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House in New York State Explodes Leaving One Person Dead
Officials are saying a resident is dead, with another one being airlifted to a hospital, after a house exploded in New York state. The Post Standard reports that other residents as far as ten miles away claim they heard the blast Wednesday evening. Natural gas leaks can sometimes cause an...
New York Judge Faces Possible Removal For Racial Remarks To Black Teens
Whew! Roommates, the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct seeks to remove Judge Erin Gall over racist remarks towards four Black teenagers. RELATED: Update Judge In Viral Court Video Says Michigan Man Never Had A License, Shuts Down Clerical Error Narrative NYC Judge Faces Possible Removal On July 22, the request followed allegations that [...] The post New York Judge Faces Possible Removal For Racial Remarks To Black Teens appeared first on The Shade Room.
New York Announces $15 Million Funding Boost for Suicide Prevention Among Underserved Youth
A new initiative in New York has announced $15 million in conditional awards over five years to help community-based service providers develop programs aimed at reducing suicide risk among youth from historically underserved populations. Managed by the Office of Mental Health through the Connecting Youth to Mental Health Supports program, the initiative focuses on racial and ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ groups, including those in rural areas.
New York State Reparations Committee Sets First Meeting
The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies will have approximately a year and a half to produce a final report. Following New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signing of a bill in December 2023 to establish a commission to study reparations for the descendants of enslaved people and New York’s broader role in the slave trade, the commission is now set to hold its first meeting.
Southern Tier gets $18.2 million for high-speed internet
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — Thousands of households in the Southern Tier will get access to high-speed broadband internet thanks to a multi-million dollar federal grant. Governor Kathy Hochul’s Office announced that areas across the state are getting a total of more than $70 million in tax funds from the federal government through ConnectALL’s Municipal […]
Woman Bites, Spits At Responding Officers In Elmont: Police
The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28, in Elmont. The officers responded to the Belmont Boulevard residence for a disturbance. Upon arrival, they were informed that Zaire Steele, age 18, of Elmont, was involved in a verbal argument with another female in the residence, Nassau County Police said.
Alert Issued For Missing 15-Year-Old Hempstead Girl
A teenage Long Island girl has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her.Genesis Alvarez Osorto, age 15, was last seen at her residence in Hempstead on Harvard Street at around 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27, according to Nassau County Police.She is described as being 5-fe…
Schumer in Syracuse to Discuss Weather Tracking After Recent Tornadoes
UTICA, N.Y. -- After over 20 record-breaking tornadoes struck upstate New York in July, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is spearheading a significant initiative to secure increased federal funding for upgrading both the state and national storm-tracking network. The downtown area of Rome bore the brunt of the impact locally, with...
Podcast: Dan Talks with East Hampton Village Lifeguard Jimmy Minardi
In each episode of the “Who’s Here in the Hamptons” podcast (aka Dan’s Talks), Dan’s Papers founder Dan Rattiner introduces you to a new guest, some well known, others with interesting careers and stories, authors, musicians, restaurateurs, some characters and some behind-the-scenes people who live, work and play in the summer paradise of the rich and famous.
Flying hydrogen ‘air taxi’ makes record 523-mile trip with fuel to spare and cuts hour-long NYC journey to seven minutes
A FLYING “air taxi” has flown for a record 523 miles – despite being powered by hydrogen and electricity alone. The breakthrough Joby Aviation aircraft could cut the hour-long journey from New York City’s JFK airport to Manhattan to just seven minutes. This latest mammoth flight took place in California however, where it touched down […]
Riverhead Police blotter: July 28, 2024
A total of 29 incidents were reported by Riverhead Town Police on July 28, 2024. Among them:. 2:02 a.m. Driving Under the Influence, Old Country Road and Osprey Avenue, Riverhead. A person was arrested for driving while intoxicated. 9:21 a.m. Town code violation, Riverhead. A person was arrested for a...
Town of Brookhaven board authorizes local events and recent donations
The July 18 Town of Brookhaven Board meeting consisted of discussions regarding local concerns, happenings and authorizations. The board reclassified certain local events as programs for public good. With the town as a co-sponsor, these events would qualify for coverage under the public good insurance. Discussed as a potential program...
Police seek information on missing runaway
The Riverhead Police Department is asking the public’s help to find a resident reported missing from the Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch. Nyrell Greene, 17, left Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch at 298 Middle Road, Riverhead, on Saturday, July 28, at about 5 a.m., on foot with an unknown destination, police said in a press release Sunday afternoon.
Staten Island University Hospital named one of the best hospitals in New York by U.S. News & World Report
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island University Hospital was recently named one of the best hospitals in New York by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was ranked 13th overall in the state, highlighting its commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services to the community. The comprehensive list of...
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