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MASOTTO-DRISCOLL SCHOLARSHIP: Plainview, N.Y.’s Graf is honored
Samantha Graf will play goalkeeper at Marist College. (Photo courtesy of ENYYSA) Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association has announced that Plainview, N.Y. resident Samantha Graf will receive the Masotto-Driscoll Scholarship. At Plainview/Old Bethpage High School, Graf was involved in student government for four years and was senior class president....
Child, 7, dead after being pulled from swimming pool on Long Island
BAY SHORE (PIX11) – A child was pulled unresponsive from a swimming pool in Bay Shore Saturday evening, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. The 7-year-old was found at a residence on North Thompson Drive around 8:25 p.m., police said. The child, who is from Brooklyn, was rushed to an area hospital and later […]
Cicalese enjoying first year as Port Jervis Mayor
PORT JERVIS — Dominic Cicalese moved from South Ozone Park, Queens to Port Jervis at the age of three after his father was named the city’s new postmaster. When Cicalese considered a run for Mayor of Port Jervis, he reflected on his upbringing in this old railroad town wedged between a river (Delaware) and a mountain (Greenville).
Putnam goes to the dogs (GALLERY)
KENT- The Putnam Veterans Memorial Park became a haven for dogs Saturday when the Putnam Kennel Club conducted its annual dog show. Four hundred dogs, comprising dozens of breeds, converged on the park with their owners and handlers from across the eastern U.S., in fantastic weather. Heather Foti of Putnam...
Hit man, 24, sentenced for stabbing NY man's neighbor to death during fence repair
A man hired to kill the neighbor of an Orange County man was sentenced to 18 years in prison last week, prosecutors announced. Damante Stansberry, 24, had already pled guilty to the murder of a 53-year-old Wallkill man committed in October 2022. According to prosecutors, Enoch Lowe had "long-standing animosity"...
Huge Star From The Outsiders Movie Hosts 50’s Night At New York Drive-In
It is a Summer ritual, heading to the Drive-In for a movie. This year many local drive-in theatres are doing special events and showing some classic films. The writers and actors strike last year resulted in fewer films being released which meant theatres have had to get a bit creative when it comes to keeping the movies fresh each week for Moviegoers.
Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling
A man in New York state, who was wanted by police on three felonies, had thought he had found the perfect hiding spot from authorities. He thought wrong. Thing is, police didn't even have to try very hard to bust his cover either. The suspect basically gave himself up to police on his own.
‘Elegant Creature’ Spotted In New York State For The 1st Time
An "elegant creature" was just spotted in New York State for the first time. We learned why this may have "unprecedented" event likely happened. A flamingo flew to the Empire State. Flamingo Arrives In New York State. American Flamingos are typically found in the Caribbean, Mexico, and northern parts of...
07/21/2024: A Few Rainy Days in Our Future
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologist Kevin Appleby:. The surface map is rather cluttered this morning with several nearby systems, including a cold front dropping through our region from the north into this afternoon. This front will spark just a few stray passing showers, with the vast majority of us staying dry. Monday looks to be mostly dry – but rain chances pick up regionwide Monday evening, setting the stage for an somewhat damp week ahead.
New York’s Largest Offshore Wind Project, Sunrise Wind, Commences Construction
Construction has begun on Sunrise Wind, New York's largest offshore wind project, Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed. The 924MW wind farm, developed by Ørsted, will provide clean energy for approximately 600,000 homes in New York upon completion. The wind farm is located around 30 miles east of Montauk, New York....
This Destructive, Invasive Insect Has Been Spotted In Upstate New York! See it, Kill It!
The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive species to New York and must be killed. Their hatching season occurred in May and June and now they have been spotted here in New York State. It's time to take action. According to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the Spotted...
New York Area Airports Make List of Most Unreliable In U.S.
If you want a stress-free travel experience this summer, you'll want to avoid these airports. Traveling on vacation can be an exciting experience but it can also be very stressful at times. A new study has revealed the most unreliable airports in the US, with two New York area airports making the top 10.
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