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Herald celebrates third anniversary today
Today marks the third anniversary of the Peekskill Herald as a nonprofit, independent news organization directly serving the Peekskill community by offering news reporting and profiles of the people and businesses who call Peekskill home. Today is also an ideal time to contribute financially to the Herald to keep Peekskill’s...
Oyster Garden Built At The Town Dock
Town of North Hempstead Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte, in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County, Residents Forward, and Girl Scout Nicole Maliagros, has built an oyster garden adjacent to the Town Dock in Manhasset Bay. The project follows the successful oyster garden pilot program led by the Coalition to...
The effects of inadequate food, housing, and health care on student attrition
Researchers at CUNY SPH have published a study highlighting the compounded effects of unmet needs for housing, food, health care, and mental health treatment on CUNY students' academic success and persistence to graduation. This critical research aims to guide higher education institutions in developing targeted support mechanisms to promote student health and degree attainment.
Newsworthy Notes from the week
Lightning strike causes fire at Abbey Inn tower on Fort Hill. A lightning strike during a fast-moving violent summer storm caused a smoldering fire at the Abbey Inn and Spa on Wednesday, July 17. “It appeared that lightning did strike the structure that led to a fire involving a lower...
9th annual Peekskill Film Festival seeks to break record of attendees
The 9th Annual Peekskill Film Festival will launch this week on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27, 2024 supported by The Field Library and the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater. This year, the Film Festival has more than 50 short films that will be shown in the historic Paramount Hudson Valley Theater. The films are eclectic and range from a mix of first-rate features, shorts, and documentaries, to animations, from diverse voices all around the world.
Irish in the PLL: Week Six Recap
With All-Star Weekend officially in the books (East defeated West 15-12), regular season play resumed this weekend, with all eight teams playing on July 20 in Fairfield, Connecticut. In game one, the Denver Outlaws took on the Philadelphia Waterdogs in a game both teams needed to win. The Outlaws fell...
Schools: Supply Drives, New Leaders at Huntington, South Huntington
Numerous organizations are collecting school supplies for students. Here are a few: The office of Assemblyman Steve Stern is collecting supplies for the Scott Martella Supply Our Students Drive 2024, now through Wednesday, Monday-Friday, 10:00AM-4:00PM. The office is located at 95 Broad Hollow Road, Suite Read More ...
Large truck explosion causes road closures, evacuations in Clifton
Authorities are still looking for the driver of a large truck that exploded and caught fire, which prompted road closures and traffic delays in Clifton on Monday morning.It happened on Route 3 near East Valley Road around 9 a.m. but the large mess left behind will likely take a while to be cleaned up.Route 3 is closed in both directions -- eastbound lanes are closed at Route 46 and westbound lanes are closed at Grove Street.The fire chief said it happened when the box truck was rear-ended by a bus. The truck then exploded when it crashed through the sound...
Huntington Hospital Handles Fallout From Firework Mishaps
Huntington residents continue to celebrate the Fourth of July and other events with backyard displays of fireworks, despite the documented dangers. Dr. Jennifer Goebel, an emergency medicine specialist at Huntington Hospital, said that fireworks injuries can mean the loss of fingers or hands, or serious Read More ...
Help Solve the Mystery of Missing NJ Man
A Central Jersey man is missing and may be in danger. His family is desperately trying to find him. They are asking the community for help bringing him home. This is the story of Anthony M. Reyes. Anthony Reyes is a 36-year-old man who disappeared on June 28th from his...
Meet Up and Coming Funny Guy Ismael Gaynor
Ishmael Gaynor, hailing from Yonkers, NY by way of Washington, DC, started his stand-up comedy career in Washington, DC. He grew up in the entertainment business where his father and mother worked in the music and fashion industry respectively. Their grind rubbed off on him. He has quickly risen through the ranks of both the NYC and Washington, DC comedy communities with his gut-busting, conversational style and his tell-it-like-it-is approach. He has won 25 comedy competitions and 30 comedy festivals.
Meet James Patterson, Mike Lupica In Northvale
Bestselling James Patterson and legendary sportswriter Mike Lupica are signing copies of their new book, "Hard to Kill: A Jane Smith Thriller," on Sunday, July 28 at noon at Books and Greetings in Northvale. In the book, Smith must defend her client Rob Jacobson, accused of double triple homicide, and figure out who really committed the murders, according to a synopsis.
Ithaca, Cortland County sees job growth since June ’23
ALBANY, NY (CortacaToday) — Jobs are on the rise in the Southern Tier. According to new data from the New York Department of Labor, Ithaca had roughly 57,700 jobs in June 2023. That’s increased to about 58,500, equating to a gain of 0.8%. Cortland County also saw an...
New Ansonia Business Caters To ‘Little Divas’
ANSONIA – Families looking for a colorful way to celebrate their daughter’s next birthday can now book a ‘hot pink party bus’ thanks to a new business in town. ‘Nailicious Little Divas’ is a mobile party bus that hosts manicure and pedicure parties for kids ages four to 12.
Ocean County halts all foreclosure auctions, fears NJ law encourages phony nonprofits
Ocean County has postponed the foreclosure auction scheduled for July 23 amid concerns that unproven nonprofit agencies are taking advantage of a new law that was designed to even the playing field at sheriff's sales with investors. Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy said his office has sold a dozen properties that prompted an...
Hornell home grown: City weighs options after NYS finalizes cannabis cultivation rules
With the state Cannabis Control Board finalizing rules for home cannabis cultivation in New York late last month, Hornell officials are considering local action to codify the dos and don'ts of growing marijuana in the Maple City. “New York state opened this can of worms and now local governments have...
Phase Two Of Starhill Affordable Housing Complex Breaks Ground At 1600 Grand Avenue In Morris Heights, The Bronx
Services for the UnderServed and Bronx Pro Group recently celebrated the groundbreaking for phase two of Starhill, an affordable housing project at 1600 Grand Avenue in Morris Heights, The Bronx. The project will add 244 affordable apartments to the property, with 74 of which designated as supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals and families. On-site supportive care services will be provided by Services for the UnderServed. The project was designed by Marvel Architects.
NYC program allows reporting of ‘sidewalk slobs’, who could face $500 penalties
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. —The city Department of Sanitation (DSNY) wants to hear from you if there’s a neighbor or property you’re aware of not meeting its cleanliness obligations. New Yorkers can now report unsightly properties through the DSNY website as part of the “Sidewalk Slob” program first...
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