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New York Residents Urged To STOP Sending Checks In The Mail
One man mailed a check for less than $90 but criminals altered the check and stole over $45,000. Two years have passed and the retiree is still fighting to get his money back. The New York Times reports despite New Yorkers writing fewer checks over the past few decades, check fraud is dramatically increasing.
Walmart store in Upstate NY changes self-checkout policy amid theft concerns
GLENMONT — As part of a national trend, a Walmart store in Upstate New York is limiting the the use of self-checkout lanes in most instances to shoppers who are buying 15 or fewer items. Those buying more items at the Glenmont (Albany County) location will have to go through traditional lanes where store clerks will check them out.
Governor Hochul announces shootings with injuries are down 29% in the state
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday shooting incidents with injury have declined 29% across New York State for communities participating in New York's Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative. The data is from a seven-month period from January to July for 2023 and 2024. “Keeping...
Interstate Waste Services acquires New York hauler Marangi Disposal
Private equity-backed Interstate Waste Services has acquired Marangi Disposal, it announced Monday. Marangi, based in Middletown, New York, serves commercial, residential, municipal and industrial customers in Orange and Rockland counties. The deal nearly doubles IWS' presence in upstate New York, according to a release. Marangi has more than 50 collection...
Save a Fortune at Dutchess County’s Epic Surplus Vehicle Auction
Hudson Valley residents searching for a vehicle on a budget may have just hit the jackpot. The Dutchess County government is looking to offload vehicles that are either no longer in service or vehicles that are working but no longer needed... and prices couldn't be lower. From ambulances and bulldozers to passenger cars and boats, here are some of the best bargains:
Volunteer injured at Upstate NY demolition derby, will have leg amputated
Jillian McCarthy, The Daily Star, Oneonta, N.Y. (TNS) A volunteer officiating the Delaware County Fair demolition derby on Saturday, Aug. 17 was injured by a fallen barrier and had to be taken for emergency surgery. A GoFundMe page was created on Monday for Eric Eberling by his sister-in-law, Kristen Sperry.
75 years ago, the KKK and anti-communists teamed up to violently stop a folk concert in NY
Racist mobs attacked a 1949 concert in Peekskill, NY, helping raise anti-communist fervor after World War II and illustrating how hatred could gain legitimacy amid today’s political turmoil.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards Contract for Maintenance Dredging of Newark Bay Federal Navigation Project
NEWARK, NJ – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, announces the awarding of the contract for the Maintenance Dredging of Newark Bay, Federal Navigation Project. The contract, valued at $32,334,175.00, was awarded to Donjon Marine Co., a leading maritime services provider. This crucial project will...
FKA Twigs Defies Gravity in Towering Platform Boots While Promoting ‘The Crow’
Emily Ratajkowski Nails the Model Off-Duty Look Wearing Black Reebok Sneakers in NYC FKA Twigs showcased a bold look in New York City on Wednesday in an eye-catching pair of Windowsen Metal Dragon Thigh boots. Showcasing a monochromatic leather look from top to bottom, the Metal Dragon Thigh boots are a standout model from the brand. Made entirely with polyurethane, the shoes are characterized by a platform height of almost 4 inches. Crafted in a rich shade of chocolate brown, the boots are also enhanced by a square design in the upper. Also boasting a thigh-high design, the silhouette is completed by...
STV to Oversee Design and Construction of More Than 1,500 NYCHA Units in Harlem
NEW YORK, NY – STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced that the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) selected the firm to provide construction management-as agent (CMa) services for a transformative design-build project aimed at revitalizing 1,526 units at Saint Nicholas Houses in Harlem. The top-to-bottom renovations will holistically rehabilitate the 13-building NYCHA property, which is home to nearly 3,340 residents.
Mandatory Prison Was Key to George Santos Deal, US Prosecutor Says
NEW YORK (Reuters) - George Santos' willingness to spend a minimum two years in prison was a critical part of his agreement to plead guilty to fraud and identity theft, the federal prosecutor who charged the scandal-plagued former U.S. congressman said on Tuesday. Breon Peace, U.S. attorney for Long Island...
Seth Meyers Delights in Unhinged Interview With Conner O’Malley: ‘Seth Fired Me Years Ago for My Political Beliefs’ | Video
"Everything's so corporate here," the "Late Night" host's former writer says in a hilariously off-the-rails conversation The post Seth Meyers Delights in Unhinged Interview With Conner O’Malley: ‘Seth Fired Me Years Ago for My Political Beliefs’ | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
Adam Sandler Confirms Benny Safdie Is in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ and Says That His Josh Safdie Baseball Film Is ‘Hopefully Going to Come Back’
IndieWire attended the New York City premiere of “Adam Sandler: Love You” on Tuesday, August 20. Following “Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh” from 2018, the actor and comedian returns to Netflix for his latest stand-up special, directed by none other than Josh Safdie. 'Megalopolis' Trailer: Francis Ford Coppola's Fever Dream Centers on an Unhinged, Idealistic Adam Driver Reuniting with one of his “Uncut Gems” directors, Sandler told IndieWire that being directed by Safdie for this special was a very, very collaborative experience. “He was very hands on,” Sandler told IndieWire. “Right when he became a part of it, he had thought after...
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