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In Port Richmond, Staten Island, residents gathered to protest migrants being housed in their neighborhoods. The rally, led by Scott LoBaido and Curtis Sliwa, highlighted frustrations and concerns over this decision. Counter-protesters supporting the move assembled across the street, showing a divided community sentiment. Video courtesy of @leeroypress on X.
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Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck, chair of the Glen Cove Community Development Agency, announced the launch of the Residential Rehabilitation Program, coordinated by the Glen Cove CDA and supported by the Nassau County Office of Community Development. The program aims to provide needed home improvement funds to income-eligible seniors and disabled residents in Glen Cove.
Two in Police Custody After Being Nabbed with 14 Cases of Illegal Fireworks, Cops Say
The Arson Bomb Squad reports the arrest of two Franklin Square men for an incident that occurred on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 6:18 PM in Franklin Square. According to detectives, Nicholas Moschonas, 33, of 516 3rd Street was observed setting off fireworks on the corner of 3rd Street and 2nd Avenue. Upon further investigation, it was determined that a 2019 Dodge RAM belonging to Peter Mari, 33, of 905 Hancock Avenue, was discovered with numerous boxes of fireworks inside the vehicle.
Sands Point Preserve Conservancy Presents The Avant-Garden Party Gala
The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy is hosting an Avant-Garden Party Gala on Tuesday, July 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hempstead House Garden. The magical affair will feature entertainment such as acrobats, sword-balancers and other performance artists. There will be a delicious buffet which will include vegetarian options and an open bar. The experience promises to push the boundaries of creativity while guests enjoy dinner and cocktails in the native-plant garden. The dinner will be followed by a dessert procession with delectable treats.
7-Year-Old Drowns At Home In East Meadow On July 4th
Officers responded to a residence in East Meadow on 2nd Avenue just before 4 p.m. Thursday, July 4, after a report of a 7-year-old boy who was not breathing from an apparent drowning accident in a swimming pool, Nassau County Police said. When officers arrived, the boy was already removed...
Controversial Decision in Nassau County Sparks Outrage
In a divisive move, the Nassau County Legislature in New York has passed a controversial law preventing transgender female athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports teams at county-owned facilities. This decision follows a failed attempt earlier this year by Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman to implement a similar ban through an executive order, which was swiftly challenged in court.
Seaford 9/11 Memorial Committee hosts 2024 Patriot Award dinner
Six graduating seniors from Seaford High School were presented with the Patriot Award during a dinner ceremony on June 24, in remembrance of five alumni who died on 9/11. This year’s recipients — Amanda Beadle, Jillian Gross, Daniella Stek, Michael Wittenstein, Angelina Fernandez and Alexandra Podesta — were announced at the graduation ceremony on June 15. They were each presented with the award and a $2,000 stipend at the June 24 dinner at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.
NY weather update: Quarter-sized hail and damaging winds forecast with thunderstorms to hit Jefferson and Lewis counties Saturday
An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 1:05 a.m. valid until 1:30 a.m. for Jefferson and Lewis counties. The storms may bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 1:04 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located...
New York Tops the Charts in Prenup Agreements
Did you know that almost 1 in 5 New York couples (18%) have a formal prenup in place? Too be honest with you, I would have that number would be higher. TurboDebt decided to do a survey, so they talked to 3,000 married couples to find out how many of them had a prenup. We know that 18% of New York couples have a prenup and it turns out that the Empire State is ahead of the game.
Hudson Valley Made Liquid Sunshine Is This Years Drink Of The Summer
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Upgraded Rest Stop Opens on New York State Thruway
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Local advocate reflects on Alzheimer's impact on her family amid medical advancements
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Amazon experiments with removing gift cards from stores
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – If you’ve tried to buy an Amazon gift card at a local store lately, you might be out of luck. The company is pulling them out of New York stores as an experiment. Jason Ferguson buys gift cards two to three times a year and...
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