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Rare Westward Moving Storm System Will Start Unsettled Stretch: Here's Timing, 5-Day Forecast
A rare westward-moving storm will back into the Northeast off the Atlantic Coast, starting an unsettled stretch after a dry and comfortable weekend. Clouds will increase on Sunday, July 28 following a mainly sunny start, with high temperatures in the mid-80s, as the system nears, according to the National Weather Service.
NYC Summer Streets kicks off in Queens, Staten Island with expanded hours
New York City's annual Summer Streets celebration is officially underway in Queens and on Staten Island.Under the program, selected streets across the five boroughs are open in both directions for people to play, walk, bike and enjoy the outdoors during the summer. Eyewitness News is in Hunters Point as celebrations are underway along Vernon Boulevard on Saturday morning."Across this entire route, you'll have about 2-3 miles of car-free streets. People will be able to run, walk, jog, whatever it is, really enjoy and reclaim a lot of the street spaces for different uses," said Tomas Garita, NYC DOT's Executive Director...
Massapequa Little League Wraps Up Season
Massapequa International Little League Seniors Williamsport team, NY State Champions, have finally wrapped up an exciting season. The team ultimately lost in the East Regional in Bangor, ME. Congratulations to the team on a great season and making Massapequa proud!
Braves manager calls out player in postgame rant
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ramón Laureano made several mistakes during the team’s 3-2 loss to the New York Mets on Thursday night. After the game, Braves manager Brian Snitker didn’t mince words about just how crucial one mistake in particular was. In the top of the tenth inning, the Braves attempted to score a run by Read more... The post Braves manager calls out Ramón Laureano for ‘unacceptable’ baserunning mistake appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Westchester home values in uncharted territory
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The median price of a single-family home in Westchester County, New York has topped $1 million for the first time. It's not just a big-dollar benchmark for real estate in New York City's northern suburbs. It's the new normal. "This is unprecedented, actually. Looking at us, this time last year we were in the 9s. And now we've definitely crossed way passed the $1 million mark," said Crystal Hawkins-Syska, with the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors. "Demand right now is very, very high"According to Hawkins-Syska, a seven-figure median sales price is the result of a couple of factors, including...
SHEEN THE MUSICAL Prepares For Residency at HB Studio
SEGREGATION BANNED AT RYDELL! American teens, Dorothy and Lenny navigate friendship, romance, and the shift from crinolines to pencil skirts in the wake of Brown v. Board of Education and the integration of Rydell High. Sheen the Musical brings all new music and a new luster to a classic tale of teen turmoil at the dawn of the 1960's. Sheen is the answer to Grease you never knew you needed, but are damn sure glad you have!
City Doesn't Have Enough Medical Examiners, Union Says
New York City doesn't have enough medical examiners and the union that represents the physicians that work for the city asked the mayor for more funding to hire additional examiners to prevent the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) from collapsing. The physicians from the OCME, represented by Doctors...
City Attempts to Prevent Deadly Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched the New York City Safe Charging Accelerator program to ensure safe e-bike usage and charging, and to prevent deadly lithium-ion battery fires in New York City. As a part of this accelerator, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) will propose a...
What to Expect From Jeff Teat in Week 8
What to Expect From Jeff Teat in Week 8 New York Atlas attack-man, Jeff Teat, has already had an exceptional start to the season. With 46 points so far this season, he already has broken the single-season points record. So what can we expect from him going into the weekend? The Atlas will play the Philadelphia Waterdogs this weekend in a heated Eastern Conference matchup. This is the first time this season that these two teams have stepped out on the field together. Teat has a strong ability to get inside, and finish close to the goal, but this doesn’t...
‘One Shot Deal’: NYC program offers emergency aid for bills and rent payments
New York City's emergency assistance program, known as a 'One Shot Deal', can help residents pay their bills and rent in the event of unforeseen emergencies, and eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis based on income, household size, and other factors.
Early Addition: Olympic swimmers pee in the pool
Because that's how a true competitor marks their territory, here are your early links: A deep dive on the + POOL, tree branches are increasingly falling on subway tracks, actors in movies about the Roman Empire should have Italian accents, and more. [ more › ]
NJ struggling to control deer population
White-tailed deer continue to increase their numbers in suburban areas of New Jersey and even in the cities. The ongoing population growth has been acknowledged by groups and officials as a problem for land owners, drivers, and the state's ecosystem. So what can New Jersey do about it? The same...
Housing Lottery Launches for 18-26 Redfern Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens
The affordable housing lottery has launched for 18-26 Redfern Avenue, an eight-story community facility and residential building in Far Rockaway, Queens. Designed by Urban Architectural Initiatives and developed by Camber Property Group, the structure yields 59 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 58 units for residents at 60 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $48,309 to $100,620.
Popular Restaurant Chain with 30 New York Locations Raising Prices Again
While other restaurants are slashing menu prices to entice diners back through their doors, one well-known chain says their high prices are here to stay. With inflation squeezing more money out of American wallets, less people are going out to eat because of the high menu prices. One example is the fast good industry, which increased prices by 20% since 2019.
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