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NY school districts ranked 1 to 678 by full value tax rates: See highest, lowest in CNY
The school district with the highest full value property tax rate in New York in 2023 was Levittown in Nassau County on Long Island, according to data from the state Comptroller’s Office. The rate there was $33.38 per $1,000 of the full taxable value of property in the district....
ALERT! This Nasty Virus Is Back New York State
Officials in portions of New York State are reporting that there has been an uptick in the amount of confirmed cases of a nasty virus. The summer is here and most people are spending time outdoors. Whether it is a backyard picnic, or camping and hiking, there are so many fun things to do when summer hits the Empire State. However, there are some dangers that you need to be aware of.
NY weather: Beach hazards statement issued for New York until early Friday
A beach hazards statement was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 12:37 a.m. valid from 5 a.m. until Friday midnight for Monroe, Wayne, Cayuga and Jefferson counties. The weather service says, "Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions expected." "Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions," explains the weather...
Lyft will send one-time payments from $38m sales tax settlement – but only if you used the app between specific dates
AMERICANS who used the Lyft app during a specific period could qualify for distributions from a recent settlement pot. The direct payment opportunity comes after a class action lawsuit was filed against the ride-share company by the New York State Attorney General (OAG). Lyft was accused in the suit of...
Community fights to save Scoops Ice Cream Parlor in Flatbush, Brooklyn
The missing ingredient in Tony Fongyit's battle with his landlord:"I really, really want to know why the landlord don't want to give me a lease," he said.He wants a straightforward answer as to why at the end of August the property owner will evict the 74-year-old and close down his beloved ice cream shop Scoops - a 4-decade community pillar on Flatbush Avenue."My livelihood. It means a lot. It means a lot to the community, it means a lot to my family," Fongyit said.Scoops Ice Cream Parlor serves more than just refreshing ice cream.Fongyit, who is from Trinidad,...
It’s In Queens (July 26 to Aug. 2)
Just like the weather, the Queens outdoor season is hot, hot, hot. Annual events include a powwow, dance fest, and film festival. Pop-up events include sidewalk chalk fun, bird birthdays, and beekeeping. July 26, Thunderbird American Indian Powwow, July 28. This 45th annual friendly competition attracts more than 40 Indian...
Yankees lineup shuffled again vs Mets for Wednesday's Subway Series finale
The final game of the 2024 Subway Series goes down Wednesday night in the Bronx with the Yankees and Mets playing for the fourth time this season. After making headlines by maneuvering around his lineup versus the Mets last night, manager Aaron Boone continues to shuffle the order around outside of Juan...
Queens Man Arrested for Burglarizing Valley Stream Macy’s Store 7 Separate Times, Police Say
The Fifth Squad reports the arrest of a Queens man for a Burglary that occurred on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 7:01 am in Valley Stream. According to detectives, officers responded to a 911 call for a male inside of Macy’s located at 1000 Green Acres Mall, prior to business hours. The subject was observed forcibly opening multiple registers in the store and removing the contents. Ramel Payne, 19, of 141-41 255th Street, exited the building using a fire exit and was arrested.
New York Mets giving Jackie Bradley Jr. a chance
The New York Mets needed outfield depth. They have turned to an interesting option to shore up the roster. According to Mike Mayer of Metsmerized.com, the Mets have signed Jackie Bradley Jr. He is slated to head to Triple-A Syracuse where he will provide a depth option in their outfield.
Politically connected Hudson County attorney’s law license suspended by state review board
The law license of a politically connected Hudson County attorney with a history of ethics complaints has been suspended for six months by the state Supreme Court Disciplinary Review Board for practicing law during a prior suspension in 2016 and “conduct involving dishonesty, fraud and deceit.”. John Collins, an...
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