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Earthquake hits upstate New York
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — First New York City, now upstate New York. An earthquake occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed. The a 3.4-magnitude quake occurred in Jefferson County, and was centered in Lake Ontario. It could be felt in parts of Canada, and Central and Northern New York, according to a map provided by the USGS.
Eighth annual Nautical Mile Fireworks show set to dazzle Freeport
As the skies over Freeport prepare to burst into a kaleidoscope of colors, the community is abuzz with anticipation for the eighth annual Nautical Mile Fireworks Show, set to illuminate the night on July 5 at approximately 9p.m. This dazzling event, a joint endeavor by the Freeport Chamber of Commerce...
Five Employees of Juvenile Detention Center Charged with Smuggling Contraband in Exchange for Bribes
Five criminal complaints were unsealed Wednesday in federal court in Brooklyn charging current City Administration for Children’s Services employees Da’Vante Bolton, Roger Francis, Christopher Craig and Nigel King, and former ACS employee Octavia Napier, with conspiracy to commit Travel Act bribery. All five defendants were Youth Development Specialists...
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.
Northern N.J. faces possibility of tornadoes as NYC braces for thunderstorms
As thunderstorms are forecasted to hit New York City with the possibility of hail and damaging winds, New Jersey is gearing up for potential tornadoes amidst the thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), severe weather is expected in New Jersey on Wednesday. The NWS has issued an outlook...
July 4th fireworks 2024 in New York City, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
Ahead of the Fourth of July, many communities around the Tri-State area are planning their own Independence Day celebrations with fireworks.Below is a list of some of the festivities scheduled in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey.If your community is hosting fireworks but is not on this list, please fill out the form below.NEW YORK CITY FIREWORKSFor the first time since 2013, the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show will return to the Hudson River, and people are excited!On five bobbing barges positioned between West 14th Street and West 34th Street, fireworks are set to light up the New York...
NYC Virus Hunters search for bird flu in Central Park
NEW YORK -- Concerns recently over the spread of bird flu into dairy cattle, and subsequently human dairy workers, has made the work of one group of New York City high school students even more important. The New York City Virus Hunters are getting their hands dirty to find out which little birdies might be carrying a deadly disease. Strolls through Central Park spark excitement when the group finds a fresh splatter.High schoolers scoop poop in search of bird fluMount Sinai and BioBus pay high school students as Junior Scientist interns, who scoop up poop in search of sickness."Really the most important...
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