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Cause Released Of Small Aircraft Crash Near School In Yorktown
The cause of the crash, which happened at a school in Yorktown on June 29, 2023, was detailed in a report released by the National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday, July 24. On the day of the crash, just after noon, Yorktown Police were notified by a resident that a...
Spotty Showers, Storms Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast
Thursday, July 25, will be cloudy and warm, with high temperatures generally in the low to mid-80s, according to the National Weather Service. It will become breezy and less humid in the afternoon with widely scattered showers lasting into the evening. Isolated thunderstorms are also possible. Gradual clearing overnight will...
What do retailers look for when it comes to leasing new space? Ask The Westchester mall
WHITE PLAINS — The Westchester is adding new stores and restaurants, a sign that the mall is heading down the road to recovery with occupancy rates at pre-pandemic levels. The Westchester has space for 140 shops at its 805,159-square-foot building in White Plains, and while the property's occupancy rate fell to 84.3%...
New principals named for Kent schools
KENT- Vincent Fino and John Fratto formed a friendship while working together as assistant principals at Carmel High School for the past two years. The educators will now be continuing that bond as principals at Kent Primary School and Kent Elementary School respectively. Carmel’s new Superintendent Erin Meehan-Fairben announced Wednesday...
Another successful Carmel PD Youth Academy (GALLERY)
CARMEL – Twenty teenagers from the greater Carmel-Mahopac are the latest graduates of the Carmel Police Department Youth Academy. The six-day program that concluded Wednesday allowed Putnam’s young people to explore the many facets of policing and the ways agencies work together to keep communities safe. A variety...
East Harlem woman who is homebound needs repairs and air conditioning
EAST HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — An East Harlem woman who is homebound says her home is falling apart. Wanda Hart, 70, needs repairs to her walls that are chipping and ceilings that have mold. She also desperately needs an air conditioner. Hart has cerebral palsy and is bedbound. Her apartment at the Jefferson Houses is […]
The Mets absolutely destroyed the Yankees in front of their biggest home crowd of 2024 so far
The New York Mets absolutely obliterated the New York Yankees, 12-3, at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night. What made it even sweeter for Mets fans was that the victory came in front of the biggest crowd at Yankee Stadium so far this season. While we’re sure a good portion of...
30 years ago, he led a landmark case on NY’s school funding formula. Now he wants it overhauled.
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.More than 30 years ago, the Campaign for Fiscal Equity filed a landmark case against the state of New York, alleging that its school funding system violated the constitutional right of New York City students to a “sound basic education.” After a drawn out legal fight, the state’s highest court agreed.It paved the way for the state’s Foundation Aid formula, which determines how much money is sent to school districts based on student need — for example, providing additional funding to districts that serve higher...
Steve Bannon's border wall fraud trial set for December
A judge in New York has set a December trial date for Steve Bannon's role in the "We Build the Wall" fundraising fraud case in court, the Manhattan district attorney's office said Wednesday. The trial for Bannon, Donald Trump's former adviser, is scheduled to start Dec. 9, shortly after he...
Dad of NYC teen who drove 101 in 30-mph zone gets probation for facilitating access to BMW in deadly crash
The father of a New York City teenager accused of causing a fatal accident while driving 101 mph in a 30 mph zone was sentenced to probation for crimes linked to the crash last year, officials said. Sean Smith, 40, had been accused of helping facilitate his son's access to...
Monster Trade Proposal Would Send Cy Young Favorite to Yankees
Desperate times call for desperate measures, and desperate measures could bring Tarik Skubal to the Yankees in a blockbuster MLB trade deadline deal. The Yankees are currently one game away from ceding a season sweep to their rival Mets. Even worse, their starting pitching was gone from the best collective ERA in the game on June 14 (2.77) to the worst in the game since then (5.87).
Yankees Eyeing Trade for Athletic Slugger Brent Rooker Amid Tailspin
The Yankees are eyeing Oakland slugger Brent Rooker as a potential trade target to amp up their struggling lineup, with Rooker showcasing impressive hitting stats and power this season. Rooker boasts a .294 batting average, .373 on-base percentage, .578 slugging percentage, and 22 home runs in 357 plate appearances. Rooker...
Jail Inmate Dies From Scarlet Fever After Initially Denied Medical Help
Charizma Jones, 23, was serving a one-year sentence at New York's Riker's Island for assault. Charizma Jones died this July from an lingering case of suspected scarlet fever. However, supporters of the Riker’s Island inmate in New York City believe jail staff failed her by blocking medical help. The...
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively fans say stars seem ‘performative’ and ‘fake’ on red carpet after actress denies divorce
RYAN Reynolds and Blake Lively fans have accused the celebrity couple of being performative on the red carpet after the actress denied divorce rumors. On Monday, the pair were photographed while attending the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere after-party in New York City. Ryan, 47, was seen sporting an unbuttoned, light...
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