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Repairs to address Mario M. Cuomo Bridge safety concerns could cost millions
Just six years after the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge opened between Rockland and Westchester counties, issues with the cables that hold up the nearly $4 billion bridge are causing safety concerns that could cost millions to fix, but who is going to foot that bill?The New York State Thruway Authority wants to make it painfully clear that there's nothing wrong with the cables holding up the Mario Cuomo Tappan Zee Bridge."There's no safety issue here, no need for the public to be concerned," said New York State Thruway Authority Executive Director Frank Hoare. "The bridge is safe, it's strong."There is...
Early morning search of Newton Avenue house documents overcrowded, unsafe conditions, Riverhead supervisor says
A long investigation into alleged overcrowded conditions at a house on Newton Avenue came to a head this week with the execution of a search warrant and the authorization of a lawsuit in State Supreme Court. Town police and code enforcement officers executed a search warrant at about 6 a.m....
Girl Scout Troop 1343 gives time and talent to Paws of War
“I really like the feeling of helping people and making their lives better, like when we did the food drive for Paws of War.”. This assessment by Cecilia Schultz, part of Junior Girl Scout Troop 1343, encompasses the members’ ongoing experience of sustaining social works. Comprised of nine and ten year olds from Stony Brook and Setauket in the Three Village School District, Troop 1343 recently partnered with Nesconset-based animal rescue Paws of War that works with soldiers, veterans, and first responders.
Photo Gallery: Community unites for successful Stony Brook Mill Creek cleanup event
Second cleanup planned for August 28. On August 22, the Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) organized a creek cleanup event in response to the recent storm that caused significant damage to Harbor Road and the Mill Pond in Stony Brook. The event brought together over 70 dedicated volunteers from Stony Brook and surrounding areas to address the aftermath of the storm, including the removal of debris and dead fish from Mill Creek.
Power & Politics: VP Harris accepts presidential nomination at DNC in Chicago
Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Harris is the first Black woman and first person of South Asian descent to accept a major party's presidential nomination.
Umpire Nick Mahrley carted off after taking broken bat to neck
Home plate umpire Nick Mahrley was carted off the field after a scary incident during Sunday’s New York Yankees-Colorado Rockies game which saw him take a broken bat to the neck. During the bottom of the fifth inning, Giancarlo Stanton’s bat broke when he swung at an inside pitch and dropped a single to the... The post Umpire Nick Mahrley carted off after taking broken bat to neck appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Tragic end for dog rescued from NYC high-rise trash chute after being dumped by 'pure evil' person
WARNING: DISTRESSING IMAGE: The defenseless puppy had serious injuries and was left for dead after it was thrown down a trash chute at a New York high rise apartment building
Yankees sign struggling former first-round pick
The Yankees announced that Phil Bickford has rejoined the team on a new Major League contract, and the veteran righty has been selected to the club’s active roster. In the corresponding move, right-hander Michael Tonkin was designated for assignment. Bickford first joined the Yankees on a minor league deal...
Yankees Cut Ties With 6-Foot-7 Righthander in ‘Surprise’ Move
Around the Yankees, it’s being called a “surprise.” But maybe it shouldn’t be. Veteran reliever Michael Tonkin did well to stabilize the Bombers’ relief unit for the better part of two months, but it has become clear he’s lost his MLB mojo lately. And...
Michael Kay calls out Yankees, begs for 2 changes to end disastrous slump
Despite middling play throughout the month of August, representing the supposedly "soft" portion of the Yankees' schedule, the team remains on the edges of first place in the AL East, thanks to the Orioles collapsing at a similar rate. But while the record and standings both remain technically acceptable, Yankees...
Missing teen Sophie Barker who vanished while getting coffee is rushed to hospital after being found by hero guard
A MISSING teen who disappeared after leaving home to go to a coffee shop has been heroically found safe by a bodyguard. Sophie Barker, 17, was rushed to the hospital after being found late Friday afternoon in Manhattan, New York. The teenager, whose parents said she suffers from a disability, went missing on Thursday morning […]
A New York man died while on a solo trip to Colombia. It took his grieving mother 5 months to learn what happened
Omar Watson took a vacation to Colombia in February and called his mom to say he was ok. Two days later, he was found dead in his Airbnb. His mother has spent five months trying to find out what happened.
Grade the trade: Wild three-team blockbuster proposal sends Anthony Davis to Knicks
The New York Knicks took a tough loss this summer when Isaiah Hartenstein signed a three-year deal with the Thunder. A month of rumors passed before the Knicks re-signed Precious Achiuwa to a one-year contract. If the first half of the season shows that New York needs to strengthen its...
‘Whatever I have to do to build housing, we’re going to do,’ says Mayor Adams about NYC rezoning plan
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A City Planning Commission vote on a controversial housing plan looms on the horizon, but city officials offered no signs this week that they’re looking back.
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