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NY weather: Thunderstorms with penny-sized hail to hit Saratoga and Washington counties Thursday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Thursday at 6:17 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7 p.m. for Saratoga and Washington counties. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) are likely. "At 6:17 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Fort...
Do Police Have Ticket Quotas In New York?
As we get closer to the end of the month, you might think that now is the time for police to be more inclined to give out tickets. Growing up I always heard that police have ticket quotas and would give out more tickets later in the month if they were close to not meeting those quotas.
New York State DEC Rescues Man in Hudson Valley Stuck Near Waterfall
Hikers across New York state can get themselves in quite a bind, especially after getting lost or injured while on the trail. But while being unprepared or careless during a big hike can lead to trouble, sometimes it's Mother Nature that just doesn't want to cooperate. And with the state...
Funk Flex to celebrate birthday with free ‘R&B Picnic’ in Manhattan
New York City is celebrating hip-hop DJ Funk Flex's birthday with a free R&B Picnic at Central Park's SummerStage, featuring music from Fridayy, Capella Grey, WanMor, Honey Bxby, Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, Dana Dane and more.
Suri Cruise makes bold fashion choice as she's spotted in New York City ahead of big move
Suri Cruise, daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, was seen showing off her eccentric sense of style as she went for a stroll in Central Park ahead of her big upcoming move
US colleges revise rules on free speech in hopes of containing anti-war demonstrations
NEW YORK (AP) — As students return to colleges across the United States, administrators are bracing for a resurgence in activism against the war in Gaza, and some schools are adopting rules to limit the kind of protests that swept campuses last spring. While the summer break provided a...
State giving $27.5M for women's and children's care in Elmhurst
Gov. Hochul on Wednesday announced the state will invest $27.5 million to expand maternal and pediatric healthcare facilities at NYC Health+Hospitals/Elmhurst. In a press conference at the hospital, Hochul said $20 million will be dedicated to adding three new floors to Elmhurst’s Woman’s Pavilion, more than doubling its size from 16,000 to 35,000 square feet, greatly increasing access to prenatal and mental healthcare.
Modernization Project for Exit 53 Interchange of LIE Completed
Construction is complete on a $27 million project that modernized Exit 53 of the Long Island Expressway, enhancing public safety and improving connectivity at one of the region’s busiest interchanges. The project, one of the most significant upgrades to the LIE since the addition of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)...
'Not Justice': Family Angered After Drug Dealer Behind Copiague Man's Death Dodges Prison
Omar Aitcheson, age 31, of North Amityville, pleaded guilty to multiple counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Aug. 13. According to prosecutors, Aitcheson sold a mix of fentanyl and tramadol to three Copiague men who thought they were buying cocaine in October 2023.
SCPD Unites Narcan Training with Purple Rock Project at Bay Shore Alive at 5, Training Over 220 People
The Suffolk County Police Department and the Purple Rock Project joined together on August 13 at Bay Shore’s Alive at 5 street event and trained more than 220 people in the use of Naloxone (Narcan) and distributed 450 doses of the life-saving antidote to opioid overdose. SCPD Emergency Medical...
SCWA receives award for best tasting water in Suffolk County
The Suffolk County Water Authority recently received the trophy for winning the Long Island Water Conference’s 36th annual Drinking Water Tasting Contest. SCWA’s water was declared the best tasting among all Suffolk County water providers in May. The trophy commemorating the win was delivered to SCWA and will now be on display all year, until it passes on to the next winner in 2025.
Shelter Pets of the Week: Michi and Chiki
This week’s shelter pets are the sweet duo Michi and Chiki who came to the Smithtown Animal Shelter from a home that sadly did not properly care for them. They were both badly neglected, covered in fleas and suffering from hair loss. The team at the shelter has been working overtime to show these cuties what love and proper care looks like. Despite all they have endured, this bonded pair are absolutely adorable together. The shelter team is determined to write a new happy ever after for Michi and Chiki.
Rally against proposed National Grid price increase
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—Upstate National Grid customers could see an increase to their utility bills if a proposal gets approved by the New York State Public Service Commission. The proposal was announced back in May. “It would impact customers on a monthly basis between 15 and 20 percent, depending on whether you’re an electricity customer or […]
State legislators, law enforcement call on Hochul to suspend prison visitations in wake of repeat drug exposure incidents
State lawmakers, law enforcement agencies and families of correctional officers stood together on Thursday, calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to improve working conditions for prison workers and suspend prison visitations. Read more from WBEN:
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