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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.
Milan Town Board Discusses Plans for Fire Department Garage, Schedules Public Hearings on Two Local Laws
The Milan Town Board focused on plans for a new fire department garage and upcoming public hearings on local laws at its meeting on Aug. 19. Deputy Supervisor Jack Campisi presided in place of Town Supervisor Al Lo Brutto, who was away. The meeting opened with public comments, in which...
Mets avoided a trade deadline disaster the Orioles are already admitting was a mistake
The New York Mets knew that around the trading deadline, they needed to add a starting pitcher. Especially after just one start made by ace Kodai Senga, it was almost a sure thing that the Mets needed to add another starter in their rotation if they wanted to be a postseason team this year.
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,...
Brooklyn teenager struck by box truck uses dying breath to ask 'why mom is crying'
Juraed Umedjon was using an e-bike southbound on Coney Island Avenue when he was hit by a box truck at around 1:54 p.m. Monday. Umedjon attempted to pass the truck but lost control before hitting a traffic cone
Paterson Officer Shoplifted From Marshalls While Working Security Detail: Prosecutor
Jeury DeJesus-Rodriguez, 25, of Paterson, was working the detail at the Marshalls store when he took several items of clothing into an employee bathroom and removed the packaging and price tags, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said. He then left the store without paying for the clothing. The combined...
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)."
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