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New York starts rehabilitation project on Callicoon Bridge
On Monday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said work has begun on a $17.8 million project to rehabilitate the Callicoon Bridge over the Delaware River. The bridge links Bridge Street in the town of Callicoon with State Route 1016 in Damascus Township, Pennsylvania. Officials said the new bridge deck and pier repairs will enhance public […] The post New York starts rehabilitation project on Callicoon Bridge appeared first on Transportation Today.
New York Is the Most Dangerous State for Swimming
A new warning has been issued to those wanting to swim at a New York beach or lake. New York is home to some of the most popular beaches and lakeside attractions in the entire country. The Empire State was recently found to have the 14 best beach towns in America.
‘A Noble Art’ — William Sidney Mount’s portraits take center stage at the Long Island Museum
Art is more than a communion between artist and audience. It is a point of entry into understanding the past, assessing the present, and perhaps even informing the future. A Noble Art: A New Look at the Portraits of William Sidney Mount on display at Long Island Museum’s Art Museum (LIM) through December 15, examines this dynamic through a 27-piece exhibit.
Library AI Club Happy Hour
On July 23. 2024, the University Libraries’ AI Club held its inaugural AI Happy Hour. Attendees were treated to delicious snacks and beverages while participating in AI themed games. The game offerings included JeopIArdy, Boogie Woogie AI Groovin’ and Stony Look: An AI Image Guessing Game. The games were created and developed by the University Libraries’ AI Club members (John Fitzgerald, Victoria Pilato, Matthew Hartman, Timothy Kohn, Chris Kretz, Christine Fena, Deborah Tomengo, Caterina Reed, Bee Farina, Ahmad Pratama, Sherry Chang, Clara Tran, Mona Ramonetti and Joe Lemelin (Dept of Philosophy)). The games not only sparked creativity using AI tools but opportunities to test and explore the capabilities and limitations of AI.
This Long Islander’s seen 300+ Broadway shows, rarely paying over $60 — here’s how
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SailAhead keeps veterans afloat with annual event
SailAhead, a nonprofit that uses sailing to foster healing for military veterans, will hold its 8th annual “Let’s Take a Veteran Sailing” event next week. More than 100 veterans will be guests on 25 volunteer sailboats during the event on Sunday, July 28, which will be hosted by the Centerport Yacht Club.
Gerrit Cole Goes Viral For Embarrassing Move Against Mets
On Wednesday, Gerrit Cole officially entered an infamous club no MLB pitcher ever wants to join. Cole got the start for the New York Yankees during the finale of their two-game Subway Series against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium. With Pete Alonso at the plate in the 4th inning, Cole threw a ...
Billy Joel closed out his long run at Madison Square Garden Thursday night
Billy Joel is movin' out. Of Madison Square Garden, at least, after his 150th show at the iconic New York City venue on Thursday night. The conclusion of Joel's residency came nearly 50 years after his first show at the Garden and more than 10 years after it started, MSG said in a statement.
Long Island mom crashes car, arrested for DWI with 3-year-old in vehicle: Police
A Long Island mother is accused of crashing into two cars while under the influence with her three-year-old daughter in the vehicle, Nassau County police said Thursday. Police said Monique Williams, 35, of Hempstead, was driving a black Honda CRV on Davis Avenue in East Garden City when she crashed into a car and drove away from the scene. The crash happened just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, according to police.
Police officers help Long Island woman deliver baby boy in home
AMITYVILLE, N.Y. (PIX11) – Two police officers on Long Island helped a woman deliver a baby at home on Thursday, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Officers responded to a 911 call of a woman in labor at a home on The Boulevard in Amityville, police said. When they arrived, the woman was in […]
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