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Nearly 80,000 enjoy fifth day of the 2024 NYS Fair
Geddes, N.Y. — Nearly 80,000 people enjoyed the fifth day of the New York State Fair, officials said. A total of 78,341 people entered the fairgrounds on a bright, sunny Sunday, according to fair spokesperson Sean Farnsworth. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Federal emergency declaration approved for Suffolk County, Hochul says
BROOKHAVEN, N.Y. — President Joe Biden has approved a federal emergency declaration in Suffolk County, New York following last week's devastating flooding, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Sunday.The declaration means Suffolk County will have access to assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for emergency work on critical infrastructure.Hochul's office said local and federal partners are still working to determine if Suffolk County qualifies for federal funding from a major disaster declaration.Hochul declared a state of emergency in the county on Friday and said the state housing authority will launch an emergency repair program for homeowners on Long Island. Under the program,...
Felony Larceny Charge for Florida Woman Who Allegedly Stole from Greenwich Boys & Girls Club
On Wednesday Aug 21 Greenwich Police responded to the Lee County Jail in Fort Meyers, Florida to extradite Debora A Marcoccio, now 68, on a warrant for Larceny 1, a Class B Felony, stemming back to an incident on Horseneck Lane back on Dec 22, 2022. The charge stems from...
Pat Ryan says ‘no doubt’ Harris on top of ticket boosts Democrats’ chance at House majority
Rep. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.) on Sunday expressed confidence that Vice President Harris’s ascension to the top of the Democratic presidential ticket will boost the party’s chance at taking back the House majority this fall. “Definitely, no doubt,” Ryan said when asked by CBS News’s “Face the Nation” anchor Margaret Brennan if Democrats have a better…
Duo Charged With Hate Crimes After Attacking UPS Driver In Montebello
The incident occurred in Rockland County at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, on Spook Rock Road in the village of Montebello. According to Ramapo Police Chief Daniel Hyman, the driver was struck by a water bottle thrown from outside the vehicle. He was then confronted by two men who...
5 people dead in apparent murder-suicide on Long Island: NCPD
SYOSSET, N.Y. (PIX11) – A man is believed to have killed four people before he took his own life in a Long Island shooting on Sunday, according to the Nassau County Police Department. The shooting happened just before noon on Wyoming Court in Syosset. Police officers found a man who appeared to have a self-inflicted […]
Rye Sustainability Committee Joins CURE100 in Race to Net Zero Emissions
As part of its effort to fight climate change, the Rye Sustainability Committee has founded RYE100, a local chapter of Communities United to Reduce Emissions 100% (CURE100). CURE100 calls itself is “a nonprofit consortium of communities that seeks to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2040 through a combination of advocacy, education, and campaigns at the local and global levels.” It has more than a half dozen chapters throughout Westchester County.
Wimberly unveils endorsements from set of Passaic Democratic officeholders
Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly (D-Paterson) has unveiled a series of endorsements from Democratic officeholders in Passaic County, demonstrating that the assemblyman has a base of support ahead of this week’s convention for the late Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson)’s seat. Among the endorsers are Paterson Councilmembers Lillisa Mimms, Ruby Cotton,...
NYC Severe Weather Possible Wednesday
(Tempest is an affillate of Meteorologist Joe Cioffi & earns commissions on sales.) Good morning everyone. We have a warm and sticky day in the Northeast, and that’ll be the theme for the next few days until a powerful cold front sweeps through on Wednesday. Look for the slight chance of some scattered storms today, then widespread morning fog tomorrow as we remain warm and muggy. Ahead of the front, we’ll have a wide swath of 90 degree temps on Wednesday before a formidable line of severe weather breaks the heat for a September-like day on Thursday.
Lidl US signs lease with NYC affordable housing org for Lower East Side store
Lidl US is expanding its presence in New York City via an agreement with a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable housing. The discount grocer has signed a leasing agreement with Grand Street Guild for a 23,000-sq.-ft. location on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, at 408 Grand St. It will be Lidl US’ third location in the Big Apple.
Popular Restaurant Chain Closing 23 Locations Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
Red Lobster announced it will be closing an additional 23 restaurants at the end of the month. The move comes after Red Lobster closed over 100 locations earlier this year amid bankruptcy proceedings. Red Lobster is in the process of selling itself to Fortress Credit Corp., which recently gave the...
Officials to spray for mosquitos across NYC this week: Here’s where
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Health officials will spray for mosquitos in New York City this week in an effort to reduce the risk of West Nile virus. Crews are set to spray parts of upper Manhattan on Monday and southwest Brooklyn on Wednesday. Here’s where: Manhattan: Brooklyn: Residents are asked to stay indoors during the […]
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