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Apply to Haiti Cultural Exchange's Artists-in-Residence Program
Haiti Cultural Exchange, (HCX) the nonprofit organization established to develop, present and promote the cultural expressions of the Haitian people, is currently accepting applications for the Lakou NOU 2024 Artists-in-Residence program. HCX created the Lakou NOU artist residency in 2016, providing four artists of Haitian descent with the opportunity to...
Porous Pavements That Soak Up Excessive Water Are Coming to Brooklyn
Construction started on the installation of seven miles of porous pavement along roadways to help manage stormwater, reduce flooding and prevent sewer overflows in Brooklyn. The Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is managing the $32.6 million contract for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and the first porous pavements will be seen in portions of Sunset Park, Borough Park and Kensington, according to a press release.
Islanders’ Lamoriello Needs to Follow Golden Knights’ Ruthless Trade Model
When Lou Lamoriello took over as the New York Islanders general manager (GM) following captain John Tavares’ departure, he created an identity on Long Island. This identity became a well-structured, tight-knit team rooted in defense, responsibility, and most importantly, loyalty. He achieved this loyalty through long-term contracts with no-trade clauses and in return, he received two deep playoff runs.
18-year-old injured in drive-by shooting outside restaurant in Queens: police
Police are investigating after an 18-year-old was shot in a drive-by shooting outside of a restaurant in Springfield Gardens, Queens on Tuesday.It happened at 144-43 Farmers Blvd. just after 6:30 p.m., police said.When police arrived they found an 18-year-old male who had been shot in the torso.Police said the man was walking on the sidewalk when a dark-colored sedan pulled up and fired multiple rounds, striking the victim in the stomach.The victim was taken to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and is in stable condition, police said.There are no arrests and police are continuing to investigate.----------* More Queens news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Trump attorney: Manhattan trial, DC indictment must be dismissed after immunity, documents rulings
Former President Trump’s lead attorney in his Manhattan and Florida legal cases says all of Trump’s criminal charges should be dismissed after a Florida federal judge said prosecutors acted improperly in their special counsel appointment, and after the Supreme Court issued its broad ruling on presidential immunity. Attorney Todd Blanche told Hugh Hewitt in a…
Yankees Add ‘Animal’ Pitcher Who Throws 103 MPH Fastball
It was not difficult to divine a pattern among the draft picks made by the Yankees in the first two days of the MLB draft. They arrived in Texas to stockpile pitchers—hard-throwing college pitchers, no matter their ERAs or troubles with control. Their first pick, in fact, was Ben Hess of Alabama, who wrapped the 2024 season with a 5.80 ERA and a walk rate of 4.6 per 9 innings.
Warning for NJ residents: Arsenic seeping into home water supply
⚫ A preventive tool could be making a threat even more severe. ⚫ Homeowners are being advised to add a tool to their filtration system. New research out of Rutgers University is raising a big red flag for many New Jersey homeowners. Systems designed to keep arsenic out of a...
Trump Expressed Interest In Holding Nassau County Rally, County Exec Says
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman made the comment to ABC7 New York, the outlet reported on Monday, July 15. Blakeman said that the former president had mentioned wanting to host a rally in Nassau County “many times” and that his office had been in communication with his campaign staff to set the event up.
You may be eligible for a free air conditioner in NY. Here's what you should know
Some New Yorkers may be eligible for a free air conditioner through New York's expanded Essential Plan program early next year. "As part of Governor Hochul's recently announced Extreme Heat Action Plan, the State's Essential Plan will add coverage for the purchase, delivery and installation of air conditioners for members with persistent asthma," the state Department of Health said. "While this program is currently under development, we intend to perform consumer and provider education and outreach so members know about the benefit."
New York Shines Bright in the Olympic Medal Count
With the Olympic Games fast approaching and Team USA getting ready to show off their skills once again in Paris, New York stands out for its incredible contribution to the United States gold medal tally. While the excitement continues to build for the upcoming competition, let's shine the spotlight on...
NY weather: Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in New York Wednesday midday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 12:16 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 12:45 p.m. for Montgomery, Saratoga and Schenectady counties. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 12:16 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Rotterdam Junction,...
N.Y. schools must now notify parents before lockdown, emergency drills
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Parents in New York state will soon be notified at least a week in advance of evacuation, lockdown and other safety drills under new education amendments. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) made several amendments related to school safety plans, according to a recent...
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