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NYU issues new hate speech guidelines discouraging students from targeting ‘Zionists’
Students and faculty who discriminate against or harass “Zionists” may be violating New York University’s hate speech policies, according to the school’s updated guidelines for the fall semester. In July, Meta banned the use of “Zionist” as a cover for attacks on Jews or Israelis on...
2 killed in wrong-way crash on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan, search on for runaway driver
Police are looking for the driver behind a fiery crash that turned deadly on the Henry Hudson Parkway early Saturday.Flames shot into the air along the roadway near 165th Street as traffic came to a standstill just before 2:30 a.m.Officials say the driver of a pickup truck was driving south in the northbound lanes when it hit a Dodge sedan.A 40-year-old man was taken to Harlem Hospital and a 38-year-old man was taken to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital.They had both been in the sedan and both were pronounced dead at the hospital.Two people inside the pickup truck ran from the scene.A...
55-foot-tall climbing wall comes to Brooklyn Bridge Park for The North Face Climb Festival
Climbers will scale the wall — and fall into the water below — as part of the two-day public event. Climbers will scale the wall — and fall into the water below — as part of the two-day public event. [ more › ]
Early Addition: The Yankees and the Staten Island Little League coach are feuding
Because the Bronx Bombers are not going to sit there while you accuse Aaron Judge of being anti-kid, here are your early links: Eric Adams didn't take the DNC stage, neither did Beyoncé, a tree in front of Tavern on the Green is diseased and more. [ more › ]
New York City Congresswoman Gets “Max’d” by Pro-Palestine Protester at Restaurant
Maxine Waters said to get up in their face when you see them out in public, and that’s exactly what happened when Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) found herself face-to-face with…
Coney Island's famed Cyclone roller coaster shut down after malfunction found mid-ride
The famed Cyclone roller coaster in Brooklyn is standing still until further notice after a malfunction was detected mid-ride as people were on board. One of the trains on the iconic ride at Coney Island's Luna Park was on its way up one of the hills Thursday afternoon when the malfunction was found. Inspectors for the city's Department of Buildings said it was a crack on a chain.
Paving work in Wading River this week
The Riverhead Highway Department will be paving Sound Road and Creek Road in Wading River Monday-Tuesday this week. Expect delays, Highway Superintendent Mike Zaleski said. The road will be not be closed for this work, but “inconveniences may occur,” Zaleski said. “Your cooperation and patience are appreciated,” he said.
"Surprised'' to be included at Yankees' Old-Timers' Day, Alex Rodriguez remains outside Monument Park
NEW YORK – Jazz Chisholm Jr. currently wears Alex Rodriguez’s old pinstriped No. 13 – as did Joey Gallo before him – so eventually retiring A-Rod’s number seems a stretch. But what about eventually having a plaque in Monument Park? “Yeah, I’ve thought about it,’’ A-Rod said Saturday, making his first appearance at a...
MLB executives poll reveals clear Yankees bias with free agency criticism
Nobody's more critical of the New York Yankees than fans of the New York Yankees, which is why they're usually very quick to defend their team whenever rival fans or pundits from the outside looking in are spewing nonsense. Some fanatics are delusional, of course, but when you live and...
New York State Man Charged With DWI After Driving to Barracks For Other Charge
Just when you thought one person couldn't possibly make any more bad decisions? Police say a New York state man has been charged with aggravated DWI, after he was found to be driving over three times the state's legal BAC limit of 0.08%. But to make matters worse, officials say...
‘Extremely serious’ equine virus that can spread to humans found in multiple N.Y. counties; state Department of Health issues warning
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The presence of the Eastern equine encephalitis virus has been detected in numerous horses across many counties in New York, according to the New York State Department of Health. The virus is a rare yet “extremely serious,” and is capable of being spread by mosquitoes...
100 people become U.S. citizens at the New York State Fair
Geddes, N.Y. -- One hundred people became U.S. citizens Friday at the New York State Fair. Administrative judge for the Fifth Judicial District, Deborah H. Karalunas, presided over the naturalization ceremony, which took place at 11 a.m. at Daniella’s Steakhouse. If you purchase a product or register for an...
New York Goodwill Wil Not Accept These 10 Items
STUFFED ANIMALS - No stuffed animals, infant toys or games. HELMETS - Goodwill New York will not accept motorcycle or bicycle helmets. BEDS - No beds and mattresses, including bed frames and futons. - Goodwill New York will not accept your old treadmill or elliptical. MEDICAL DEVICES - Goodwill New...
NY State Fair baby goat exhibit shut down to prevent spread of contagious virus
Hours before the annual State Fair opened this week in Syracuse, a veterinarian from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets intercepted the highly anticipated union of 100 baby goats on the verge of snuggling with hundreds of children and their families. Turns out, the routine inspection that...
First Flakes of Winter May Come Sooner Than You Think in New York
Looks like winter 2024 is getting ready for a very early start in New York State. We're starting to see early projections about what kind of winter to expect this year. The tone is already being set with one cold-front in the month of August, and that could be possibly followed by another by month's end.
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