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Jaspers fall 2-1 at St. John's
Jamaica, N.Y. — The Jaspers worked hard to tie the score at 1-1 in the 55th minute on a header from Ziv Dahan before Miguel Diaz found the back of the net two minutes later to seal a 2-1 win for St. John's. In the 21st minute, the highly contested battle took a turn in St. John's favor when Manhattan was called for a handball in the box after a VAR review. St. John's Macoumba Ba converted on the ensuing penalty kick to put Manhattan behind the eight ball early.
Temple continues losing ways against Iona
Following Temple Women’s Soccer’s four-goal loss to Wake Forest on Aug. 22, the Owls were searching for answers. They went into halftime tied with the Demon Deacons before an onslaught of goals ruined any hopes of head coach Chris Shaw securing his first victory as Temple’s head coach.
Thunderstorms in region cause ground stop at LaGuardia Airport: FAA
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A ground stop was issued at LaGuardia Airport on Thursday due to thunderstorms near the region, according to the FAA. “Weather conditions have caused LGA Airport flight disruptions. Check with your airline to determine the status of your flight,” a post on LaGuardia Airport’s X account said. The ground stop at […]
Infant remains found at Bronx water plant remain unidentified; police seek answers
BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – Years after the remains of an infant were found at a Bronx water plant, questions still remain. The NYPD is asking anyone with information to come forward, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark announced Thursday. On Aug. 31, 2022, workers at a Department of Environmental Protection Water Plant located on Ryawa Avenue […]
Jericho schools superintendent announces retirement
On August 26, as the Jericho School District staff returned for Superintendent’s Conference Day, Superintendent Hank Grishman announced that he will be retiring at the end of this school year. Hank Grishman began his career in education as an elementary teacher and a middle school mathematics teacher and held...
LIU: A Hotspot for Women’s Hockey on Long Island
Long Island has been a home for men’s hockey since 1972 when the New York Islanders were born in the NHL. Women’s hockey found a home in 2019 when the Long Island University Sharks established the first Division I women’s ice hockey team on the island. The...
Batteries caused huge fires in Brooklyn & Queens, FDNY says
NEW YORK -- A massive house fire in Brooklyn and a huge barge fire in Queens this week were caused by lithium-ion batteries, FDNY investigators determined.Over 170 fires in New York City have been blamed on lithium-ion batteries so far in 2024, according to the fire department. Chief Fire Marshal Dan Flynn said Thursday the raging house fire Monday in Ocean Hill was traced back to a scooter being stored inside. "Discovered on the third floor, our fire marshal determined that this lithium-ion battery was an electric standup scooter," said Flynn. The fire on Dean Street left nine people hurt and 30 homeless....
Green roofs provide coverage from New York to the Caribbean
PUERTO RICO – This summer, the International Institute of Tropical Forestry hosted the first USDA E. Kika De La Garza Science Fellow placed in a USDA Forest Service research facility. Dr. Iván Guzmán, a civil engineering professor at the New York City College of Technology in Brooklyn, New York, is one of 32 faculty and staff members from Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Hispanic-Serving School Districts around the nation that make up the 2024 class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows.
Locust Valley Garden Club showcases unique floral arrangements
The only word to describe the August meeting of the Locust Valley Garden Club is “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”. They welcomed new member Frances Cienkowski; heard the Garden Memories of Terri Swenson and about Jonathan Grimm’s collection of hand painted copy’s of 13th and 18th century antique Chinese porcelain vases.
Upcoming Events at the Jericho Public Library
9:30 a.m.: In-Person: Adult Walking Club (Weather Permitting) All levels, all abilities are welcome. Join us for a 45 minute walk around the neighborhood. It’s an opportunity to get some exercise, meet new people, spend time with a friend and enjoy some conversation. Thursday, September 5. 7:00 p.m.: Books...
Oyster Bay sophomore named to the USA Fencing All-American Team
What started as a fun after-school activity quickly became Luke Kugler’s passion. Kugler thought the sport was akin to sword fighting when he started fencing at age 10. Now, the Oyster Bay High School sophomore is a member of the 2023-2024 USA Fencing High School All-American Team. The All-American Program is made up of USA Fencing members who display strong athletic and academic skill.
New School student senate blocks funding to clubs in an effort to demand ‘divestment’ from Israel
(New York Jewish Week) — The student senate at The New School voted to suspend funding for all student organizations in protest of the university’s Israel policies. The University Student Senate at the Manhattan school said that on Friday it had voted to suspend all funding in order to demand “divestment from industries implicated in...
Go Gold with the Sarah Grace Foundation
The buses are rolling and soon children will be returning to their classrooms. Children with cancer are unable to attend school due to severely compromised immune systems, so they will be home schooled or tutored in-patient. Throughout the summer the Sarah Grace Foundation for Children With Cancer has been sending crafts and activities to local pediatric cancer centers and recently provided new backpacks and school supplies to seven pediatric cancer centers as part of their ‘back to school’ program. Foundation efforts were made possible through the collection of school supplies by Marcie and her team at Ray Leventhal Clothing in Plainview, the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce and by a generous donation from the Hicksville-Jericho Rotary Club.
Queens Bochurim Produce Summer Experience for Cheder Boys
During their short ‘Bein Hazmanim,’ bochurim of the Queens Mesivta take on a Chinuch Shlichus to provide talmidim of Cheder Ohr Menachem who just completed 12 months of learning, with a compact overnight experience. The famed Queens Yeshiva is well known for amazing accomplishments in Nigle, Chassidus and...
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