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New York State Man Arrested For Two DWIs In a Little Over a Week
Police say a New York state man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, as well as aggravated unlicensed operator, after an incident August 13. What makes this case even worse is that authorities say the very same suspect was busted for DWI just a little over a week prior to his most recent arrest.
New Jersey and New York Grocery Chain Banning this Controversial Item
Stop & Shop has been in the news quite a bit lately. The grocer recently announced the closure of many "underperforming" stores in New Jersey and New York. The following locations in New Jersey will close its doors by the end of the year:. 1083 Inman Ave., Edison. 1049 US...
More than 52,000 come out for Day 7 of 2024 NYS Fair
Geddes, N.Y. — More than 52,000 people hit the New York State fairgrounds for the seventh day of the fair. That brings total attendance so far this year to 439,973 as the fair enters its second week. A stretch of good weather could break Wednesday. The National Weather Service...
Beloved Chain Restaurant Forced To Close More New York Eateries
A popular restaurant chain that recently closed over 10 New York locations announced more closures. Earlier this year, Hudson Valley Post learned Red Lobster was closing nearly 50 locations across the country, including many in New York. Red Lobster Closes Many New York Locations. See the full list of New...
OTB looking for future leadership
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Off-Track Betting in Western New York is looking to bring on a new president and CEO. State Senator Sean Ryan has concerns about the current president Henry Wojtaszek, who accepted a nearly $300,000 buyout. "We passed a law in New York State prohibiting golden parachutes. It...
Country Star Draws Biggest Crowd At New York State Fair, 2nd Largest All Time
It's the second-largest crowd at a New York State Fair concert. Who's that popular? A new country star!. Laney Wilson holds the record for the largest crowd. More than 52,000 fans packed into Suburban Park to kick off the 2023 New York State Fair. That's a lot more people than the 850 who came to see her when she appeared at Kegs Canal 6 months earlier.
Shluchim Of Queens Gather In Bayside For Second Kinus HaShluchim
The shluchim of Queens, representing 20 Chabad Houses throughout the borough, gathered together recently for their second Kinus HaShluchim at the Adria Hotel and Conference Center in Bayside. The Kinus program included learning sessions for both shluchim and shluchos as well as a brainstorming session where shluchim were given the...
AG James seeks fines against anti-abortion group for allegedly interfering with clinics
The New York Attorney General's Office is asking a federal judge to hold the militant anti-abortion group Red Rose Rescue in contempt for what it says are multiple attempts to interfere with patient access to Planned Parenthood clinics in New York City. In a legal filing Tuesday, New York Attorney General Letitia James...
Crews put out stubborn barge fire in Long Island City, Queens
Plumes of smoke filled the night sky after a massive barge caught fire overnight in Queens.The fire broke out on a barge floating in the East River around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday.Officials say they were able to put out the flames at the Sims Metal Facility in just under two hours.The video of the scene shows the intensity of the flames, which looked like a large ball of fire with heavy smoke rising and billowing into the air.A large amount of recycled metal apparently caught fire on the barge.Workers jumped into action and used an excavator in an attempt to...
Food Bank of NYC hosts 2nd annual free back-to-school haircut event
The Food Bank of New York City on Tuesday hosted its second annual free back-to-school haircut event. A total of 30 kids got free haircuts for the upcoming school year. Fresh produce from the Hunts Point Produce Market was also provided. The organization says approximately 1.2 million New Yorkers are...
Exclusive: Council Member Susan Zhuang speaks out amid controversy over alleged officer incident and homeless shelter debate
The alleged incident on July 17 has brought increased attention to Zhuang, who is now frequently stopped by residents while walking the streets of Sunset Park.
Bronx bodega delivery workers targeted in string of robberies
BRONX - Bodega delivery workers appear to be the targets of a concerning, brazen robbery scheme that has left many workers and bodega owners on edge. The scheme typically unfolds with a call made to the bodega, placing an order for food and requesting change for a $100 bill, When the delivery worker arrives at the designated location, they are ambushed by thieves who steal the food, money and often the moped used for the delivery.
Brooklyn fire leaves 31 homeless, including 9 children and elderly residents
BROOKLYN - A devastating fire in the Ocean Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn has left 31 people, including nine children, without homes. The fire tore through a row of houses on Dean Street on Monday night. Among those left homeless are 71-year-old Michael King and his 82-year-old wife, who narrowly escaped with their lives.
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