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2 Hudson Valley Courts to Get More Judges, Decrease Major Backlogs in New York
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed new legislation to address the major backlogs facing courts around the state. The latest legislation makes moves to decrease the intense backlog by adding more judges to these courts. New York Addresses Major Backlog in Family and Civil Court Cases. On Wednesday,...
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
Big Lots to close stores nationwide, including 2 on Long Island
Greater Long Island coverage is funded in part by Toresco & Simonelli, a boutique injury and family law firm in West Islip. They fight for their clients. Click here to learn more and to get in touch. Bad news for Big Lots fans. The Ohio-based discount retailer plans to shut...
The Disco Biscuits Welcome Erin Boyd for ‘Revolution in Motion’ at Great South Bay Music Festival
Photo Credit: Tara Gracer — On Saturday, July 20, The Disco Biscuits coasted out to Patchogue, N.Y. for a highly-anticipated headline set at Great South Bay Music Festival, a star-studded centerpiece for the Northeast jam festival scene. After showings from Dopapod, Dogs in a PIle, Karina Rykman and more, the four-piece fusion outfit assumed the spotlight and brought the fest’s day three energy to an apex with a thrilling, fully segued nine-track set. To bring the performance to its impeccably high standard for thrills, the band tapped vocalist and returning collaborator Erin Boyd, who reprised her roles as The Queen for key selections from the band’s groundbreaking sci-fi rock operaRevolution in Motion, released to widespread acclaim earlier this year.
Pickleball players seek more courts at Veterans Park; town officials say new private facilities can meet demand
Riverhead Town needs more pickleball courts at Veterans Park in Calverton, according to a group of avid pickleball players about 160 strong who play at the park on weekday mornings. Other pickleball fans use the three existing courts at the park during other times of the day, with the largest...
An affordable housing lottery just opened up on the Brooklyn waterfront
As much as we love Brooklyn, the rents are getting way out of hand—especially if you’re a little pickier about living somewhere with air conditioning and no roaches. Luckily, the city still has programs that set aside a certain amount of units in brand-new luxury buildings for all of us who aren’t millionaires (yet).
News 12’s Ask the Mayor returns today, Monday, July 22 at 7:30pm ET
News 12, the preeminent hyperlocal news source across the New York tri-state area, today announced the next edition of Ask the Mayor, a 30-minute call-in program featuring New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Ask the Mayor will air exclusively on News 12 The Bronx, News 12 Brooklyn, and News 12 NY today, Monday, July 22 at 7:30pm ET.
Knicks Trade Proposal Adds ‘Perfect Fit’ to Replace Hartenstein
The Knicks are on the hunt for a backup center, with Isaiah Hartenstein counting his money in Oklahoma City, and while it is likely that they will simply re-sign big man Precious Achiuwa, who was acquired in the trade for OG Anunoby but is now a free agent, they will continue to investigate the NBA’s trade market.
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...
Black Punks set to feast in Brooklyn park again
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own!. When Erykah Badu headlines the two-day alternative global music fest in Brooklyn next month food, fashion, and a cavalcade of diverse attractions will accompany the first lady of Neo Soul. Her...
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...
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