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Ousted RCC President Gets $175,000 Settlement; St. Thomas Aquinas College Secures $3.5 Million Grant For STEM; HGAR Donates $3,000 to Center for Safety & Change; Briefs
Ousted RCC President Lester Edgardo Sandres Rápalo Gets $175,000 Settlement Plus Additional Benefits. Dr. Lester Edgardo Sandres Rápalo, the former Rockland Community College president, will receive $175,000, plus 24 vacation days, 4.5 sick leave days and 1 personal day, as part of a settlement with the college. Last...
Update: Air quality alert in effect for 5 N.J. counties Wednesday
On Wednesday at 10:06 a.m. an updated air quality alert was issued valid until 11 p.m. for Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex and Union counties. "The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union, Until 11 p.m. this evening. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards," states the National Weather Service.
Bronx tenants say landlord is ignoring deplorable conditions
NEW YORK - Tenants of a Bronx apartment building say they're being abused and ignored by their landlords, Fordham Fulton Realty. The tenants of 480 East 188th Street say they are living in deplorable conditions, and now Legal Aid has filed a lawsuit on their behalf. "The lawyers for these owners were in court on Monday, and on Monday they told the judge there's nothing wrong with the buildings, they didn't hear of any violations, and they're not aware of anything that needs to be repaired," Zoe Kheyman of the Legal Aid Society said. Vermin, other problems plague tenantsThe tenants describe issues with...
7 On Your Side Investigates: NYCHA enacts new policy to mitigate fire risk from e-bike batteries
E-bikes have become one of the leading causes of fire in New York City.Some city leaders say more needs to be done to help protect hundreds of thousands of people living in apartment buildings across the area.In many privately owned apartment buildings, e-scooters and bikes are banned but that's not the case for those living in hundreds of government-run NYCHA apartment buildings.The city developed a new safety policy but some councilmembers don't think it goes far enough.In just the past few weeks multiple people were injured in Brooklyn and multiple were people rescued from an apartment buliding in the...
New Spanish HD Brands In Miami, New York & Cleveland
A trio of markets have seen new Spanish language brands launch on HD Radio subchannels in the past few weeks. iHeartMedia launched “La Mezcla 94.9-HD2” on WZTU-HD2 Miami Beach. The station is running Spanish Mixes and promoting itself as “La Casa de los Miami Dolphins”. No word yet on whether the Dolphins will be moving their gameday broadcasts from Spanish CHR “Tú 94.9” WZTU to their HD2 after one year on the primary signal.
109 New Cannabis Licenses in New York: Where You Can Already Buy in Binghamton
This month (July 2024), New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Cannabis Control Board took steps to advance the state’s cannabis regulatory framework. Topics at the monthly board meeting included license approvals, market updates, and enforcement updates. 109 adult-use cannabis licenses were authorized for...
Cadet 2nd Lt. McDaniel Graduates from West Point U.S. Military Academy
Cadet 2nd Lt. John Collins McDaniel of Fayetteville graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., on May 25. The son of James and Cecile McDaniel, he concentrated his studies in engineering psychology while at the academy. At graduation, the cadet was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
Heat Wave Brings Shark Sightings Close to Shore in New York, Officers Declare “High Alert”
Amidst another sweltering heat wave, New Yorkers trying to cool off at the beach are now facing an unusual threat: sharks swimming dangerously close to shore. On Monday afternoon, Lido Beach on Long Island was abruptly closed after a 7-foot-long shark was spotted just 25 feet from the shoreline. Town of Hempstead lifeguards confirmed the sighting and swiftly evacuated swimmers, restricting access to the water to ensure public safety. The quick response by lifeguards helped prevent any potential danger. Although swimming has since resumed, the Town of Hempstead Shark Patrol continues to monitor the shark’s location to safeguard beachgoers.
Suspect who was shot after stabbing North Castle police sergeant told cops he wanted to die
An Armonk man who was shot by a North Castle police officer as he repeatedly stabbed a sergeant during a confrontation in his home told the cops he wanted to die and that they should kill him, according to court documents. Joseph Spennato, 38, pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Westchester...
Fulop remains confident after HCDO fracture: ‘We will win in 2025 for Governor’
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop remains confident after the Hudson County Democratic Organization had five key members indicate yesterday that they would support U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-5) for governor. “None of this is unexpected to us + changes nothing for us. Over a year ago, we chose to build...
Boo'd Up? Antonio Brown and Lil Kim Show Major PDA During Yacht Party
During the event, Brown put his face in Kim's chest, and the two also exchanged a steamy kiss. Could Antonio Brown and Lil Kim be the new 'it' couple in hip-hop?. As reported by TMZ, AB and the Queen Bee were caught cozying up at a yatcht party thrown by music manager Big Fendi in New York last Saturday, July 13. At one point during the event, Lil Kim was performing Junior M.A.F.I.A. classic "Get Money," when a flirtacous AB put his head on her breast. A follow-up video from the night, shared to AB's Instagram, showed the two in what appeared to be a VIP section, and another shot was taken of the two kissing.
CEO Of Popular Family-Run Supermarket To Be Honored At Festival In Valhalla
The Italian Heritage Festival, which will also celebrate special honoree John DeCicco of DeCicco's & Sons Supermarkets, will be held at the Kensico Dam "Piazza" in Valhalla on Sunday, July 21 from noon to 6 p.m. Those who attend will get to enjoy tasty Italian food and partake in cultural...
NY weather update: The severe thunderstorm warning is forecast to expire at 5:15 p.m.
The warning was for Westchester County. "The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A new Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued," states the National Weather Service. Lightning on the horizon: Expert safety measures for thunderstorms. Each year,...
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