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Why haven’t we seen as much wildfire smoke as we did last year?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — During the summer of 2023, Rochester and much of the east coast of North America was bathed in wildfire smoke and saw huge reductions in air quality on multiple occasions. This year outside of some hazy skies and some light air quality issues only affecting those most sensitive to it, there […]
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.
Luis Santiago ID'd As Driver Killed In Route 3 Explosion
Luis Santiago, 55, of Linden, was operating the commercial truck that clipped an NJ Transit bus carrying 29 passengers in the eastbound lanes Monday morning, July 22, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Clifton Police Chief Thomas Rinaldi said. Santiago's truck then crashed into a barrier near Valley Road...
Grade the Trade: Knicks land starting center by trading Randle in blockbuster pitch
The New York Knicks pulled off the surprise blockbuster of the summer, trading a mountain of draft picks for Brooklyn Nets wing Mikal Bridges. After then re-signing OG Anunoby to a lucrative new deal, the Knicks have a pair of two-way wings that every team in the league would want when the playoffs roll around.
'Squatter' forged lease and sued homeowner: Queens DA
Prosecutors say there's a new twist on a problem 7 On Your Side has been investigating for months - squatters trespassing in homes that don't belong to them and trying to claim to be tenants.Eyewitness News investigations led to New York state law being changed to clarify that squatters are not tenants. But now there's a new issue. Prosecutors say people are forging documents to try to claim they have a legal right to be there as tenants.As a real estate broker, Ejona Bardhi has experienced a lot of issues selling and renting homes in the New York City...
Knicks lock up Tom Thibodeau with contract extension
Tom Thibodeau has led the New York Knicks to their most successful stretch in over a decade. The team is rewarding him accordingly. Thibodeau has agreed to a 3-year contract extension with the Knicks that runs through 2027-2028, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. ESPN Sources: New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau has agreed on a... The post Knicks lock up Tom Thibodeau with contract extension appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
2023-24 MAAC Academic Honor Roll: Marist College Dominates with 334 Student-Athletes
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) honored 3,008 student-athletes by naming them to the 2023-24 MAAC Academic Honor Roll for maintaining a GPA of 3.20 or higher. Marist College led with 334 honorees, followed by Quinnipiac University, Fairfield University, Iona University, and Mount St. Mary's University. Marist College had 334...
New York Mets giving Jackie Bradley Jr. a chance
The New York Mets needed outfield depth. They have turned to an interesting option to shore up the roster. According to Mike Mayer of Metsmerized.com, the Mets have signed Jackie Bradley Jr. He is slated to head to Triple-A Syracuse where he will provide a depth option in their outfield.
Yankees Injury Update: Aaron Boone drops big Giancarlo Stanton, Jasson Dominguez news
Right before the New York Yankees emphatically embarrassed themselves against the Mets to officially lose the 2024 Subway Series, fans were given a glimmer of hope in the form of a couple of injury updates from manager Aaron Boone. Though it's still somewhat vague, at least we know Giancarlo Stanton...
Tupac Shakur murder suspect ‘Keefe D’ allegedly went undercover to implicate Diddy
As the attempt to find the killer of 2Pac continues in court, new evidence has surfaced which suggests the primary suspect, Duane ‘Keefe D’ Davis, purposefully went undercover to implicate Bad Boy founder Diddy in the murder. In a recent legal file, prosecutors claim to have evidence that...
9 injured, dozens of flights canceled or delayed after fire breaks out at JFK Airport in New York
Nine people suffered minor injuries and dozens of flights were impacted after a small fire broke out at JFK Airport in New York on Wednesday morning.The fire broke out on an escalator in Concourse C and spewed smoke through Terminal 8 around 7:15 a.m.About 960 people were evacuated from the area and taken to another part of the terminal. Nine people were injured -- all with minor smoke inhalation -- and four were taken to the hospital to be checked out.The FDNY ventilated the terminal and it was cleared to reopen.American Airlines, which occupies the terminal, said three American Eagle regional departures were canceled as a result of the fire, out of 89 total American flights scheduled to depart from Kennedy on Wednesday.The airport suggests checking with your carrier before traveling.The exact cause of the fire is under investigation.
2-year-old boy shot inside Connecticut home, mother attempts to rush toddler to hospital
A 2-year-old boy is recovering after he was shot and injured at a home in Connecticut.It happened on Tuesday around 9:30 p.m. on Wheeler Road in Monroe.It's believed the same round struck the boy in his hand and foot.Police say that the boy's panicked mother discovered the boy shot and tried to rush him to a hospital on Route 110 before calling 911.Emergency crews reached the vehicle about a quarter mile from the shooting scene.He was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital and was later transferred to Yale New Haven Hospital for surgery and is expected to survive.Police are investigating the circumstances...
Update: Here's Closer Look At New Drive-Thru Chick-fil-A In Westchester
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Westchester's first full-service Chick-fil-A location, which will feature a drive-thru. The ceremony for the fast-food eatery, located in Yonkers at 2205 Central Park Ave. (Route 100), was held on Wednesday, July 24, one day ahead of its officia…
High School Near Westchester Border To Permanently Close After 100 Years
A high school near the border of Westchester will cease operations and not re-open in September of 2024.St. Barnabus High School in the north Bronx said the decision was made "with a heavy heart.""Despite such a beautiful and successful celebration of our 100th anniversary, our school is unable to …
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