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Potentially Deadly Veggies Sold In New York Stores
A voluntary recall has been expanded due to the potential health threat it poses in New York State. Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, Ohio, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall. The recall was initiated by findings reported by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. The vegetables at the center of the recall may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Huge tech outage disrupts Long Island
On July 19, a “routine” Microsoft software update left the world in chaos. The cloud-based, cyber security firm, CrowdStrike, which is utilized by Microsoft, released a defective, antivirus security update, pertaining to the firm’s Falcon Sensor. The system is installed in approximately 70-80% of global PCs and numerous company servers,
Jennifer Lopez Is on the Move as Divorce Rumors Continue
After spending part of her summer in the Hamptons, Jennifer Lopez has arrived back in New York City, according to Page Six. JLo was spotted in Manhattan on Thursday, July 25, 2024. The outlet reported that Lopez dined at celeb hotspot Balthazar before walking around SoHo. She was dressed casually...
US-Canada illegal border crossings surge – and those migrants are heading to NYC
CLINTON COUNTY, N.Y. - Mountain Mart, a gas station in the small city of Plattsburgh, New York, was once an unassuming pit stop before a trip to the nearby Adirondacks, or perhaps a stay near Lake Champlain. Thanks to its proximity to the northern border, it’s now better known as an outpost for migrants, the penultimate stop on their long journeys from home.
NBA Rumors: Knicks Standing Pat On Could-Be Blockbuster Trade
The New York Knicks appear to be done making blockbuster trades for now, as The Athletic’s Fred Katz reports that he has “absolutely no indication that the Knicks are trying to trade” Julius Randle (h/t KnicksMuse). “None whatsoever,” the insider emphasizes. Knicks Standing Pat On Could-Be...
Evelyn Caputo selected as Miss Wantagh 2024
Evelyn Caputo, who was crowned Miss Wantagh 2024 during the Wantagh Independence Day Parade on July 4, is poised to inspire another generation of girls in the community. The Wantagh community continually seeks ways to promote and encourage public service, and Miss Wantagh breaks the beauty norm by focusing on service projects carried out by its participants. The pageant offers girls a platform to explore and implement their ideas about improving the community.
"Rock & Roll Circus" Show Celebrates Summer at I.FLY Trapeze in Eisenhower Park August 17
I.FLY Trapeze, Long Island’s only flying trapeze and circus arts school, will host a “Wild West Circus” to kick off summer on Saturday, August 17, 2024 @ 8pm in Eisenhower Park, next to the Nassau County Aquatic Center off Merrick Avenue, just north of Hempstead Turnpike, in East Meadow, NY. Free parking available in lot 1A adjacent to the trapeze.
Former Nassau County Fire Service Academy Employee Indicted for Defrauding Workers’ Compensation
Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a former employee of the Nassau County Fire Service Academy was indicted on Grand Larceny, Falsifying Business Records, and Fraudulent Practices of the Workers’ Compensation Law for fraudulently receiving more than $16,000 of workers’ compensation benefits. The defendant continued to volunteer as a firefighter in Massapequa and maintained other employment cleaning a local church and working at a tax preparation office despite allegedly submitting documentation stating that she was not working while she collected the benefits.
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
The Wellness Stop opens in Port Jefferson
Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on June 27 for a new retail store, The Wellness Stop, at 146 East Main Street in Port Jefferson. The event was attended by members of the chamber, staff, family and friends. According to thier mission statement, the shop offers “curated...
Billy Joel Closes out Historic MSG Residency With His 2 Youngest Daughters by His Side
Billy Joel ended his historic Madison Square Garden residency with two of his most special people by his side. The Grammy winner, 75, was joined on stage by his two youngest daughters — Della, 8, and Remy, 6 — during his 150th and final show at the iconic New York City venue on Thursday, July […]
New previously unseen 9/11 footage emerges more than two decades after attacks
New footage of the 9/11 attacks has emerged on social media nearly 23 years after the devastating act of terrorism rocked the United States and the rest of the world in 2001. Despite the attacks occurring more than two decades ago, a large amount of previously unseen footage from that fateful day in New York City has surfaced online thanks to platforms like TikTok. Now brand new footage of an unseen angle of the World Trade Centre just moments before the first tower collapsed has been shared on YouTube by Kei Sugimoto, who witnessed the historic event in person on...
Hempstead mother accused of driving under the influence with child in car
A Hempstead mother is accused of crashing into two cars while under the influence with her child in the car. Police say the suspect crashed into the cars in East Garden City injuring one person and drove away from the scene Wednesday night. When Nassau County police arrest the suspect...
Queens to get at least three new judges
The governor last week signed a bill that will add over two dozen judges to benches across the Empire State, including three in Queens. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law that adds 28 judges to Family and Civil Court benches throughout New York. Under the law, New York...
Hochul announces major grant for healthcare workforce training
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A new $22.5 million grant will help train a strong pipeline of healthcare professionals, Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday. Twenty-eight healthcare facilities will receive the funding in awards throughout the next year aimed at covering costs such as curriculum and staff attendance training. “The health...
NYPD: Sixth person drowns at New York City beaches
Once the clock strike 6 p.m., lifeguards at New York City beaches end their shift. “As soon as the lifeguards leave, everyone goes into the waters,” said Kim Metrock, who never lets her 12-year-old child go into the water unsupervised. “Even when the lifeguards are here and it gets...
Wanted for Islandia Petit Larceny
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly stole merchandise from an Islandia store in June. A man allegedly stole merchandise, valued at $401, from Walmart, located at 1850 Veterans Memorial...
Party At The Pier To Raise Money For FeedMore WNY
Coming up on August 1st, you can party at the Pier and help raise money for all the programs that FeedMore WNY runs across Western New York. Party at the Pier is one of FeedMore WNY's biggest fundraisers and it will take place on Thursday, August 1st from 6- 9 pm at Buffalo River Fest Park, 249 Ohio St. in Buffalo.
Death threats to D.A. Bragg, judge who oversaw Trump proceedings work of Vegas man: Feds
Federal prosecutors say a series of violent threats made to public officials in New York, New Jersey and elsewhere were the work of a Las Vegas man who, according to reports, was targeting judges tied to criminal cases involving former President Donald Trump. Spencer Christjencody Gear, 32, is charged in...
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