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Patriots survive last second scare in Brookhaven summer league
Ward Melville broke out to an early lead in Town of Brookhaven summer league action Monday, July 15, against Smithtown East and safely led until midway through the second half. Smithtown East inched closer in the final minute of play when the Bulls drained a 3-pointer to trail by one...
100 Women Group Donates $12,600 for Van
The group 100 Women of Huntington has donated $12,600 toward the purchase of a van for the Huntington Youth Bureau. The organization, which supports charitable organizations throughout Huntington, chose the Youth Bureau’s Youth Development Research Institute over two other finalists, the Huntington Arts Council and Read More ...
Hollywood Star’s Photobomb Of Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu Turns Heads
On Saturday night, Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu went head-to-head for the fifth time in the 2024 season during the WNBA All-Star game. Clark has now won her two most recent battles against Ionescu after Team WNBA defeated Team USA by a final score of ...
Retired Chimps Used for Research Need Funds to Stay Alive
Sixty six captive chimpanzees on a small island in Liberia, Africa were abandoned by the New York Blood Center and are now in desperate need of food and water. This group of chimps were captured, breed, and used for research in Vilab II- a facility created by NYBC in partnership with the Liberian Institute for Biomedical Research in the 1970s. After more than 30 years of confinement and injecting these chimps with hepatitis to study its affect on donated blood, the lab shut down in 2005.
Massive Number Of Tourists Choosing Upstate New York Over NYC
Tourism is booming in "unexpected" places in Upstate New York, but declining in New York City. In late June, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul paused the start of Congestion Pricing "indefinitely." The plan was set to start on June 30 and would have charged drivers at least $15 to drive...
Major New York Airport Testing Self Driving Shuttles
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey posted information about a change at a major New York airport. On July 15, 2024 The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that customers of John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City will be participating in a new program.
Fandango Founder J. Michael Cline Dies at 64, Suicide Note Revealed
J. Michael Cline, 64, founder of Fandango, died in an apparent suicide after falling from a New York City luxury hotel. As we previously reported, authorities found him “unconscious and unresponsive” last Tuesday morning. Law enforcement sources for TMZ shared Cline’s alleged final note before his death.
Knicks should throw struggling center a lifeline
Omer Yurtseven had an impressive rookie season with the Miami Heat in the 2021-22 NBA season. He emerged as a legitimate prospect for the future. However, a bone issue in his left ankle left him sidelined for most of his sophomore year. He was then acquired by the Utah Jazz on a two-year deal, with the franchise choosing to waive the big man at the start of free agency. According to an NBA executive who spoke with Heavy Sports' Sean Deveney under the condition of anonymity, Yurtseven could be the answer to the Knicks' search for an Isaiah Hartenstein replacement. “For what...
New Knicks PG to Play ‘Significant Minutes’ as Jalen Brunson’s Backup: Insider
New York Knicks new addition Cam Payne is expected to soak up the backup point guard minutes next season, according to SNY’s Knicks insider Ian Begley. “Obviously, the Knicks were looking to add a ball handler — to have Payne spell Jalen Brunson at times and have a ball handler in that second unit,” the Knicks insider said on “Begley’s Mailbag” on July 18.
Controversial Weapons Detection Systems to Launch in NYC Subways
Mayor Eric Adams is moving forward with plans to install controversial weapons detection systems in select New York City subway stations. In a matter of days, passengers at these stations will encounter cutting-edge technology designed to enhance safety. The system, developed by Evolv, is capable of identifying weapons by displaying a red box on an iPad if a rider carries a gun, knife, or other dangerous item. This technology is already operational in several city hospitals, but the city continues to seek even more advanced detection systems to improve security.
Fake ‘And Just Like That’ Filming Notices Posted Around NYC Leave Fans Confused
Fake And Just Like That production notices are taking over New York City, leaving fans with several questions.Judge Dismisses 'Fake Famous' Idea Theft Lawsuit Fans have recently been finding fake filming notices for Max’s Sex and the City reboot posted around the city and sharing them on social media. Many of them feature wild plot details about the third season, which is currently being filmed. “After getting hit by a Citi Bike, Carrie retains Fletcher Reede (Jim Carrey) from Liar Liar as her lawyer,” one notice read, while another added, “Carries goes on a bad date with Mr. Bean (the character) and then accidentally...
Jails Are Overcrowded Because Cases Take Too Long to Process, Report Says
In a new report, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander found increasingly lengthy court case processing times are dramatically inflating New York City’s jail population, which has risen by over 57% since 2020, costing the city hundreds of millions of dollars each year. From 2019 to 2023, the number...
Knicks get head-scratching placement in recent power rankings
Are the New York Knicks truly the seventh-best team heading into the 2024-25 NBA season?. That’s the way Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey sees the Knicks in comparison to the rest of the franchises in the league. Bailey justified where he placed the Knicks by saying this (h/t Mike Fisher of Athlon Sports’ All Knicks):
Rihanna & ASAP Rocky Dress To Impress For NYC Date Night
Rihanna and ASAP Rocky continue to turn heads. ASAP Rocky and Rihanna never fail to flex their power couple status, and their latest date night was certainly no exception. Recently, the pair was spotted out and about in New York City, unsurprisingly dressed to impress. ASAP Rocky rocked a crisp navy blue suit, which a complemented with a pair of dark shades. As for RiRi, she stunned in a satiny button-up top and some distressed jeans. She topped off her looks with various sparkling silver accessories, heels, and a fun braided updo.
Many small businesses struggle to resume normal operations days after global tech outage
Major customers of Microsoft and CrowdStrike are getting IT support to resolve the issues stemming from a faulty software update that caused technological havoc worldwide on Friday, but smaller businesses whose computers may have received the problematic update are struggling.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day in NYC with Van Leeuwen, Hello Kitty
TRIBECA, Manhattan (PIX11) — Looking for a way to celebrate National Ice Cream Day in New York City? Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has teamed up with Hello Kitty to make a specialty berry white chocolate flavor, which goes on sale Sunday, National Ice Cream Day. And customers can give the new, hot pink flavor a […]
'Law & Order: SVU': Check Out Where The Show Is Actually Filmed
Law & Order: SVU is a popular and long-running police TV series. Famously, the detectives do their work in New York City!. As fans of Law & Order: SVU know, New York City is where the dedicated detectives investigate those vicious felonies. On the series, we see the detectives on...
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