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Suspect arrested after boy, 13, shot to death on his way home from Brooklyn Nets game: NYPD
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn (PIX11) — A man was arrested in the shooting death of a 13-year-old boy who was gunned down in Brooklyn on his way home from a Nets game in February, police said Tuesday. Sheik Koureichi, 20, was arrested Monday and charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon in the killing […]
AI struggles to understand NYC, NJ and Long Island accents: survey
As the use of artificial intelligence and advancements in voice recognition technology continue, a new report reveals that AI struggles to understand certain accents, especially in the New York area.
News from the "Summer Playground"
Good day dear readers. I'm Gail Ciampa, Journal food and dining editor. I'm catching up today with some of the news that dropped earlier this month while I was away. Chefs from Newport, Middletown and Bristol cooked for a James Beard Foundation dinner in New York City on July 18. That's a...
Looking for better sleep? Ikea unveils ‘sleepeasy’ in NYC popup
Ikea U.S. is unveiling today The Ikea Sleepeasy, an immersive experience showcasing the new range of affordable products and solutions to enable better sleep. For two weekends in August, the furniture brand’s interactive exhibition will walk its New York visitors through the six sleep essentials – comfort, light, temperature, sound, air quality and decluttering – that contribute to better sleep.
Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with deals at NYC exhibit – with a catch
HERALD SQUARE, Manhattan (PIX11) — Wednesday marks a magical day for one of the world’s most famous wizards. July 31 is Harry Potter’s birthday and in honor of the young wizard, Harry Potter: The Exhibition in NYC at Herald Square is celebrating. Anyone named Harry gets free admission to the exhibit starting at 11 a.m. […]
Mets trade away homegrown veteran reliever
The Mets are trading Josh Walker to the Pittsburgh Pirates, as first reported by Fansided’s Robert Murray. The left-hander was recently designated for assignment after appearing in just 10 games for the Mets, putting up a 5.11 ERA with 11 strikeouts and six walks in 12 1/3 innings of work.
SCPD: Driver Crashes Into Vehicle Parked in Nesconset Driveway, Apologizes to Security Camera and Flees
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who fled the scene of a motor vehicle crash in Nesconset. A woman drove a blue Hyundai four-door sedan across the lawn of a Pierson Street...
Wells Fargo washing hands of aging APF office building
APF Properties’ lender at 24 West 57th Street has had enough. After giving the owner of the New York Gallery Building two modifications and two extensions on its $60 million loan, the bank filed to foreclose on the aging Plaza District showroom and office space known as the New York Gallery Building.
Northport scone business 'mixes' things up for food pantry benefit festival
Every August, the Scone Goddess in Northport celebrates its anniversary by giving away free scones to anyone who wants one. In 2023, 436 people showed up for Free Scone Day. This year, the midcoast business founded in 2020 will mark the occasion with a festival on Sunday, Aug. 4, to benefit the Northport Food Pantry.
The Breitling Endurance Pro 38 Is the Perfect Watch for the Serious Athlete
Much as we watch nerds tout the benefits of mechanical (and particularly automatic) movements — you never have to worry about a dead battery, etc. — the truth is that a well-built, inexpensive quartz movement will generally dance circles around a mechanical counterpart with respect to accuracy. This is doubly true of a technology such as Breitling’s thermo-compensated SuperQuartz, which the brand says is 10 times more accurate than your average, run-of-the-mill battery-powered movement. Combine this with a durable case, a useful timing complication, an excellent feature set and attractive colors, and you’ve got a recipe for a watch that the masses would be genuinely delighted to strap on.
Talent thrives at Juilliard during summer months
A group of aspiring dancers are spending time in a dance studio at The Juilliard School. The dancers are learning more about the Horton technique, developed by legendary dancer and choreographer Lester Horton. Their instructor is Milton Myers, who specializes in teaching the technique. “He is a master teacher in...
ANOTHER HONOR: Smithtown’s Flores awarded Cortlandt ODP College scholarship
Diego Flores earned two college scholarships this summer. (Photo courtesy of ENYYSA) Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association has announced that one of its longtime Olympic Development Program players, Diego Flores, has received a scholarship through the Cortlandt ODP College Scholarship Program. The Cortlandt Soccer Club funded this scholarship. At...
Adams administration shares list of Mastro supporters
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been assembling allies in anticipation of his coming battle with the City Council over his pick for corporation counsel Randy Mastro. One day after officially nominating Mastro as the city’s top lawyer, the Adams administration rolled out a list of former state and city officials who are voicing support for the mayor’s nominee. The list, shared with City & State ahead of its release, features quotes from a broad spectrum of Mastro supporters, including former Gov. David Paterson, former New York City Comptroller Bill Thompson, former New York City public advocate Betsy Gotbaum (all of whom have written op-eds supporting Mastro), New York City’s first Public Advocate Mark Green, former Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, several attorneys who formerly served as corporation counsel under previous mayors, and a slew of others.
Brookhaven Supervisor Panico Announces Fines for Illegal Dumping on Bellport Avenue in Medford
Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico has announced that the Brookhaven Town Attorney’s Office has successfully prosecuted an incident of illegal dumping of a debris-filled boat, a violation of section 45-4(K)(1) of the Brookhaven Town Code, on Bellport Avenue in Medford. The incident, which was caught on video, occurred on May...
Court rejects NYC mayor's attempt to stop buses of migrants from arriving
NEW YORK – The New York State Supreme Court has ruled against Mayor Eric Adams' attempt to block migrant buses from arriving in New York City.The mayor had requested a preliminary injunction barring Texas-based bus companies from transporting asylum seekers to the city.The New York Civil Liberties Union argued the mayor's move was unconstitutional. The court agreed and rejected the mayor's request.Tuesday, the mayor's office said it respects the court's decision.Mayor Adams' lawsuit against charter bus companiesIn January, the mayor filed a lawsuit against 17 charter bus companies that had transported asylum seekers to New York City.The lawsuit accused the...
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