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Cameron Diaz Is Bartending in the Hamptons Friday
Cameron Diaz will join the growing list of celebrity bartenders at Si Si in East Hampton this Friday, July 26. Diaz will be accompanied by Katherine Powers, renowned entrepreneur and founder of the beauty brand MERIT, serving the actress’s own signature Avaline wine. The Avaline wine brand is a...
Huntington Kicks Off Balloon Clean-Up Campaign
The Town of Huntington is on a mission to reduce trash and the environmental hazards caused by balloons. Councilman Sal Ferro said that the town’s Pop-and-Drop campaign, partnering with Balloon Mission, includes dropboxes where deflated balloons can be deposited. The organization repurposes the content of Read More ...
Canon U.S.A. to Host Webinar on AI Integration in Business
Canon U.S.A. (Melville, NY) has announced a webinar series on integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into business, according to an email release. Featuring Canon U.S.A. Senior Specialist in Product Marketing Bruno Vande Vyvre, the webinar is scheduled for Aug. 7 at 1 p.m. Eastern. The webinar aims to highlight the different types of AI, the benefits they bring to a business and how their applications have evolved, as well as a preview of Smart Capture by Canon, an accounts-payable automation product that uses generative AI to organize information.
Poughkeepsie Man to Sing National Anthem at Yankee Stadium
John Harold Carter III will perform national anthem at Iconic stadium in August. Talk about an opprtunity! John Harold Carter, a lifelong Poughkeepsie, NY resident is set to sing the Star-Spangled Banner at an upcoming Yankees game. Carter, a longtime music lover of R&B and oldies music has been a fixture around the Hudson Valley karaoke bar scene for decades, performing music like the Stylistics and Frankie Vailli and the Four Seasons' "Sherry".
Justin Timberlake’s lawyer says he was not intoxicated during DWI arrest
The jury in the Black Swan Murder Trial got a chance to hear Ashley Benefield's testimony. The question remains whether the jury believed her version of when she shot and killed her husband, Doug Benefield. (7/26/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Centereach High School and Newfield High School artists honored with SCALA scholarships
Centereach High School artist, Alexandra Cesa, and Newfield High School artist, Catarina Pacheco, have been awarded $100 scholarships from the Suffolk County Art Alliance Association. This prestigious honor recognizes the outstanding artistic talents of these students. “Alexandra and Catarina have demonstrated remarkable growth and vision in their artistic journeys,” said...
New West Meadow Beach sign evokes old controversy
Brookhaven Town officials unveiled a new historical sign at West Meadow Beach July 19, to mark the location of a summer beach community of bungalows that was removed in 2005. The seasonal community, built along Trustees Road, had a contentious history, yet for those who enjoyed access, the string of nearly 100 beach bungalows was a place of rich memory of summer beach life.
N.Y. weather: Will we get another heat wave this summer?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders should expect at least one more bout of extreme heat this summer, according to AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tyler Roys. “This is the prime time for a heat wave to occur,” Roys said. “The average temperature expected, or the historical average that’s expected for a high for this time of year is 85 and that runs from just after July 4 all the way through into early August. So, the chance for 90 degrees — this is it.”
Cameo Agrees To Pay NY $25K For 'Misleading' Promotional Videos
Cameo will pay dozens of states, including New York, for failing to ensure customers knew that promotional videos on its site were actually paid endorsements.Baron App Inc., owner of the popular celebrity-shoutout-ordering website, agreed to pay $100,000 in penalties to 30 states as part of a settl…
Potentially Deadly Veggies Sold In New York Stores
A voluntary recall has been expanded due to the potential health threat it poses in New York State. Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, Ohio, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall. The recall was initiated by findings reported by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. The vegetables at the center of the recall may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Upstate New York fire departments awarded $650,000 in Federal funding
BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that fire departments across the state will be awarded $665,310.24 in federal funding. The funding will be used for protective gear, training, and supplies to emergency personnel. Funding was administered through the U.S....
New York Provides Free Overdose Emergency Kits to Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic violence shelters and service providers across New York State now have access to free Overdose Emergency Kits. This initiative is a partnership between the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV), the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The kits are provided through Project COPE (Community Overdose Prevention Education), funded by a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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