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New York gets ‘historic’ $12B in federal funds for tunnel project
(The Center Square) — New York is getting $12 billion in federal funding to help build a long-delayed second tunnel beneath the Hudson River in what officials are touting as the largest rail construction grant in U.S. history. The Gateway Development Commission announced on Monday that it had signed...
NY judge slaps down Netrebko vs Met case
Anna Netrebko’s lawsuit against the Metropolitan Opera was narrowed to gender discrimination claims by a federal judge, who agreed to dismiss the star soprano’s allegations of defamation, breach of contract and discrimination because of national origin. U.S. District Judge Analisa Nadine Torres in Manhattan issued a 23-page decision…
Au Sable Forks community starts neighborhood watch
BLACK BROOK | Residents who live in and around Au Sable Forks are creating a Neighborhood Watch project to help keep their community safe. Town of Black Brook Supervisor Jon Douglass held a start-up meeting on Aug. 22 to gather information about alleged criminal activity and hear concerns from residents.
Baird gets redemption on St. Lawrence River with Strike King co-angler win
MASSENA, N.Y. — Lenny Baird found himself in a familiar spot Saturday morning. After totaling 40 pounds, 6 ounces through the first two days of competition of the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Northern Division finale on the St. Lawrence River, Baird held a slim lead in the Strike King co-angler competition entering the event’s final day.
More than 70 Mass. beaches closed on Sunday, Aug. 25
More than 70 Massachusetts beaches were closed for swimming on Sunday, Aug. 25, due to dangerously high bacteria levels or cyanobacteria blooms, according to the state’s beach closure dashboard. On Cape Cod, two beaches on Wequaquet Lake in Barnstable were closed because of cyanobacteria blooms and Kalmus Ocean beach...
Massachusetts State Police: 10-year-old dead, 5 others seriously injured, after man allegedly steals vehicle at concert, crashes into 5 cars including family of 6
A child is dead, and several others seriously injured after multiple collisions on a Massachusetts highway. According to Tim McGuirk of Massachusetts State Police, the preliminary information indicates that at approximately 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Michael Escolas, 42, of Oxford was traveling at a high rate of speed on Route 1 south in a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which he allegedly stole from a parking lot at Gillette Stadium. Escolas rear-ended a Nissan Altima stopped at a red light near the intersection of Route 1 and Interstate 495.
Missing teen Sophie Barker who vanished while getting coffee is rushed to hospital after being found by hero guard
A MISSING teen who disappeared after leaving home to go to a coffee shop has been heroically found safe by a bodyguard. Sophie Barker, 17, was rushed to the hospital after being found late Friday afternoon in Manhattan, New York. The teenager, whose parents said she suffers from a disability, went missing on Thursday morning […]
Yankees Predicted to Axe $90 Million Ex-All Star from Playoff Roster
The Yankees are clinging to their spot in the American League playoff picture, surging ahead of the Orioles thanks to a three-game winning streak that has returned them to the top of the East. Nothing is guaranteed, of course, but the postseason is likely, and with it will come difficult decisions.
33-year-old pays $2,100/month to live with 23 roommates in Brooklyn—take a look inside
In a city as notoriously expensive as New York, it's common to see people in their late 20s and early 30s living with roommates to help manage the high cost of living. But Ishan Abeysekera has taken that to the next level with his current living situation in Brooklyn: a communal building that he shares with a whopping 23 other people.
Warning: ‘Do Not Touch’ These Venomous New York Caterpillars
An eagle-eyed Hudson Valley hiker recently spotted one of the coolest caterpillars in New York State... then came the warnings. Caterpillars can be a touchy subject in New York. From the spongy moth caterpillar catastrophe earlier in the summer to the fickle weather predictions of the woolly bear caterpillar, these little insects can cause quite a fuss. Some, however, can be dangerous.
NY weather: Be prepared for dense fog in New York until Monday morning
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 5:55 a.m. for dense fog until 9 a.m. for Montgomery, Saratoga, Schoharie, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene, Columbia, Ulster, Dutchess, Warren and Washington counties. "Locally dense fog is occurring around rivers, swamps, lakes and wet lands this morning....
Technical issues aside, Ying Yang Twins and Chevelle highlight ideal evening of music (NYS Fair review)
Saturday at the New York State Fair was one of those beautiful late summer nights where you start your day in a T-shirt and shorts, and end your night in an oversized hoodie. Fair attendance spiked on Saturday, buoyed by two national touring acts playing at the fairgrounds: the Ying Yang Twins at Chevy Court and Chevelle and Suburban Park. Though sound issues plagued both performances, thousands of fans didn’t seem to mind one bit.
New York Goodwill Wil Not Accept These 10 Items
STUFFED ANIMALS - No stuffed animals, infant toys or games. HELMETS - Goodwill New York will not accept motorcycle or bicycle helmets. BEDS - No beds and mattresses, including bed frames and futons. - Goodwill New York will not accept your old treadmill or elliptical. MEDICAL DEVICES - Goodwill New...
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