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Seven Tornadoes In One Week: Forget Kansas, This Is New York
And that's nothing to brag about. We see tornado activity every year in many parts of the country, especially in the Great Plains areas dubbed Tornado Alley throughout states including Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. According to NOAA, tornadoes can occur any time of the year, but most...
Discrimination Lawsuit Against N.Y. City Official Can't Be Totally Sealed at Plaintiff's Behest
From Doe v. City of New York, decided today by Judge Gregory Woods (S.D.N.Y.):. One distinguishing facet of the American legal system is its commitment to public access to the trial process. This legacy of "open justice" is as old as America itself. The plaintiff in this action asks that the Court deviate from that legacy and to permit her to litigate her case under seal in complete secrecy. Because the plaintiff has not overcome the strong presumption to public access that attaches to judicial documents—including her complaint and the existence of the case itself—her motion to seal the case is DENIED….
Massive Fireball Streaks Across New York Skies, Causing Explosive Boom
Some lucky New Yorkers who were looking up at the right time got to see a giant ball of light streak across the sky. Soon after, witnesses reported hearing a super loud booms and even felt some shaking. The rare but incredible celestial event happened on the 16th, but NASA...
Ground Broken on Long Island on nation's largest offshore wind farm
SHIRLEY, N.Y. -- There was a historic groundbreaking Wednesday for New York's next offshore wind farm, which will be seven times bigger than the first one.Years in the making, winds of change are coming to the state's energy grid. Months after South Fork Wind went live, the far bigger Sunrise Wind will have 84 turbines to generate 924 megawatts, making it the largest wind farm in the nation.Ocean winds will be supplying the project's clean energy by 2026."Six hundred thousand homes. That is the metric and that is a true game changer for Long Island," said Doreen Harris, president of...
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Embrace Health and Wellness with Tego Tea
Milford, PA: This summer, Tego Tea invites you to experience the health boosting benefits of our carefully curated selection of teas. Available for purchase online and deliverable anywhere in the United States, our teas are designed to support various health needs through a variety of blends that can be enjoyed hot or iced.
Northwell Rated New York’s Most Awarded Health System by U.S. News
North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) in Manhasset led the way as New York’s No. 1 hospital, tied with three other health systems for the top honor, and recognized as a national Honor Roll Hospital, U.S. News said. NSUH, which recently celebrated its 70th anniversary, ranked in the top 51 nationally in all 10 specialties it serves, including the two top-performing categories in the health system; The hospital’s orthopedics program ranked seventh in the United States while diabetes/endocrine disorders placed 10th.
Heroic: NYPD Auxiliary Officer Saves Young Chabad Boy from Drowning in Monticello
On Sunday, a tragic incident nearly claimed the life of a 2-year-old Chabad boy from Crown Heights, who drowned at a bungalow colony in Monticello. The toddler was discovered unconscious, but quick action from R’ Menachem Delevkovitz, a Crown Heights resident and off-duty sergeant in the NYPD Auxiliary patrol, changed the course of events, B’chasdei Hashem.
Bethel, Home of Woodstock, Embraces Green Initiatives
The Town of Bethel, home of The Woodstock Music and Art Fair in 1969, has been recertified as a “Bronze-standard Climate-Smart Community” by the Department of Environmental Conservation as part of New York State’s Climate Smart Community program, which supports local efforts to meet the economic, social, and environmental challenges posed by climate change. Bethel is one of 23 municipalities being recognized for taking action to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
District Attorney Hoovler Announces Jury Trial Conviction in Maybrook Gun Case
Rudolph Davis Convicted of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. Represents 40th Felony Gun Possession Conviction in Orange County in the Last Year. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Friday, July 12, 2024, Rudolph Davis, age 31, of Newburgh, was convicted after a jury trial in the Orange County Court of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, the sole charge against him. Davis faces up to fifteen (15) years in prison when he is scheduled to be sentenced on October 17, 2024. Davis was remanded back to the Orange County Jail without bail following the jury’s verdict.
Above and beyond: Here are Tuxedo's scholar athletes for 2023-24
The Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association recently honored its top senior student-athletes for each high school. Tuxedo High School selected Veronica Chavez Granillo and Jake Sandak. Here are their profiles:. Veronica Chavez Granillo. GPA: 94.9. Class Rank: 3. Varsity Sports: Volleyball. Academic Honors/Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society Vice President; Student...
Toddler dies after being left in hot car in Upstate NY on nearly 100-degree day, reports say
Monticello, N.Y. — A toddler died after being left in a hot car on one of the hottest days of the year in Upstate New York, police said. The 2-year-old appears to have been left in an SUV for “well over an hour” Tuesday night in Monticello, a village in the Catskills, the New York State Police told News 12 Westchester.
Monticello celebrates launch of new Fitness Court with ribbon cutting ceremony
MVP Health Care, Monticello Central School District (Monticello CSD) and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) launched an outdoor Fitness Court® at Monticello High School earlier today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The MVP Health Care Fitness Court will now provide the campus and greater Monticello community with increased access to outdoor exercise programs. Monticello CSD became the first school district partner to officially join the MVP Health Care campaign in New York.
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