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Tractor Supply Co. ends DEI efforts after social media backlash
Tractor Supply, a rural lifestyle retail chain with locations across the country, including many in the Empire State, is altering its company initiatives after backlash from conservative consumers. According to a statement released last week, the company said the "hard-earned dollars" of consumers should go to communities "we all love," therefore, they...
City Planning Commission gives green light for Bronx Metro-North stations
The City Planning Commission has given the green light for the construction of four new Metro-North stations in the Bronx. Bronx Councilwoman and majority leader Amanda Farias talks about the project on PIX11 Morning News.
Manhasset Resident Inducted Into The Town Of North Hempstead Women’s Roll Of Honor 2024
The Town of North Hempstead hosted its 31st-anniversary breakfast, a momentous occasion to celebrate and induct the exceptional 2024 Women’s Roll of Honor honorees. This event occurred on June 18 at the Clubhouse at Harbor Links in Port Washington. Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava and the town...
Rest stop restaurants should be open 24/7
Driving back from Vermont a week ago for a short trip, we stopped on the New York State Thruway to fill up and grab a coffee. As per usual on a Summer Sunday, the highway was crowded with traffic, mostly families trying to get back to Jersey to prepare for the coming work week. It was early so the crowds weren't too bad for us, but the lines at the other storefronts were starting to grow.
Hudson Valley Made Liquid Sunshine Is This Years Drink Of The Summer
Liquid sunshine is now available at fan favorite locations throughout the Hudson Valley. This business is more of a second home to New York state residents. It's a place where locals can get their favorite ice cream flavor and fill up on gas. They have over 350 shops in New...
Amazon Gift Cards Pulled From Stores in New York
Have you tried to buy an Amazon gift card in New York recently, but couldn't find one? You aren't the only one as it appears that Amazon gift cards are no longer available in stores across New York State. Amazon Gift Cards Pulled from Stores in New York. If you...
Coast Guard keeps New York waters safe over the holiday weekend
NEW YORK (PIX11) — As we commemorate our country on the Fourth of July, we are also celebrating the top military unit on water and the largest permanent unit in the New York region. PIX11 News got a behind the scenes look with the United States Coast Guard on one of the most important weekends […]
Auction Block: From Historic Treasures to Contemporary Triumphs
In Auction Block | August | September 2024 | Written by WA&A Staff. This spring, art auctions and events showcased the diverse talents of artists past and present, and collectors showed support for their creative efforts. Bonhams presented an exciting slate of auctions in Los Angeles, New York, and online...
House of Sports – 120,000 Sq Ft Sports & Training Complex In Westchester
The House of Sports, located in Ardsley, NY, is a massive 120,000-square-foot Olympic-style athletic training facility. This impressive complex is the largest indoor sports facility in the New York metropolitan area. Proudly hosting the region’s leading Basketball, Lacrosse, and Baseball Academies, the House of Sports sees over 2000 athletes participating in weekly intense training sessions. Focusing on providing world-class coaching and a state-of-the-art facility, it has solidified itself as the go-to destination for high-level sports training and competition.
New bill aims to expand student participation on school boards
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)–In New York State, a student representative is authorized to sit on a school board. But if a recently passed bill is signed, it would become a requirement for all school districts and BOCES. “Obviously the student wouldn’t be able to vote,” explained Senator Shelley Mayer, the Senate’s Education Chair. “The student wouldn’t […]
The Late Sandra Pabon to be Honored with Street Co-Naming on Bainbridge Avenue
Democratic City Council Member Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11) announced on June 20 that he successfully championed the upcoming co-naming of the intersection of East 204th Street and Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood as “Sandra Pabon Way” in honor of the late Sandra Pabon who had previously served as the chaplain of the 49th Precinct Clergy Council, as well as Democratic district leader and Democratic state committee woman for Assembly District 80. As reported, Pabon died in June 2023.
Assemblyman Zaccaro Family Fun Day
While the sun was out at the beginning of the Assemblyman John Zaccaro Family Fun Day Saturday the sky opened up not once but twice during the event. Four large inflatables were set up for the children to enjoy, there was a free cotton candy/popcorn unit, several community organization tables, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, slushies ,and ices, and several local 49th Precinct police officers who helped man game and building tables for children. The Bronx Zoo/New York Aquarium, NYFD, Bronx House and other organizations were on hand.
Leesa Thompson Honored for Her Kidney Transplant Advocacy
Kidney transplant recipient and kidney health advocate Leesa Thompson of Peekskill has received the DAR Community Service Award from the Polly Cooper Chapter of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). The DAR Community Service Award honors and recognizes outstanding voluntary service by individuals and organizations. Leesa received the...
Sixth Annual Yemini-American Parade
Sixth Annual Bronx Yemeni-American Parade Huge Success As Hundreds March. Friday June 28th was the Sixth Annual Yemeni-American parade in the Little Yemen section of the Bronx. The parade kicked off at White Plains Road traveling across Rhinelander Avenue passing the Bronx Muslim Center to Bronxdale Avenue. The parade then turned right on Bronxdale traveling to Morris Park Avenue. When it arrived at Morris Park Avenue the parade turned right onto Morris Park Avenue traveling to Unionport Road where it turned onto Rhinelander Avenue back to its end at White Plains Road.
B.R.A.G. Senior VP David Caba Honored as Trailblazer
Cure violence interrupters, Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.), announced in late May that City & State publication recognized David Caba, senior vice president with Good Shepherd Services, the nonprofit which runs the B.R.A.G. program, on its Nonprofit Trailblazers list. “Thank you for all of your hard work!” B.R.A.G. members wrote in response to the news.
Tremont: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating 81-Year-Old Man Reported Missing
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance locating an 81-year-old man reported missing on Wednesday, July 3, from the Tremont section of The Bronx. Police that Gurley Salandy of 2081 Washington Avenue, Bronx, NY was last seen on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at around 7.30...
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