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Storms wreak havoc across NY, lanternfly threatens Vinyards, drive-through dispensary
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U.S. Government Issues Warning About New York Drinking Water
Top U.S. officials have issued a stern warning about drinking water. As someone who grew up in the City of Newburgh, a warning about drinking water is always scary. In May 2016, City of Newburgh residents learned their drinking water supply was contaminated with the man-made chemical Perfluorooctane Sulfonate, which is also called PFOS.
2 Babies Die After Being Left In 100-Degree Hot Cars In Tri-State
Two babies died just hours apart after being left inside hot cars. One is from Upstate New York the other just outside the region. Sadly, it appears, their parents left them in extremely hot cars. Child Dies After Being Left In Hot Car In Sullivan County, New York. On Wednesday,...
Monster Run Classic in Monticello set for August 4th
MONTICELLO – The Monticello Rotary Club 46th annual Monster Run Classic will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 4th at Resorts World Catskills in Monticello. The proceeds from the 2024 Monster Classic race will benefit the Sullivan County Veterans Coalition and is an event run by Monticello Rotary as part of Sullivan County Patriots Day. The race consists of 5K and 10K running and 5K walk events for the whole family. This course proves to be challenging and is considered by many one of the best run/walk courses in the area.
Two-year-old dies after being left inside car in Monticello
MONTICELLO - A 2-year-old died Tuesday evening after being left inside a car in Monticello in Sullivan County. Village of Monticello police reported Wednesday that officers responded to a 911 report of a child in cardiac arrest inside a vehicle outside a building at the Sleepy Hollow Apartment Complex on Terri Lane around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Rental at historic Crown Heights site opens lottery for 48 apartments, from $3,128/month
All renderings courtesy of Morris Adjmi Architects. A lottery opened this week at a new luxury rental building on a historic site in Crown Heights. Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects, Mason Gray is a mixed-use development at 959 Sterling Place consisting of a seven-story brick building with 158 apartments. Landmarked as part of the Crown Heights Historic District, the property is home to a 19th-century Romanesque Revival complex currently occupied by the Hebron Seventh Day Adventist Church and School. Qualifying New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, priced at $3,128/month for studios, $3,345/month for one-bedrooms, and $4,000/month for two-bedrooms.
Mayor Adams gets fiery during weekly briefing
A typical Tuesday at City Hall involves Mayor Eric Adams taking questions from the media. But this week’s briefing was more intense for the mayor, who was hot under the collar, highly critical of the media and defensive of his administration. Adams fought back when he was asked about...
NY officials warn homeowners not to rent backyard pools
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Homeowners thinking about renting their private pools to New Yorkers looking to cool off during the hot Gotham summer may be breaking the law, officials said. Authorities are advising against using Swimply and other apps to use backyard pools from strangers for health and safety concerns, according to Richmond County District […]
FBI raid of Mayor Adams official uncovers illegal construction
An FBI raid of KSK Construction tied to NYC Mayor Eric Adams uncovered an illegal residential project in the East Village, Gothamist reported. KSK failed to obtain permits for the 12-story project at 280 East Houston St. to begin the above-ground work on the project. The city’s buildings department told Gothamist it did not notice the oversight until the publication inquired about it last month. By then, the 157-unit project already had five stories built.
Walden Savings Bank announces new hire and promotions
MONTGOMERY – Walden Savings Bank has announced the appointment of three new leaders to its team: John Coughlin as Vice President and Business Development Officer, Crystal Johnson as Vice President and Controller, and Mandy Bosley as Branch Manager of the Washingtonville branch. Coughlin joins Walden Savings Bank with extensive...
NHSTAA names Goshen graduating senior “National High School All-American”
The National High School Tennis All-America Foundation (NHSTAA) has named Goshen High School graduating senior Braeden Gelletich as a 2024 National High School All-American. This recognition is for attaining the highest standards of Prep tennis excellence while in high school. Braeden currently is a top ranked USTA tennis player for his age group. He will be attending the University of Indiana in the fall competing as a freshman in the BIG 10 Conference, the oldest NCAA Division I collegiate athletic conference in the United States.
Singer-Songwriter Rachael Sage to Perform At Town Crier
NYC based alt-pop artist Rachael Sage will perform alongside her band, The Sequins at the Towne Crier in Beacon, NY on Aug 11. Anyone with a dinner reservation can hear Sage perform songs off her latest record Another Side. Aside from being a singer-songwriter she is also a visual artist. Her artwork will appear at the Bank Square as part of Beacon Open Studios from July 19 to 21.
Storm knocks out Rondout power, downs trees
In the dead-aired aftermath of Tuesday’s late-day severe rainstorm, the grumbling of portable gas generators echoed through the streets of the Rondout. A walloping combination of rain and wind saw multiple blocks of houses lose power for the second time in as many weeks. When the air conditioners died, the rising temperatures inside saw neighbors emerge into the relatively cooler temperatures in the streets outside.
Several August paving projects scheduled in Kingston
KINGSTON – A number of street repaving projects are planned in the City of Kingston during the month of August. They include Millers Lane from Lucas Avenue to the city line, Grandview Avenue from Lounsbury Place to Millers Lane, Cummings Avenue, Patriots Place, and Heritage Court. Preparation in those...
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