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Lithium-ion batteries are exploding in NYC's garbage trucks. Only you can stop them.
Caption: A fire erupted in a Boro-Wide truck last year after a lithium-ion battery was inappropriately put out for trash pick-up. Don’t put your e-bike batteries — or any lithium-ion batteries — in the trash. [ more › ]
Molly Qerim sizzles in ‘bad girl’ First Take outfit and shows off killer heels as fans fall in love with stunning host
FIRST Take fans were enamored with Molly Qerim’s outfit on the ESPN show last week. The 40-year-old Molly Qerim impressed while appearing at First Take‘s special on-the-road show from Fanatics Fest on August 16. Qerim hosted First Take alongside Stephen A. Smith and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo in front of a live audience. She wore […]
The Rise in School Absences Through the Eyes of an Educator
Social distancing is a thing of the past. Flights are full and stadiums are sold out. Masks are sometimes worn, by a few. And while it often feels as though life has largely moved on from the pandemic, students, many of whom spent crucial adolescent years learning online, have not.
Good Live Music for a Late August Weekend in NYC
Everynight Charley recommends the following 60+ concerts in New York City this weekend. Contact the venue or the artists’ social media to confirm ticket availability, show times, age restrictions, COVID compliance, and other updates. Friday, August 23. Wallows, Benee at Madison Square Garden. Afropunk: Erykah Badu, Larissa Luz at...
NYC public hospital doctors ordered to shorten appointments to see more patients
The directive comes as the average wait time for a new patient to get a primary care appointment at NYC Health + Hospitals increases dramatically Doctors at the city’s public health system are being asked to cut appointment times from 40 minutes to 20 minutes starting this fall as wait times for primary care grows. [ more › ]
Trade Pitch Sees Rangers Deal Former 2nd-Overall Pick to Blues in Blockbuster
Kaapo Kakko inked a one-year extension with the New York Rangers this offseason, but he remains a trade candidate. One trade pitch sees the Rangers dealing him to the St. Louis Blues in a multi-player deal. The website PuckPedia has a new tool called PuckGM that lets users create their...
Honoring Black Business Month: Style, Entertainment and Major Founder Milestones
“I wanted to become a vintage dealer for several reasons, but at the top of that list is independence. I worked in retail and corporate fashion for nearly 20 years. I never felt seen, heard, or wanted in those spaces,” she said. The thrift shop was born out of...
NBA Legend Steve Nash Makes Stunning Announcement on Coaching Future
Steve Nash has not returned to NBA coaching since his departure from the Brooklyn Nets almost two years ago, and there are no indications that he intends to do so. Nash, among other current and former basketball stars, is set to participate in Goran Dragic's retirement game in Slovenia this ...
A little red cottage told a long family story, until the river washed it all away
Dennis and Carol Bradshaw hosted countless dinners and family parties in their small red cottage and barn with a patio on the Halfway River in Sandy Hook, where children swam and fished for trout. The half-acre-property has been in Carol’s family for about a century and she inherited it from her uncle 55-years ago. The couple got married there. Paige Wagner, remembers the photo of her grandparents celebrating in their kitchen with a Carvel ice cream cake.
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...
Poughquag's Micah Beaudoin gets fifth in baton twirling world championships in Sweden
The nerves, and a bit of uneasiness, began creeping in during warmups when Micah Beaudoin gazed over at the competition. “I saw so many amazing twirlers doing hard tricks,” she admitted, “I got a little worried.” It wasn’t an unfamiliar feeling, or an unreasonable one, given the stage. ...
Handgun Seized, 5 Burglars Captured Following Wild Pursuit Through Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes
A Birch Road resident called 911 reporting two people inside her home, Franklin Lakes Police Capt. Robert Grassi said. Responding officers located a suspect vehicle, a white 2016 Ford Fusion, near the home and tried to conduct a motor vehicle stop. The vehicle fled and a pursuit ensued into neighboring...
Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
Red Foxes Welcome Bryant to Tenney for Home Opener Sunday
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – Marist women's soccer continues its 2024 non-conference slate on Sunday, as the Red Foxes play host to Bryant inside Tenney Stadium. The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. on ESPN+. Brandon Ross will be on the play-by-play for the contest, while Thomas Armstrong...
New Legislation in New York Will Add Holiday Cheer
Just in time for Leaf Peeper season, Apple Picker weekends, and the Holidays the Governor of New York has signed landmark legislation that will benefit New York's small craft manufactures of spirits, ciders, and meads. Now when you discover a small batch at a distillery or brewery in New York you will be able to ship to your friends and yourself.
Highest Work Zone Speeding Ticket in New York This Year
You won't believe the highest speed recorded in a work zone this year. Slow down! Especially in work zones. The radar cameras on New York roads through the Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement program have captured several speeders. But one driver was caught going faster than anyone else this year.
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.
New York DMV Launches New User Friendly Website
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has announced the launch of a new and improved website designed to be more user-friendly regarding customer service. If you've ever had to deal with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) website in the past you are well aware that oftentimes it wasn't the easiest website to find what you were looking for and sometimes the customer service would be what some would call "lacking".
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