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Labor Day Weekend: Fireman’s Fair, Lighthouse MusicFest
Labor Day, founded as a way to celebrate American workers, signals the approaching end of summer fun, especially for kids. But organizations around Huntington are planning ways to fill the weekend with activities. The Greenlawn Fire Department will host its annual Fireman’s Fair this weekend, Read More ...
Groom-To-Be Killed in Horrifying Wrong-Way Crash 1 Day Before His Wedding
A groom-to-be tragically lost his life in a devastating wrong-way crash in Manhattan early Saturday, just one day before his wedding. Kirk Walker, 38, of Manhattan, was celebrating his bachelor party with his cousin Rob McLaurin, 40, when their Dodge Challenger was struck head-on around 2:20 a.m. by a pickup truck traveling the wrong way on the parkway, as reported by the NY Post.
Massive Change To Liquor Law In New York
Governor Hochul has signed a bill that makes a huge change to the liquor law in New York State. The new law will allow distillers in the state direct access to more consumers. Senate Bill S2852A and the Assembly version A3132,. "Authorizes the direct intrastate and interstate shipment of liquor,...
NY weather update: Flood advisory likely to expire at 12:15 a.m.
The advisory was for Dutchess County. "The Flood Advisory will expire at 12:15 a.m. early this morning for a portion of east central New York, including the following area, Dutchess. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," according to the National Weather Service.
N.Y. Lottery: Mega Millions soars to $575 million ahead of Tuesday’s drawing
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Mega Millions’ Tuesday drawing is soaring to astronomical heights — like, you could buy your own island kind of heights. As of Sunday, Aug. 25, the Mega Millions jackpot is standing at an impressive $575 million. Fortunately — or unfortunately, if you played...
Suspects Tamper with Hamptons Subway Security Cameras
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, was seen on the Southampton platform on Wednesday at 11 p.m. holding a goody bag from a party she had apparently attended that evening. Jennifer Lopez was seen on a westbound subway at 3 p.m. on Thursday heading east from Southampton. Jesse Bongiovi was seen Saturday afternoon on a westbound platform in Montauk. He is the son of Jon Bon Jovi. Also that afternoon, Alexandra Richards, daughter of Keith Richards, was seen on a subway platform in Amagansett.
Beware! This Email Scam Is Hitting New York Again
DO NOT BE SCAMMED! There is an email scam making its way through New York State again and even the most aware New Yorker can be fooled. Warning - If you receive an email with the subject line Traffic Citation it's most likely a scam! I received this exact email earlier this year and immediately contacted the New York State Police. This is what they had to say.
With swollen face, Yankees’ DJ LeMahieu gives update on freak injury
NEW YORK — DJ LeMahieu felt better than he looked late Friday night during his brief appearance at his locker while Carlos Rodon was doing a post-game interview following the Yankees’ 3-0 win over the Rockies. His left cheek was swollen so much that he told NJ Advance...
Fake parking tickets are a scam bedeviling unsuspecting drivers
As if paying a parking ticket wasn’t the cause of enough frustration, consider sending off your bank details to pay a fake ticket, and getting scammed in the process. According to Carscoops, criminals in Calgary up in Canada are slipping fake violation citations (that look convincingly real) onto the windshields of parked vehicles for the purposes of essentially stealing online payments from unsuspecting citizens.
Bulldogs Fall on the Road in their Season Opener at Hofstra
Box Score HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – In its season opener, the Yale women's soccer team fell to CAA opponent, Hofstra, 2-1, at the Hofstra Soccer Stadium. Rookie Reagan Exley recorded her first collegiate point with a second half goal that split the Pride's lead in half. The Bulldogs had a chance late in the game, but Hofstra's keeper kept them off the board.
The 76th Annual Artists & Writers Softball Game Held In Herrick Park
This year’s annual Artists and Writers charity softball match was held on Saturday, August 17, in Herrick Park in East Hampton Village. Renowned creatives and celebrities participated in the game to raise money for four important local charities, including Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center, Phoenix House Academy of Long Island, East End Hospice, and The Retreat.
Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
“Red Flag” for 2024 Winter Forecast in New York State
There is a red flag in the Farmer's Almanac for the winter forecast this year. The forecast is a unique one for sure. Usually, when the Farmer's Almanac comes out, the forecast is pretty simple: it's usually either going to snow a lot or a little. The first day of...
Warning: ‘Do Not Touch’ These Venomous New York Caterpillars
An eagle-eyed Hudson Valley hiker recently spotted one of the coolest caterpillars in New York State... then came the warnings. Caterpillars can be a touchy subject in New York. From the spongy moth caterpillar catastrophe earlier in the summer to the fickle weather predictions of the woolly bear caterpillar, these little insects can cause quite a fuss. Some, however, can be dangerous.
N.Y. Gov. Hochul announces additional free fishing day to help New Yorkers ‘get offline, get outside’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Labor Day weekend will kick off with a new free fishing day. The addition of the day — planned for Saturday, Aug. 31 — brings the total number of free fishing days in 2024 to seven. “There is no...
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