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Eighth anniversary of Gap warehouse fire passes; still no arrests
FISHKILL – On August 29, 2016, fire departments throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley responded to a fire at the Gap Inc. distribution center on Merritt Boulevard in Fishkill. The facility, covering approximately one million square feet, began burning at night and the fire continued through dawn the next morning. The fire, deemed “suspicious” by authorities including the State Police and Dutchess County Fire Investigation Division, prompted an investigation. But, after eight years, no one has been arrested.
Yonkers To Put $5.8M Toward Air Conditioning In 39 Schools
In an announcement on Wednesday, Aug. 28, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Superintendent Aníbal Soler, Jr. revealed that $5.8 million in capital funding would be spent on air-conditioning in the city's 39 public school buildings over the next three years. The initiative is part of an effort to improve...
Governor Kathy Hochul takes aim at schools with excess funds. Why Valley Stream superintendents aren't on board.
Every year when school budget season rolls around, school boards are tasked with a simple, but difficult problem: cover the cost of running their schools with the money they have. In recent years, the pressure has been on to make school budget revenues go far enough to hit multiple financial...
Between the Stacks – August 30, 2024 – Back to School
This week’s program is a conversation between Sarah Marshall of the Kent Memorial Library, Kent CT and Courtney Tsahalis of the Millbrook Library, Millbrook NY. ‹ The Media Beat with David Tereshchuk – Friday August 30, 2024. AgriCulture: Getting the Message ›
HOUSE MUSIC TAKES CENTER STAGE: Paterson’s Great Falls Festival adds Cheetah Club Celebration
The City of Paterson and Celebrating Paterson Inc., in partnership with Hinchliffe Stadium, will present a free house music event as part of this year’s Great Falls Festival on Sunday, September 1, 2024, from 3 pm – 10 pm at the Great Falls National Historical Park located at 72 McBride Avenue Extension in Paterson.
Pier 76 Heats Up — Get Ready to Salsa at NY Latin Food Fest
The New York Latin Food Fest is rolling onto Pier 76 in Hudson River Park this September. The celebration of Latin and Caribbean culture is happening on Friday September 13 and Saturday September 14. Get ready for the aromas of sizzling arepas, the tang of freshly made ceviche and the spice of perfectly seasoned tacos […] The post Pier 76 Heats Up — Get Ready to Salsa at NY Latin Food Fest appeared first on W42ST.
Crest Hardware closing in Brooklyn after more than 60 years
NEW YORK -- Crest Hardware is closing its doors Friday after more than 60 years in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The family-owned hardware store on Metropolitan Avenue is more than a place to go for basic needs. It's become a cornerstone of the community, along with its pets, Frankie the pig and Finlay and parrot.Community outpouring for Crest HardwareCurrent owner Joey Franquinha said his father, Manny, and uncle, Joe, opened the store back in 1962, and remembers running through the aisles as a kid. He told CBS News New York the property owner didn't give them a chance to renew their...
Widow of NJ police officer must repay $268K stolen from taxpayers
HAMILTON (Mercer) — A woman who admitted to stealing from her dead husband's pension has been ordered to repay nearly a decade's worth of stolen benefits. Sandra VonScheven, 49, was ordered to pay $268,000 in restitution in Superior Court in Mercer County, the Attorney General's Office said Thursday. That's...
Ulster County Clerk to host V-J Day discussion on Aug. 31 at Persen House
Kingston – Historical reenactor Hank Yost will host a conversation about V-J Day, discussing the significance of the United States’ victory over Japan Day and the events that led to the end of World War II, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 31st at the Matthewis Persen House Museum.
Is a Massive Cooldown Heading to Central New York Next Week?
Looks like it's almost time for us to break out the cozy sweaters and start thinking of fall colors. Labor Day weekend is upon us, and a chilly cold front may be following close behind. Several forecasters are closely watching another stream of arctic air that could blow across Central...
The NYS Fair’s newest tempting treat: Wine you can sink your teeth into
Few things are more refreshing on a hot day at the New York State Fair than a Wine Slushie. Now, Wine Gummies could be making a move as the new State Fair pick-me-up. This week, a hot item at the fair has been bags of chewy candies called Fat Frog Red Wine Gummies. They are sold at the three stands at the fair operated by the Montezuma Winery of Seneca Falls.
Elderly hiker lost in the dark rescued from ADK mountain
Around midnight on Aug. 20, a 74-year-old from Brookhaven got caught in the dark with a dying cell phone while hiking on St. Regis Mountain, a popular climb in the central Adirondacks. Using the last bit of battery power from his phone, which he was using to light his way...
Flood coverage costs soar for storm survivors across N.Y., N.J.
MILFORD, N.J. — Sunday marks three years since Hurricane Ida. The remnants of the storm blindsided officials in the Tri-State Area with destructive, deadly floods.Now, some survivors tell investigative reporter Mahsa Saeidi they face a new challenge: their insurance is soaring.See more CBS New York InvestigationsHurricane Ida survivor says insurance money wasn't enough for damageOn Sept. 1, 2021, water started entering Leanna Jones' home in Milford, New Jersey. She and her children eventually had to be rescued from the flood.Three years later, she tells CBS News New York she now feels like she's underwater. The problem is her insurance."It's just...
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