Draws Over 100 Supporters
Assemblyman Doug Smith (R-Holbrook) hosted a successful fundraiser at Irish Times in Holbrook, drawing over one hundred supporters for his re-election campaign. The event, dubbed a “No Suits, No Speeches” Summer BBQ, provided a relaxed setting where friends, supporters, and community members could gather and show their support for Smith as he seeks another term in the New York State Assembly.
Anti-abortion organizations claim N.Y. attorney general is violating First Amendment over info on treatment
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Options Care Center is a Jamestown-based pregnancy center that promotes alternatives to abortion and provides free services including pregnancy tests, parenting classes and material assistance. The organization used to provide literature regarding a progesterone treatment it suggested could reverse the effects of medication-based abortion. "We want to...
Most Air Pollution Found In These Parts Of New York
Higher levels of air pollution are found in these areas of your hometown in New York. The New York State DEC released the results from the first phase of the State’s "historic effort" to monitor air quality. DEC Releases First Phase Results of Statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiative. The...
Governor Hochul appoints three justices to Appellate Division, Second Department
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday the appointment of three justices to the New York State Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department, which is located in Brooklyn Heights. The appointments include Hon. Donna-Marie Golia, Hon. Phillip Hom, and Hon. James McCormack. “Our courts must be led by qualified, fair and impartial...
New York Resident Embroiled in Wrongful Death Lawsuit with Disney World
A legal battle is raging on between a New York man and the Walt Disney Corporation. The man, Jeffrey Piccolo of Rocky Point, NY, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Disney. Tragically, Piccolo lost his wife, Dr. Kanokporn Tangsuan, in 2023 while at Disney World in Florida. Florida Gov....
Trump attorneys ask to delay his sentencing in hush money case until after the election
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump are asking the New York judge who presided over the trial where he was convicted on felony charges of falsifying business records to postpone his sentencing until after the election. "By adjourning the sentencing until after that election — which is of paramount importance...
Face Masks Officially BANNED In Portions Of New York State
A potential ban on wearing a mask in public is now officially a law in at least one portion of New York State. The COVID pandemic may be a thing of the past. However, there are some who still want to wear a mask for their own safety. It is not uncommon to see people wearing a mask just walking down the street.
Byram Hills Ranked No. 1 Public High School in Westchester
Receiving well-deserved recognition, Byram Hills High School was ranked as the number one public high school in Westchester County in Westchester Magazine’s March 2024 issue. The Inside Press asked me to explore the “why” behind the ranking. It is particularly noteworthy as Westchester is home to some of the best high schools in the country. Factors considered included college readiness, average class size, student-to-teacher ratio, SAT scores, the number of counselors, the number of AP courses, and more.
Backyard Pool Drowning Under Investigation In Hudson Valley
Neighbors say a teen or young adult was pulled from a home's pool unconscious and not breathing. Early Friday morning, police from Orange County confirmed an investigation into a drowning in a backyard pool. Backyard Pool Drowning In Town Of Newburgh, New York Under Investigation. For all the news that...
Meet & Greet with Paterson's Bravest Women Firefighters
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson Firefighter Kathy Sledge is hosting a Meet & Greet event for the community to engage with some of Paterson's finest female firefighters on Sunday, August 18. The event will begin at 1:45 p.m. at MBM Fitness HQ, located at 168 8th Avenue, and attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Speakers at the event include Coach Ray, Brittany Hunt, and firefighters Mishynn Squire, Ashley Sanchez, and Captain Beth Fournier.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The discussion will cover a variety of topics, including the requirements for becoming a firefighter, the importance of...
Valley Medical taps GI director
Paramus, N.J.-based Valley Medical Group has tapped Michael Rahmin, MD, as director of gastroenterology, as reported Aug. 15 by ROI-NJ.com. Dr. Rahmin will support the operations of gastroenterology care, oversee and guide the strategic direction of the gastroenterology division, and ensure adherence to evidence-based practice and implementation of best practices in clinical quality and safety.
Clarkstown PD Arrests Pearl River Woman for Aggravated DWI After Hit-and-Run Incident
On Sunday, August 11, 2024, at approximately 9:15 PM, Clarkstown Police officers responded to a hit-and-run incident involving a blue Jeep Wrangler on S. Little Tor Rd. in New City. The vehicle reportedly sideswiped another car while making a turn onto S. Little Tor Rd. and then continued driving without stopping.
Monsey Hosts First-Time Shabbos Nachmu Celebration
For the first time, the Skulen Rebbe of Monsey will lead the Shabbos Nachamu celebration in the Skulen shul in Monsey. Traditionally, this event, which commemorates the release of the Skulen Rebbe zy”u and the current Skulen Rebbe shlita from Romania, is held Motze Shabbos Nachmu in a large ballroom to accommodate thousands of participants, with all the Skulen Rebbes in attendance, led by the Skulen Rebbe currently in need of a Refuah Shleimah.
Stretch Of Busy Route Reopens In Northern Westchester After Crash
This story has been updated. A stretch of a busy route in Northern Westchester is once again open following a serious crash.Route 22 in the town of North Castle between Route 120 and Old Orchard Street reopened by around 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15 following a crash investigation, North Cas…
White Plains Hospital patients evacuated after sprinkler malfunction
WESTCHESTER - Patients and staff had to evacuate after a sprinkler malfunction happened inside a hospital in Westchester Thursday morning. A sprinkler malfunction caused flooding in one part of the White Plains Hospital wing. "Our staff worked together immediately to relocate our patients to unaffected areas of the hospital and...
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