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Double Tragedy: Two Dead, One Critically Injured in Linked Brooklyn Shootings
(WNY News Now) – Brooklyn, NY – In a harrowing night of violence, two men lost their lives and another remains critically injured following two related shootings in Brooklyn. The incidents occurred within a span of seven minutes and just two blocks apart, according to police reports. At...
Mets broadcast gets honest about Michael Kay
Late in June, SNY ran an ad on ESPN New York telling fans to check out New York Mets broadcasts featuring “the best booth in baseball” on the network. The only issue was the SNY ad ran during The Michael Kay Show, meaning fans of the voice of the New York Yankees heard a commercial Read more... The post Ron Darling felt ‘Michael [Kay’s] pain’ over SNY’s ‘best booth’ radio ad appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Work Begins On $1.9B Water Supply Tunnel Project In Mount Pleasant
Work on the $1.9 billion Kensico-Eastview Connection tunneling project began in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday, July 23, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection announced. The two-mile-long tunnel, which will run around 500 feet below ground, will run between the Kensico Reservoir and the Catskill-Delaware Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Facility...
Surprising Mets injury could impact the trade deadline in a big way
The New York Mets have been playing great baseball for a while now, and at 51-48, enter Tuesday's action in sole possession of the third Wild Card spot in the NL. Vibes are high in Queens, and things were only looking up with the news that Kodai Senga, the team's ace, is going to return for Friday's matchup against the Atlanta Braves.
NY Supreme Court judge needs to be removed after ‘racially offensive, profane’ display at party, says state
New Hartford, N.Y. – A Supreme Court Justice elected by Central New York voters has been suspended pending her removal as a result of her behavior at a high school graduation party in 2022. Erin P. Gall — a justice for the Fifth Judicial District based in Oneida County...
Mets designate veteran reliever for assignment
The New York Mets season has turned around as the blue and orange currently sits in the final Wild Card spot despite that seemingly unfathomable back in late May. With the Mets’ newfound competitiveness, president of baseball operations David Stearns has made some moves to improve the roster’s depth. One of those moves came on Thursday when Stearns inked catcher Logan Porter to a major league contract after the Arizona native triggered a contract opt-out 48 hours earlier.
NYC Mayor stands firm on zoning plan to bring tiny homes, small apartment buildings to Staten Island
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tipping Point? is a journalistic initiative launched by Advance/SILive.com to inform Staten Islanders how NYC’s City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal could impact the borough. The plan, which will be voted on by the City Council this year, calls for significant zoning changes designed to spur development of new homes and apartments amid a citywide housing shortage.
Mr. Apollo describes the rich history of the Apollo Theater in Harlem
For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has been the beating heart of Harlem, a beacon of African American artistry. It's a place where legends are born and history is made.One man has witnessed just about all of it."I remember every time I saw Mr. Brown, or Marvin Gaye here at the following concert, they would always, always ask me how was I doing in school and always lied to him, I was doing well. And apparently, James Brown didn't believe me one day," said Billy Mitchell, Mr. Apollo. "He made me leave the Apollo, go to the Bronx, get my report card and bring it back and show it to him."You can watch Joelle Garguilo's full report in media player above.
Humid stretch with pop-up storms continues around NYC area
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but the good news is there's hope around the corner.We kicked the day off with some showers, which were just enough to dampen parts of the area. Unfortunately, showers will linger into the afternoon with perhaps a downpour here and there, so you'll need to keep that umbrella handy. And although it's a stretch, a strong or even severe thunderstorm can't be ruled out, so do be mindful if you're out on the roads. Things will conveniently quiet down for the Subway Series tonight, though expect some lingering...
NYC weather update: Will storms impact Mets vs Yankees Subway Series finale? Forecast
NEW YORK CITY - Scattered showers and storms could be an issue on Wednesday in NY, NJ and CT. But will the Subway Series 2024 finale between the Mets and Yankees in NYC be impacted?. JUMP TO: TODAY l TOMORROW. "We do have the chance for more scattered showers today....
Leila Barackman ’22 wins Fulbright to Spain
Tapping into her experience at a New York charter school, she will teach English in Madrid. Leila Barackman ’22 will embark on the trip of a lifetime this fall, traveling to Spain for the first time to teach English in Madrid as a Fulbright scholar. The New York City...
Early Addition: A CBS cop show staged a fake student protest at Queens College, angering actual student protesters
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College financial aid support sessions with the New York Public Library
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The New York Public Library is helping college students navigate the world of financial aid. The library is teaming up with the City University of New York’s Financial Aid Support Team to offer information sessions throughout July and August. College students and families can get one-on-one guidance with navigating applications for […]
Ferry's Landing NYC to Reopen Cabaret Space at The Duplex
Ferry's Landing NYC, a new entertainment destination, will open this fall at The Duplex in the West Village. The experience will reopen The Duplex's upstairs cabaret space, which has been closed due to fire damage since 2022. The Fire Island-themed space will include three main attractions—an original stage show, a...
Tough Leaf Raises Another $4.5M to Bring Diversity to the Construction Industry by Matching Contractors with Diverse Firms
Construction companies seeking government contracts must meet subcontracting goals for underrepresented small businesses. This requirement applies to all contracts expected to exceed $1.5M under the Small Business Contracting Program. Tough Leaf is a platform that connects construction companies and contractors with qualified, vetted small and diverse businesses, ensuring compliance with these requirements. The platform streamlines the process with contractors, developers, owners, and government agencies sharing their requirements for each project and with the platform handling everything from matching and outreach to vetting and bid procurement. Tough Leaf has seen 3 bids per bid package on average from a pool of 200,000+ subcontractors and vendors that offer 100s of different types of certifications, expanding opportunities for both prime contractors and small businesses in the construction industry. Prime contractors pay an annual fee to access the platform based on usage while it’s completely free for subcontractors and suppliers.
Moped rider knocks 2 men unconscious after he's called out for driving on sidewalk in Hell's Kitchen
A moped rider bumped into a man while driving on a sidewalk in Hell’s Kitchen—then punched him and another man unconscious when they called him out, police said Wednesday as one of the victims fought for his life at a hospital.
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