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Larry Hardesty & Gordon Damer Exit ESPN New York
Afternoon host Michael Kay addressed the exits on air today noting they were collateral damage from the move of the station from 98.7 to 880. The duo had been paired together in the 9pn-12am slot Monday through Thursday and each hosted separate weekend dayparts. Hardesty has been with “ESPN New...
Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue on the state of city parks and beaches
This year alone, there have been seven fatal drownings across the city — the highest since 2019. Lawmakers and advocates alike are sounding the alarm, calling for more safe swimming education and oversight while this summer marked another year of lifeguard shortages. Earlier this year, the union that represents...
Worcester man suspected of killing 2 women in stabbing caught in NYC
A man suspected of killing a woman he was in a relationship with and her mother in a Worcester apartment was caught by police in New York City, a Worcester police spokesperson confirmed with MassLive. William Rodriguez, 59, was a person of interest in connection with the stabbing deaths of...
Gas Station Owner Ordered to Pay More Than $1 Million in Back Wages, Damages
The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a federal court judgment requiring 15 gas stations—incorporated under individual company names, operating under brands including bp, Mobil and Sunoco in Bronx, Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York—and their owner and president to pay more than $1 million in back wages and liquidated damages to more than 100 current and former employees in response to a federal investigation.
2024 NYS Fair cracks half a million visitors on Day 9
Geddes, N.Y. — Total attendance at the 2024 New York State Fair cracked more than 500,000 visitors on Day 9. With 66,168 people coming out to the fairgrounds on Thursday, total attendance this year now sits at 556,841 with four days left. If you purchase a product or register...
New York Man Busted for Attempting To Sell This Leopard
You can search New York State far and wide and you will not find a leopard in the wild. Not in Buffalo, Ballston Spa or Beacon. The only place that you might find a leopard in New York is at the Bronx Zoo, Seneca Zoo, Staten Island Zoo, etc. So how did one appear in Delaware County?
Dairy Day gets 'moo-ving' at The Great New York State Fair
GEDDES, N.Y. — Dairy Day at the New York State Fair starts in the barn with some very pampered cows. They all sat in piles of fluffed hay, ready for their next meal. "Keeping a cow happy at the barn is very simple. We feed them, make them a nice bed, and fan them if they're hot," said Everett Cox, who handles cows.
Sean Ryan sets up a new fundraising committee linked to undisclosed state office
State Sen. Sean Ryan’s (D) campaign has registered a new fundraising committee linked to the state. The Sean Ryan Victory Fund was registered on July 22, raising questions about Ryan’s future. Ryan did not specify the potential state positions he may have his eye on, telling WBFO: “I...
Possibility Of Life-Threatening Reactions Prompts Recall Of Pine Brook Company's Golden Raisins
Sunco & Frenchie LLC of Pine Brook is recalling its 10oz Terrafina Golden Raisins. "People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products," reads the recall posted to the FDA website. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
Insects Spreading Fatal Brain Swelling Virus In Upstate New York
Insects in at least 10 Upstate New York counties tested positive for a virus that kills about 33 percent of those infected and leaves others with mild to severe brain damage. The New York State Department of Health issued an advisory urging New Yorkers to take personal protective measures to avoid mosquito bites.
Creatives Rebuild NY Awards $165,000 To Support Data-Driven Solutions For Artists
Today, Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY), an organization dedicated to improving the lives and livelihoods of artists, announced grants of $15,000 to 11 organizations. The grants will incorporate data from the “Portrait of New York State Artists” Survey into an advocacy initiative or strategic communications campaign. CRNY launched the survey in March 2022 to build a portrait of the needs, circumstances, and experiences of artists across the state.
Brooklyn house explosion blamed on natural gas leak
NEW YORK — A house explosion in East Flatbush, Brooklyn left at least four people hurt Thursday night, police say.The blast ripped through a two-story home around 8:30 p.m. on East 37th Street between Farragut Road and Foster Avenue.Fire marshals determined the explosion was likely caused by a natural gas leak in the basement, the FDNY said on social media.The Department of Buildings issued a full vacate order for three address on the block, and National Grid shut off the gas service. The Red Cross is helping four adults, one child and one dog who have been forced to relocate.The...
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