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Free NYC summer program allows students to be amateur marine biologists
NEW YORK -- In July and August, a cohort of citizen scientists descends on Kaiser Park in Coney Island.Students with nets comb the shores, catching and studying the organisms that call the shores home."We're hoping that they will turn into the next generation of stewards of these spaces into the future and create long lasting relationships with these waterfront parks," said Luis Gonzalez, the associate director for environmental education at the City Parks Foundation, which runs the free summer program.Gonzalez said the program runs until Aug. 8 and hopes to work with underserved students."Some of these students don't have access...
Hundreds of jobs available with NYC Department of Transportation
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Hundreds of jobs are currently available with the New York City Department of Transportation — including some high-paying positions. The jobs are listed online on JobsNYC, the official careers website for the City of New York. The New York City DOT currently has 270 open positions, nearly all of which are […]
Yankees Make Major Decision on Trading Top Prospect for Ace Pitcher: Report
As the 2024 MLB trade deadline approaches, it’s clear that the Yankees are planning on being aggressive in an attempt to upgrade a roster that is loaded with talent but has mostly underachieved—especially lately, as they sit two games in back of the Orioles in the AL East. The Yankees could use an entire makeover in the infield and would probably like to upgrade from Alex Verdugo in the outfield.
Former Yankees star seems to rip modern players, Aaron Boone
As shared by Garrett Stepien of SNY, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone insisted following Sunday's 6-4 home loss to the Tampa Bay Rays that his club is "better than" what it has shown amid its summer swoon.During a Monday morning chat with WFAN radio hosts Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata, former Yankees star pitcher David Wells discussed Boone's alleged "buddy-buddy" relationships with Yankees players such as captain Aaron Judge."They’re getting paid so much money, I don’t think they care, to be honest with you," Wells said of modern ballplayers, per Ryan Chichester of Audacy.Wells then recalled a time when...
At the former Ice House, The Governess gastropub opens this week in Poughkeepsie
Melanie Lemieux, owner and co-founder of ESS Hospitality, got the keys to the former Ice House in Poughkeepsie in April. Her new establishment, a gastropub with elevated American cuisine called The Governess, is set to open this week with a grand opening celebration. "We did it in a record time,"...
The Green Teen program of Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County cuts ribbon on community garden
MILLBROOK- On a beautiful afternoon at the Dutchess Community College (DCC) campus, the Green Teen Programs of Beacon and Poughkeepsie showcased the fruits, but more so the vegetables, of their labor with the Ribbon Cutting of the new Community Garden. Many supporters attended, including Dr. Peter Grant Jordan, President of DCC; Assemblymember Jonathan G. Jacobson; Brandon Gonzalez, Office of Congressman Pat Ryan; Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino, and Mayor of the City of Poughkeepsie, Yvonne Flowers.
Mainland Regional pitcher Finn Haines commits to pitch for Army
Mainland Regional rising senior Finn Haines will be continuing his baseball career at Army. Haines made the announcement in a social media post on Monday. Army's baseball team is a Division I program and member of the Patriot League and have made the NCAA Tournament six of the last seven years.
Public hearing to discuss disannexation in Newburgh
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The AMAX Athletic Fields may no longer be a part of Newburgh. The town council is considering disannexation for the sports complex. A public hearing will be held Wednesday to discuss the matter. It will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Newburgh town hall, located on Jennings Street. The fields […]
Middletown Police searching for person who fired gun into home
MIDDLETOWN – The City of Middletown Police Department continues to search for the person who fired a gun into a residence last Friday. The incident occurred at about 1 a.m. on Grand Avenue when a bullet struck a person’s living room wall. No one inside the residence was injured. City of Middletown Police Chief John Ewanciw said he does not believe anyone inside the home was a target.
Huge Star From The Outsiders Movie Hosts 50’s Night At New York Drive-In
It is a Summer ritual, heading to the Drive-In for a movie. This year many local drive-in theatres are doing special events and showing some classic films. The writers and actors strike last year resulted in fewer films being released which meant theatres have had to get a bit creative when it comes to keeping the movies fresh each week for Moviegoers.
Toxic Candy Found In New York Still For Sale, Many Hospitalized
Recalled candy, that may cause a fatal illness, is still available for sale in New York State. Many people have been hospitalized. The FDA continues to warn about candy from a California company that is getting many people sick across the United States, including in New York State. FDA: Destroy...
Upstate NYer Buys $10 Scratch-Off At Grocery Store Wins $3M
The New York Lottery has many scratch-off tickets to choose from. There are thousands and millions to win. You can spend anywhere from one to thirty dollars on a scratch-off ticket. The latest Capital Region lottery winner bought a ten-dollar scratch-off and cashed in big!. Which $10 New York Lottery...
Can You Get a DWI in New York if You Ride Your Bicycle Drunk?
In many states, a person who rides a bicycle while intoxicated could potentially face the same charges as someone who was driving a regular motor vehicle while drunk. The reasoning behind this is that the person on the bicycle is operating a "vehicle" while impaired, and therefore poses a threat to both themselves and others on the road.
Terrible Humidity Returns To New York As Next Heat Wave Nears
The humidity is returning to New York State and could bring more severe weather and a fourth heatwave. In early July, New York State was in the top 5 percent of most humid places on the planet. The humidity on July 10 in New York was worse than in Florida...
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