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RVC schools celebrate moving up day
Moving up day is a time-honored tradition in the Rockville Centre School District that signifies a pivotal moment in a student’s academic progress as they “move up” from one school to the next. Students in the eighth-grade class at South Side Middle School celebrated the next phase...
Popular NY Mets pitcher to make rehab start in Syracuse
A popular New York Mets pitcher is coming to Syracuse for a rehab start. Kodai Senga is expected to make a 50-pitch appearance for the Triple-A Syracuse Mets, most likely on Tuesday, manager Carlos Mendoza told the New York Post. Syracuse will host Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, at NBT Bank Stadium; tickets are available through mlb.tickets.com.
3 Charged During Long Island Sobriety Checkpoint
The detail was conducted in the LIRR parking lot at the corner of Route 110 and Church Street in Huntington from 11 p.m. Friday, July 5, to Saturday, July 6, at 2 a.m. Police officers from the Suffolk County Police Department’s Highway SAFE-T Team (Selective Alcohol Fatality Enforcement Team) conducted the joint operation with New York State Police troopers and Suffolk County Sheriff's Department deputies.
Amtrak service between New York City and Boston restored after lightning causes malfunction
NEW YORK (AP) — Amtrak rail service between New York and Boston was restored after a lightning strike was believed to have caused a circuit breaker to malfunction, the rail service announced Saturday night. The malfunction caused a power outage on all tracks between Penn Station in New York...
Fire at N.J. elementary school contained without injuries, officials say
A fire Saturday at a Newark elementary school has been contained, city officials said. Around 3:39 p.m. firefighters responded to a report of a fire at East Ward Elementary School, at 184 E. Kinney St., said Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé. The fire was considered under control at...
Clifton fireworks on hold due to rain, now take place Sunday, July 7
Fireworks in Clifton scheduled for Saturday, July 6, have been postponed due to the threat of rain. "Family fun day" activities will commence at 4 p.m. in front of the Clifton High School Stadium, 333 Colfax Ave. The stadium opens at 6:30 p.m. for all ticketholders. Preshow and fireworks will...
Spinach Packaged in Newburgh, New York Recalled; May be Fatal
Grocery stores have pulled spinach packaged in Newburgh, New York from shelves due to a major health risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning over fresh spinach that was processed in the Hudson Valley and distributed to stores in New York. The spinach could contain bacteria that may be fatal or cause miscarriages in pregnant women.
Westchester Man Hit with Multiple Pandemic Related Fraud Charges
One man from New Rochelle has found himself in some hot water after being charged with various counts of fraud tied to alleged actions that occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic. Covid Fraud Details and the Fraud Task Force. The suspect in question was identified as 29-year old Aly Kaba of...
Jody’s Memorial Junior Golf Championships to begin Tuesday at Silver Lake
For more than two decades, Jody Haggerty of West Brighton sponsored the Junior Matchplay golf championship that bears his name. The “Jody” was run by Steve Zuntag of the Staten Island Golf Association, along with several others intermittently over the years. The tournament has become a staple on the Staten Island “Junior” circuit, and it continues this Tuesday at Silver Lake Golf Course.
Think twice before taking seashells home from N.J. beaches, experts warn
A version of this story was originally published in 2023. Before you hit the Jersey Shore this summer, it may be wise to think twice if you happen upon a massive whelk shell on the beach that your kid wants to take home. If you purchase a product or register...
85-year-old man pushed down steps at 53rd Street-Lexington subway station; suspect in custody
Police say an 85-year-old man was pushed down a flight of steps at the 53rd Street-Lexington subway station.The incident happened just after 11 p.m. Friday night.The man was apparently exiting the station when he was accosted and pushed down.He was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.A man is in police custody.It is currently unclear if the incident was unprovoked or if the pair had a dispute prior to the incident.ALSO READ | Person of interest in custody in Central Park sex assault: sourcesKemberly Richardson has more on the person of interest in the recent sexual assault of a woman in Central Park.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More New York City news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Summer sizzle: Are neighbors ready for a return to cool weather?
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Central New York has been experiencing lots of warm weather so far this year. So CNY Central went up to the city of Oswego, which is used to cold weather in the wintertime, to speak with neighbors about what they would rather prefer to deal with weatherwise.
Is trade school now a faster path to economic success?
In today’s work environment, is a vocational, trade-school degree becoming a more direct career path to economic success than a conventional 4-year college degree? Yes, says Darnell Epps, who graduated from both Yale Law School - and Lincoln Technical Institute.
25,000-square-foot inflatable bounce park opens at Staten Island Mall
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – A California-based company that touts itself as offering the world’s biggest bounce park recently opened at the Staten Island Mall in New Springville, offering jumpers of all ages a world of fun, laughter and excitement in the weeks ahead. FUNBOX is an expansive 25,000-square-foot...
10-year-old Staten Islander donates hair, which took two years to grow, to help children with cancer
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In a heartwarming act of genuine compassion and dedication, 10-year-old Robert Philip Gill, a student at P.S. 1 in Tottenville, has made a significant contribution to children battling cancer. Inspired by a story he heard a couple of years ago about hair donations for cancer patients, Robbie decided to grow out his hair to donate it to children in need.
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