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$200 Million Boost: New York Schools Get Major Funding to Switch to Zero-Emission Buses
Funding for Zero-Emission Buses and Charging Infrastructure. New York State is making significant strides in reducing transportation pollution and improving air quality through the New York School Bus Incentive Program (NYSBIP). Recently, an additional $200 million was allocated for school districts and bus operators to purchase zero-emission school buses and install necessary charging infrastructure. This funding, part of the historic $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act, is crucial for transitioning public schools to cleaner, more sustainable transportation options.
44-Year-Old New York Woman Killed in Late-Night Pedestrian Accident in Georgia
A fatal accident claimed the life of a pedestrian late Friday night near the intersection of Rocky Creek Road and Thrasher Circle in Bibb County. Cameron Rodriguez, a 44-year-old woman from New York, was struck by a Honda Accord while walking along Rocky Creek Road around 11 p.m. Witnesses reported that the driver, who was heading west, saw Rodriguez in the roadway and tried to avoid hitting her but was unable to do so.
NYC streets to close on Aug. 17 and Aug. 18, 2024 for celebrations and Summer Streets events
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Before setting out for the day, it’s wise to consider potential road closures that may impact your travel time. Like many weekends this summer, this one is no different, and many streets throughout much of the five boroughs could face closures to accommodate celebrations and events.
Homebuyers gear up for mortgage rate drop
High mortgage rates and economic uncertainty have made life difficult for potential home buyers and sellers lately. That's particularly true in and around the five boroughs, where limited supply and high prices are scaring off many potential buyers. But there could be some hope on the horizon. NY1's Stef Manisero...
Seth Sikes and Nicolas King Present: The New Belters Sing MGM, at 54 Below on Friday, September 6
The return of Seth Sikes and Nicolas King in an encore performance of their show The New Belters Sing MGM plays on Friday, September 6 at 7:00 PM at 54 Below, with jazz pianist Billy Stritch as music director. The evening celebrates music from the golden age of MGM. This...
East Village musician Jesse Malin provides an update on his spinal stroke and thanks everyone for their ongoing support
East Village singer-songwriter Jesse Malin is making progress in his recovery from a rare spinal stroke that he suffered in May 2023. Malin provided an update in a short video, where he's standing with the assistance of a walker, posted to Instagram on Thursday. "[T]hey got me out of the...
What happens if my required NYC trash bin is stolen?
Beginning this November, New York City homeowners will be required to purchase city-approved bins in order to throw out their household trash. But with the receptacles, known as NYC Bins, costing $45.88 at a minimum, some Staten Island residents are expressing concern about the new bins being targets for thieves.
A new Anti-Defamation League archive aims to show how hate and the fight against it have evolved
(New York Jewish Week) — Rifling through stacks of dusty cardboard boxes, Sarah Hopley opened one and found a faded manilla folder that looked promising. Its label read “KKK, 1983 JUN-1989.” “Here we go. Klan from the ’80s,” she said. “We’ll find some sad stuff in here.” Inside the folder were a variety of publications...
New York Residents Are Getting Tricked With This Scam
It’s something that every New York resident with a driver’s license could fall for, and the scary part is that most people are. Many New Yorkers have been receiving texts from an unfamiliar phone number, making a convincing case that they are contacting them as an official member of New York state, but it’s not what you think.
Saturday Citations: Citizen scientists observe fast thing; controlling rat populations; clearing nanoplastic from water
Good morning! Here are a few of this week's most interesting science stories to read while you're settling into the couch with your cup of General Foods International French Vanilla Cafe. Object hasty. In the citizen science project Backyard Worlds: Planet 9, volunteers look for patterns in the vast ocean...
Another Kid Robbed at Knifepoint Inside New York City Subway Station
BRONX, N.Y. — A 16-year-old male was robbed at knifepoint by three unidentified individuals inside the Zerega Avenue subway station on Thursday afternoon, police reported. The subway system in New…
New York Real Estate Investors Admit Guilt in Multi-Million Dollar Mortgage Conspiracy
A trio of real estate investors including two men from New York and one from New Jersey recently had their day in court when they plead guilty to crimes for their roles in a massive, multi-year mortgage fraud conspiracy. In their scheme, the men fraudulently obtained multiple loans worth tens of millions of dollars and acquired multi-family properties.
NYPD: 2 people injured in Clason Point shooting
Two people hurt in a shooting early Saturday morning in Clason Point have been hospitalized, according to police. Police say around 2:30 a.m. outside 1725 Randall Avenue was when the incident occurred. A 36-year old man suffered a gunshot wound in his right leg while a 35-year-old man suffered a...
Eliza Bent's PENGUIN IN YOUR EAR to Play Elysian Theater Next Month
Bentertainment will present Penguin in Your Ear, a stand-up adjacent work-in-progress written and performed by Eliza Bent, and directed by Jess Barbagallo, on September 17 at 7:30pm at Elysian Theater. Bent is the love-grandchild of Lili Tomlin, Mr. Peanut and Pee Wee Herman. A former downtown experimental New York theatre...
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