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CDC updates RSV vaccine recommendation. How many got it so far in NY? Should you get it?
All New Yorkers ages 75 and older should receive the RSV vaccine heading into the fall and winter months, unless they previously got the shot, according to updated federal guidance. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention previously recommended the Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, vaccine for everyone ages 65...
Wayne has an issue with pop-up parties. Can funding for extra patrols stop them?
WAYNE — It seems to come out from nowhere. Someone plants a germ of an idea on social media, and before long, 50 or 100 people are ransacking an abandoned building or revving their engines in a parking lot after dark. ...
Patrick Bertoletti chows down 58 hot dogs to win Nathan’s event without Joey Chestnut
July 4 (UPI) -- A different hot dog-eating king was crowned at the 108th Nathan's annual event at Coney Island in New York on Thursday after the perennial top dog was absent. Patrick Bertoletti, 26, of Chicago, chowed down 58 hot dogs and buns -- nearly six a minute -- to defeat other 13 competitors in the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest before thousands on Independence Day in ideal weather conditions in Brooklyn.
New Kosher Takeout and Catering in Brooklyn: La Sova
La Sova is now open at 1301 E13th Street, Brooklyn, NY, offering a unique dining experience for lovers of gourmet takeout and catering. Managed by a team of chefs with over 25 years of combined experience in the food industry, La Sova is here whether you’re grabbing a quick bite, planning your Shabbos meals, or organizing a catered event.
Which NY colleges offer the best value? See where your alma mater ranks
A recent study from SmartAsset revealed the best valued colleges in New York based on five categories: tuition, student living costs, scholarship and grant offerings, student retention rate and starting salary for new graduates. Rochester Institute of Technology in Henrietta ranked 10th on the list, and was the lone Rochester area college or university listed. Here's...
At least 2 killed, multiple injured in NYC after pickup truck crashes into crowd
At least two people were killed, and seven others injured after a driver crashed into a Manhattan park Thursday night during a Fourth of July celebration, authorities said. The incident happened just before 9 p.m. on the Lower East Side, according to the New York City Police Department. NYPD Chief...
There's a vast gulf between fly fishing for trout and bass fishing: Outdoors column
Two of the most popular styles of freshwater angling here in New York and the Northeast, for that matter, bass and trout fishing, have a lot of differences. A surprisingly wide gulf. Maybe the differences in the fish themselves brings out the contrast in the way we go about angling...
I'm a Bartender. Customers' New Habits Are Ruining Bars
This month marks 11 years of working in New York's service industry. It's changed a lot. As an Irish lad, I grew up on Cheers and in my first gig in New York, I found my solace at Molly Pitcher's Ale House—a popular joint where the regulars could have been characters on that show.
Truck Hits New York Group Celebrating Fourth of July
Three people were killed and others were hurt after a pickup truck "driving at a high rate of speed" hit a group celebrating the Fourth of July at a New York City park, according to officials. The vehicle ran through an intersection in Lower Manhattan, drove on the sidewalk and...
Mountain Lakes hires schools chief from Upper Saddle River. Meet the new superintendent
The 2023-24 school year is complete and students have settled into summer vacation mode. But for Brad Siegel, the work is just starting. Hired in March, Siegel started his new assignment as superintendent of the Mountain Lakes School District on Monday. A resident of Wayne, Siegel comes from the Upper Saddle River School...
On ‘Hard Fork,’ a Hard Look at the Future of Technology
Times Insider explains who we are and what we do and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together. After recording about 90 episodes of “Hard Fork,” a weekly New York Times podcast about technology and business, life is much the same for its hosts, Kevin Roose and Casey Newton. That is, except for the occasional encounter with a fan, which is a new and sometimes startling experience for them.
Closed: ‘Contaminated’ Water Found At These New York Beaches
Officials from New York closed down two beaches because the water was found to be "contaminated." The Westchester County Department of Health confirmed two beaches were shut down because of "elevated bacteria levels." Westchester County Closes Two Beaches. Westchester County Beach Surveillance Program "protects the public from illnesses associated with...
Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever host NY Liberty: Here's how to watch last head-to-head matchup
It's the fourth and final regular season head-to-head game between the New York Liberty (17-3, 1st in Eastern Conference) versus Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever (8-13, 5th in Eastern Conference) on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Gainbridge FieldHouse The first three meetings have been dominated by the Liberty. New York's won each contest by double digits, including two of those affairs being 36-point blowouts. ...
Battle of the Birds: Garden City Hawks beat Locust Valley Falcons
The 8u Garden City Hawks won 14-13 in a nailbiter of a game against the Locust Valley Falcons after a 2 hour battle. A testament to their growth over the team’s debut season, the entire Hawks roster contributed 12 hits and 14 runs to end the game victorious. The...
A fire almost ended dreams of Paramus' 'Ice Cream Lady.' Her customers saved the day
A fire may have destroyed her truck. But fans of Paramus' beloved "Ice Cream Lady" made sure her dream didn't go up in flames as well. Monica Pidhorecki was devastated in May when the second of her two trucks was severely damaged in a fire that also left her home temporarily uninhabitable. But in the weeks since, a fundraising effort by local families has gotten her back on the road, delighting the sweet tooths of countless Bergen County kids.
Celebrating The Life of Elyjha Chandler
Last Friday, June 28, marked one week since Elyjha Chandler, 16, went missing in the water near Jacob Riis Park with his friend, Christian Perkins, 17. The date also marked what would have been Elyjha’s 17th birthday. To honor the teen and celebrate his almost 17 years of life,...
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