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TV Ratings: NBC’s Fourth of July Fireworks Hit Three-Year High
NBC got a strong tune-in for its annual Independence Day fireworks special. Patrick Bertoletti Wins Nathan's Annual Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular brought in 7.6 million viewers across NBC and Peacock, the best multi-platform showing for the special in three years. It improved slightly (by 2 percent) on last year’s all-in number. (The 7.6 million figure includes both the live, two-hour special and a one-hour replay on NBC Thursday and Peacock’s simulcast of the live special.) A breakdown of the audience between NBC and Peacock wasn’t immediately available. In 2023, the Fireworks Spectacular...
Putnam named Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES District Superintendent
The Monroe 2-Orleans Board of Cooperative Education selected Dr. Thomas K. Putnam as district superintendent and formally appointed him to the position on June 26, 2024. Dr. Putnam will assume his new role September 1, 2024. He succeeds Jo Anne Antonacci, who is retiring on August 31, 2024. “Dr. Putnam...
Local Shelter Launches Affordable Essential Pet Services Clinic
Pet owners know just how fast necessary veterinary care services can add up. Especially when our four-legged besties are in need of their regular preventative care like vaccines and wellness exams. A well known local rescue and adoption center, who over the years have expanded to serve the area with...
Knicks Announce History-Making $9 Million Contract With ‘Pure Playmaker’
The New York Knicks drafted guard Pacome Dadiet with the No. 25 overall pick of the 2024 draft. But they doubled up on their backcourt, selecting Marquette guard Tyler Kolek with the No. 34 selection. Kolek signed a four-year, $9 million contract. The Knicks announced the former Golden Eagle agreed...
Mount Academy wins gold medal in welding at National Skills USA event
Mount Academy welding students had previously won silver and bronze medals at the National Skills USA Leadership Conference. This year, The Mount took home the gold. The Mount recently won the gold medal in the Welding Fabrication competition at the event in Atlanta. Mount Academy’s team consisted of Ron Maendel, Roland Keiderling, and Rob O’Connell. The Welding Fabrication event tests competitors in areas such as blueprint reading and design, dimensional accuracy, functionality, weld appearance, and teamwork.
Knicks Trade Proposal Flips Miles McBride, Pick for 23-Year-Old Shot Blocker
After losing Isaiah Hartenstein to free agency, the New York Knicks are scouring the trade market for a replacement. Walker Kessler is a name they’re monitoring. HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto was first with reports of New York’s trade interest in the Utah Jazz center. “The Knicks have also...
Lake Carmel Summer Festival Huge Success
LAKE CARMEL- Hot and humid weather failed Saturday to deter hundreds of men, women and children of all ages from frolicking in the cool waters of Lake Carmel as well as enjoying each other’s company during Lake Carmel’s 32nd Annual Summer Festival. The event involved a variety of...
Spinach Packaged in Newburgh, New York Recalled; May be Fatal
Grocery stores have pulled spinach packaged in Newburgh, New York from shelves due to a major health risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning over fresh spinach that was processed in the Hudson Valley and distributed to stores in New York. The spinach could contain bacteria that may be fatal or cause miscarriages in pregnant women.
Mahopac-Carmel Chamber Awards Scholarships
MAHOPAC, N.Y,. - Local students Samantha Cardinali, Ava Florez, Faith Maria Mahoskey, Kayla Merrill, Matthew Risley, Samantha Rosaforte, Cassidy Ryan, and Cassandra Sciarra gathered at Four Brothers restaurant in Mahopac to receive $500 scholarships from the Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce last month. Assemblyman Matt Slater and Carmel Town Councilman Robert Kearns were on hand to recognize the students along with members of the chamber. “The students were awarded not just for their scholastic achievements, but for how they apply what they know, their persistence, and their potential to make a positive impact,” said Chamber President Christine Picone. “Thank you to committee chairwoman Ruth Aceyala-Quezada and committee members Kelly Puccio and Pam Zacotinsky for their efforts in putting this event together.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Article courtesy of the Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Ulster County Pool closed for season due to water loss issues at New Paltz facility
NEW PALTZ - The Ulster County Pool at 241 Libertyville Road in New Paltz will be closed for the season due to continuing water loss issues, the county's Department of Public Works announced Friday. In a news release, the DPW said the pool experienced a significant loss of water last...
14-Year-Old Schelcy Velasquez Reported Missing After Leaving New Cassel Home
The Missing Persons Squad reports a Missing Juvenile that occurred on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 8:00 am in New Cassel and reported to police on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 3:40 pm. According to detectives, Schelcy Velasquez, 14, was last seen leaving her New Cassel residence. She is described...
American Dream Mall Stabbing: Suspect Jailed After Late-Night Parking Deck Assault, Cops Say
New Jersey State Police troopers responded to the parking deck at the mall where they found the male victim suffering slashes all over his body just before 11 p.m., Sgt. Charles Marchan said. The victim was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while the suspect, Marchan said. The...
Hicksville mainstay Peppercorns Restaurant to close after nearly 41 years
Hicksville’s Peppercorns Restaurant will close — and its iconic neon sign will be lit no more — come Aug. 1. So reads an announcement ownership posted Saturday on social media. “Peppercorns has become a home away from home for so many of you,” the post reads. “We...
NY Mets call up two-time cancer survivor from Syracuse farm team
Pittsburgh — Six years after receiving two different cancer diagnoses, four years after he was drafted by the Mets and three years after reaching Triple-A, Eric Orze finally received the news he had been waiting for: the Mets were calling him up to the big leagues. So when Syracuse...
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