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“Billy Keenan never quit” - Inspiring Irish American has passed
Billy Keenan, the inspiring Irish American who turned to motivational speaking after becoming a quadriplegic in 2013, has died. “My brother Billy Keenan went to the Lord shortly after midnight August 21," Billy’s brother John said in a post on the ‘Billy Keenan Speaks’ Facebook page on Thursday afternoon.
4-year-old girl stabbed multiple times in Paterson, New Jersey; police searching for her aunt
A home in Paterson, New Jersey was boxed in by police - the scene of a heinous attack.Police say a four-year-old girl was stabbed inside multiple times.Neighbors on East 24th Street and 10th Avenue who witnessed the horror say the young child's mother frantically carried her out in her arms, covered in blood.Witnesses say the mother was hysterical as her daughter was rushed into an ambulance as first responders rushed to the scene around 4 p.m. Friday.Local leaders say the unthinkable violence was a result of a family dispute inside the home. The apparent suspect is a family member who...
Brooklyn affordable housing lottery features ‘luxury hotel-style amenities’
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – An affordable housing lottery that recently opened up in Brooklyn features “luxury hotel-style amenities,” according to its website. The 2667 Fulton Street Apartments have amenities that include parking, bike storage, shared laundry, a gym, a yoga and dance studio, numerous outdoor areas, a rooftop terrace and air conditioning. Some of the […]
2024 Raritan Bay Festival at the Conference House: Live music, kayaking, food trucks & more | ‘It’s like a staycation’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - The 2024 Raritan Bay Festival will transform Conference House Park into a hub of vibrant energy and excitement this Saturday afternoon. “This event started back in 2012 and at it’s heyday we had almost 1,800 people attend, unfortunately it stopped during COVID and it took a while to get it started again,” said Jim Pistilli, President of Conference House Park Conservancy Inc., the event organizers.
Tennis Girl Rachel Stuhlmann Poses With Andre Agassi At UTS Tour: 'The Legend'
Tennis influencer and model Rachel Stuhlmann is always doing her part to promote the game, and without a doubt, has a multitude of fans because of it. But for once, it appears that it was Stuhlmann who was at least a little starstruck. Stuhlmann is attending the UTS Tour in...
Former Yankee Brett Gardner Has Ghosted the Team Since His Retirement: ‘He’s Off the Grid’
The Yankees are honoring their all-time greats this weekend, but the celebration will fall short of a Gardy Party. Former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner did not respond to the team’s invitation to its annual Old Timers’ Day celebration on Sunday, August 25, a spokesperson for the team told The Athletic. The spokesperson also […]
Mets avoided a trade deadline disaster the Orioles are already admitting was a mistake
The New York Mets knew that around the trading deadline, they needed to add a starting pitcher. Especially after just one start made by ace Kodai Senga, it was almost a sure thing that the Mets needed to add another starter in their rotation if they wanted to be a postseason team this year.
N.J. restaurant pays $125K in penalties for stiffing workers on overtime
A Newark restaurant has paid nearly $125,000 for failing to pay overtime to dozens of servers, cooks and bussers, state officials said. Swahili Village Bar and Grill paid back $62,335 in overtime and $62,335 in damages for shortchanging 84 workers, the U.S. Department of Labor said in a statement. In...
Scared NYC Carriage Horse Runs into Intersection
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. A recent incident in New York City has reignited the debate over...
Suspects On Loose After Smash-Grab Bellmore Jewelry Store Robbery In Broad Daylight
According to Nassau County Police, the multiple unknown subjects entered Philip Joseph Jewelers in Bellmore, located at 2776 Sunrise Highway, at about 12:50 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22. They began smashing the glass display cases with sledgehammers and removing assorted jewelry before fleeing the scene in an unknown direction. The investigation...
‘He’s never changed, he never will:’ Exonerated Central Park 5 warn against Trump after his death penalty crusade
When five Black and Latino teenagers were wrongly convicted of the rape of a jogger in New York City’s Central Park in 1989, Donald Trump bought out full-page ads in all four major New York newspapers with a headline screaming to “BRING BACK THE DEATH PENALTY.”. “I want...
A sunny, rain-free weekend is in store for the mid-Hudson region
The National Weather Service says the mid-Hudson Valley should be looking at a mostly sunny, rain-free weekend from beginning to end. After cooling off for a few days during the week, high temperatures should return to the 80s in most places this weekend. Saturday will be mostly sunny, with high temperatures in the low...
New York State Fair using reverse ATMs
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — We’ve got an important reminder for fairgoers…it’s cashless. That includes parking. The cash flow at the fair is low and now you know. “We have our reverse ATMS here at the main gate. We have two of them. What people can do is with the minimum of $10 cash, they can put their money in,” said Julie LaFave, New York State Fair Director.
NY State Fair weekend forecast: Warm, sunny and a little muggy
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The forecast for the first weekend of the 2024 New York State Fair is about as good as Central New Yorkers can reasonably expect for late August. Temperatures will be about 70 degrees when the gates open at 10 a.m. and rise into the low 80s Saturday and Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
AG Yost Sues NY-based Home Warranty Company, Alleging Deceptive Business Practices
August 23, 2024, Press Release from the Office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost: (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing First Premier Home Warranty and its owner, alleging that the New York-based company’s deceptive business practices have harmed Ohio consumers. “Ohioans deserve reliable services...
Cleland and Harrison Dominate NYS Women’s Senior Championships
(WNY News Now) – ONTARIO, N.Y. — Teresa Cleland and Barbara Harrison emerged victorious at the 71st NYS Women’s Senior & 17th Super Senior Amateur Championships, held at Ontario Golf Club from August 20-21, 2024. Both women led wire-to-wire in their respective fields, delivering stellar performances to claim their titles.
Expert Warns of “Rodent Rampage” Invading New York Homes This Fall
It's been one of the hottest summers in New York history and it may be causing a record rodent invasion. July was the second hottest month in New York history, with four separate heat waves blasting the state with high humidity and scorching temperatures that made it feel like over 100 degrees outside.
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
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