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Maher steps up to help 5-year-old Chester girl battling cancer
CHESTER – Assemblyman Brian Maher (R, Walden) describes 5-year-old Lilly Fernandez as a fun and spunky girl who has a love for music, singing, and dancing. Fernandez’s story resonates with Maher so much because the little girl reminds him of his daughter. Young Lilly was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in March and Maher has organized a team to support the Fernandez family, which includes fundraising. A GoFundMe has been created to raise funds for Lilly Fernandez’s medical and travel expenses.
Mets' Pete Alonso not silencing contract-related concerns
It remains unknown where New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso will call home next spring considering he remains on track to reach free agency after this season.One thing that's clear is that Alonso seemingly isn't close to silencing those who think he's "definitely pressing" amid his walk year."Oh, no, I don't think I'm putting any sort of pressure on myself at all when it comes to that," Alonso said on Sunday in response to a question about his situation, as shared by Garrett Stepien of SNY. "For me, the only thing I'm worried about is doing the best I...
Paterson activist on police advisory group involved in bar assault
PATERSON — Ernest Rucker, a community activist and member of the Paterson Police Department’s advisory council, was involved in an assault late Friday night at the Elks Club bar on Ellison Street. Rucker, who is in his 60s, told Paterson Press he was defending himself against a Rochelle Park man who was threatening...
Dogs In A Pile Unveil Billy Joel Favorite At Great South Bay Music Festival
DIAP — guitarists Jimmy Law and Brian Murray, keyboardist Jeremy Kaplan, drummer Joey Babick, and bassist Sam Lucid — launched their Great South Bay 2024 appearance with the staple “Go Set.” The band then offered newer tune “My Disguise” ahead of “Look Johnny” and “Men of Steel.”
Fish falls from the sky, smashes Tesla car windshield in Atlantic Highlands
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS - Add bluefish falling out of the sky to the list of perils living at the Jersey Shore. Cynthia and Jeff Levine had no idea what smashed the windshield of their 2023 Tesla Y in their driveway on Sunday afternoon. Cynthia said the car alarm started beeping and when they went to investigate, they saw their windshield was shattered in a bullseye pattern.
Driver found dead after truck explosion causes road closures, evacuations in Clifton
A driver has been found dead after a large truck 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 was closed in both directions following the crash, but the westbound lanes reopened Monday evening.Eastbound lanes are still closed between Route 46 and Grove Street. One eastbound lane is expected to reopen Thursday night, and the remaining three lanes will remain closed until 5 a.m. on Tuesday,...
Saugerties police chief will leave post after seven months due to Civil Service issue
Saugerties Police Chief Robert Nuzzo is stepping down just seven months into his tenure, though town officials said they believed his time with the department will continue to yield dividends well into the future. Nuzzo could not be reached for comment, but in an interview with Hudson Valley One prior...
Trendy Stuffed Bagel Company Officially Opens 2nd Hudson Valley Location
A Hudson Valley bagel companies much talked about 2nd location has officially opened. Left over ingredients for a New Years Eve party helped Ali Chetkof and Jeremy Rhodes create the latest popular food trend in the Hudson Valley. The couple, originally from Ulster County, moved back to the region from...
Pennsylvania man reels in record-breaking bass weighing more than 12 pounds on Cayuga Lake
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar on Monday announced the breaking of a 37-year-old fishing record and congratulated James Britenbaugh of Pennsylvania on his catch, the largest largemouth bass caught in New York. On July 11, Britenbaugh reeled in the record-breaking 12-pound, 6-ounce largemouth bass from Cayuga Lake while practicing for an upcoming bass tournament. His catch surpasses the previous record largemouth bass, caught from Buckhorn Lake, Otsego County, in 1987...
New York DOT: Scary Footage of Near Accident in Work Zone [VIDEO]
Late last week, the New York Department of Transportation (DOT) shared scary footage of a near-miss accident that happened in a work zone in Otsego, New York. The summer is a popular time for road work across New York state. There are numerous major roads across the Hudson Valley that are currently under construction or undergoing maintenance resulting in work zones.
Governor Hochul, Mayor Adams, and NYC Comptroller Lander Announce $500 Million for Affordable Housing
Agreement Designates Monies From the Battery Park City Authority’s Joint Purpose Fund To Be Spent for Affordable Housing. Builds on Commitment to Address New York’s Housing Crisis by Increasing Housing Stock With Safer, More Affordable, Quality Homes, Reducing Housing Cost Statewide. (WNY News Now) – Governor Kathy Hochul,...
2 Hudson Valley Courts to Get More Judges, Decrease Major Backlogs in New York
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed new legislation to address the major backlogs facing courts around the state. The latest legislation makes moves to decrease the intense backlog by adding more judges to these courts. New York Addresses Major Backlog in Family and Civil Court Cases. On Wednesday,...
Digital Affordable Childcare Portal Launched For New Yorkers
Not long ago, we learned about the historic investment for New York State's child care assistance programs. On Friday July 19th, Governor Hochul helped to officially launch the web portal that will allow hundreds of thousands more New Yorkers access to those assistance programs. Digital Childcare Portal Launched For New...
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
N.Y. Lottery: 3 winners score $6k in TAKE 5 jackpot prizes, including 1 on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Three jackpot-winning tickets worth nearly $6,000 were drawn recently in New York state — including one winner on Staten Island, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced that three winning tickets worth $5,882 were sold for the July 21 midday drawing. One...
Spotted Lanternfly Detected In Finger Lakes
Spotted Lanternfly has been detected in the grape-growing region of the Finger Lakes. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets confirmed the presence of the invasive species in Romulus. State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball said, “We have been working with our partners for years to contain Spotted Lanternfly...
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