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Watch Class Act from at West Hempstead Secondary School
WEST HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- West Hempstead Secondary School is fostering community and future leaders through its STEM, peer mentoring and other programs on Long Island. CBS News New York's Chris Wragge was on campus for our first Class Act of the 2024-2025 school year. See what makes the school so special and watch more from our morning below. West Hempstead up early for Class Act Hear from the school principal, students and staff about the West Hempstead pride that has them up early for...
Guy Fieri’s Favorite Restaurant is Only a Short Drive from New Jersey
It's no secret that Guy Fieri loves New Jersey. He has brought his hugely famous Diner's Drive-In's and Dives to the Garden State dozens of times over the years. Last week, Guy was in town to feature the fantastic Latin cuisine at a Shore favorite called Heights 167 in Pt. Pleasant Beach.
Rescued New York Community Bank to lay off 700 at its Flagstar subsidiary
Struggling New York Community Bancorp said Friday that it is cutting 700 jobs at its Flagstar subsidiary as it tries to return to profitability after being rescued by investors earlier this year. The bank said the cuts amount to 8% of its head count. It's also selling its mortgage-servicing business...
Queens residents call on city to improve Union Turnpike intersection
NEW YORK — A busy intersection in Queens has neighbors saying they feel unsafe, and they want the city to step in.Residents say crashes are all too frequent at the dangerous intersection of Union Turnpike, Markwood Place and Park Lane, where Forest Hills and Kew Gardens share a border. It's a heavily used pedestrian and cyclist crossing to Forest Park.Speeding is a problem at Union Turnpike intersection, neighbors sayFor Connie Hau and her son Reese, neighborhood walks require extra precaution after a close call."I almost got hit by a car that just jumped the curb," she said."I have to run...
NY politicians call for governor to do something about sky-high Ryder Cup ticket prices
Time to take a mulligan on these prices. Long Islands pols are appalled by the massive price tag of tickets to next year’s Ryder Cup at a state-run course in Bethpage — and are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to step in and cut the cost. Golf enthusiasts are outraged that the PGA set the ticket price at a whopping $750 a head for the bi-annual international golf event at Bethpage’s famous Black Couse, which is located in a state park and is known as “The People’s Country Club” because anyone can play it themselves for as little as $44. “Perhaps the governor...
NYC Deli Serves Grimace Sandwich In Honor Of Mets Playoff Run
A deli in Middle Village, Queens, is making waves with a new menu item inspired by an unlikely Mets mascot: Grimace, the purple McDonald’s character. Mario’s Meats and Gourmet Deli is serving up a special sandwich on Grimace bread, dyed blue in honor of the New York Mets. The sandwich is a nod to Grimace’s surprising connection to the Mets, a relationship that has gained momentum since the character threw out the first pitch at a game earlier this year. Grimace’s connection to the Mets began in June 2024, when he threw out the first pitch at a game, which coincided with a sudden turnaround in the team’s performance. Since then, the purple mascot has become a symbol of good luck for the Mets, even as they fight to secure a spot in the World Series. The Mets have embraced Grimace as an unofficial mascot, with fans rallying around him and even taking selfies in a specially designated Grimace seat at Citi Field.
Neighborhood Eats: Customers love La Boulangerie de François in Forest Hills, Queens
Neighborhood Eats is spotlighting a taste of French baking, from a true expert.A lifelong passion has now turned into a storefront called "La Boulangerie de François" that is beloved by the community in Forest Hills, Queens."So, it started with a passion, and truly at the beginning it was a passion for pastry more than bread," said François Danielo, chef and owner. "I was baking and preparing pastry at home when I was 13, 14, 15 years old. And I loved it because I could make something out of simple ingredients...and that's still what my thrill is in baking."Danielo's uncle is...
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