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Ex-Riverhead councilwoman represents eastern Suffolk at Democratic National Convention
Former Riverhead Council Member Catherine Kent represented eastern Suffolk Democrats last week at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the party’s nomination for president. Kent, of Baiting Hollow, returned to New York Friday invigorated and ready to work to elect the Democratic...
Uplift Barber Studio offered kids free haircuts before they return to school
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Chayse Smith is happy with his new haircut and the backpack he received at Uplift Barber Studio in Pittsfield. Uplift Barber Studio offered free haircuts for kids. Haircuts for kids 12 and under. Owner Carlton Rose wanted to give back to the community. Pittsfield Public Scools...
Teen, Others Beat Victims With Baseball Bat For Jordan Sneakers In Latham: Police
A 19-year-old man and four others are accused of beating a father and son with baseball bats to steal their shoes at a Capital Region sports store over the weekend, authorities said. Albany County resident Kyle H. Fowlkes, of Colonie, faces charges of robbery, two counts of assault, and possession...
Disaster unemployment assistance available to Vermonters who lost work during July 9-11 flooding
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Labor has approved federal disaster unemployment assistance for Vermonters who lost work because of flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl on July 9 through July 11, the state Labor Department said Monday. Last week, President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for parts of the state that were hit by the flooding, including individual assistance disaster, which covers unemployment assistance, for residents in Addison, Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Lamoille, Orleans and Washington counties, the state said. People living in those areas may be eligible for unemployment assistance if they were...
Vt. police find body in search for missing man who didn't show up to work
Officials searching for a Vermont man who had been missing for more than a week say they found a body in a reservoir this weekend, bringing an end to a search that began when the 59-year-old didn't show up to work. Vermont State Police, who had been investigating the disappearance...
Remembering Sophia DeTorres, North Hunterdon Student Killed On First Day Of School
The 16-year-old North Hunterdon High School student was a competitive and award-winning dancer of 11 years and had been looking at colleges, preparing for life's next chapter, according to her obituary on the Martin Funeral Home website. Sophia, who also ran cross country and track, visited Boson College, Cornell, and...
‘I Felt Threatened’: Black Female Official Twice Escorted Out of Board Meetings Due to ‘Aggressive’ Behavior by 24-Year-Old Man, Forcing Her to Resign from Position
A Black city leader in New York publicly stated that she is leaving office due to numerous threats and verbal attacks she’s suffered in her […] ‘I Felt Threatened’: Black Female Official Twice Escorted Out of Board Meetings Due to ‘Aggressive’ Behavior by 24-Year-Old Man, Forcing Her to Resign from Position
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.
Severe Weather Possible Across New York State
Today will start off with some hot and humid weather but a cold front is expected to bring some unsettled weather with a risk of severe weather tonight and into Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a marginal risk for severe weather for much of New York State, while there is an elevated risk for severe weather across the Southern Tier.
New York Supermarket To Stop Tobacco Sales Before Massive Closures
A popular supermarket in New York State, that just announced massive closures, is saying goodbye to cigarettes. On Monday, Stop & Shop confirmed it will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. Stop & Shop Announces Plans to Stop Selling Tobacco Products In New York. Stop...
Assemblywoman Rozic hosts successful family fun day in Fresh Meadows
Sign up for our QNS email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Assemblywoman Nily Rozic welcomed hundreds of community members to Cunningham Park on Sunday, Aug. 25, for her annual Family Fun Day. Rozic represents New York’s 25th State Assembly district, which includes...
Day 7 of the 2024 Great New York State Fair
GEDDES, N.Y. — Tuesday is Fire, Rescue & EMS Day and Beef Day at the Great New York State Fair. Active or retired members of fire departments, emergency services or EMS organizations are admitted free on Tuesday. A ceremony will be held at the Veterans Memorial in front of the Horticulture Building at 11 a.m. to honor those who keep us safe and the Fire, Rescue & EMS Day Parade steps off from the back of the Exposition Center at 6 p.m.
NYS Fair concerts today: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and more (Tuesday, Aug. 27)
Welcome to our daily New York State Fair concert guide! We’ll be publishing a list of music performers and showtimes every day of the 2024 NYS Fair on syracuse.com. There are two main stages: Suburban Park and Chevy Court. Suburban Park will host the Fair’s largest concerts in the New York Experience area on the west end near Gate 10, in the back of the Midway and past the Expo Center. Chevy Court is located near Gate 1, next to the Center of Progress Building and by the Dairy Products Building. Both have limited seating available.
NY weather update: Heat advisory for part of New York until Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 3:25 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 8 p.m. for Rockland, Westchester and Nassau counties. The weather service adds to anticipate, "Heat index values of 95 to 100 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," comments the...
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