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Public calls for Newburgh board president to resign (VIDEO)
NEWBURGH – The public comment session once again dominated the Newburgh school board meeting on Tuesday, July 16 with calls for President Christine Bello to resign after using vulgarity toward a member of the audience on a hot microphone at the July 2 meeting. Bello opened the meeting by...
Pattern for Progress Study: Hudson Valley housing “Out of Reach” for residents
NEWBURGH – A new study released by Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress found that housing costs continue to surge throughout the Hudson Valley as wages remain stagnant, putting an increased financial strain on struggling residents. Pattern examined data from Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester...
St. Luke’s Cornwall Names 2024 Nurse of the Year
NEWBURGH – May marked a significant milestone for Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall (MSLC) as it named its first-ever Nurse of the Year. The prestigious award was bestowed upon Julianna Finnegan, RN, for her exemplary service in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at The Kaplan Family Center for Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Radiology on the Newburgh Campus.
Alleged extremist group leader accused of planning to poison kids in NYC
NEW YORK -- The alleged leader of a violent extremist group plotted to poison children and minorities in New York City, authorities said Tuesday.Michail Chkhikvishvili, 20, was arrested in Moldova on July 6.According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, Chkhikvishvili is the leader of the "Maniac Murder Cult," an international racially and ethnically motivated violent extremist group.Authorities said Chkhikvishvili was staying with a relative in Brooklyn in 2022 and began using encrypted mobile messaging platforms to encourage others to commit violent hate crimes. He also claimed that he committed hate crimes himself while living...
One Year Ago Today – Beloved NYC TV Meteorologist, Elise Finch, Suddenly Died
It was one year ago today (July 16, 2023) that a beloved face in New York City television died. Elise Finch, a longtime meteorologist with WCBS-TV (CBS 2), died in a New York City hospital on July 16, 2023. WCBS-TV confirmed the news shortly after her death, which left her...
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.
Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui convicted of defrauding followers after fleeing to US
NEW YORK (AP) — Guo Wengui, a self-exiled Chinese business tycoon whose criticism of the Communist Party won him legions of online followers and powerful friends in the American conservative movement, was convicted by a U.S. jury Tuesday of engaging in a massive multiyear fraud that ripped off some of his most devoted fans. Once believed to be among the richest people in China, Guo was arrested in New York in March of 2023 and accused of operating a racketeering enterprise that stretched from 2018 through 2023. Over a seven-week trial, he was accused of deceiving thousands of people who put money into bogus investments and using the money to preserve a luxurious lifestyle. He was convicted of nine of 12 criminal counts, including racketeering conspiracy. Guo’s lawyers said prosecutors hadn’t proven he’d cheated anyone. After the verdict, one of his attorneys declined to comment.
Knicks Blockbuster Trade Pitch Lands $33 Million Center for Julius Randle
As we head into the quiet period here in the 2024 NBA offseason, the Knicks can look at what they’ve assembled and feel pretty good about where they are. We had a big Knicks trade early in the process, and they got two key contracts—Jalen Brunson’s and OG Anunoby’s—sealed up favorably, with Brunson even taking a relative discount.
Wallkill pitcher Kye DeGroat drafted by the Kansas City Royals, to decide on path
Wallkill High School graduate Kyle DeGroat was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday. DeGroat was picked in the 14th round with the No. 407 overall selection. ...
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.
Gibson kicks off Bronx Summer Concert Series
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own!. Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson on Saturday joined co-founder of Bronx Night Market, Marco Shalma of MASC Hospitality Group (MHG), in kicking off the Annual Bronx Summer Concert Series. Gibson,...
When NJ residents can expect their next ANCHOR rebate
💲 The process on a third year of ANCHOR payments is about to begin. 💲 ANCHOR benefits go to both homeowners and renters. 💲 You may not have to do anything in order to receive your next payment. The ANCHOR property tax relief program is part of...
Ozy Media Chief Carlos Watson Found Guilty of Securities Fraud and Conspiracy Charges: ‘A Con Man Who Told Lie After Lie,’ Prosecutor Says
Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson was found guilty Tuesday by a federal jury in Brooklyn of defrauding investors in the operation of the firm that he pitched as a next-generation media company.Carlos Watson's Ozy Media Lawsuit Accuses Ben Smith, BuzzFeed and Semafor of Stealing Trade Secrets Watson was found guilty of fraud and conspiracy charges in New York’s Eastern District circuit after an eight-week trial. He faces up to 37 years in prison. Ozy Media shut its doors in early 2023 amid a scandal that erupted after the New York Times reported on a scheme arranged by Watson and Samir Rao,...
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