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NY weather update: Queens and Nassau County under a coastal flood advisory until early Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated coastal flood advisory at 3:58 p.m. on Monday valid from 6 p.m. until Tuesday midnight for Queens and Nassau County. "Up to 1 1/2 foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline," adds the weather service. "Another round of minor coastal flooding possible with the Tuesday evening high tide."
Making Democracy Work: NYS’s climate change bill and how it can help us reduce our emissions
Many of us are concerned, and puzzled, about the effect of climate change on our weather. Why is it happening and what can we do about it? Greenhouse gas emissions have been increasing as our countries use more power. They blanket the Earth, trapping the sun’s heat in the atmosphere. This leads to changing weather patterns and disruption of the usual balance of nature, posing many risks to human beings and all other forms of life on Earth. Fossil fuels — coal, oil and gas — are by far the largest contributors to global climate change, accounting for over 75 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 90 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions.
New York Has a Record Breaking Year When it Comes to Tornados
It's been a historic year for tornadoes in New York. Most Recent Tornado in New York Touched Down in Ulster County. Tropical Depression Debby made herself known across the Hudson Valley bringing heavy rains, strong winds and leaving behind damage and destruction. Parts of the Hudson Valley were under a...
NYPD Drone Catches Violent Home Invaders in Queens
A family's terrifying ordeal in Queens came to a swift end thanks to the NYPD's use of Drone Technology. As reported by NBC New York, three armed men who invaded a Douglaston home were apprehended after fleeing the scene, with a Police drone playing a crucial role in their capture.
NY Islanders Top 5 prospect rankings is radically different from last season
What a difference a year makes. The New York Islanders prospect pool has been universally panned in recent years. It often ranks in the bottom five and even came in 32nd of 32 NHL teams in some rankings last year. The 2024 NHL Draft changed that, as GM Lou Lamoriello made a first-round pick for the first time since 2019 and selected Cole Eiserman, arguably the best scorer in the draft, with the 20th overall pick after trading down two spots for an extra second-round pick from the Chicago Blackhawks.
2024 Men’s Soccer Schedule Features Challenging Start
2024 HFU Men's Soccer Schedule Holy Family Men's Soccer has released its 2024 schedule, which begins on Sept. 5 at New Haven before the Tigers' home-opener against West Chester two days later. That will be the first of three matches against 2023 NCAA Tournament participants in the month of September, with HFU traveling to both East Coast Conference (ECC) champion Queens (Sept. 11) and Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) champion Post (Sept. 28). The schedule also features a home matchup with Bentley - the second-place team in the Northeast 10 in 2023 - on Sept. 14, and a trip to...
2 popular former Mets players are headed to the waiver wire
Roster cuts are common for everyone at this point of the season. Whether it’s for the purpose of shedding some salary, going with a better option in an attempt to capture a playoff spot, or getting a look at some options for next season, it’s a much more common occurrence to see players designated for assignment and eventually released. Yesterday two former Mets lost their jobs.
Saint Vitus Bar, Brooklyn’s Heavy Metal Mecca, Closes Greenpoint Location Permanently
Saint Vitus Bar, the legendary Brooklyn heavy metal venue that has hosted countless up-and-coming bands as well as special club shows by Megadeth, Anthrax, Deafheaven, Killing Joke, Carcass, Against Me and, most famously, a “Nirvana reunion” that featured Joan Jett, Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon and St. Vincent and others playing with the band’s three surviving members, has permanently closed its longtime location in the borough’s Greenpoint neighborhood. It appears the venue’s management will attempt to reopen in a new location, although booker David Castillo tells Variety that the venue’s management currently has no comment on its future plans. The announcement...
Power & Politics: Bensonhurst shelter at the center of controversy
On this week's Power & Politics, News 12 takes a look at a shelter at the center of controversy. A 150-bed facility is set to come to Bensonhurst, which would be the first ever in the neighborhood. The plan has faced pushback from those in the community though, sparking rallies and protests -- one of which even led to the arrest of a city council member.
Next! Hats off to Vin Ruggiero, whose pitching gem vaults Staten Island’s team to Little League World Series win over Illinois
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Time and again Sunday — heck, in every game he’s pitched all summer — the hard-throwing Vin Ruggiero has lost his hat while unleashing a pitch. ESPN play-by-play man Karl Ravech figures it came off 42 times Sunday. Is it distracting? Does...
While traveling to Disney World, an off-duty FDNY deputy chief saved a man from a burning car
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A New York City Fire Department deputy chief is being hailed as a hero after his quick actions helped save a man from a burning car. George Healy and his family were on Brooklyn’s Belt Parkway en route on an 18-hour care ride to Disney World when traffic abruptly stopped on Monday, a post to the FDNY’s Facebook page detailed.
After pledging $45K, BP Fossella visits Staten Island camp for children with cancer
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — On Thursday, Borough President Vito Fossella visited a Staten Island camp that helps children with cancer experience summer fun. Joan & Alan Bernikow Jewish Community Center’s Sunrise Day Camp, according to a written statement, “offers an opportunity to children ages 3 1/2 to 18 who are struggling with cancer to enjoy recreational activities in a supportive environment with siblings and other kids.”
Silver Lake resident who flew planes before she could drive, rounds the century mark: Meet Carolyn De La Pena! | Inside Out
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — An incredible athlete who played semi-professional basketball for the Bronx Sparks and even learned how to fly an airplane before she could drive a car — has achieved a magnificent milestone!. Congratulatory wishes are in order for Carolyn De La Pena, who has rounded...
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