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Fake parking tickets are a scam bedeviling unsuspecting drivers
As if paying a parking ticket wasn’t the cause of enough frustration, consider sending off your bank details to pay a fake ticket, and getting scammed in the process. According to Carscoops, criminals in Calgary up in Canada are slipping fake violation citations (that look convincingly real) onto the windshields of parked vehicles for the purposes of essentially stealing online payments from unsuspecting citizens.
Parkchester Management Fined $1 Million in Historic Housing Discrimination Settlement
On Thursday, August 22nd, New York City announced a historic $1 million settlement with Parkchester Preservation Management, a prominent Bronx landlord, over allegations of housing discrimination against voucher holders. This settlement, the largest civil rights penalty of its kind in the city’s history, was secured by the New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR).
Hundreds of affordable housing units avaible in Brooklyn with outdoor space
NEW YORK (PIX11)– Brooklyn has plenty of affordable housing units with outdoor space, according to the Housing Connect website, which lists New York City’s affordable housing lotteries. “NYC Housing Connect is your portal to find and apply for affordable rental and homeownership opportunities across the five boroughs of New York City,” read the affordable housing […]
NFL Players from Boys H.S. (Brooklyn, NY)
Here’s an up-to-date list of all NFL Players from Boys High School in Brooklyn, NY. Boys High School merged with Girls High School in 1975 and moved to a new location. The building is now an historic landmark in Brooklyn. The list includes only those players who have played...
Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
“Red Flag” for 2024 Winter Forecast in New York State
There is a red flag in the Farmer's Almanac for the winter forecast this year. The forecast is a unique one for sure. Usually, when the Farmer's Almanac comes out, the forecast is pretty simple: it's usually either going to snow a lot or a little. The first day of...
Warning: ‘Do Not Touch’ These Venomous New York Caterpillars
An eagle-eyed Hudson Valley hiker recently spotted one of the coolest caterpillars in New York State... then came the warnings. Caterpillars can be a touchy subject in New York. From the spongy moth caterpillar catastrophe earlier in the summer to the fickle weather predictions of the woolly bear caterpillar, these little insects can cause quite a fuss. Some, however, can be dangerous.
N.Y. Gov. Hochul announces additional free fishing day to help New Yorkers ‘get offline, get outside’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Labor Day weekend will kick off with a new free fishing day. The addition of the day — planned for Saturday, Aug. 31 — brings the total number of free fishing days in 2024 to seven. “There is no...
Community blood drive heads to Smithtown
St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, 50 Route 25A, Smithtown hosts a New York Blood Center community blood drive in its Medical Office Building, Lower Level, on Thursday, Aug. 29 from 7 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. and on Friday, Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please remember to eat, drink and bring your ID with your name and photo. Appointments preferred by calling 1-800-933-2566, however walk-ins will be welcomed if space permits.
A hidden gem: The Three Village Tennis Club
The action was in full steam at the Three Village Tennis Club Saturday morning, Aug. 17, with both singles and mixed doubles play. The club is nestled behind The Setauket Neighborhood House on Main Street, in East Setauket. Mostly hidden from view lies seven clay courts, that members can use...
Men's Soccer Plays to a Draw At St. John's
QUEENS, N.Y. – The Stony Brook men's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw on the road at St. John's on Sunday evening. Jonas Bickus scored the equalizing goal, his first of the season, in the 13th minute as the score would hold and the Seawolves would be off to a 0-1-1 start on the young season.
July 22nd, 2024: Bill O’Connell Solo piano concert at East Hampton LTV
Bill O’Connell Solo piano concert at East Hampton LTV. Recorded July 22, 2024 at East Hampton LTV, Wainscott, NY. Premiered on WLIW-FM August 25, 2024. Producer: Tommy Clark, TOGA Studios, Boston, Ma. Listen to more episodes of The Jam Session Radio Hour.
Ninth Congressional Education and Community Leaders Endorse Coach Benjie Wimberly
Today Benjie Wimberly proudly announced major endorsements from Education and Community leaders throughout the ninth congressional district ahead of next week’s Democratic convention. Endorsees include the following leaders:. ● Michael Johnson – Mayor of Haledon. ● Dr. Lillisa Mimms – Paterson City Councilwoman. ● Forid Uddin –...
Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
What Happens When a Bus Stalls in Upstate New York Flood Waters?
Numerous bus passengers had to deal with a nightmare after the bus they were riding on attempted to drive through a flooded road in upstate New York on Monday. Earlier this week many parts of Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York were all hit hard by a ton of rain leading to many flooded roads. Things got so bad in parts of Connecticut that officials had to declare a state of emergency while first responders attempted to rescue many from flash-flooded roads.
Massive Change To Liquor Law In New York
Governor Hochul has signed a bill that makes a huge change to the liquor law in New York State. The new law will allow distillers in the state direct access to more consumers. Senate Bill S2852A and the Assembly version A3132,. "Authorizes the direct intrastate and interstate shipment of liquor,...
Jalen Brunson-Jrue Holiday trade swap tweet puts Knicks fans in a tizzy
This is how you know we're in the dead part of the NBA offseason. There are X (Twitter) accounts tweeting about hypothetical trades between the New York Knicks and Celtics. We will see more off-the-wall offseason content until the two teams start the season in two months. For whatever reason,...
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