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Allman Betts Family Revival to Make 4 NY Stops on Winter Tour
The Allman Betts Family Revival has announced concert dates for its Winter 2024 tour. The tour will begin November 30, 2024 in St. Charles, Illinois, and will feature four dates across New York State. The Allman Betts Family Revival is an annual celebration of American music, spearheaded by Devon Allman...
Stop Sign Dispute Stirs Heritage Hills Residents
SOMERS, N.Y. - Somers has rescinded a recently enacted local law in the face of a jurisdictional dispute over certain traffic control devices in Heritage Hills. Last August, the Town Board was approached by one of the private community’s condo groups that hoped to mitigate safety issues by paying for, installing, and maintaining three-way stops at Westridge Drive’s intersections with West Hill Drive and Waterview Drive.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The town’s only responsibility would be to ticket offenders who ignored the signs. Asking the board to amend the town’s Vehicle and Traffic code to...
Big Lots Closing Over 80 Stores, 3 in New York
Big Lots is getting smaller. The company plans to close more than 80 stores in 27 states. 3 of them in New York. It has been a brutal few years for restaurants and businesses. National chains have been forced to close their doors and another is being added to the growing list.
Judicial Conduct Commission Calls For Removal Of NY Judge Who ‘Harbored Racial Bias’ Against Black Teens
Police body-cam video footage shows that the commission was actually being generous when it said Gall created "the appearance that she harbored racial bias." The post Judicial Conduct Commission Calls For Removal Of NY Judge Who ‘Harbored Racial Bias’ Against Black Teens appeared first on NewsOne.
Vegas man arrested for making threats to federal, state officials
A federal grand jury returned a 22-count indictment charging a Las Vegas man with threatening to assault and murder federal officials, including federal judges, and state employees in Washington, D.C., New York, New Jersey, and Montana.
New York Ranks 8th In Access To Mental Health Services: Study Reveals
The newest study by a behavioral health treatment center, The Dawn Rehab, has revealed some exciting news for New York!. It turns out that the state ranks eighth for access to mental health services. As support for mental health awareness and advocacy continues to grow, it's heartening to see that New York is stepping up to the plate in creating accessible support systems for those in need.
Sibling Success: Clarke Duo Dominates NYS Mixed Team Amateur Championship
(WNY News Now) – Stafford, N.Y. – Evan and Audrey Clarke triumphed at the 11th NYS Mixed Team Amateur Championship, achieving a stellar seven-under-par at Stafford Country Club. The brother-sister pair combined for seven birdies and an eagle, finishing five strokes ahead of the competition. The brother-sister duo...
Injured Hiker Rescued at Gurnee Park in Mount Ivy After Six Hours in the Woods
A 64-year-old male hiker sustained a head injury after falling 15 feet off a trail in Gurnee Park, Mount Ivy. The incident occurred approximately 450 feet into the Andreanna Park Road trail. Sources tell Monsey Scoop that the hiker fell around 1 PM on Wednesday but was only able to...
Update Released On Condition Of 2-Year-Old Shot In Monroe
The incident occurred in Monroe around 9:20 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, on Wheeler Road. According to Lt. Stephen Corrone of the Monroe Police Department, the child's mother attempted to take him to the hospital but called 911 on the way. Corrone said the child was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and...
Ride to End Cancer Cruises Through Somers
SOMERS, N.Y. - Anyone driving past Somers Middle School and Somers Intermediate School on Sunday, July 21, would believe Somers had been invaded. The field separating the schools was transformed into a mass of tents and a sea of cycles. Over 375 cyclists on the Empire State Ride to End Cancer concluded the first day of a seven-day, 500+ mile adventure from New York City to Niagara Falls that raises funds for cancer research. The riders, many of whom were cancer survivors and supported by an army of volunteers, began the day in Staten Island, ferried to Manhattan and wound their way to Somers. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Empire Ride. So far, in 2024, the riders have raised nearly $2 million, making the cumulative total over $10 million. The funds raised by the riders support cutting-edge cancer research at America’s first cancer center dedicated to research, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. For more information, visit www.empirestateride.com. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Brooklyn man arrested on weapons charge
Nassau County Police arrested a Brooklyn man for allegedly possessing an illegal firearm during a traffic stop on Friday, July 19, at 9:11 pm in Woodbury. According to detectives, Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team (CIRRT) Officers while on routine patrol observed a gray 2011 Mercedes-Benz traveling northbound on Woodbury Road at a high rate of speed. Police say that a loaded 9mm Ruger handgun and a switchblade knife was recovered from inside the vehicle during the traffic stop. The operator of the vehicle, Emmanuel E. Pressley, 20, arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree and multiple VTL violations.
“Ken Ludwig’s Heartfelt Play ‘Dear Jack, Dear Louise” Premieres July 26 at Penguin Rep Theatre
Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig’s latest play tells a heartfelt true story from World War II, chronicling the romance between a military doctor in Oregon and an aspiring actress in New York. DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE opens on Friday, June 26, and runs through August 18 at Penguin Rep Theatre,...
Chappaqua Swim Coach Making Waves Raising Money for Cancer
Dan Levy doesn’t miss many opportunities to get into a pool and start swimming his laps. As a longtime competitive swimmer and coach at Chappaqua Swim & Tennis Club, it’s what he has loved to do for many years for fun and to stay in good shape. But...
K9 Remy To Participate In Carnival For Canines Fundraiser At The Hudson Mill In Haverstraw
K9 Remy to Participate in Carnival for Canines Fundraiser at the Hudson Mill in Haverstraw. K9 Remy is the first certified electronics detection dog in Rockland County history. K9 Remy and her handler, Detective Tim Hayes, completed an intensive training program to be qualified as an electronics detection team. Remy is a one-year-old black lab who was born in Holland. She is trained to locate electronic devices such as laptops, cellphones, SD cards, and USB drives that contain explicit and illegal content. There are approximately 100 electronic detection K9’s in the entire country.
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