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Republican challenge to New York’s mail voting expansion reaches state’s highest court
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s highest court heard arguments Tuesday in a Republican challenge of a law that allows any registered voter to cast a mail-in ballot during the early voting period. The case, which is led by Rep. Elise Stefanik and includes other lawmakers and the...
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,...
Costco class action: Customers have 11 days to submit claim for part of $2 million settlement
There are just 11 days left for Costco customers to submit a claim to receive money from a class-action lawsuit settlement if they purchased Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes between 2011 and 2017 in New York. The lawsuit claims that Costco falsely advertised the wipes as flushable when they actually weren’t, and the wipes damaged […]
New York state police recruit tried taking training officer’s loaded gun, officials said
Cazenovia, N.Y. — A recruit for the New York State Police was charged after trying to take a training officer’s loaded gun last week. The recruit, Jose L. Valeriano, 22, was meeting around 10 p.m. last Tuesday, July 23, with Trooper Cory Sprague when he started acting “erratically” and lunged for Sprague’s gun, according to Beau Duffy, a state police spokesperson.
Queens Public Library opens new library in Far Rockaway
FAR ROCKAWAY, Queens (PIX11) – The Queens Public Library celebrated the grand opening of its new Far Rockaway Library on Tuesday. The Far Rockaway Library, located at the intersection of Central and Mott avenues, will be open seven days a week. The new library offers 32 public computers, 32 public laptops and nearly 30,000 books, […]
Home invasion reported in Queens in the middle of the day: NYPD
OAKLAND GARDENS, Queens (PIX11) — A home invasion happened in Queens in the middle of the day on Tuesday, according to police. Six men with a knife entered the home near 230th Street and 64th Avenue around 1 p.m. and demanded property, according to police. Officials said the six men all left the home with […]
Mets Acquire Tyler Zuber From Rays
The New York Mets have acquired reliever Tyler Zuber from the Tampa Bay Rays for Paul Gervase. Anthony DiComo was the first to report the trade. Zuber has a 2.70 ERA in two appearances this season for the Rays. In parts of three MLB seasons, he has a 5.13 ERA over 56 games.
Daredevil social media influencer stole ATMs across N.J., $38k in handbags, cops say
A social media influencer known for filming himself speeding through dense city traffic in luxury cars at ultra-high speeds and baiting police into chases, was charged by authorities for a series of robberies in Bergen County that targeted ATMs and luxury handbags at a consignment shop, police alleged in charging documents.
Yankees Release Infielder Once Considered a Former Top Prospect
On Tuesday, the New York Yankees announced that infielder Jeter Downs will leave the team to join Japan’s Fukuoka SoftBank Hanks, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Downs, 25, was once a former top prospect, having been selected 32nd overall by the Cincinnati Reds in 2017. His time in the minor leagues saw him play for two organizations as part of a major trade. The first was when Downs went to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a seven-player trade. The Yankees had two of the three players that went to Boston in that deal, including Alex Verdugo leaving the Boston Red Sox with Connor Wong.
Updates from the Hicksville Water District
Water District Holds Awards Ceremony for 2024 Water Conservation Poster Contest Winners. The Hicksville Water District (HWD) recently held an awards ceremony to celebrate the 29 winners of the District’s 2024 Water Conservation Poster Contest. An annual tradition in the District, the poster contest helps Hicksville’s elementary school students...
Far Rockaway Burglary Suspect Fights with Arresting Officers, According to Officials
The Fourth Squad reports the arrest of a Far Rockaway man for an Assault that occurred on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 7:08 a.m. in Island Park. According to Detectives, Officers responded to a residence on Kildare Road for a Burglary. Officers located the subject in the vicinity of Long Beach Road and Carolina Avenue. They attempted to place defendant Malik Hodge, 28, of 314 Beach 45th Street, into custody. One Officer sustained injuries during the course of the arrest as the defendant was violent and combative while resisting arrest.
MTA blames fare evasion as big part of why agency is facing operational deficit
The MTA's board met Wednesday to discuss its operating budget, which is expected to be in a deficit in less than five years.The budget is now expected to be in deficit in the last two years of the five-year projection.MTA officials cite an increase in fare evasion, which is draining operational costs, as well as declines in projected tax receipts and commercial mortgage taxes.Officials say more than 40% of bus riders are not paying, driving subway and bus revenue down 5.5%. MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said a crackdown is coming.Before the pandemic, fares made up 37% of the...
AI struggles to understand NYC, NJ and Long Island accents: survey
As the use of artificial intelligence and advancements in voice recognition technology continue, a new report reveals that AI struggles to understand certain accents, especially in the New York area.
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