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What caused so much severe weather in upstate NY?
After a tumultuous week of weather, immediate conditions have settled down. Many are left picking up the pieces, though, after several tornadoes, damaging hail and drenching rains caused widespread damage throughout upstate New York. The city of Rome was hit particularly hard by a tornado that tipped vehicles over, collapsed buildings and left more than 15,000 customers without power. The National Weather Service in Binghamton confirmed a tornado touched down at roughly 3:25 p.m. on July 16;...
Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $8 Million for Shoreline Restoration on Long Island
Governor Hochul today announced $7.7 million for shoreline restoration on Long Island. The investment will help to repair the eroded Baxter Beach shoreline in Port Washington. The erosion and loss of shoreline has led to substantial flooding, endangering communities and affecting plant and marine life. “Long Islanders understand how quickly...
Ina Kim-Schaad and Natalie Grainger Triumph at NYS Women’s Amateur and Mid-Amateur Championships
(WNY News Now) – SKANEATELES, N.Y. — Ina Kim-Schaad dominated the 94th NYS Women’s Amateur Championship, while Natalie Grainger secured her first title at the 15th Mid-Amateur Championship at Skaneateles Country Club. Ina Kim-Schaad prevailed at the 94th NYS Women’s Amateur Championship, turning in a three over tournament to win by five strokes. Kim-Schaad, 40, from Deepdale…
City Hall employees are ready to assist
Employee Assistance Programs in New York: Providing Comprehensive Support to City Hall Employees and Families. The City of New York is dedicated to supporting its employees and their families through various Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). These programs offer a range of services to address personal, social, and professional challenges faced by employees in the city’s agencies and departments. The EAP is a joint labor-management program aimed at enhancing employee well-being, increasing productivity, and improving morale in the workplace.
Daring Rescue: Many Saved After Multiple Boats Overturn In Upstate New York
Six people boating in an Upstate New York River were injured when multiple boats overturned and saved miles away. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) confirmed in its " DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review" that Forest Ranger saved six people from a river. The weekly report highlights recent statewide forest ranger action.
Deep Roots Market Celebrates 10 Years
Deep Roots Farmers Market returns this summer for its 10th anniversary. The market runs from June through October, supplying fresh and local produce to the community. The market has expanded to multiple locations and runs every weekend. Every Saturday, the market is open at Garvies Point in Glen Cove from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. On Sundays, Deep Roots is at Firefighters Park in Great Neck from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Botanic Garden Backers and Developers Face Off, Again, Over Shady Tower
The developer of a controversial proposed high-rise housing development alongside the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is making a second try at obtaining city approval — but still facing uproar, even after cutting the project down to less than half its former height. The push by Continuum Company, a development firm with bases in New York and […] The post Botanic Garden Backers and Developers Face Off, Again, Over Shady Tower appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Between the Buried and Me tap Hail the Sun, Sweet Pill, more for A Home Away From Home fests in NYC & MA
Between the Buried and Me have announced a pair of festivals this fall. They’ll headline both nights of A Home Away From Home with what they’re calling a “special career spanning set,” and they happen at NYC’s The Brooklyn Monarch on September 27 and Worcester, MA’s The Palladium on September 28.
Northern Boulevard bike lanes in Queens to be overhauled after safety concerns
BAYSIDE, Queens (PIX11) — Bike lanes on Northern Boulevard in Bayside are expected to undergo an overhaul after some residents complained they are unsafe and unsightly. The protected bike lanes run on Northern Boulevard between 223rd Street and Douglaston Parkway. Some said having exits and entrances onto the Cross Island Parkway from Northern Boulevard creates […]
NYC Waterfront Redevelopment Promises Largest Wind Port, Jobs, and Urban Renewal
New York City plans to redevelop Brooklyn’s waterfront into a modern maritime port and mixed-use community hub, aiming to create thousands of jobs and reduce truck traffic through micro-distribution strategies. Across the country, cities are revitalizing old industrial waterfronts into vibrant mixed-use areas, aiming to boost local economies and...
The Summer Crazy Ice Cream Sundae Party is this Saturday
The Summer Crazy Ice Cream Sundae Party is happening this Saturday July 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Baldwin Park Recreational Room to raise money for Michael Saintrome. Last year, Saintrome was severely injured after being hit by a car, damaging his head and leaving him in and out of consciousness. Angela Lucas, founder of Hangout One Happy Place, previously held an event accumulating roughly $1,400 in April of that year. Lucas was Saintrome’s elementary school teacher making her personally connected to the family, driving this operation. On Saturday, a suggested donation of $10 would go to Saintrome's family.
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