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Storms wreak havoc across NY, lanternfly threatens Vinyards, drive-through dispensary
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NY schools must notify parents of lockdown drills, try to avoid unintended student trauma
Starting this fall, New York schools will have to develop procedures for notifying parents ahead of lockdown drills and will have to make sure that drills do not mimic a school shooting or other incident of violence. The state Board of Regents, which sets statewide education policy, approved the changes...
U.S. Government Issues Warning About New York Drinking Water
Top U.S. officials have issued a stern warning about drinking water. As someone who grew up in the City of Newburgh, a warning about drinking water is always scary. In May 2016, City of Newburgh residents learned their drinking water supply was contaminated with the man-made chemical Perfluorooctane Sulfonate, which is also called PFOS.
2 Babies Die After Being Left In 100-Degree Hot Cars In Tri-State
Two babies died just hours apart after being left inside hot cars. One is from Upstate New York the other just outside the region. Sadly, it appears, their parents left them in extremely hot cars. Child Dies After Being Left In Hot Car In Sullivan County, New York. On Wednesday,...
Monster Run Classic in Monticello set for August 4th
MONTICELLO – The Monticello Rotary Club 46th annual Monster Run Classic will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 4th at Resorts World Catskills in Monticello. The proceeds from the 2024 Monster Classic race will benefit the Sullivan County Veterans Coalition and is an event run by Monticello Rotary as part of Sullivan County Patriots Day. The race consists of 5K and 10K running and 5K walk events for the whole family. This course proves to be challenging and is considered by many one of the best run/walk courses in the area.
Two-year-old dies after being left inside car in Monticello
MONTICELLO - A 2-year-old died Tuesday evening after being left inside a car in Monticello in Sullivan County. Village of Monticello police reported Wednesday that officers responded to a 911 report of a child in cardiac arrest inside a vehicle outside a building at the Sleepy Hollow Apartment Complex on Terri Lane around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Musicians’ Union Pension Plan Gets More Than a Billion Dollars in Federal Funds, Avoiding Insolvency
The pension plan for the American Federation of Musicians and Employers is set to receive a $1.5 billion cash influx to save the plan from becoming insolvent. Teamsters Warn That They Remain "Far Apart" From Studios in Hollywood Basic Crafts Negotiations The money comes as part of the American Rescue Plan, backed by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), which was passed in 2021. The pension plan for the musicians’ union, which represents close to 50,000 members in New York who work on Broadway, in bands, in orchestras and in film and theater, is now set to receive the funding. Without the funding,...
NYU Langone tops list again as best US hospital for neurology, neurosurgery
NYU Langone was tabbed the No. 1 center for addressing neurological issues by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital also ranked among the top 20 in the Best Hospitals Honor Roll. NYU Langone was again the top hospital in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery, according to the...
FBI raid of Mayor Adams official uncovers illegal construction
An FBI raid of KSK Construction tied to NYC Mayor Eric Adams uncovered an illegal residential project in the East Village, Gothamist reported. KSK failed to obtain permits for the 12-story project at 280 East Houston St. to begin the above-ground work on the project. The city’s buildings department told Gothamist it did not notice the oversight until the publication inquired about it last month. By then, the 157-unit project already had five stories built.
Singer-Songwriter Rachael Sage to Perform At Town Crier
NYC based alt-pop artist Rachael Sage will perform alongside her band, The Sequins at the Towne Crier in Beacon, NY on Aug 11. Anyone with a dinner reservation can hear Sage perform songs off her latest record Another Side. Aside from being a singer-songwriter she is also a visual artist. Her artwork will appear at the Bank Square as part of Beacon Open Studios from July 19 to 21.
6th Annual Yoga at Riverfront in Peekskill, New York!
Inner Being - llc will host its 6th Annual Yoga at the Riverfront event in Peekskill, New York. The event will take place every Wednesday from July 17th to August 14th, running from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The event is open to all individuals, and attendees are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, water, and an open mind.
Millbrook’s Hitchcock estate listed for sale at $65 million
MILLBROOK — The famous Hitchcock estate was listed for sale on June 25 by Heather Croner Real Estate, Sotheby’s International. The property was assembled beginning in 1889, by German-born acetylene gas mogul Charles F. Dieterich, a founder of Union Carbide, who named the complex Daheim, German for “home.”
Carson Miller Named 2024 Rye Football Captain
It will be the third consecutive year a Miller captains the Rye varsity football team when the program begins play in the fall of 2024. However, older brother AJ is passing the torch to his younger brother Carson, a junior in Rye’s Class of 2026. “[I am] grateful to...
Gerrit Cole is only person in New York happy about latest Yankees rumor
The New York Yankees entered the All-Star break one game behind the first-place Baltimore Orioles after a rather heartbreaking loss in Camden Yards on Sunday. It feels a lot worse than it looks, though. New York has been on a downslide for a couple months, and there hasn't been much positive momentum to build on lately.
Ashanti And Nelly Celebrate Their Bundle Of Joy With A Love-Filled Baby Shower
Ashanti and Nelly are inching closer and closer to the arrival of their first child together, and to celebrate the anticipation, the couple hosted a baby shower full of family and friends over the weekend.5 Couples Who Spun The Block For Love: Ashanti, Nelly, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky And More According to footage captured by attendees, the event took place at Oheka Castle in Huntington, N.Y., featuring oversized photos from the R&B star’s maternity shoot in the entrance. In one video, the “Happy” singer can be seen making her grand entrance to Nelly’s “Ride With Me” while wearing a drapey white gown and her hair slicked...
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