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U.S. Government Issues Warning About New York Drinking Water
Top U.S. officials have issued a stern warning about drinking water. As someone who grew up in the City of Newburgh, a warning about drinking water is always scary. In May 2016, City of Newburgh residents learned their drinking water supply was contaminated with the man-made chemical Perfluorooctane Sulfonate, which is also called PFOS.
NYPD Saves 6 Pitbull Puppies From Overheating After Woman Attempts To Sell Them In A Bag
Thanks to the dedicated efforts of serving officers from the New York Police Department, six innocent puppy lives were saved in Queens. Found cruelly stuffed in a sack, which was tied shut by a woman who attempted to sell them, the pups were barely breathing. They were crammed in a small space on a hot weekend and were only minutes away from collapsing…
Happenings For July 24 to July 30
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (The Garden City Hotel, 45 Seventh Street, Garden City) Join us for an enchanting evening at our Annual Rose Soiree. Guests will receive 2 drink tickets for The Patio Bar for wine, beer, froze or specialty cocktail of the night, full access to wine tastings, hors d’oeuvre stations, a complimentary raffle ticket for exciting prizes and giveaways upon arrival and LIVE music entertainment all night long! All guests are encouraged to wear any shade of PINK. Guests must be 21+ years old to attend. Tickets are $75 plus Eventbrite fees. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rose-soiree-2024-tickets-925371409797?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Target Is Opening A New Store On at This Location In Queens
Target plans to open a 47,000-square-foot store in Astoria, Queens, next to the Astoria-Ditmars Blvd subway station. The store replaces the former Key Foods Supermarket, which was demolished in 2020. This will be the first Target in Astoria, Queens. The store will occupy the top two floors of a three-story...
WVU pitcher Hayden Cooper signs free agent contract New York Mets
The string of West Virginia University pitchers getting professional opportunities continued Wednesday morning. Former WVU pitcher and one-year Mountaineer Hayden Cooper signed a free-agent contract with the New York Mets after going undrafted in the 2024 MLB Draft. Cooper started his collegiate career at Southeastern Community College in Burlington, Iowa,...
Fuel Up! Free Lunch + Food Benefits in Prospect Park
Fuel up this summer in Prospect Park! Did you know that eating healthy foods can increase your lifespan, reduce risks of chronic disease and even boost your mood and support mental health? Brooklyn’s Backyard is a haven for health and wellness all year long, and this summer, Prospect Park Alliance, NYC Department of Education and GrowNYC are sharing even more ways to fuel up and stay healthy, from a free lunch truck for youth to our greenmarkets offering food benefits for fresh locally grown produce, globally-inspired ingredients and much more.
What Sparked the Anti-Shelter Protest Where a Councilmember Allegedly Bit a Cop
South Brooklyn Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D-Bensonhurst) was charged with second degree assault, resisting arrest and obstruction of governmental administration after an altercation Wednesday morning during which she allegedly bit a police officer, city officials said. The incident occurred during a spontaneous protest against a planned homeless shelter in Zhuang’s district that has been the target […] The post What Sparked the Anti-Shelter Protest Where a Councilmember Allegedly Bit a Cop appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Brooklyn Heights townhouse closes for $22.1M, second priciest single-family home sale in the borough
The second priciest single-family home ever sold in Brooklyn has officially closed. The Anglo-Italianate five-bedroom townhouse at 1 Sidney Place in Brooklyn Heights sold for $22.1 million in April; Glossier founder Emily Weiss was identified as the buyer. About a half mile away, the borough’s most expensive single-family sale remains 8 Montague Terrace, which sold for $25.5 million in 2020.
Man repeatedly stabbed during fight on Brooklyn street: NYPD
PROSPECT HEIGHTS, Brooklyn (PIX11) — A man was stabbed multiple times in the neck on a Brooklyn street earlier this month, police said Wednesday. The 27-year-old man was fighting with two suspects when one of them allegedly pulled an object and stabbed the man three times near 662 Washington Ave. in Prospect Heights at around […]
Heat Wave Brings Shark Sightings Close to Shore in New York, Officers Declare “High Alert”
Amidst another sweltering heat wave, New Yorkers trying to cool off at the beach are now facing an unusual threat: sharks swimming dangerously close to shore. On Monday afternoon, Lido Beach on Long Island was abruptly closed after a 7-foot-long shark was spotted just 25 feet from the shoreline. Town of Hempstead lifeguards confirmed the sighting and swiftly evacuated swimmers, restricting access to the water to ensure public safety. The quick response by lifeguards helped prevent any potential danger. Although swimming has since resumed, the Town of Hempstead Shark Patrol continues to monitor the shark’s location to safeguard beachgoers.
Prosecutors say neo-Nazi ‘murder cult’ leader plotted to give poison candy to Jewish kids in NYC
The leader of a neo-Nazi extremist group based in eastern Europe has been charged with plotting to have an associate dress up as Santa Claus and hand out poisoned candy to Jewish children in New York City to sow terror, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Many Arrested After New York Residents Drugged And Robbed, AG
A "wide-ranging conspiracy" that resulted in at least four deaths has led to many arrests. The FBI thinks there are many more victims. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania seven people were charged in a "wide-ranging conspiracy" that resulted in at least four deaths.
A Candid Conversation with GM John Mullen of Hofstra’s WRHU-FM Now Posted
A candid interview with John Mullen about Gen Z and the future of radio, conducted by Michael Harrison, has just been posted to the new TALKERS MEDIA YouTube channel. Mullen is general manager of one of the most celebrated and prestigious campus radio stations in America – WRHU-FM at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY. WRHU has been honored with multiple NAB Marconi Awards – some in categories usually reserved for professional, commercial outlets. The high-profile station also has an impressive track record of working with New York City commercial radio in the production of major league PBP sports programming and then some. Some of the nation’s leading broadcasters – including legends – have come up through Hofstra’s Lawrence Herbert School of Communication. Mullen is one of academia’s most astute radio experts and is in touch with the feelings and culture of the next generation of radio and television broadcasters. The conversation between Harrison and Mullen contains important insights into the state and future of radio. To listen to and watch this compelling new installment of “Up Close and Far Out with Michael Harrison,” please click here.
Governor Hochul visits storm ravaged city of Rome and updates New Yorkers on state response to severe weather impacts
ROME- Governor Kathy Hochul visited the City of Rome, NY on Wednesday to inspect damage caused by severe winds that caused extensive damage in the region. The Governor focused on providing updates on the state’s response to the severe storms that have impacted the state over the last two weeks.
Weis Vineyards wins New York Governor's Cup in statewide competition
HAMMONDSPORT, N.Y. (WENY) -- A local winery has taken home two of the top awards in the 38th Annual New York Wine Classic. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday night that Weis Vineyards in Hammondsport was awarded the Governor's Cup for their 2018 Riesling Ice Wine. The Governor's Cup is given out to the best wine in any given year's competition.
NYS Comptroller's Office seeks transparency, cost estimates on Clean Energy Climate Act Plan
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The implementation of New York State's "ambitious" clean energy transition plan under the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act has drawn scrutiny from the New York State Comptroller's Office as to its planning and costs in a newly released 58-page audit report. In a statement...
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