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AAPI Community Seeks to Mobilize New York’s Young Asian Voters
With the 2024 election 73 days away, Asian community organizations in New York City are working in full swing to increase the turnout rate of Asian voters, but especially Asian youth who continue to be the least likely to vote across all age groups within the community. According to APA Voice’s 2024 report, while the […] The post AAPI Community Seeks to Mobilize New York’s Young Asian Voters appeared first on Documented.
Scary Movie Night in New Paltz Reschedule
Unfortunately, it seems that Mother Nature didn't get the memo. Water Street Market was scheduled to have a movie night tonight at 7 PM but it has had to be rescheduled. New Paltz Community Wellness who has been behind many public movie nights in New Paltz set out to bring everyone together for a fun scary night at Water Street Market but sadly the rain has spoiled tonight's fun. The good news is that they can reschedule!
Two cannabis dispensaries inch closer to fruition in the Town of Ulster
Resolutions adopting negative declaration notice of determination of non-significance for two prospective cannabis dispensaries were approved by near-unanimous votes of the Ulster Town Board last week. And if you don’t understand what any of that means, you’re not alone. “What that means, and only lawyers could come up...
Central Park Five members condemn Trump at DNC for calling for their execution
Four members of the so-called Central Park Five were introduced at the Democratic convention by the Rev. Al Sharpton Thursday, who brought them on stage after saying that Donald Trump "a fellow New Yorker I've known for 40 years," took "a position on racial issues" just once in that time."He spent a small fortune on full-page ads calling for the execution of five innocent young teenagers," Sharpton said."Our youth was stolen from us," one of the exonerated five, Korey Wise, said. "Every day, as we walked into the courtroom, people screamed at us and threatened us because of Donald Trump....
Judge hits MLB-best 48th homer as Yankees blank Guardians
NEW YORK — Aaron Judge hit his major-league leading 48th homer and Gerrit Cole allowed one hit in six innings to become the fourth active pitcher to reach 150 career wins as the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0 on Thursday.Judge homered for the third straight game and is on pace to finish with 61, two years after hitting 62 to break Roger Maris' single-season AL record. Judge homered for the sixth time in seven games, seventh time in 10 games and 13th time in 23 games."I guess we're on the pace portion of the season," Yankees manager...
Picturesque Staten Island park now open to public with new hours
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Allison Pond Park in Randall Manor is now open under new operating hours, according to a post by the NYPD’s 120th Precinct on X, formerly known as Twitter. The park, which offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of New York City,...
New Jersey’s acting governor seizes leadership opportunity by signing bill that benefits himself
Democratic New Jersey Senate President Nicholas Scutari, acting governor of the state while a large part of its executive branch has gone to the Democratic National Convention, signed a bill raising the price cap on attorney fees in workers compensation cases from 20% to 25%. Scutari is a personal injury attorney who also covers workers compensation cases, […]
Woman shot in the Bronx; pronounced dead but regains pulse, officials say
Editor’s note: The NYPD originally said the woman was shot in the shoulder. Story below. MORRISANIA, the Bronx (PIX11) — A woman was shot in the Bronx on Thursday, according to police. The 35-year-old woman was shot in the back around 5 p.m. by 1397 Franklin Ave., according to police. The woman was pronounced dead […]
Yankees bench veteran utility man and immediately explode
The Yankees rebounded from a tough extra-innings loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday with a dominant performance on Wednesday evening, securing an 8-1 victory. Yankees’ Offensive Power: Judge and Soto Lead the Charge. The offense delivered nine hits, with Aaron Judge and Juan Soto once again leading the...
Costco Submits Plans For Route 17 Site Of Shuttered Stop & Shop In Paramus, Mayor Says
On Thursday, Aug. 22, Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza announced Costco submitted plans for the site. Stop & Shop shuttered in 2022 while Kmart closed in 2021. "Well, it is official," the mayor wrote on Facebook. "As of this morning Costco Wholesale has submitted their plans to the Planning Board for a location on Rt. 17S (the Stop & Shop/KMart)."
Popular Kingston Restaurant Closing After 50+ Years
A legendary place to eat in Kingston has announced it will be closing its doors after serving the area for more than five decades. Kingston, New York is known for many things. On the history side, it was the first capital of New York State it is one of the only cities in the area that has three districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the uptown Stockade District, the Midtown Neighborhood Broadway Corridor, and the Rondout-West Strand Historic District downtown.
Lindencrest Diner Closing After 39 Years
The Lindencrest Diner – located in Lindenhurst at 330 West Montauk Highway – is set to close after 39 years in business. “It’s with a heavy heart, I have to announce that due to economic hardships the Lindencrest Diner will be closed,” read a sign posted on the front door Thursday, Aug. 22.
Off-duty NYPD officer found dead from apparent suicide
NYPD Officer Gregory Purvis was found dead on Tuesday in an upper Manhattan apartment from an apparent suicide, authorities confirmed. Purvis, 30, was found inside 609 West 186th St. in Hudson Heights at 1:44 p.m. and was pronounced dead on the scene
Eva Longoria ‘Looks Ridiculous’ In Minidress That’s ‘Way Too Short’
Eva Longoria had fans on the fence when it came to her blazer minidress fashion choice two summers ago. In August 2022, the Desperate Housewives star rocked up to the Citi Taste Of Tennis New York in NYC, putting on a leggy display and seemingly having fans thinking it was a little too leggy.
Former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio says Tim Walz could galvanize, unify a new group of voters
A graduate of New York University, former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was elected to the office in 2013 and ran the city for eight years. As he spoke to Scripps News on Wednesday from Chicago, he said he felt a heightened buzz of excitement at the DNC.
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