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Long Island beachgoers contend with crowds and closures
BABYLON, N.Y. - If you're thinking about beating the heat at the beach for the 4th of July holiday, you're not alone. People from across the Tri-State Area have been flocking to the beaches to beat the heat and humidity. Several beaches in our area had already hit capacity by midday. On Long Island, Gilgo State Park and Orient Beach State Park had filled to capacity by 10 a.m. Sunken Meadow State Park was filled to capacity by noon. Beachgoers on Long Island were urged to use Jones Beach and Heckscher State Park, where there were no early reports of delays. Officials warned of a moderate...
It’s Here! Final Steps for Multi-Million Dollar Project on Route 9
A massive project in the Hudson Valley is nearing completion, and it will allow pedestrians and cyclists on Route 9 access to New York City like never before. Across New York State, there are countless initiatives meant to encourage non-motorized travel. In the Mid-Hudson Valley, local organizations are hard at work to complete the connection of 60 miles of trails that would create a continuous path from Kingston, NY to Port Jervis, NY. The project further south, however, may be even more ambitious.
‘Hawk Tuah Girl’ set to spit fire at Long Island club bashes July 13-14
Greater Long Beach coverage is funded in part by Toast Coffee + Kitchen, now open in Long Beach. Click here to visit the website. In news that may make you want to clear your throat, social media darling Hailey Welch — aka “Hawk Tuah Girl” — is coming to Long Island July 13 and 14 to host two weekend parties.
Jersey City street remains closed from damage caused by train striking bridge
A portion of a busy Jersey City street will remain closed for repair work after a freight train struck an overpass last week. Work is being performed in the area of the Baldwin Avenue bridge over rail tracks to build a “bypass” for a 20-inch water main, causing the closure of the street from Magnolia Avenue to High Street.
Take a look inside the Inwood apartments offering rents as low as $380
NEW YORK - A new apartment building above the renovated Inwood Library showcases the vision of the city's Housing Preservation and Development division, with rents as low as $380 and access to child care and training.Eliza Tower in Inwood offers "affordable luxury"Manhattan apartments often offer amenities at a hefty price, but not at Inwood's new Eliza Tower. HPD rezoned the property alongside the Inwood Library to build what Commissioner Adolfo Carrion calls "affordable luxury."At the Eliza, the most expensive three-bedroom is just $1,800 for families making 60% of the area median income. One-bedroom units go as low as $380 --...
Controversial Decision in Nassau County Sparks Outrage
In a divisive move, the Nassau County Legislature in New York has passed a controversial law preventing transgender female athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports teams at county-owned facilities. This decision follows a failed attempt earlier this year by Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman to implement a similar ban through an executive order, which was swiftly challenged in court.
Long Island's legendary Boardy Barn is popping up in NYC this summer
A rite of passage for any beer-loving New Yorker, a trip out to Boardy Barn was one of the best, sloppiest things to do in the Hamptons each summer. For more than five decades, that red-and-white-striped circus tent saw roll after roll of smiley-face stickers, cup after cup of sudsy brews and as many summer break-ups as summer hook-ups. The Long Island institution may have shuttered in 2021, but those legendary Sunday afternoon parties are continuing this summer with a Boardy Barn pop-up at Houston Hall.
FDNY to give all NYC residents extra bonus points on entry exam in ‘slap in the face’ to heroes
Joining the FDNY just got easier for city residents, who will now be granted the same bonus points on the firefighter exam as disabled military veterans or those whose parents were killed in the line of duty — a “slap in the face” to heroes, critics told The Post. A scoring change on the upcoming firefighter exam has doubled the “bonus points” for Big Apple residents, from five to 10, as a way to “expand the entry-level pipeline” of black and Hispanic candidates, according to the FDNY’s chief diversity and inclusion officer, Kwame Cooper. Candidates will get the 10 extra points if...
Free Pool Access at State Parks All Summer Long!
Governor Kathy Hochul has initiated a statewide campaign aimed at encouraging New Yorkers to embrace outdoor activities and recreation this summer. As part of the “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative, she announced free admission to several New York State Park pools, alongside other initiatives promoting health and wellness.
Columbia County couple safe after Hurricane Beryl moved away from Jamaica
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News now knows a couple from Columbia County is safe in Jamaica after Hurricane Beryl headed toward the island. Sara and Hayes Clark touched down in Jamaica last Saturday expecting to spend a week in paradise but things quickly took a turn. They were forced to hunker down as Hurricane […]
Freeport’s 'Movies in the Park' Continues with 'Trolls Band Together' on July 11
Families searching for a no-cost evening of entertainment will be thrilled as the screenings of free movies will continue on, July 11, 2024, after dusk., at Cow Meadow Park, 701 S. Main St. with Trolls Band Together. The event is under the auspices of Village Hall, and the free movies...
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