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Water treatment worker rescues fawn
Saugerties water department superintendent Mike Hopf shared a heartwarming story at the village board’s regular meeting on Monday, July 15. “On arrival to work today [water treatment operator] Billy Voerg saw a fawn trapped in one of our lagoons. I was told it was cold and tired and needed help so the staff went into troubleshooting mode, how best to save the deer. We decided it would be best to do it by hand, so Billy put on his waders and traversed down the lagoon wall into the lagoon and scooped up the fawn, who welcomed him, into his arms and placed it in the sun, where it could dry; we fed it an apple slice and then a short time later, the worried mother — the grateful mother — came out and they were reunited.”
NYC Councilwoman Susan Zhuang Arrested After Biting Police Chief During Protest
New York City Councilwoman Susan Zhuang, 38, was arrested Wednesday evening following a heated protest against a proposed men’s shelter in the Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, neighborhood. The altercation occurred at the intersection of 25th Avenue and 86th Street, where tensions over the shelter plan have escalated for months. Zhuang, a...
IN FULL BLOOM: Horton’s Flower Farm in Riverhead opens for the season
Horton’s Flower Farm, 712 Horton Avenue, Riverhead announced on July 13 that it is open for the season. Nestled among the region’s famous wineries, Horton’s Flower Farm offers a unique opportunity for visitors to handpick their own bouquets from over 100 varieties of cut flowers. “When you...
Mob series films on Staten Island this summer and fall; locations include restaurants, delis
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Watch for the hit TV series “Gravesend,” created by William DeMeo and produced by Prince’s Bay resident, Michele Frantzeskos, which continues to film with season three. This time around the series will see Shaquille O’Neal — the 7 foot, 1 inch tall,...
Mayor Adams sued for refusal to implement rental assistance laws
NEW YORK – A legal battle is brewing between some New York City tenants and Mayor Eric Adams over rental assistance laws.Last year, the New York City Council passed a set of laws that would expand the rent supplement CityFHEPS to help keep low-income New Yorkers out of shelters. After the Council overrode Adams' veto, the mayor refused to enact the laws.In a statement, his office defended the choice, saying in part:"The Adams administration has invested heavily in CityFHEPS — increasing funding, implementing reforms, and significantly expanding eligibility and access for the most at-risk New Yorkers. We have wide-ranging tools...
Hempstead Councilman Christopher Carini Dies At Age 49
Nassau County resident and Hempstead Councilman Christopher Carini died at the age of 49 on Sunday, July 14, while on a family vacation in Florida, relatives confirmed. Ladder trucks from the Seaford and Wantagh fire departments draped an American flag as a hearse carrying his body drove through Seaford on Thursday, July 18.
Burgos abruptly announces resignation, effective immediately
In a surprise Friday afternoon announcement, Assembly Member Kenny Burgos released a statement saying that he had resigned from the state Legislature, effective immediately. The move brings Democrats’ ranks in the Assembly down to 100, the lowest it has been in years and the bare minimum to hold onto the party’s veto-proof supermajority.
Mets Predicted to Make Blockbuster Trade for MLB’s Strikeout Leader
The New York Mets are returning from the All-Star break in postseason position. As of July 19, the Mets are holding onto the final National League Wild Card spot thanks to a 49-46 record. President of baseball operations David Stearns will try to upgrade his pitching staff before the July 30 trade deadline. Could Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet be a realistic target?
Pastor Bidding Farewell at Immaculate Conception in Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow is bidding a sad farewell to Fr. Dany Abi-Akar, pastor of St. Paul II Maronite Catholic Church at Immaculate Conception who also served as chaplain for the village’s fire and police departments. Fr. Dany, beloved for his ability to connect with almost everyone he meets with his...
NY Giants legend sends message to Mets president, owner
New York Giants legend and current football analyst Tiki Barber never played baseball at the highest level but knows a thing or two about how members of a roster can turn on each other and on higher-ups within an organization.During Friday's edition of the WFAN afternoon show (that simulcasts on the television home of the New York Mets), Barber warned Mets owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns regarding how they should approach the July 30 MLB trade deadline with the club in possession of a National League wild-card playoff spot."Right now, momentum is to acquire," Barber...
Knicks eyeing trade for ex-NBA rebounding leader?
After losing Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency this summer, the New York Knicks may be trying to slingshot their way back up the center pile. Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reported this week that the Knicks have “checked in on” Atlanta Hawks big man Clint Capela as a possible trade target. Begley notes that... The post Knicks eyeing trade for ex-NBA rebounding leader? appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
New Findings on SUNY Price Hikes, Graduation Rates In The Last 10 Years
The surging cost of attending college in the United States is something on many young people's minds. Many in New York opt for SUNY institutions to cut costs while still getting their degrees. While SUNY tuition often provides less of a financial burden, the cost of attending has only increased...
Spotted lanternfly spotted in Finger Lakes, how vineyards are reacting
FINGER LAKES, N.Y. (WROC) — A population of spotted lanternflies has been confirmed by the New York State Department of Agriculture in Romulus this week. This is the first such discovery of this invasive pest in the Finger Lakes wine-growing region, and while this news is unwelcome, it wasn’t unexpected and preparations have been ongoing […]
N.Y. Gov Hochul says state found, returned millions in stolen cars
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated Vehicle Theft Prevention Month Friday touting the state’s recovery of 120 stolen vehicles worth $3.5 million through June 30. This year’s numbers marked an increased from 2023 when the Department of Vehicles (DMV) recovered 112 vehicles worth $3 million during...
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