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NYPD: 3 men in their 20s injured in University Heights shooting
NYPD detectives say three men were injured after an argument resulted in a shooting Saturday evening in University Heights. Police on scene told News 12 a group of men in their mid to late 20s got into a heated argument around 5:30 p.m. outside on Andrews Avenue. The argument escalated...
KISS celebrates '35 years of beauty innovation'
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — What started as a humble operation in a New York warehouse in 1989 has turned into a global beauty powerhouse. KISS Products, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of salon-quality nails and lashes, is celebrating its 35th anniversary with the same mission that propelled it to success: making beauty accessible to all.
Hofstra Continues Homestand Sunday Versus Yale
8/24/2024 7:03:00 AM | By: Len Skoros Hempstead, NY - The Hofstra University women's soccer team continues their three-game homestand, all against Ivy League opponents, Sunday against Yale. The game is the second of the homestand and kicks off at 3:30 p.m. The game will stream live on FloFC with live statistics also available. Hofstra (0-0-2) drew for the second consecutive match Friday afternoon with a scoreless tie against Columbia. Mackenzie Sullivan made three saves for the Pride to post the clean sheet. The back-to-back ties to start the season mark the first time in the 32-year history of the...
N.Y. Gov. Hochul announces additional free fishing day to help New Yorkers ‘get offline, get outside’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Labor Day weekend will kick off with a new free fishing day. The addition of the day — planned for Saturday, Aug. 31 — brings the total number of free fishing days in 2024 to seven. “There is no...
N.Y. Lottery: These $1 scratch-offs offer big payouts
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The prices of New York Lottery scratch-off tickets vary, but there are 10 games in New York that only cost $1 each with their top prizes still in circulation. Given the low price tag, those games come with the lowest payouts, but that doesn’t mean...
Damon Dash Reported To Owe New York $8 Million In In Back Taxes
Dame Dash reportedly owes New York State $8.7 million in back taxes and penalties, and the state's taxation department has filed a motion in federal court seeking those monies at the auction of his Roc-A-Fella Records share next week. The post Damon Dash Reported To Owe New York $8 Million In In Back Taxes appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired. The post Damon Dash Reported To Owe New York $8 Million In In Back Taxes appeared first on K97.5.
Hudson Valley Towns Benefit from $30 Million in Federal Grants for Water Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley region is set to receive a substantial boost in its efforts to enhance water quality and infrastructure, thanks to $30 million in grants from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This funding, part of a broader $265 million investment by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), will support 30 communities across the state in tackling critical issues with their drinking water systems.
University Libraries’ AI Club Welcomes Incoming Students!
On Tuesday, August 20th 2024, the University Libraries AI Club hosted an AI themed event for incoming students. 40 students attended the event. The games included JeopIArdy, Boogie Woogie AI Groovin’ and Stony Look: An AI Image Guessing Game. They were created and developed by the University Libraries’ AI Club members (John Fitzgerald, Victoria Pilato, Matthew Hartman, Timothy Kohn, Chris Kretz, Christine Fena, Deborah Tomengo, Caterina Reed, Bee Farina, Ahmad Pratama, Sherry Chang, Clara Tran, Mona Ramonetti and Joe Lemelin (Dept of Philosophy)). The offerings not only sparked creativity using AI tools but opportunities to test and explore the capabilities and limitations of AI. Feedback from numerous attendees was extremely positive! Many stayed after the event to chat.
Good Live Music for a Late August Weekend in NYC
Everynight Charley recommends the following 60+ concerts in New York City this weekend. Contact the venue or the artists’ social media to confirm ticket availability, show times, age restrictions, COVID compliance, and other updates. Friday, August 23. Wallows, Benee at Madison Square Garden. Afropunk: Erykah Badu, Larissa Luz at...
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
New York Walmart Makes Major Change To Self-Checkout
After an increase in thefts, a New York Walmart has made a massive change to its self-checkout lanes. Customers at one Walmart will be limited when it comes to using self-checkouts. Do You To Show Your Receipt At Walmart In New York?. If a Walmart exit greeter asks you for...
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 › ]
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