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Truck Gets Stuck Under Bridge in New York State [PIC]
A large truck hit an underpass in New York state, shutting down traffic in both directions. The same railroad bridge has quite a history when it comes to impacts as well. In fact, this is the very same bridge that was struck three times in just one weekend back in late April.
Expansion of City’s Mental-Health Clubhouses Could Shut Down Smaller Sites
When people walk into the Fountain House mental health clubhouse in midtown Manhattan they are greeted by a unique type of security guard. The front door of the six-floor center is manned by a member of the community — someone with serious mental illness. Almost the entire self contained community is operated by one of […] The post Expansion of City’s Mental-Health Clubhouses Could Shut Down Smaller Sites appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Off-duty NYPD officer arrested in Brooklyn: police
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested Sunday night in Brooklyn, according to authorities. Noe Tattegrain, 37, was taken into custody around 10:30 p.m. He was charged with assault. Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime...
2 men killed, 1 injured in separate Brooklyn shootings 5 minutes apart: NYPD
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – Two men were killed and one was injured in separate Brooklyn shootings on Sunday that were five minutes apart, according to the NYPD. The first shooting happened on Flushing Avenue and Steuben Street around 10:45 p.m. A man in his 30s was killed after he was shot in the chest, according […]
Town of Oyster Bay Opens New Tennis Courts at Haypath Park in Old Bethpage
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Lou Imbroto, Town Clerk Richard LaMarca and Tax Receiver Jeffrey Pravato announce that new tennis courts are now open at Haypath Park in Old Bethpage. The Town of Oyster Bay upgraded courts to ensure generations of residents to come will be able to enjoy a game of tennis at this beautiful park.
More NY school aid needed to address student poverty, special needs, health, advocates say
The clock is ticking louder for the Rockefeller Institute, which accepted the challenge of modernizing a formula used to distribute $25 billion in state dollars to New York's almost 700 school districts. For three hours on Tuesday, dozens of New Yorkers — from school superintendents to parents — told Rockefeller officials that New...
Wakefield: Police Appeal for Help Locating 69-Year-Old Man Reported Missing
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating a 69-year-old man reported missing on Sunday, July 21, who lives in Wakefield. Police said that Maximino J Ruiz, of 4453 White Plains Road in The Bronx was last seen on Sunday, July 21, at approximately 6 a.m. at 600 East 233rd Street in The Bronx.
New York Passes New Lithium-Ion Battery Legislation
ALBANY, N.Y. - Legislation that targets lithium-ion batteries and aims to keep New Yorkers safe both on and off the road is now on the books. The package of laws signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday, July 11, prohibit the sale of lithium-ion batteries that are not up to manufacturing standards (and include civil penalties for violations); direct the Department of State -- in consultation with the Division of Homeland Security, Emergency Services, and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority -- to develop and maintain safety resources; require the state fire administrator within the...
New Yorkers warned of texting scam imitating E-ZPass & Tolls by Mail
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The New York State Thruway Authority is warning residents about a texting scam imitating E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail via text message. Residents are told that E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail will never send anyone an email or text requesting sensitive, personal information such as social security, credit card number, usernames, […]
Deadly Cheese Incident in Upstate New York Leads to Sentencing
Johannes Vulto, a former raw milk cheese manufacturer in Upstate New York, and his company Vulto Creamery LLC, each received sentences in federal court in Syracuse on Monday, July 9 following a deadly incident. The sentencing followed guilty pleas from both Vulto and Vulto Creamery LLC to a misdemeanor offense...
LuisaViaRoma Opens Mega Flagship in New York’s NoHo, Its First International Unit
MILAN — A year-and-a-half after news circulated that the luxury e-tailer was plotting a retail push into the U.S., LuisaViaRoma on Monday will open its first international brick-and-mortar flagship — and second physical unit overall — at 1 Bond Street in Manhattan’s NoHo.Brooks Nader Models Lingerie-inspired Slip Dress with Polka Dots Alongside Sisters Mary Holland and Grace Ann in New York The 11,300-square-foot, two-story space joins the storied existing unit on Florence’s Via Roma, which opened in 1929, and a VIC and press suite in Milan, in addition to LuisaViaRoma’s e-commerce platform. The move reflects both the dynamism of the U.S. market...
Week Five: Monday, July 22: Exploring Water
"Adventure Begins at Your Library!" To celebrate the joy of reading and bestow the spirit of adventure on your summer, the Yonkers Public Library has eight weekly themes to help you get the most out of your summer reading journey. Water is everywhere! Water makes up most of our bodies,...
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