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Joe Sitt loses two Manhattan buildings to foreclosure
Joe Sitt’s Thor Equities lost two of its Manhattan retail properties to foreclosure this week, Crain’s reported. One, in the Meatpacking District, was grabbed by Maverick Real Estate Partners. The other, in Soho, went to Kansas-based Midland Loan Services. Manhattan-based Maverick filed a complaint against Thor in January...
Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg released from Riker's jail
Allen Weisselberg, former Trump Organization CFO, left Rikers Island jail Friday after serving 100 days of his five month sentence for two felony perjury counts. It was his second 100 day jail stretch.
Manhattan poodle reunites with rescuers, vet care teams after recovery from alleged abuse
A poodle puppy named Rocket, estimated to be around one year old, has been reunited with its rescuers months after an alleged abuse in the hands of its owner. Last May 16, New York Police Department (NYPD) officers rescued Rocket from a Manhattan park and rushed the dog to the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Animal Hospital in critical condition. Rocket arrived with mouth bleeding, signs of a traumatic brain injury, a fractured femur, and was in shock with unstable blood pressure and heart rate. The rescue was caught on NYPD body cam.
Memorial Sloan Kettering pauses some surgeries due to Microsoft outage
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – A Manhattan hospital paused some surgeries Friday morning due to the global Microsoft outage, health officials announced. Surgeries that require anesthesia were paused at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The hospital cited it’s experiencing system issues as Microsoft and cybersecurity firm CloudStrike work on a fix. “We are in the process […]
Republican businessman Ted Danz hopes for upset in Capital Region state Senate race
The race for an open New York state Senate seat rekindles an old rivalry. In office since 1997, Democrat Neil Breslin is the longest-tenured Senator in the chamber. The 82-year-old from the 46th district decided not to seek another term early this year. Party leaders were quick to promote state Assemblymember Pat Fahy of the 109th district to run in Breslin’s stead this fall, and any other Democrats who had interest in running for Breslin's seat quickly dropped off the radar.
Three wounded by gunfire in Newburgh
NEWBURGH – Three people were shot at 31 City Terrace in the City of Newburgh and police are investigating. The incident occurred just before 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16. Two victims were transported to Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital while a third victim got to the hospital on their own.
Shocking New Details: New York Baby Dies In 100-Degree Parked Car
A GoFundMe was started for the mother of the 2-year-old who died in a parked car in the Hudson Valley. The fundraiser also alleges a crime "cover-up." On Wednesday, Hudson Valley Post reported on a child from Sullivan County who was pronounced dead after being left in a hot car.
Support Swells After Series Of Tornadoes Devastate NY Homes, Businesses: 'Anything Helps'
Donations are flooding in for the victims devastated by a series of tornadoes that touched down in New York during a round of severe storms. At least six twisters touched down in Central New York between 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, the National Weather Service confirmed. They were identi…
Historic, Deadly Weather In New York State After Ominous Warning
Rounds of severe storms hit the New York State after an ominous warning. On Tuesday, after a few tornados already touched down in New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency and warned of more severe weather. State of Emergency Issued For New York. “With possible tornado touchdowns...
State education officials propose changes to high school graduation requirements
State education officials are considering changing high school graduation requirements, including potentially eliminating the Regents exam as a mandatory component. The changes, which would directly impact Freeport School District, were presented to the Board of Regents by the State Education Department on June 10. Currently, students in the state can...
ALERT: These Campsites In New York State Have CLOSED
The recent storms that pounded portions of New York State have lead to officials closing various campsites. The summer storms that raged through the last few days left a line of destruction behind. As residents cleanup and, in some cases, start to rebuild their homes, the weather is starting to become more enjoyable with less humidity and sunny skies.
Making Democracy Work: Let’s find more ways to encourage our youth to vote
Have you ever thought about the ways that our country might change if everybody voted? If all the citizens, young and old, could register their opinions by going to the polls? Where could we start to make that happen?. It has been estimated that by February 2024 a total of...
Microsoft outage impacting local service, business operations
Users worldwide are unable to access some Microsoft apps and services in a widespread outage beginning this morning, and that includes in central and northern New York. Airlines, DMVs and local government agencies are just some of the organizations being impacted. At Syracuse's Hancock Airport, many flights are delayed due to the outage.
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