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Parents React to Hochul’s Impending Phone ban
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) –-Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement of a listening tour to gauge support for potential cell phone bans in schools has some parents in Central New York expressing skepticism. “I think it has pros and cons, but we grew up fine without cellphones,” said Ani Murphy,...
Poughkeepsie Man Faces Multiple Charges After Assaulting Deputy at Crash Scene
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY—Jordon A. Robin, a 27-year-old from Poughkeepsie, has been charged following a vehicular accident and subsequent assault on a deputy in the Town of LaGrange. The Dutchess County Sheriff’s…
Crotona Park Outdoor Music Festival Takes Place from Thursday Aug. 1 through Saturday Aug. 3
Rise Up NYC Concerts and New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Monday, July 30, that the City would be “taking over Crotona Park in The Bronx” with a popular, summer, three-day, outdoor music festival kicking off on Thursday, Aug. 1, and continuing through Saturday, Aug, 3.
Meyerbeer’s ‘Le Prophète’ from 1849 sounds like it’s ripped-from-the-headlines at Bard SummerScape
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. (AP) — A demagogue and religious fanatics impose a theocracy. What sounds like a ripped-from-the-headlines 21st century story was portrayed by Giacomo Meyerbeer 175 years ago in “Le Prophète” and brought back in a compelling production by Bard’s SummerScape festival. A success at...
Earthquake rattles New Jersey: USGS
CALIFON, N.J. (PIX11) – A 2.2-magnitude earthquake rattled New Jersey early Wednesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake struck around 12:45 a.m. nearly 35 miles away from Trenton. The earthquake’s epicenter was 3 miles away from Califon, which has a population of just over 1,000, according to the USGS. A 4.8-magnitude […]
Popular Hudson Valley Trail Getting Interactive New Updates
The River to Ridge trail in New Paltz provides visitors with sweeping views of one of the most recognizable landmarks in Ulster County, the Shawangunk Ridge. The mostly flat trail is ideal for a casual stroll, birding hiking, biking, and much more. It was made possible by the Open Space...
Ulster County man charged with rape in Hyde Park
HYDE PARK – A 41-year-old Milton man has been arrested by the Hyde Park police and charged with several felonies following an investigation alleging a month-long series of sexual abuse of an underage girl. The Hyde Park police began the investigation after receiving a report in April from the Dutchess County Child Advocacy Center of an underage teenager being sexually assaulted in Hyde Park.
New Michigan Recall: Ground Cinnamon Due To Possible Health Risk
Check your seasoning cabinet immediately. This is a popular seasoning/flavoring you must immediately throw away. ALB-USA Enterprises, INC. has launched a recall for the ALB Flavor brand Cinnamon Powder. Why is this cinnamon being recalled?. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that this recall is in effect due to...
Tree Removal Crane Crashes Down On New York State Home [PIC]
Tree removal services are often busy this time of year, especially across such heavily wooded states like New York. Removing overgrown trees can become a necessity for property owners as they try to make more space, or perhaps remove dead trees brought down during summer storms. But tree removal can...
Child tax credit payments: NY to send 1M families bonus checks. How it'll work
More than 1 million New York families with children will soon get checks from Albany to supplement a child credit they claimed on their taxes this year. The state is set to begin mailing payments for up to $330 per child to eligible families on Monday, and plans to finish by end of the August. The amounts will vary based on household income and how much each family deducted from its state income taxes through the Empire...
Westchester Medical Center Begins Work on $220M Expansion
VALHALLA—New York State Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado was among the many dignitaries who joined Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s leadership on July 24 to commemorate the start of construction for the Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center. The Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center, a $220-million...
Verizon service restored after day-long outage
MID HUDSON – A “network interruption” that caused widespread outages for Verizon Wireless customers for most of the day on Tuesday, has been repaired, according to the company. The service interruption occurred at approximately 2: 50 a.m. on Tuesday and affected data, voice, text, and wireless home...
New York City economy show strength with 30% drop in Black and Latino unemployment
Sign up for our Caribbean Life email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. New York City Mayor, Eric Adams is celebrating, and last Thursday he explained his reason, because new data is showing a huge downward trend in unemployment in New York City especially among Black and Latino. The growth is built on the progress made in previous quarters. The all-time jobs high the city is now experiencing falls between the period of January 1, 2022, and July 1, 2024.
Sneak Peek: Wappingers ‘Day & Night Lounge’ Sets Opening Date
After a delay of over a year, Wappingers Falls' newest bar and lounge is ready for its debut. Owner Amy Parks says the Day & Nite Lounge was inspired by a "lifetime of going to clubs and lounges in NYC." Located on Main Street in the Village of Wappingers, the Day & Nite Lounge will truly live up to its name, welcoming customers who are looking for drinks, a sophisticated ambiance and good music no matter the time of day.
City of Newburgh seeks applicants for Transportation Advisory Committee
NEWBURGH – The City of Newburgh is seeking volunteers to serve on the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) to fill two member positions. The TAC is responsible for advising the City Council on parking and transportation-related matters as well as guiding and reviewing the preparation of transportation and parking plans and programs. Among the functions and duties of the TAC are to evaluate and make recommendations on various issues, including but not limited to parking, traffic, and transportation, including alternative transportation modes such as pedestrian and bicycling.
2.2 magnitude earthquake rattles N.J. early Wednesday
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake rattled part of New Jersey early Wednesday, the strongest tremor to hit this state this month. The earthquake was centered about 3.1 miles east of Califon, Hunterdon County, N.J., not far from Easton, Pa. It hit at about 1:44 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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