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Pastor Bidding Farewell at Immaculate Conception in Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow is bidding a sad farewell to Fr. Dany Abi-Akar, pastor of St. Paul II Maronite Catholic Church at Immaculate Conception who also served as chaplain for the village’s fire and police departments. Fr. Dany, beloved for his ability to connect with almost everyone he meets with his...
Massive Fireball Streaks Across New York Skies, Causing Explosive Boom
Some lucky New Yorkers who were looking up at the right time got to see a giant ball of light streak across the sky. Soon after, witnesses reported hearing a super loud booms and even felt some shaking. The rare but incredible celestial event happened on the 16th, but NASA...
Teacher Seen Assaulting Student In Disturbing Video Charged In Essex County: Cops
Jaron Spicer, 32, of Bayonne, has been charged with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child and simple assault — a disorderly persons offense — following an incident on April 18, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and West Orange Police Chief James P. Abbott said. Disturbing...
Pair Of New Assistant Principals Named At Weston High School
Both Parthena Proskinitopoulos and Nicholas Torres have been appointed as the new Assistant Principals of Weston High School, district officials announced on Friday, July 19. Proskinitopoulos and Torres will replace Juliane Givoni and Matthew Filip, who will become the Weston school district's Director of Human Resources and return to classroom teaching, respectively.
NYC road closures for July 20 and July 21: Parades, city events expected to cause delays
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Events held in the middle of city streets can be an enjoyable experience for all involved. The same can not be said for motorists attempting to navigate the subsequent detours resulting from the road closures. This weekend, a pair of parades and a festival are...
Superintendent turnover is not slowing down this summer
Summer may be a slower time in classrooms but not so much for school boards grappling with superintendent turnover. Fia Davis, superintendent of Bronx High School Districts 8, 10, and 11 in New York City Public Schools, is moving on to take the helm of Freeport Public Schools on Long Island. Davis was previously a deputy superintendent in the Bronx and a principal for 15 years.
High Levels Of Fecal Contamination Found At 4 More New Jersey Beaches
Summer at the Jersey Shore means long days on the beach, ice cream on the boardwalk, the sound of seagulls swooping overhead, and high levels of bacteria in the water. 4 more NJ beaches are now under advisory due to high fecal bacteria contamination. It's not something we're unfamiliar with.
The state of the New York City real estate market
Tenants who signed leases in Manhattan last month paid the same median rent as they did a year ago, making it the most expensive June on record. The leases for apartments this year were for units that were about 15% smaller in size. This is among the findings of real estate firm Douglas Elliman’s second quarter data on sales and rentals.
Allen Weisselberg, former Trump Org. CFO, released from jail after serving 100 days for lying during investigation
Former Trump Organization Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg was released from jail after serving 100 days for lying during an investigation into Donald Trump’s real estate business.
New York City Provides Direct Access to Physical Therapy in Morningside Heights
New York City Clinic Provides Direct Access to Physical Therapy in Morningside Heights. Park North Physical Therapy, a premier provider of physical therapy services in Upper Manhattan, is pleased to announce that patients can now access their services without a referral. This development is set to streamline the path to recovery for individuals in Harlem and Morningside Heights, enhancing accessibility and convenience for those in need of expert physical therapy.
Man found dead in football field bathroom
WARWICK – Authorities are investigating the death of a 46-year-old man who was found in the bathroom near the football field at Veterans’ Memorial Park in the Town of Warwick. The man was discovered around 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 18. Police said their initial determinations show that...
Mom, 27, thinks she’s having a heart attack days after giving birth. It was a tear in her aorta
When the neck pain began, Amani Odom placed a warm compress on it to soothe her muscles. Soon a jolt of pain “shot straight to (her) chest.”. “I immediately shot out of bed and was gasping for air and gripping my chest,” Odom, 27, of New York City, tells TODAY.com. “My partner’s confused. He’s thinking I’m having a panic attack but I’m like, ‘No, this is not an episode. My chest is really tight.’”
Aunt, former caseworker push for probe into Sullivan County CPS after foster child’s hot car death
Two-year-old Antonio Ware was taken into Sullivan County Child Protective Services around May after officials found concerns with his mother’s living arrangements and her health, according to the child’s aunt, Chante Ware.
Route 9W Stretch Closed In Both Directions In Orangetown
The closure, in both directions, is from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 20, in Rockland County between Valentine Avenue and Highland Avenue in the town of Orangetown. Motorists should anticipate delays and follow the posted detour, the New York State Department of Transportation. Local residents will be able to access their properties.
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
At least 7 in New York sickened in listeria outbreak linked to deli meats
NEW YORK – A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has sickened at least seven people in New York. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating over two dozen reported illnesses across 12 states.As of Friday, 28 people have been sickened and hospitalized, with the most cases reported in New York state. Two deaths have been reported, one in New Jersey and another in Illinois.In New Jersey, one case was reported in Monmouth County and one case in Passaic County. No cases have been reported in Connecticut, so far. The first case was reported May 29, and the most recent...
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