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Inouye Adds Jake Long to Softball Staff as Assistant Coach
BRONX, N.Y. - With the fall semester just around the corner, Head Softball Coach Melissa Inouye announced Tuesday the addition of Jake Long to her staff for the upcoming season. Long makes his way up the coast to The Bronx from Gainesville, Fla. where he spent the past two seasons...
New York State Warns About These Trees In WNY
There is a species of tree in the Western New York area that is at risk for a deadly fungus and New York State has issued an alert. There is a new warning and request from the New York State Department Environmental Conservation that impacts thousands of trees including some in your neighborhood.
'I don't want to see people get stranded': WNY disabilities advocate pushes for broader access to paratransit
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Scheduling public transportation has proven to be difficult for people living with disabilities in Western New York. I spoke with Stephanie Speaker, a Cheektowaga woman who has had a decades-long fight behind "Stephanie's Bill," to expand bus routes at the state level. "I don't want...
NY weather: Prepare for strong thunderstorms in New York Tuesday night
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 8:06 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 9 p.m. for Orleans, Monroe and Genesee counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 8:05 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Oakfield, or...
Police: Human remains found in Uniondale
Human remains were found in Uniondale Tuesday afternoon, police say. It happened at around 2:15 p.m. when officers received a 911 call for possible human remains in the wooded area located in the back of 700 Dibble Drive, which is the site of a Lowe’s store. Upon arrival, law...
This Staten Island bowling alley is introducing a new, state-of-the-art arcade
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Bowlers at Rab’s Country Lanes now have a few more games to play. The Dongan Hills entertainment staple – which has been in business for nearly 30 years – recently introduced a brand-new, state-of-the-art gaming arcade to its facility, offering guests a new and innovative form of fun.
Tremont: Man Sought for Stabbing Second Man in Neck and Back
THE NYPD IS asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in this video who they say is sought in connection to an assault that occurred in front of 398 East Tremont Avenue in the Tremont section of The Bronx on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Video courtesy of the NYPD.
Mosquitoes in Aquebogue, Manorville test positive for West Nile virus
Mosquito samples collected two weeks ago from Aquebogue and Manorville tested positive for the West Nile virus, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services said today. Forty mosquito samples collected across the county on July 16 and 17, including two from Aquebogue and two from Manorville, tested positive for the virus. which can be transmitted to humans through mosquito bites, the county agency said in a press release. Another mosquito sample collected on July 10 from Manorville also tested positive for the virus, the health department said.
Governor Hochul Announces $2 Million Grant to Patchogue Arts Council for New Cultural Center
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $2 million grant to the Patchogue Arts Council (PAC) for the construction of a new, multi-disciplinary, cultural arts center on Main Street in East Patchogue. This $3.5 million project is part of a broader $47 million downtown revitalization effort to redevelop the former Mediterranean Manor site into housing. The cultural arts center is also supported by an $800,000 Suffolk County Jumpstart grant.
Empire State Child Tax Credit: NY families to receive new payment
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Millions of dollars were allocated in the state budget to help moderate- and low-income families. “Meaning 1 million New York families with children will be receiving a check in the mail by the end of August,” said Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday. Through the Empire State Child Tax Credit, families can […]
Health Officials Urge New York Residents: ‘Thoroughly’ Clean Fridge
Life-threatening recalls are forcing health officials to recommend New Yorkers "clean refrigerators thoroughly." The suggestion from the FSIS comes after a listeria outbreak linked to meat and veggies sold in New York State. Vegetables, Produce Recalled In New York. Three food retailers are issuing a major recall on vegetables and...
NY weather: Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail to hit Oswego County Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:27 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 p.m. for Oswego County. Look for marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 4:27 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Central Square, or...
New York Scammers Trying To Take Your Money As Your Kid Plays
New York State officials say all need to take these steps to protect their personal and financial data. The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is issuing a warning to Empire State residents about risks associated with online gaming. Officials note that as online gaming and...
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