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NY judge slaps down Netrebko vs Met case
Anna Netrebko’s lawsuit against the Metropolitan Opera was narrowed to gender discrimination claims by a federal judge, who agreed to dismiss the star soprano’s allegations of defamation, breach of contract and discrimination because of national origin. U.S. District Judge Analisa Nadine Torres in Manhattan issued a 23-page decision…
Thirteen Gymnasts Named WCGA Scholastic All-Americans
MARLBORO, N.J. – Led by five-time honoree Kenadi Brown (Las Vegas, Nev.), the UNH gymnastics program placed 13 gymnasts on the 2023-24 Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) Scholastic All-America Team, and the Wildcats' 3.74 team grade point average (GPA) ranked 13th in the country and No. 1 among EAGL schools.
Beloved magician Jim McClenahan dead as shocked fans pay tribute to their ‘favorite’ entertainer
A BELOVED children’s entertainer from New York has died after working as a magician for over 25 years. White Post Farms in Melville, New York, confirmed on social media that Jim McClenahan, the star of The Magic & Comedy of Jim McClenahan Show, has died. It is not immediately clear how the longtime magician died. […]
Smithtown Library’s main branch closed until further notice
Due to the storm that occurred during the early morning hours of August 19 which caused torrential. flooding, the Smithtown Library’s main branch at 1 North Country Road, Smithtown suffered catastrophic damage to its historical collection on the lower level. Therefore, until further notice, the building will be closed...
1 Killed, 2 Critically Injured In Chain-Reaction Lynbrook Crash
One person was killed and two others were critically injured in a chain-reaction crash on Long Island. Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Man Killed In Chain-Reaction Lynbrook CrashIt happened just after 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, in Lynbrook.Nassau County Police said a 70-yea…
Officers honored with life saving awards for rescuing residents from burning home Aug. 5
Four Riverhead Police officers who rescued the occupants of a burning home on Aug. 5 were honored with life saving awards by Riverhead Town Supervisor Tim Hubbard and the Town Board at the board’s Aug. 20 meeting. Sgt. Giuseppe Rosini, Police Officer John Dahlem, Police Officer William Leonardi and...
Don’t touch that dial: North Fork TV Festival returns for its ninth year
North Fork TV Festival founders Noah and Lauren Doyle of Greenport open the world premiere of Distemper and Canopy Award presentation at the 2019 festival. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner) The North Fork TV Festival is back in Greenport Village for its ninth year. The North Fork TV Festival, founded in 2015,...
'The workplace is never stagnant.' Why companies are opening offices in downtown areas around CT.
The global marketing and talent-management firm Octagon has had offices in Connecticut for about 30 years. But until a few weeks ago, its offices in the state had always been located outside a city center. Now, the company has a hub that is part of an urban nucleus. Octagon’s new...
Norwalk Hospital gets extension for expansion plans
Norwalk Hospital has two additional years to start construction on a brand-new, seven-floor patient pavilion that would be located on the southeast corner of the campus. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to extend the approvals for the project, which initially came before the commission in October 2022, and received a one-year extension in October 2023.
Joba Chamberlain reveals Yankees almost traded him for a Hall of Famer (twice!)
The New York Yankees won the 2009 World Series with fan favorite/top prospect Joba Chamberlain floating between the rotation and bullpen. As a vaunted hurler with upside, Chamberlain was — naturally — in the trade deadline crosshairs quite a bit with the "win now" Yankees, and it's somewhat surprising he survived both the '09 "go for it" deadline and the next few seasons of trying to scale the mountain once again.
Umpire Nick Mahrley carted off after taking broken bat to neck
Home plate umpire Nick Mahrley was carted off the field after a scary incident during Sunday’s New York Yankees-Colorado Rockies game which saw him take a broken bat to the neck. During the bottom of the fifth inning, Giancarlo Stanton’s bat broke when he swung at an inside pitch and dropped a single to the... The post Umpire Nick Mahrley carted off after taking broken bat to neck appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Missing teen Sophie Barker who vanished while getting coffee is rushed to hospital after being found by hero guard
A MISSING teen who disappeared after leaving home to go to a coffee shop has been heroically found safe by a bodyguard. Sophie Barker, 17, was rushed to the hospital after being found late Friday afternoon in Manhattan, New York. The teenager, whose parents said she suffers from a disability, went missing on Thursday morning […]
33-year-old pays $2,100/month to live with 23 roommates in Brooklyn—take a look inside
In a city as notoriously expensive as New York, it's common to see people in their late 20s and early 30s living with roommates to help manage the high cost of living. But Ishan Abeysekera has taken that to the next level with his current living situation in Brooklyn: a communal building that he shares with a whopping 23 other people.
Warning: ‘Do Not Touch’ These Venomous New York Caterpillars
An eagle-eyed Hudson Valley hiker recently spotted one of the coolest caterpillars in New York State... then came the warnings. Caterpillars can be a touchy subject in New York. From the spongy moth caterpillar catastrophe earlier in the summer to the fickle weather predictions of the woolly bear caterpillar, these little insects can cause quite a fuss. Some, however, can be dangerous.
NY weather: Be prepared for dense fog in New York until Monday morning
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 5:55 a.m. for dense fog until 9 a.m. for Montgomery, Saratoga, Schoharie, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene, Columbia, Ulster, Dutchess, Warren and Washington counties. "Locally dense fog is occurring around rivers, swamps, lakes and wet lands this morning....
The Great Winter Reveal for New York State
The Old Farmer's Almanac has been predicting the seasons for more than 225 years. What's winter have in store for New York State?. It looks like the same thing we've been seeing for the past several seasons - mild & dry. In the Northeast, including New York a "gentler-than-normal season that’s not so rough and tough," is being forecasted.
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