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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...
These are the Passaic County projects that are up for $3 million in grants
Passaic County officials announced more than $3 million in grants this week for park development and historic preservation projects. Set to be finalized by the Board of County Commissioners following a public hearing this September, the grants are due to help fund projects in 14 of the county's 16 municipalities. Awards range from $100,000 for improvements at Hershfield Park in Pompton Lakes and the baseball fields at Dotterweich Field in Wayne to $250,000 for Wayne's restoration of the Van Duyne House.
Above and beyond: Here are Kingston's scholar athletes for 2023-24
The Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association recently honored its top senior student-athletes for each high school. Kingston High School selected Alex Coffey and William Hack. Here are their profiles:. Alex Coffey. GPA: 100.85. Class Rank: 7. Varsity Sports: Soccer; Indoor Track and Field; Lacrosse. Academic Honors/Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society;...
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...
Ruth Leon recommends…Bobby Short Live at Cafe Carlyle
Bobby Short ‘invented’, perhaps ‘defined’ would be a better word, intimate cabaret for the New Yorkers of our own recent times. Urbane, elegant, perfectly groomed, he played the songs of the Great American Songbook at the Café Carlyle, at the Carlyle Hotel on Manhattan’s East Side. What started as a 2-week engagement lasted for more than 35 years.
Princess Diana Agreed to a Meeting with John F. Kennedy Jr. Because Sister-in-Law Sarah Ferguson “Had the Hots for Him” and Diana Wanted To “Do One Up on Her”
For their 1995 meetup at the Carlyle Hotel in New York City, “Diana wanted it to be discreet because it had all the makings of a great gossip story.”
Heidi Klum’s Daughter Pitied In Plunging Dress That Looks ‘Cheap’
Heidi Klum‘s daughter Leni Klum has sparked pity as fans react to photos of her at a high-profile NYC event. The 20-year-old model and daughter to 51-year-old supermodel Heidi, attended a David Yurman bash in the Big Apple in April — alongside being signed to brands including Dior Beauty and Intimissi, Leni is now an ambassador for the jewelry brand.
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.
Knicks’ underrated center puts up another Summer League masterclass in win over Pistons
The New York Knicks narrowly escaped a comeback attempt by the Detroit Pistons on Friday evening 91-90, clinching a 91–90 victory. Despite leading by double digits heading into the fourth quarter, the Knicks saw their lead dwindle as Detroit outscored them 27–15 in the final stretch but managed to secure the win with robust defensive efforts.
Mayor Adams sued for refusal to implement rental assistance laws
NEW YORK – A legal battle is brewing between some New York City tenants and Mayor Eric Adams over rental assistance laws.Last year, the New York City Council passed a set of laws that would expand the rent supplement CityFHEPS to help keep low-income New Yorkers out of shelters. After the Council overrode Adams' veto, the mayor refused to enact the laws.In a statement, his office defended the choice, saying in part:"The Adams administration has invested heavily in CityFHEPS — increasing funding, implementing reforms, and significantly expanding eligibility and access for the most at-risk New Yorkers. We have wide-ranging tools...
NYC paid consultants $350,000 to help right-size preschool programs. The findings remain elusive.
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.As Mayor Eric Adams took heat last year for rolling back a planned expansion of preschool for 3-year-olds, he repeatedly claimed the project had been mismanaged.The problem, Adams said, was the previous administration hadn’t properly accounted for supply and demand in different neighborhoods, leading to a glut of unfilled seats. So the city enlisted the consulting firm Accenture to figure out the right balance of seats at a neighborhood level across the early childhood system.The cost would top $760,000, according to the city’s budget director,...
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.
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