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Jennifer Colamonico to serve as Putnam delegate to Democratic National Convention
MAHOPAC- Jennifer Colamonico, Putnam County Democratic Chair, is the county’s lone delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month. The Mahopac resident expressed great enthusiasm Thursday when throwing her support behind Kamala Harris who is running for President after President Biden decided not to seek reelection this fall.
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s New Sustainable Home
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) has received final approval for its new site plan, marking a significant milestone. Designed by Studio Gang, the new campus in Garrison, NY, will feature the United States' first purpose-built LEED Platinum theater. This new venue emphasizes sustainability, with the 98-acre campus gifted by philanthropist Chris Davis focusing on green space and rewilding.
Above and beyond: Here are Monticello's scholar athletes for 2023-24
The Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association recently honored its top senior student-athletes for each high school. Monticello High School selected Alexandra Dietz and Nathan Borko. Here are their profiles: Alexandra...
Big Lots Returns To New York Town, Near Recently Closed Store
Hudson Valley residents are pumped that Big Lots is returning, just down the road for a recently closed store. On Thursday, Hudson Valley Post reported that Big Lots confirmed plans to close up to 40 locations nationwide, including three in New York. Big Lots Closing Stores In Upstate New York,...
City of Newburgh to host “National Night Out” event
NEWBURGH Join the City of Newburgh Police Department and city officials for the “National Night Out” on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, beginning at 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. The event will be located on Broadway, beginning at the intersection of Johnston Street down to the intersection of Liberty Street.
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts fall forecast. See what it says for North Jersey
For those eagerly anticipating a trip to the apple orchards and pumpkin patches this fall, don't forget a sweater as temperatures are predicted to be cooler than usual, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The periodical released its annual fall forecast, and North Jersey residents are expected to see below average temperatures, while...
Six sites in North Jersey will receive initial markers for the NJ Black Heritage Trail
Sometime between the end of this year and early next, New Jersey residents will see markers placed in front of historic sites statewide like Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson. The markers are part of the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail that recognizes overlooked sites key to Black history in the Garden State. In September...
Final carrier switched on for Mahwah cell tower, ending two decades of debate
MAHWAH — T-Mobile has confirmed its antenna has been activated on the long-awaited cell tower off Rozanski Lane. "The tower is on-line and residents should be noting a difference," T-Mobile spokesman Mason Miller said Thursday. "Hopefully, with the tower on, customers will get better reception." ...
Stella receives trial run at Carmel Town Hall
CARMEL- Stella is making quite a hit at Carmel Town Hall. The new artificial intelligence assistant posted on the Carmel Town Hall website permits visitors to navigate the internet in order to locate town forms, permits, department heads and town personnel. Supervisor Michael Cazzari explained that a dialog box appears...
Alert: Meat & Veggies Sold At New York Supermarkets Can Kill
Recalls are being expanded for vegetables and meat products sold in New York. The FDA recently warned about eating sliced meats from deli counters. At least 28 people have gotten sick, across 12 states, including New York. In fact, more New Yorkers have gotten sick than any other state. The...
Shock and Horror in Hicksville: Brothers Arrested After Savage Machete Attack at Local Hotel
The Eighth Squad reports the arrest of two undomiciled males for an incident that occurred on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:55 a.m. in Hicksville. According to Detectives, officers responded to the Days Inn, located at 828 S. Oyster Bay Road, for a disturbance. Upon police arrival, it was determined that a male victim, 43, was involved in a verbal argument with two individuals which escalated into a physical altercation. During the incident, defendant Jelony Conze, 21, used his 2005 Nissan Altima to strike the victim. Defendant Conze exited the vehicle, with a machete, and slashed the victim’s hands multiple times causing severe lacerations.
NYC implements gun-detecting technology in subway
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York City is officially launching a pilot program to test gun detection scanners in the subway system, Mayor Eric Adams announced Friday. The gun-detecting technology will be implemented at select subway stations over the next month, the mayor said. The 30-day pilot program is testing the technology as an added […]
N.Y. weather: Will we get another heat wave this summer?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders should expect at least one more bout of extreme heat this summer, according to AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tyler Roys. “This is the prime time for a heat wave to occur,” Roys said. “The average temperature expected, or the historical average that’s expected for a high for this time of year is 85 and that runs from just after July 4 all the way through into early August. So, the chance for 90 degrees — this is it.”
Cameo Agrees To Pay NY $25K For 'Misleading' Promotional Videos
Cameo will pay dozens of states, including New York, for failing to ensure customers knew that promotional videos on its site were actually paid endorsements.Baron App Inc., owner of the popular celebrity-shoutout-ordering website, agreed to pay $100,000 in penalties to 30 states as part of a settl…
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