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Disabled NYer’s are Victims of Gov. Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause
Michelle Alcaraz can’t use the closest subway station to her apartment because it doesn’t have an elevator. So whenever she wants to exercise her basic freedom of movement, she needs to point her wheelchair to a station nearly a half-mile out of her way. She’s one of tens...
Invasive spotted lanternfly detected in Finger Lakes vineyard
State agriculture officials have confirmed the presence of spotted lanternfly in the Finger Lakes region, a concerning development for local grape growers. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets identified the invasive pest in Romulus, New York, following reports from Cornell’s New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (NYS IPM). This detection represents the first known instance of spotted lanternfly near commercial vineyards in the area.
Pennsylvania man reels in record-breaking bass weighing more than 12 pounds on Cayuga Lake
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar on Monday announced the breaking of a 37-year-old fishing record and congratulated James Britenbaugh of Pennsylvania on his catch, the largest largemouth bass caught in New York. On July 11, Britenbaugh reeled in the record-breaking 12-pound, 6-ounce largemouth bass from Cayuga Lake while practicing for an upcoming bass tournament. His catch surpasses the previous record largemouth bass, caught from Buckhorn Lake, Otsego County, in 1987...
I went to a convenience store and ended up $5 million richer – but immediately lost $1.7 million when I got my cash
A LOTTO player in New York won a life-changing $5 million prize. But a large chunk of his winnings went away before he even got any cash. William O’Donnell, from Long Island, bought his ticket at a convenience store. It was a Cash X100 scratch-off ticket. It came from...
Governor Hochul, Mayor Adams, and NYC Comptroller Lander Announce $500 Million for Affordable Housing
Agreement Designates Monies From the Battery Park City Authority’s Joint Purpose Fund To Be Spent for Affordable Housing. Builds on Commitment to Address New York’s Housing Crisis by Increasing Housing Stock With Safer, More Affordable, Quality Homes, Reducing Housing Cost Statewide. (WNY News Now) – Governor Kathy Hochul,...
Ramp Between Sprain Brook Parkway, I-287 In Elmsford To Close: Here's When
The ramp between the northbound Sprain Brook Parkway and Interstate 287 West in Elmsford will close between 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, and 5 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The closure will allow crews to repair guide rails. Motorists should use...
Yonkers gets Westchester's first Chick-fil-A full-service restaurant. See when it opens
The wait is over for Chick-fil-A fans. The chain's first locally owned and operated eatery — with a two-lane drive-thru — opens July 25 at 6:30 a.m. on Central Park Avenue in Yonkers. This is the company's first full-service eatery in the county. It's also one of the only with double lanes for...
Man fatally shot in head steps from his Bronx home: NYPD
CROTONA PARK, the Bronx (PIX11) — A man was fatally shot in the head steps from his Bronx home early Tuesday, police said. Authorities found Idriss Cherif-Elfarissy, 28, with a gunshot wound to the head near East 176th Street and Mogehan Avenue in Crotona Park just before 3 a.m., according to the NYPD. The victim […]
Paterson, New Jersey Active Shooting Investigation
PATERSON, NJ.- A 35-year-old Paterson, New Jersey man was hospitalized after he was struck by gunfire late yesterday afternoon as summer gun violence continues to ramp up in the City of Paterson, New Jersey. According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, on Monday, July 22, 2024, shortly before 5:30...
Mind-Blowing $1.6 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in Passaic County, NJ
New Jersey's newest millionaire walked into a Passaic County convenience store, bought a lottery ticket, and had their life change in an instant. Find out where it was purchased!. This windfall wasn't even as a result of playing Powerball or Mega Millions. Jersey Cash 5 Ticket One Passaic Co., NJ...
The Bruce Museum Welcomes New Trustees during Annual Meeting
The Bruce Museum announced the election of fourteen individuals to its Board of Trustees during its Annual Meeting of Members held on June 27. The incoming class of 2027 brings a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to further the Museum’s mission to “cultivate discovery and wonder, engaging a broad audience through the power of art and science.”
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