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Hudson Valley Towns Benefit from $30 Million in Federal Grants for Water Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley region is set to receive a substantial boost in its efforts to enhance water quality and infrastructure, thanks to $30 million in grants from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This funding, part of a broader $265 million investment by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), will support 30 communities across the state in tackling critical issues with their drinking water systems.
Daring Rescue: Canadian Man Gets Leg Stuck In Upstate New York Bridge For 4 Hours
Imagine getting your leg stuck through an elevated bridge and having to wait for four hours for help. That's what played out in Upstate New York. Last Wednesday, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers helped rescue a Canadian man who got his foot stuck in a bridge.
Rockland County Allocates $1.8 Million for Affordable Housing in Haverstraw
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and ARPA Director Jenna Nazario have approved $1.8 million in ARPA funding for a new rental housing development in the Village of Haverstraw. The project, which also received $800,000 from the Office of Community Development, will create 81 affordable housing units for households earning 30-60% of the county’s median income.
Lourdes Retreat on Sept 7 at St Mary of Stamford Church to Feature Bishop Caggiano
Greenwich native David D’Andrea and Father Gustavo Falla, Pastor at St. Mary of Stamford Parish, have been busy planning the upcoming Lourdes Retreat on Saturday, Sept. 7, expected to draw hundreds of people who believe in miracles. The event starts at 1 p.m. and will last about one hour....
Joe Bonamassa Fills The Capitol Theatre With Essential Blues Rock
Legendary blues rock guitarist and New York native, Joe Bonamassa brought his “Blues Deluxe Summer Tour” to the historic Capitol Theatre in Port Chester. Most recently, Bonamassa released his newest effort Live At The Hollywood Bowl With Orchestra earlier this summer. Friday, Aug. 26 was the first of two back-to-back nights that Bonamassa rocked the “Original Rock Palace.”
RowAmerica Rye Alum Gus Rodriguez Rows For U.S. Team at the Paris Olympics
Gus Rodriguez, who grew up in Rye and learned his sport at RowAmerica Rye before becoming an All-American at Brown University, was at this summer’s Paris Olympics as the spare rower for the U.S. men’s team. While he didn’t row in medal competition for the eight-oared USA shell...
Theresa Kish, 94, DHS Class of ’48, Co-owned Real Estate Agency, Travel Agency, Loved Animals
Theresa Kish transitioned to eternal tranquility, rest and peace on her 94th birthday, Aug. 22. She was surrounded by family in the comfort of her own home. She was born Theresa Elizabeth Guenin in 1930 in Atlanta, to Herbert Franklin Guenin Sr. and Veronica Marguerite (Meehan) Guenin. Prior to her...
NFL Players from White Plains H.S. (White Plains, NY)
Here’s an up-to-date list of all NFL Players from White Plains High School in White Plains, NY. The list includes only those players who have played in an NFL game. See where it ranks among other schools in the state here. NFL Players from White Plains HS. Player Pos...
Votebeat has a new look — and a public health sister site
Welcome to Votebeat’s new website!If you’re a regular reader, you might have noticed that things are looking a little different here. Nothing about our stories or functionality of the site has changed, but we’ve got a new look that we hope you appreciate: simple, modern, and proudly showcasing the journalism you know and value. Our new color palette is aimed at bringing visual energy and eye-catching urgency to our pages, wherever readers may see them out in the world. You’ll notice the rebranding on our newsletters, social media accounts, and online news platforms too.Votebeat’s makeover also brings a consistent visual...
GOTTA SING WITH KENNETH GARTMAN Comes to the Green Room 42 Next Month
The Green Room 42 will present “Gotta Sing with Kenneth Gartman” on Wednesday, September 11th at 9:30 pm. Host and Music Director Kenneth Gartman shines a light on some of NYC’s best musical theatre talent each month in a new cabaret series - Gotta Sing. You may have seen these top notch performers at a Regional Theatre, Off-Broadway or on Broadway, but now you get to see them up close and personal as solo artists sharing a variety of musical styles connected to their own personal stories as solo artists.
West Nile Virus and mosquitos: NYC map details hot spots in Staten Island, other boroughs
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The number of mosquitos testing positive for West Nile Virus is significantly higher than the previous year, according to new data from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH). According to the most recent information from the DOH, 321 mosquito pools have...
Here and Now: Insurance fraud, a new Harriet Tubman book, and Mc Lyte
On this episode, the high cost of insurance fraud, including its impact on communities of color.Also, a rare look at the life of abolitionist and activist, Harriet Tubman. We'll introduce you to a relative who's written a new book about Tubman's life beyond the famed underground railroad.And, we'll talk to the third grader from Crown Heights on a mission to show the world "love wins."Plus, hip hop legend, Mc Lyte is sharing with us why she's back on the mic.Here and Now with Sandra Bookman airs Sundays at 12:00 p.m. on Channel 7, WABC-TV in New York City.SUBSCRIBE TO THE HERE AND NOW PODCASTDiscover more podcasts from abc7NY hereWATCH Here and Now on our Connected TV apps for Fire, Roku, Apple TV and Android TV. Click here to learn more.WATCH: More Here and Now episodesSEND STORY IDEAS TO EYEWITNESS NEWS
Red Lobster to close more struggling restaurants this week
Red Lobster is closing more restaurants across the country amid its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. In a bankruptcy filing Thursday, the company said it was rejecting the leases of 23 struggling locations that it had deemed to be a drain on its finances. It plans to vacate the restaurants by Aug. 31.
Dog's cries from inside NYC building's trash compactor brings about rescue, but not in time
A dog was euthanized last week following a disturbing discovery inside a Manhattan building's trash compactor. The animal was discovered Friday morning at the Governor Alfred E. Smith Houses off South Street in Lower Manhattan, police and ASPCA officials confirmed over the weekend. A person cleaning out the trash compactor...
New Yorkers commemorate Battle of Brooklyn day at Green-Wood cemetery
New Yorkers got the chance to experience history at the Battle of Brooklyn Day at Green-Wood Cemetery on Sunday. “You can really step out of your world for at least a few moments,” History at Play founder Judith Kalaora said. History at Play is a performance troop. Kalaora and...
NYC GIG: Debra Devi, Danielia Cotton, The Outcrops at Berlin Under A, Sept 5, 7 PM
DEBRA DEVI – 9 pm. Debra Devi plays “dreamy blues-rock and blistering psychedelic jams” (Relix) driven by her soulful voice and expressive guitar playing. American Blues Scene calls Devi “one of today’s top female blues/rock guitarists,” comparing her to Samantha Fish and Susan Tedeschi. Devi’s live EP, Jamification Station Vol. 1, reached #5 on the Relix/Jambands Top 30 Radio Chart, staying in the Top 30 for three months.
Judge hits 50th homer for Yankees, becoming 5th player to do it 3 times
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit his 50th homer of the season on Sunday, connecting in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies. Judge drove a 0-2 changeup from Austin Gomber into the visiting bullpen in left-center to give the Yankees a 2-1 lead. It was his 18th homer in the first this season, matching Alex Rodriguez in 2001 for the major league record.
Knicks land Lakers superstar center in blockbuster 3-way mock trade
The New York Knicks are still looking to add a center at some point to make up for the loss of Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency. Mitchell Robinson is currently the starting center, and the undersized Precious Achiuwa will likely be the backup, but concerns about Robinson’s health following two ankle surgeries have prompted discussions to add at the center position.
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