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Fourth of July Accident Devastates Local Family: Fundraiser Launched for Recovery
Fourth of July turned tragic for one family when a fireworks mishap resulted in severe injuries to a local family. The incident occurred at approximately 10 p.m. at 9 Foxrun Court in Port Jefferson Station where a crowd had gathered to enjoy the holiday fireworks display. Patrice Ambroise, 38, his...
A woman who fled Afghanistan to pursue an education graduates from NYC high school
Zahra Shahnoory was 16 years old when the principal announced over her high school’s loudspeaker that the Taliban had entered Kabul, Afghanistan. Everybody started to scatter and, unable to find transportation home, Shahnoory left school on foot, hiding her textbooks in her hijab out of fear that the militant group, which prohibits girls from studying beyond the eighth grade, would kill her.
Graduates From Centereach & Newfield High School Turn Their Tassels In Celebration
The Middle Country Central School District’s high schools recently hosted commencement ceremonies for the 2024 graduating classes of Newfield High School and Centereach High Schools. The memorable ceremony highlighted the achievements and bright futures of their graduating seniors. The event was attended by students, families, faculty, and distinguished guests.
Hunter Tier Parking Lot Plan for Housing in Mamaroneck Takes Next Steps
The Mamaroneck Village Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to begin negotiations on a possible agreement with developers to turn the Hunter Tier parking lot into an all-affordable apartment building. There could be parking underground. An environmental impact review will have to be completed before work can begin. As we...
Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation’s Unconditional Love Gala Starring Miss Peaches
The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation will host its signature gala, Unconditional Love, on July 20 at 6 PM. This highly anticipated event is not just an evening of celebration, but a crucial fundraiser that underpins the shelter’s mission to save hundreds of animal lives each year. The gala’s proceeds directly support SASF’s rescue, medical services, training, adoption, and foster programs, making it an indispensable part of the organization’s efforts to care for the local animal population.
Polarizing Ex-Yankees Pitcher Continues Mediocre Performance in Minors
Domingo Germán came out of nowhere to pitch the 24th perfect game in MLB history for the New York Yankees on June 28, 2023. His perfect game came against the woeful Oakland Athletics, striking out nine batters on 99 pitches. But just two months later, Germán was placed on MLB’s restricted list following a clubhouse incident. It wasn’t the first time Germán received discipline for poor behavior. He served an 81-game suspension due to violating MLB’s domestic violence policy.
Kiddie coaster derails during carnival in Dobbs Ferry, Westchester County
There were some frightening moments at a carnival in Westchester County Thursday when part of a ride came off its tracks.A young child was shaken up in the accident.The investigation into how this happened is underway.The small rollercoaster started to come off of the tracks at the waterfront park in Dobbs Ferry at around 4 p.m.Adults ran to hold the Orient Express kiddie coaster up where it had derailed to prevent the children onboard from getting hurt."We we're definitely holding it up," said Jeffrey Schumacher, a Good Samaritan. "I was definitely using muscle to keep it upright."Onboard at the time...
Amazon Gift Cards Pulled From Stores in New York
Have you tried to buy an Amazon gift card in New York recently, but couldn't find one? You aren't the only one as it appears that Amazon gift cards are no longer available in stores across New York State. Amazon Gift Cards Pulled from Stores in New York. If you...
“Big Money” Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In New York
Someone in New York is waking up with a lot more cash in their pocket. The New York State Lottery announced that one "Big Money" winning ticket from Friday Night's Mega Millions drawing was sold in New York. READ MORE: CHECK OUT THE LARGEST LOTTERY JACKPOTS EVER WON IN NEW...
Where In New York State Will You Find The Deepest Waters?
Do you know where in New York State you can find the deepest river or lake? Or how deep each gets? We have the answers and some more fun facts!. Did you know that only four states have more freshwater than New York?. New York State Home To More Freshwater...
Late Afternoon Shooting in Haverstraw Results in One Fatality
The month of July got off to a scary start in the Town of Haverstraw. Late yesterday afternoon, Haverstraw Police were alerted to reports of "shots fired" at an area in town. Once reports for the shooting came in, law enforcement immidiately responded and rushed to the scene. Officers arrived to the area for the reported call, a location between Fairmount Ave and West Street and quickly went into action.
Somers' Volkman Earns Justin Veatch Fund Music Scholarship
SOMERS, N.Y. - The Justin Veatch Fund recently awarded six new $1,200 music scholarships to graduating high school seniors at an awards program at Yorktown Town Hall. The six, chosen among 19 applicants from 11 high schools, included Noah Volkman of Granite Springs. This is the 16th year The Fund has awarded scholarships to students who live within a 40-mile radius of Yorktown. The scholarships honor the legacy of Justin Veatch, a Yorktown High School senior who died from an accidental drug overdose in 2008. Veatch was a talented musician who had been on the verge of releasing...
Somers Education Foundation Golfs 'Fore' a Cause
SOMERS, N.Y. - The 23rd Annual Somers Education Foundation Golf Outing was held on June 10 at Anglebrook Golf Club! More than 60 golfers participated and raised over $16,000 for SEF, which provides grants and scholarships to the Somers Central School District. In its nearly 30-year history, the organization has awarded more than $1.9 million across 480 grants and scholarships to the district.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER To learn more about the Somers Education Foundation, visit www.sefonline.org For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Two fatalities and one injury reported in Paramus, NJ due to a head-on collision on Garden State Parkway.
Two individuals have lost their lives and one has been hospitalized following a tragic wrong-way crash on the Garden State Parkway in Bergen County. The incident occurred at around 2:30 a.m. on Friday at milepost 163.4 in Paramus. According to State Police, a Toyota SUV collided head-on with a Honda...
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