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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...
New York State DEC Says Man Tried to Escape Custody Using Rideshare
Ridesharing was once referred to as the "future of public transport", as companies such as Uber, Lyft, and others allow riders to use mobile apps to request rides from nearby drivers. This can help provide quick and easy transportation, while removing some of the excess congestion on our roads. Attempting...
Italian Ice Shop is Coming Soon to Haworth
A new sweet spot is headed soon to downtown Haworth. Signs are up announcing the coming of Fitzie’s Italian Ice. It’s next door to Humphrey’s Coffee, the cafe that opened back in 2021. Other than mentioning “real fruit”, there are no other details to share.
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Crash Slows Traffic On Putnam County Roadway
The crash happened in Putnam County on Wednesday, July 17, when vehicles collided on Route 9 near the entrance of The Bird & Bottle Inn, according to the Garrison Volunteer Fire Company. Arriving first responders found the drivers out of their vehicles and stayed at the scene to control traffic...
‘You Cannot Throw Away Your Vote!’ View Hosts Absolutely Floored When Chris Christie Says He’s Not Voting for Trump or Dems
Chris Christie found himself deflecting attacks from all angles on The View after he dared to suggest that he may not vote for Trump or Democrats. The post ‘You Cannot Throw Away Your Vote!’ View Hosts Absolutely Floored When Chris Christie Says He’s Not Voting for Trump or Dems first appeared on Mediaite.
Brooklyn man shot dead after confronting man who ‘inappropriately touched’ woman: police
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn (PIX11) – A man was shot to death in Brooklyn last Friday after he stepped in to confront a man who “inappropriately touched” a woman, police said. Dyseem Jackson, 21, was shot and killed at the Albany Houses at 1400 Bergen St. in Crown Heights around 12:15 a.m., according to the NYPD. […]
Yonkers cop charged with DWI weeks after graduation from police academy
A Yonkers probationary police officer still in field training was arrested earlier this month and charged with driving while intoxicated. Shannon McAuley, 28, pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor...
Walmart building massive new warehouse of the future in NJ
PILESGROVE — Walmart giveth and taketh away in Salem County with the closing of one facility and the announcement of a new one. A Walmart distribution center under construction in Pilesgrove is one of five being built around the country as part of a plan to make its online grocery business more efficient.
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
Hochul notes major L.I. crime reduction
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a substantial decrease in shooting incidents and overall crime rates on Long Island, highlighting the impact of unprecedented state investments in public safety. The data, reported by the Nassau, Suffolk, and Hempstead police departments, shows a 44 percent reduction in shooting incidents with injury, a 15 percent drop in index crimes, and a 16 percent decrease in property crimes compared to the same period in 2023.
NY doctor delivers baby in same room as he delivered mom 22 years ago
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. (PIX11) — Life came full circle at one Long Island hospital this week. New mom Emoni Wise gave birth to her baby boy, Legend Wise, on Sunday at Catholic Health Mercy Hospital. Making the moment extra special, the doctor who delivered Legend, Dr. Jay Seraji, also happened to deliver Wise in the […]
Andrew Cuomo testing political waters as campaign committee pays pollster $67,000
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo looks to be gearing up for another shot at a political office as his campaign committee paid a pollster about $67,700 for “polling costs,” according to state financial disclosures reviewed by the Washington Examiner. According to the Expedition Strategies website, the pollster works “collaboratively with campaigns, companies, and advocacy […]
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