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Queens native to play for U.S. men's soccer team at Olympics
It's an exciting time for soccer fans, as both the U.S. women’s and men’s teams are headed to the Olympics in Paris. This is the first time the men have qualified for the Olympics in 16 years. “Today is a special day for us. We announced our roster,...
Roslyn School District Announces New Roles & Appointments for 24-25 School Year
The Roslyn School District is pleased to announce several new roles and appointments for the 24-25 school year. Harbor Hill Elementary School Assistant Principal Justin Gabrus will transition to the role of Assistant Principal at Roslyn Middle School. Mr. Gabrus joined the district in 2021. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Childhood Education from SUNY Old Westbury, and his Master of Science at Touro College. He also holds several certifications, including, School Building Leadership, Childhood Education, and Literacy.
Two Local Hospitals Ranked Among Best In The Nation
North Shore University Hospital and NYU Langone-Long Island were ranked among the best in the nation according to the U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Honor Roll. The U.S. News & World Report releases its annual Best Hospitals ranking to inform residents about their best care options. The list offers rankings in different healthcare services, such as cancer care, cardiology, and orthopedics. The national Honor Role recognizes hospitals with a wide range of excellence.
Porous Pavement Coming to Some Brooklyn Streets in Flood Prevention Test
The city is testing out a new form of green infrastructure to help prevent flooding in Brooklyn: porous pavement. Seven miles of porous pavement will be installed along a network of streets in Sunset Park, Kensington, and Midwood, city officials announced on Monday. When it’s finished, the $32.6 million project is expected to keep 35 million gallons of stormwater out of the sewers each year.
Peterbilt delivers Model 520EVs to Waste Connections of New York
Peterbilt delivered two Model 520EVs to Waste Connections of New York, Inc., a solid waste and recycling services provider based in New York City. The vehicles, which the company said will be used for residential trash collection in the Bronx, are part of the company’s efforts to lower carbon emissions.
Hospital for Special Surgery appoints chief of foot and ankle service
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery named Constantine Demetracopoulos, MD, as chief of foot and ankle service, according to a July 17 news release. Dr. Demetracopoulos succeeds Matthew Roberts, MD, who has held the role since 2013. Dr. Demetracopoulos will begin the leadership position Aug. 1. Dr. Demetracopoulos is...
Funeral held Thursday for NYPD Probationary Officer Edgar Ordonez
NEW YORK -- NYPD Probationary Officer Edgar Ordonez was laid to rest Thursday in the Bronx. The 33-year-old recruit died last Wednesday after he collapsed during outdoor training at the police shooting range in the Bronx. The medical examiner's office is working to determine whether his death was heat-related. His funeral was held at the Church of St. Anselm on Tinton Avenue in the Bronx."An immigrant from Honduras decide to put on the police uniform and understand that the prerequisite to our prosperity as a city and a country is public safety," Mayor Eric Adams said during the service, adding that every picture...
Boy, 5, found dead in Bronx home had methadone in his system: NYPD
BELMONT, the Bronx (PIX11) – A 5-year-old boy who suddenly died in a Bronx home on Sunday possibly had methadone in his system, according to the NYPD. Deneil Timberlake was found unconscious inside a home on Bassford Avenue in Belmont. The boy’s father called 911 and Timberlake was rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital before his […]
Permits Filed for 383 Morris Avenue in Mott Haven, The Bronx
Permits have been filed for a six-story mixed-use building at 383 Morris Avenue in Mott Haven, The Bronx. Located between East 142nd Street and East 143rd Street, the lot is near the 149th Street-Grand Concourse subway station, serviced by the 2 and 5 trains. Kevin Yaghoubi is listed as the owner behind the applications.
FBI raid of Mayor Adams official uncovers illegal construction
An FBI raid of KSK Construction tied to NYC Mayor Eric Adams uncovered an illegal residential project in the East Village, Gothamist reported. KSK failed to obtain permits for the 12-story project at 280 East Houston St. to begin the above-ground work on the project. The city’s buildings department told Gothamist it did not notice the oversight until the publication inquired about it last month. By then, the 157-unit project already had five stories built.
Bellport mother shines on RNC stage while calling for change
Madeline Brame is an advocate for the rights of crime victims. She lost her son, Army Sgt. Hason Correa, to violence six years ago when he was beaten and stabbed by a group of four people outside an apartment building in Harlem.
Ashanti And Nelly Celebrate Their Bundle Of Joy With A Love-Filled Baby Shower
Ashanti and Nelly are inching closer and closer to the arrival of their first child together, and to celebrate the anticipation, the couple hosted a baby shower full of family and friends over the weekend.5 Couples Who Spun The Block For Love: Ashanti, Nelly, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky And More According to footage captured by attendees, the event took place at Oheka Castle in Huntington, N.Y., featuring oversized photos from the R&B star’s maternity shoot in the entrance. In one video, the “Happy” singer can be seen making her grand entrance to Nelly’s “Ride With Me” while wearing a drapey white gown and her hair slicked...
Upstate New York Woman Snaps Viral, ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Storm Photo
A woman in Upstate NY shared a stunning storm photo that many thought was fake. But it's not, and weather experts agree she snapped a once-in-a-lifetime picture. It's as if someone married two images together; one side of the photo is ominously grey, while the other is surprisingly sunny, and two massive lightning strikes make this photo electrify the image. Oh, and a stunning rainbow splits the image in half.
New York State Man Sues To Win Back Exotic Animal That Was Taken By DEC
Back in 1990, a New York state man said he purchased a young alligator from a reptile show in Ohio. Since then, the large reptile named Albert grew to become somewhat of a local celebrity in one New York community, as well as a self-professed emotional support animal for a man named Anthony Cavallaro.
Voting Opens for Retired N.Y. Racehorse of the Year
Voted on by the fans, the first-ever Down Broadway Retired Racehorse of the Year Award will be presented on New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day at Saratoga Race Course on Thursday, August 15, the New York Horsemen's Association said in a Wednesday release. Casting a ballot will be open to the...
Gotti family members face judge after basketball game brawl on Long Island
The wife and daughter of former acting mob boss John "Junior" Gotti appeared in court Tuesday for their misdemeanor assault case.The judge in the case was set to hear oral arguments on Tuesday in First District Court in Hempstead to determine if the case will go forward, but instead court was adjourned until July 30.Kimberly Gotti, 56, and her 25-year-old daughter, Gianna, were charged in February with beating up a 48-year-old parent during a brawl at a Locust Valley High School basketball game.A spectator said the pair attacked her after she asked that Kimberly and a man stop yelling offensive...
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