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Newburgh aquatic center to be completed by spring 2025
NEWBURGH – The $14 million Newburgh city aquatic center is expected to be completed in less than a year. Work has been continuing on the massive project at the Delano Hitch center. Mayor Torrance Harvey said construction of all components, including a new pool, locker rooms, bathrooms, and concessions...
First responders conduct search and rescue drill
LIBERTY – Several EMS and police agencies participated in a large-scale training exercise at Goldschein’s Homestead in the Town of Liberty on Monday. The drill was coordinated by Catskills Hatzalah and its search and rescue team. A number of police agencies participated including several specialized State Police units,...
Mayor Adams’ Reelection Campaign Raked in More Than $1 Million as Opponents Circle
Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign reported raising more than $1 million from 1,472 donors in the first half of 2024, a show of strength that outperformed his rivals in the 2025 mayoral race. Former City Comptroller Scott Stringer and State Sen. Zellnor Myrie (D-Brooklyn), who’ve both announced exploratory committees, reported raising $412,000 and $326,000 respectively. Comptroller […] The post Mayor Adams’ Reelection Campaign Raked in More Than $1 Million as Opponents Circle appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Welcome, freshmen: Mount’s Class of 2028 kicks off college career
Mount Saint Mary College orientation leaders greeted the new Mount freshmen with enthusiasm. Incoming freshmen took the next big step in their academic careers at Mount Saint Mary College’s New Student Orientation 2024 on July 12 and 15. The Class of 2028 immersed themselves in academic and student activities,...
Beauty salon owner pushed to her death by her own son, NYPD says
NEW YORK -- A community is shocked and saddened by the death of a beloved East Harlem salon owner.The life of 44-year-old Vianel Garcia was cut short on Sunday afternoon in Riverside Park in Washington Heights. Detectives say she suffered fatal injuries after she was pushed down a grassy embankment by her own son, 22-year-old Miguel Duval."A bunch of police were huddled in that corner. There was someone trying to do CPR for what felt like 20 minutes," witness Natalia Weaver said.Police said Duval was taken into custody just hours after his mother's death. He's now facing a charge of...
3-Team Trade Pitch Sends Knicks’ Julius Randle to the Warriors
The futures of Julius Randle and the New York Knicks may not be intertwining. And that much could be determined as soon as this offseason, with the All-Star forward up for an extension. With a clear need at the center position, they could offload Randle for depth and acquire assets...
NYC will soon stop cash assistance for residents who fail to meet work requirements
In a letter to providers, DSS said that beginning on July 28 the agency is instituting work requirements for some safety net benefits. The Department of Social Services says it will begin slashing aid for people who fail to meet work requirements starting July 28. [ more › ]
Kingsbridge Heights: Infant Suffers Cardiac Arrest Seemingly During Church Service
A female infant reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest in the vicinity of Kingsbridge Heights church on Sunday and was later transferred to hospital, emergency services offiicials said. Her condition is unknown. According to police radio transmission exchanges on the incident, police were heard saying that when they arrived at Bethel...
Knicks signing former NBA Finals piece
The New York Knicks are adding to their stable of point guards. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Monday that the Knicks are signing veteran guard Cam Payne in free agency. They are giving Payne a one-year contract worth $3.1 million, Charania adds. Payne, 29, is a former lottery pick who has played for... The post Knicks signing former NBA Finals piece appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Yankees Add ‘Animal’ Pitcher Who Throws 103 MPH Fastball
It was not difficult to divine a pattern among the draft picks made by the Yankees in the first two days of the MLB draft. They arrived in Texas to stockpile pitchers—hard-throwing college pitchers, no matter their ERAs or troubles with control. Their first pick, in fact, was Ben Hess of Alabama, who wrapped the 2024 season with a 5.80 ERA and a walk rate of 4.6 per 9 innings.
New Jersey Senior Freeze: Don't Miss the October 31 Deadline
By now, eligible seniors should have received their application for the property tax relief program called New Jersey Senior Freeze. This tax break program reimburses eligible New Jersey residents, who are senior citizens or disabled persons, for property tax increases on their principal residence like their home. New changes were...
Low-income Bronx families to get free child care for young children at 6 new centers
Families in the Bronx typically pay more for child care. Grand Street Settlement said two Head Start sites will open by the end of the year, offering care for children from birth to 5 years old. [ more › ]
Yankees Legend Derek Jeter Is Going Viral After Correcting Colin Cowherd
New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter shut down FS1’s Colin Cowherd during an interview when Cowherd insinuated that Jeter had faced Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan. “No,” Jeter said on the July 15 episode of “The Herd,” cutting off Cowherd by saying “no” 10 more times. “I never faced Nolan, slow down. No, I was way after Nolan.”
Wonder, a new kind of food hall, opens its first Westchester spot July 18
Wonder, a new food concept that offers more than 15 restaurants under one roof, has landed in Westchester. The Manhattan-based company, with plans to open three locations in the next few months, opens its first spot — in Larchmont — July 18. It's their 13th in just over...
Baby in NJ dies after being left in 100-degree parked car
LAKEWOOD — An infant died Monday afternoon after being left inside a vehicle on one of the hottest days of the year, according to the Ocean County Proseuctor's Office. Prosecutor Bradley Billihimer said Lakewood police were notified about a child in cardiac arrest outside the Kollel Cheshek Shlomo on New Egypt Road around 1:45 p.m.
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley has fallen victim to a slew of cyber attacks in recent months, compromising important information from both local organizations and individuals. Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from 16,426 incidents in 2016 to 25,112 in 2022, according to the FBI. The number of attacks targeting critical infrastructure in New York state nearly doubled to 83 in the first half of 2023 compared to 48 during the entirety of 2022 according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
NY weather: Prepare for damaging winds and walnut-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit New York Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 10:41 a.m. on Tuesday valid until 11:30 a.m. for Monroe, Niagara and Orleans counties. Brace for walnut-sized hail (1.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 10:41 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of...
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