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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...
Jacob Burns Film Center Announces New Series “Noirvember: Film Noir From Yesterday To Today”
The Jacob Burns Film Center will be presenting a new series this November titled: “Noirvenber: Film Noir From Yesterday to Today” highlighting the rich history of film noir with an exciting series of screenings, lectures, special guests, and events. The series will offer audiences the opportunity to experience some of the genre’s finest works on the big screen, along with special events in Take 3 Wine Bar & Café including a murder mystery party (Nov 19) .
Earthquake rattles New Jersey: USGS
CALIFON, N.J. (PIX11) – A 2.2-magnitude earthquake rattled New Jersey early Wednesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake struck around 12:45 a.m. nearly 35 miles away from Trenton. The earthquake’s epicenter was 3 miles away from Califon, which has a population of just over 1,000, according to the USGS. A 4.8-magnitude […]
New Michigan Recall: Ground Cinnamon Due To Possible Health Risk
Check your seasoning cabinet immediately. This is a popular seasoning/flavoring you must immediately throw away. ALB-USA Enterprises, INC. has launched a recall for the ALB Flavor brand Cinnamon Powder. Why is this cinnamon being recalled?. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that this recall is in effect due to...
Tree Removal Crane Crashes Down On New York State Home [PIC]
Tree removal services are often busy this time of year, especially across such heavily wooded states like New York. Removing overgrown trees can become a necessity for property owners as they try to make more space, or perhaps remove dead trees brought down during summer storms. But tree removal can...
Child tax credit payments: NY to send 1M families bonus checks. How it'll work
More than 1 million New York families with children will soon get checks from Albany to supplement a child credit they claimed on their taxes this year. The state is set to begin mailing payments for up to $330 per child to eligible families on Monday, and plans to finish by end of the August. The amounts will vary based on household income and how much each family deducted from its state income taxes through the Empire...
Westchester Medical Center Begins Work on $220M Expansion
VALHALLA—New York State Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado was among the many dignitaries who joined Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s leadership on July 24 to commemorate the start of construction for the Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center. The Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center, a $220-million...
Teen accused of stealing gaming consoles in midday home invasion in Queens
OAKLAND GARDENS, Queens (PIX11) — A teenager is accused of stealing gaming consoles and sneakers during a brazen midday home invasion in Queens on Tuesday, authorities said. The 14-year-old boy allegedly stole a PlayStation 5, Xbox, sneakers, and jewelry from the occupied home near 230th Street and 64th Avenue in Oakland Gardens around 1 p.m., […]
New Southeast Queens police precinct nears completion
The decades-long wait for a new NYPD precinct in Southeast Queens is nearly over. Police officials this week told residents that the long-awaited 116th Precinct in Rosedale is nearly completed and on track to open before the end of the year. But before the new precinct’s doors officially open, there...
Extra Extra: It's now legal to grow your own weed
Because New Yorkers 21 or older can now have up to six plants in their apartment, here are your afternoon links: Man arrested for tampering with Secret Service SUV's covered license plate, "9 to 5" but for Zoomers vs. Boomers, the water in the Seine didn't taste good and more. [ more › ]
MTA Board Members (And Janno Lieber, Too) Still Want Congestion Pricing
The MTA is hiding the fiscal impact of Gridlock Governor Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing pause, but members of the transportation authority's board continue to show support for the "indefinitely delayed" traffic toll. Board reps reacted to the July financial update delivered on Wednesday by MTA Chief Financial Officer Kevin Willens...
CNN’s Kate Bolduan Asks Dem Gov About Kamala Harris VP Shortlist Being All ‘White Men’: ‘Does It Bother You?’
Kate Bolduan asked Kathy Hochul if it "bothered" her to look at Kamala Harris's shortlist for a vice presidential candidate and only see white men. The post CNN’s Kate Bolduan Asks Dem Gov About Kamala Harris VP Shortlist Being All ‘White Men’: ‘Does It Bother You?’ first appeared on Mediaite.
‘Dino’ Safari Festival Returning to Huntington
The dinosaurs are coming back in August and setting up in the parking lot at Walt Whitman Shops. The LuminoCity Dinosaur Safari Festival, featuring exhibits,animatronics with light art, an interative recreation zone and more, will run from Aug. 22 to Sept. 22. It includes more Read More ...
Another blockbuster performance by ‘Joe Iconis & Family’ at NYC’s 54 Below
Back at their home-away-from-home at 54 Below for a five-night residency with an all-new show and a rotating self-described “Rogue’s Gallery of showtune punks,” Joe Iconis & Family: Meditations in an Emergency opened on July 30, and, as always, left me in need of more superlatives than there are in the English language to do justice to the extraordinary level of talent, creativity, fun, and humanity that he and the cast bring to the stage, around the house, and into the hearts of their devoted audience. Yes, it was all that and more. Way more.
NYC declares heat emergency with real-feel temperatures of up to 100 degrees possible
A man wipes sweat from his face as he crosses an intersection in Midtown Manhattan in 2017. The city is opening its cooling centers through Thursday to help New Yorkers stay safe. [ more › ]
Town of Oyster Bay Saladino and Blakeman Announces Free $25 Farmers’ Market Coupons for Senior Citizens
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announce that income-eligible adults aged 60 and over can now receive free $25 coupon booklets from the New York State Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). These coupons can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at authorized farmers’ markets and farm stands.
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