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Nominations sought for 2024 Community Health Heroes in NNY
FORT DRUM, N.Y. (WWTI) – Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization and North Country Health Compass Partners are looking for nominations for this year’s Community Health Heroes. The organizations are seeking “anyone who has demonstrated outstanding public service and a commitment to improving the health and wellness of their community can be nominated, and one […]
Dov Lipman Visits Local Chessed Center in 5 Towns
Dov Lipman, who served as a member of the 19th Knesset and is the Founder and CEO of Yad L’Olim, expressed his admiration after visiting our local Israel Chesed Center right here in Hewlett. He commented that it was “an honor to speak at the Center”, recognizing the tremendous...
NY weather: Prepare for strong thunderstorms in part of New York Wednesday night
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 9:13 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 10 p.m. for Brooklyn and Queens as well as Suffolk and Nassau counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 9:12 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a...
Van Leeuwen ice cream sold at one store recalled due to possible peanut allergens
A specific kind of Van Leeuwen vegan ice cream is being recalled after finding some pints that contained an “undeclared peanut allergen.”. People who purchased pints of Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll non-dairy frozen dessert sold at 81 Bergen St., Brooklyn, New York, run the risk of experiencing serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they have peanut allergies or sensitivities, according to a company statement.
Man recklessly fires gun, wounding 3 people in Brooklyn: NYPD
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – Police are searching for a man accused of recklessly firing a gun in Brooklyn, wounding three people on Monday, according to the NYPD. The shooting happened on Nostrand Avenue. A 16-year-old boy was shot in the back, a 26-year-old man was shot in the abdomen and an 18-year-old man was shot […]
420 Carroll in Brooklyn Launches Leasing for Mixed-Income Apartments and Retail Space
The Domain Companies and VOREA Group have launched leasing for 420 Carroll, reportedly the first building developed through the 2021 Gowanus Neighborhood Rezoning. The project will bring 360 mixed-income apartments, 27,000 square feet of commercial and retail space and a 470-foot-long public promenade along the canal in Brooklyn, New York.
Greenpoint Residents Raise Health, Safety Concerns Over Concrete Plant
A new concrete factory in Greenpoint is stirring up dust and controversy as locals, outraged by what they say is outright pollution of the air and water, urge regulators to crack down. Operations at DKN Ready Mix at 270 Green Street started up last fall, as crews started mixing sand,...
Drop Nineteens plot fall tour ahead of Levitation festival (BV presale for Brooklyn show)
Shoegaze greats Drop Nineteens made a masterful return last year with the great Hard Light, their first new album since the ’90s, and this year they gave their 1992 debut album Delaware a long-overdue reissue. They haven’t done much in the way of touring, though, having only played six shows since getting back together (they were very good at their Brooklyn show in April). They’ll remedy that, a little, on a short fall tour leading up to their appearance at Levitation 2024.
Controversial Hebron Development Nears Finish With 'Affordable' Rentals in Crown Heights
Neighbors said the loss of open green space has created a “heat island” in the historic district. A controversial development on the site of a 19th century home for the aged in the Crown Heights North II Historic District appears to be wrapping up construction, and a housing lottery for pricey but income-restricted apartments has opened. Approved by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, the building at 959 Sterling Place was the subject of a lawsuit and has turned out much as expected, according to neighbors.
Indictments in New York absentee ballot scheme are just the tip of the iceberg
Last week, six individuals were indicted in Queens County, New York, for absentee ballot mail fraud. It is essential to understand that the only reason they were caught was that a voter whose name was improperly used by the suspects went to vote and discovered a vote had already been cast in his name. That […]
Where to see the giant 21-foot pigeon set to take over the NYC skyline
Colombian artist Iván Argote's giant 21-foot pigeon sculpture, "Dinosaur," will be installed on the High Line in October for 16 months, celebrating the presence of pigeons in the city and challenging traditional monuments honoring great but often dishonorable men.
National Night Out Helps Create Bonds Between Police & Communities
It’s incredible how quickly we’ve reached the midpoint of summer, isn’t it? Once again, it’s time for the National Night Out Against Crime, scheduled for Tuesday, August 6. This event, sponsored by police precincts, features great events throughout the district and across the country. The National Night Out, an annual event, plays a vital role in fostering a positive police-community relationship nationwide, contributing to safer and more vibrant neighborhoods for all residents.
Secret Service detains man for incident involving security detail for Harris’ stepdaughter
The US Secret Service protective detail of Vice President Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter Ella Emhoff was involved in an incident Tuesday in which a man caused damage to two of her protective detail’s vehicles in New York City.
HEAT ADVISORY: Temps will return to the 90s in NYC to start August, as storms brew for the weekend
A heat advisory was issued for New York City and surrounding suburbs on Wednesday, with temps set to return to the 90s to kick off August amid a rising chance of storms.
Eleven people shot, one killed, in a 12-hour period of violent shootings in NYC
Between Monday and early Tuesday, New York City experienced one of the worst stretches of gun violence this summer with at least 11 people being shot, one of them fatally. This tragedy has left the city reeling as officials try to determine the cause and prevent any similar incidents from occurring in the future.
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