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'He loved his community' - Wake services held in Seaford for late Hempstead Town Councilman Carini
Family, friends and the community gathered at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home to celebrate the life of Carini, who died unexpectedly last Sunday at 49 while he visited family in Florida.
GLEN ISLAND SAND ART COMPETITION RETURNS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
(New Rochelle, NY) – Get your thinking caps on, assemble your team, and dust off your pails and shovels and register for the Glen Island Sand Art Competition, which takes place, Saturday, Aug. 3 at 11 a.m.!. Teams should be comprised of at least two participants, with a maximum...
Stony Brook University & the Simons Foundation named recipient of 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
Stony Brook University and the Simons Foundation were recently named recipients of the Insight Into Diversity magazine 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award. Insight Into Diversity is the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Stony Brook University and the Simons Foundation will be featured, along with 82 other recipients, in the September 2024 issue of Insight Into Diversity magazine.
A Stellar Start to Day 1 of the 2024 Great South Bay Music Festival
The 2024 Great South Bay Music Festival kicked off its first day with a spectacular lineup. Held at Shorefront Park in Patchogue, the festival’s opening nightset the stage for an unforgettable weekend of music. An eclectic night of music featured a blend of blues, rock, and eclectic performances,. The...
Scenes from the 2024 Great South Bay Music Festival in Patchogue
Greater Patchogue coverage is funded in part by New Village at Patchogue, open-concept rental residences with sleek contemporary design. Click here for a tour. The Great South Bay Music Festival has brought thousands to Patchogue’s Shorefront Park once again for its annual four-day event. That includes GLI photographer Andrew...
Louis Vuitton Hosts Garden Party in East Hampton
Louis Vuitton, the new kid on the East Hampton block as of last year, is the latest brand to put its touch on the summertime scene out east. Christie Brinkley Embraces Western Flairs in White Off-the-shoulder Dress and Cowboy Hat at Polo Hamptons 2024 The luxury brand celebrated its presence in the Hamptons with an elegant garden party on Saturday hosted by Natalie Massenet, Marie Chantal of Greece and Derek Blasberg. Held at a private residence with rambling gardens, guests sipped on Champagne and nibbled on caviar, sliders, mini grilled cheese, custom pizzas and gelato as they explored the estate, which included ...
Ithaca Sees Warnings as New York Experiences Historic Tornado Outbreak
Being a Cornell student earns you many privileges — including being woken up by an emergency alert in the middle of the night while at home for the summer on another continent. However, Cornellians on campus on Wednesday, July 10 at 4:22 p.m. were urged to take shelter due...
Gas prices go down two cents from last week in Watertown
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Gas prices nudged down by two cents in Watertown from last week according to AAA of Western and Central New York. The organization released its weekly check on the average cost of a gallon of gas for the Western and Central New York region. The average cost of a gallon of […]
Top-prize TAKE 5 ticket worth over $14k sold in Brockport
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A lucky person in Brockport won a top prize winning TAKE 5 lottery ticket! According to the New York State Lottery, a one-prize winning ticket worth was sold at the Wegmans on 4th Section Road. That ticket was worth $14,715. This was not the only ticket won in New York — […]
Governor Hochul Awards Key Contract for Syracuse’s Transformative I-81 Project
(WNY News Now) – Syracuse – Governor Kathy Hochul announced the award of the fourth construction contract for the transformative Interstate 81 Viaduct Project. The award of the $313.5 million contract to CNY Alliance will begin construction on the Community Grid along streets on Syracuse’s eastside, in the former 15th Ward neighborhood. The Community Grid will replace the elevated highway in Downtown Syracuse and will relieve existing traffic congestion challenges in the city, while improving access to and from the interstate highway network and key destinations, including the downtown business districts, area hospitals, and higher education institutions.
Police Phones Down In Caernarvon Township
For non-emergency service, residents can call 610-655-4911 and ask to speak with an officer on duty, Caernarvon police said. To reach the township, email mbishop@caernarvon.org. Officials hope to fix the phones by Monday afternoon, they added. to follow Daily Voice Berks and receive free news updates.
Jeffries secures $1M for safer streets around Brownsville schools
Sign up for our Brooklyn Paper email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. The streets surrounding three Brownsville schools will become much safer for students and pedestrians thanks to a $1 million cash infusion secured by Congress Member Hakeem Jeffries for his district in the fiscal year 2024 government funding bill.
Man Nabbed Stealing $4K In Clothes From Greenwich Lululemon, Police Say
The incident occurred in Greenwich on Saturday, July 20, at Lululemon on Greenwich Ave. According to Lt. Patrick Smyth of the Greenwich Police, Humberto Vega-Santiago, age 42, of the Bronx, New York, was apprehended by officers after he returned to the clothing store to commit another shoplifting act. When confronted...
Contra Reopens as a Cocktail Bar
The tasting menu restaurant, Contra, announced last fall that it would be closing after a decade. That was only half the story since owners Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske Valtierra kept the space. On July 23, they debut a reimagined version of 138 Orchard Street, as Bar Contra, adding cocktail expert and longtime friend Dave Arnold, known for experimental Existing Conditions, and Booker and Dax, as an owner.
Bike Rack Saves Pedestrians in Crash on Busy Brooklyn Street
A New Jersey driver with a long record of recklessness on New York City streets crashed his car onto a sidewalk in Brooklyn on Monday morning, but his out-of-control car only came to rest after nudging up against a bike rack, witnesses said. According to one witness, the driver jumped...
The effects of inadequate food, housing, and health care on student attrition
Researchers at CUNY SPH have published a study highlighting the compounded effects of unmet needs for housing, food, health care, and mental health treatment on CUNY students' academic success and persistence to graduation. This critical research aims to guide higher education institutions in developing targeted support mechanisms to promote student health and degree attainment.
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