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Congrats, St. Mary’s grads!
St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children in Bayside last Wednesday hosted a graduation ceremony for preschoolers enrolled in its Early Education program, seen at top. The program aims to provide critically ill and injured children with a preschool experience, allowing them to both attend school and receive the necessary daily treatment for things ranging from traumatic brain injuries to rare genetic conditions.
City of Yes hearing draws lots of critics
Multiple speakers last Thursday praised Queens Borough President Donovan Richards for being the only one of five in the city to host his own public hearing on The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity. But the praise pretty much stopped there, as the overwhelming majority of speakers at the four-hour,...
Overall crime slightly increased in Queens
While the Adams administration and the NYPD have touted overall decreases in crime throughout the city, is that truly the case? Some may think not, though Mayor Adams attributes those thoughts to public perception and recidivism. Adams on Tuesday at his weekly City Hall press conference said, “This year, shootings...
Nurture Postnatal Care: A Sanctuary for New Mothers in Westchester
Nurture Postnatal Care, the innovative creation of Amina Cush and Ornan Charles, is redefining the postpartum experience. This remarkable retreat offers new mothers a comprehensive suite of services, from expert guidance to gourmet meals, all within the tranquil setting of the Opus Westchester hotel. The Story Behind Nurture. The inception...
Aaron Judge smashes 300th home run for New York Yankees – and fans are stunned how much faster he was than anyone else
AARON Judge has become the fastest man to ever reach 300 home runs in the MLB. The New York Yankees star, 32, achieved the feat during last night’s 10-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Judge struck his 300th home run in the 955th game of his career. This beats Ralph Kiner’s previous record of […]
Former Queens Nursing Home Director Charged with Stealing Over 1,500 Oxycodone Pills
QUEENS, NY—Charles Gonder, 52, a former director at two Queens nursing homes, was arraigned today on multiple drug and fraud charges, following accusations that he stole more than 1,500 oxycodone…
Nursing Home Vowed To Pay For Resident's Burial But Never Did, Says Scrambling Funeral Home
The Bergen County nursing home where 92-year-old Carmela Polimeni died has promised to pay for a proper burial, according to the funeral home handling arrangements.However, Eternity Funeral Service directors say they have yet to see the funds nearly a month after the former Leonia resident's death.…
‘Time to take this space back’: NYC residents call out NYPD for sidewalk parking
TRIBECA, Manhattan (PIX11) — Residents in one Manhattan neighborhood say they want police cars off their sidewalks. Tribeca residents took to Reddit on Tuesday to air their frustrations over NYPD cars parked on the West Broadway sidewalk. Other New Yorkers also chimed in, saying the parked squad cars in their neighborhoods block trucks from turning […]
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin Under Fire For Expressing What He Doesn’t Like About “Black Culture,” Social Media Reacts
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin has found himself in hot water after some disparaging comments he made about Black people. The businessman is in New York this week for Fanatics Fest, which runs through this weekend and aims to unite all sports fans. Amid a press run, he stopped by The Breakfast Club to chat about […] The post Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin Under Fire For Expressing What He Doesn’t Like About “Black Culture,” Social Media Reacts appeared first on Cassius Life.
Research Notes Black And Hispanic Subway Riders Are Disproportionally Affected By System's Toxic Air
New research found that Black and Hispanic subway riders in New York City face 35% and 25% more polluted air, respectively, while using the system than Asian and white commuters. Additionally, lower-income communities were also found to be more exposed to the subway system’s “fine particular matter pollution,” or PM2.5.
New York county executive signs mask ban into law
(The Center Square) — A New York county has banned masks in public places in response to anti-Israel demonstrations over the war in Gaza, despite threats of a legal challenge from critics who say it's unconstitutional. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, signed the Mask Transparency Act on Wednesday. The law, which goes into effect immediately, makes it illegal to wear a mask or face covering "for the purposes of concealing an individual's identity in public places." The law exempts people who cover their...
Autumn McDegganlee, 14, Reported Missing In Freeport
Autumn McDegganlee, age 14, was last seen leaving Freeport High School at around noon on Tuesday, Aug. 13, according to Nassau County Police. McDegganlee is 5-foot-2 and 95 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Police at 516-573-7347 or call 911.
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