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NEW RECORD: New York’s July tornado count now at 14
Additional storm surveys conducted Wednesday have confirmed several new tornadoes touching down in New York state earlier this week. The total has been a moving target as new reports come in, but it appears tonight’s new total for the month of July now stands at 14. This would place July 2024 as the most tornadic […]
Photos Of Governor Hochul In Storm-Damaged Rome NY
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul visited the City of Rome to inspect damage caused by severe winds that caused extensive damage in the region and provided updates on the state’s response to the severe storms that have impacted the state over the last two weeks. Last night, the Governor declared a statewide State of Emergency in response to severe weather impacting communities across New York.
Voters in 11 states could decide on abortion ballot measures in Nov., with measures confirmed in six states, and signature verification pending in another five
Voters in six states—Colorado, Florida, Maryland, New York, Nevada, and South Dakota—will decide on abortion-related ballot measures in Nov. 2024. Initiatives are pending signature verification in five states—Arizona, Arkansas, Missouri, Montana, and Nebraska. This report provides the most recent updates on abortion-related ballot measure certifications and potential...
Storms wreak havoc across NY, lanternfly threatens Vinyards, drive-through dispensary
It’s Thursday so I’ll be looking at some of what Ithaca’s got going on this weekend later on in this newsletter. If you have any Finger Lakes moments you’d like to share, send me your best photos and a short passage to JMack@gannett.com so I can share the love with other readers this Friday. Click here to sign up for more daily briefings from the Ithaca Journal.
Tow Truck Operator Seriously Injured in Collision
A tow truck operator was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon when struck by a car while hooking up another vehicle, Suffolk County police said. Justine Ballesteros, 29, of Huntington Station was hooking up a disabled vehicle in front of 65 9th Ave.but was struck when a Read More ...
City Hall employees are ready to assist
Employee Assistance Programs in New York: Providing Comprehensive Support to City Hall Employees and Families. The City of New York is dedicated to supporting its employees and their families through various Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). These programs offer a range of services to address personal, social, and professional challenges faced by employees in the city’s agencies and departments. The EAP is a joint labor-management program aimed at enhancing employee well-being, increasing productivity, and improving morale in the workplace.
Bronx Tenants Demand Repairs at Violation-Riddled Building
About 170 tenants at Fordham Towers in The Bronx on Wednesday called on officials to force their landlord to make immediate repairs to frequently malfunctioning elevators, leaky ceilings and broken heat and hot water systems. The building, owned by Fordham Fulton Realty Corp., has more than 500 open violations filed to the city’s Department of […] The post Bronx Tenants Demand Repairs at Violation-Riddled Building appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Former Goldman, Blackstone analyst gets 28-month prison sentence for insider trading
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A former Goldman Sachs and Blackstone analyst was sentenced to 28 months in prison on Wednesday for insider trading, after admitting that his conduct was "catastrophically stupid."
Queens native to play for U.S. men's soccer team at Olympics
It's an exciting time for soccer fans, as both the U.S. women’s and men’s teams are headed to the Olympics in Paris. This is the first time the men have qualified for the Olympics in 16 years. “Today is a special day for us. We announced our roster,...
New Spanish HD Brands In Miami, New York & Cleveland
A trio of markets have seen new Spanish language brands launch on HD Radio subchannels in the past few weeks. iHeartMedia launched “La Mezcla 94.9-HD2” on WZTU-HD2 Miami Beach. The station is running Spanish Mixes and promoting itself as “La Casa de los Miami Dolphins”. No word yet on whether the Dolphins will be moving their gameday broadcasts from Spanish CHR “Tú 94.9” WZTU to their HD2 after one year on the primary signal.
109 New Cannabis Licenses in New York: Where You Can Already Buy in Binghamton
This month (July 2024), New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Cannabis Control Board took steps to advance the state’s cannabis regulatory framework. Topics at the monthly board meeting included license approvals, market updates, and enforcement updates. 109 adult-use cannabis licenses were authorized for...
Over $1 Million Raised For Charities In Western New York
Thousands of non-profits across Western New York woke up to great news on Wednesday morning. The Annual Day of Giving in Western New York raised over $1 million dollars. In fact so many people wanted to give back and help out that the organizers of Give 716 Day extended the deadline to give!
Manhasset Student Awarded American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Scholarship
National Headquarters of The American Legion Auxiliary recently awarded Cristina Caputi of Manhasset High School in Manhasset, New York, The American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Scholarship. Cristina Caputi will receive this scholarship to go towards tuition when she attends Villanova University as a freshman this Fall of 2024. Students,...
With Your Voice, a new public art project in Gowanus, educates locals on neighborhood investments
Brooklyn-based nonprofit Van Alen Institute has launched a new participatory public artwork in Gowanus, Brooklyn. With Your Voice is helmed by artists Juanli Carrión, an assistant professor of creative community development at Parson; and Rodolfo Kusulas, transdisciplinary creative and cofounder of calligraphy company KOUS. The project is aimed at educating Gowanus locals about the 56 Points of Agreement: a set of commitments made by the City of New York to the community as part of the Gowanus Neighborhood Rezoning.
Warning for NJ residents: Arsenic seeping into home water supply
⚫ A preventive tool could be making a threat even more severe. ⚫ Homeowners are being advised to add a tool to their filtration system. New research out of Rutgers University is raising a big red flag for many New Jersey homeowners. Systems designed to keep arsenic out of a...
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