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New York City-area casino licenses expected to be picked by end of 2025
New York City-area casino licenses expected to be picked by end of 2025. The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board said it expects to determine the winners of casino licenses in New York City and its surrounding suburbs by the end of 2025, according to a statement Friday. Story...
Eighth annual Nautical Mile Fireworks show set to dazzle Freeport
As the skies over Freeport prepare to burst into a kaleidoscope of colors, the community is abuzz with anticipation for the eighth annual Nautical Mile Fireworks Show, set to illuminate the night on July 5 at approximately 9p.m. This dazzling event, a joint endeavor by the Freeport Chamber of Commerce...
Temporary housing expires for Queens residents displaced by fire
NEW YORK - Six months ago, fire ripped through a Sunnyside, Queens apartment building, displacing hundreds of residents.Some of the tenants took the landlord's offer for temporary housing and agreed to terms that said the housing would end July 2. Now that the agreement has run its course, they say they aren't being offered an extension and won't be able to acquire new leases.Resident who uses wheelchair says landlord told her she has to moveAlison Kappel, who uses a wheelchair for secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, is one of the Sunnyside tenants who saw their 47th Avenue apartment building go up in flames...
Controversial Decision in Nassau County Sparks Outrage
In a divisive move, the Nassau County Legislature in New York has passed a controversial law preventing transgender female athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports teams at county-owned facilities. This decision follows a failed attempt earlier this year by Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman to implement a similar ban through an executive order, which was swiftly challenged in court.
Cross Bay Bridge Rebate Rolls On
Earlier this month, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her stunning decision to press pause on the Congestion Pricing Program. In March, the MTA Board approved Central Business District toll rates by a vote of 11 to 1. Under the plan, passenger vehicles and small commercial vehicles – sedans, SUVs, pick-up trucks, and small vans – paying with a valid E-ZPass will be charged $15 during the day and $3.75 at night, when there is less congestion, to enter the congestion relief zone in Manhattan below 60th Street. They will be charged no more than once a day.
Librarian Fred Gitner
Librarian Fred Gitner was recently honored by the American Library Association for his work at the Queens Public Library on programs to assist migrants. “Over 200 languages are spoken in Queens,” he says. “We have collections in 50 or so and regularly purchase in about 30.”
Roosevelt’s Chamber of Commerce president accused of shoddy construction work
Team 12 Investigates uncovered an active lawsuit against Boyd and his construction company for breach of contract and unjust enrichment. The lawsuit claims that a Freeport homeowner paid Boyd $28,500 for work that was never done.
E-scooter share program rolls out in eastern Queens
An e-scooter share program has officially arrived in eastern Queens, the city’s Department of Transportation said Thursday. The program covers approximately 20 square miles stretching from Flushing and Auburndale in the north to Rochdale Village and Springfield Gardens in the south, the DOT said in a news release. The...
Jump in! : Astoria Park pool reopens after renovations
After being closed down for renovations last summer, the Astoria Park pool, the city’s largest swimming pool, mostly opened up to the public again Thursday, along with public pools throughout the five boroughs. City officials, including Mayor Eric Adams, made their way to the park on the sunny Thursday...
IDF commander’s inspirational recovery journey in Woodmere
Jonathan Benhamou, 23, a commander in the Israel Defense Forces’ D-9 unit, made his way via Hatzalah — a volunteer ambulance corps — to the Five Towns Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Woodmere, earlier this month. Five Towns residents and facility staff awaited his arrival with big smiles, and greeted him with songs and Israeli flags.
Summer Concerts in the Courtyard return to Northport Public Library
Summer concerts return to Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport this July. No registration is required. Seating will be provided, or you may bring a blanket and find a spot on the Library Courtyard lawn. In the event of inclement weather, the concerts will take place on the rain date listed. Visit www.nenpl.org for updates.
Valley Stream's downtown businesses aren't sold on village storefront revamp program, explained.
More than a year ago, brewing concern about revitalizing Valley Stream’s languishing downtown led village officials to gather with business leaders to announce an opportunity. A federally funded program that covers up to 80 percent of the price of upgrading a business’s storefront signage would be available to Valley...
Displaced Sunnyside tenants sue landlord
More than 170 tenants impacted by the devastating 5-alarm fire in Sunnyside days before Christmas are suing their landlord, real estate company A&E Real Estate Holdings, as their leases at temporary residences are set to expire July 2 with no renewal option, court records show. The suit characterizes that refusal...
Kim Keiserman wins the Democratic primary in a landslide
Kim Keiserman celebrated a decisive victory in the Democratic primary in the State Senate’s 7th District on Tuesday, securing 73 percent of the vote against her opponent, Brad Schwartz. Keiserman is a Port Washington resident known for her passionate advocacy in the local school district. Her campaign has focused...
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