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State Assembly candidate Jordan Wright shares family legacy
Jordan Wright recently won the Democratic primary election for the state Assembly seat representing Harlem. He talked about how his role in his father Keith Wright's campaign helped guide him to the direction of public service. His grandfather, Bruce Wright, was also a well-known judge in the Harlem community. Wright...
Williamsburg Soccer Club celebrates National Soccer Day
It’s National Soccer Day – and to celebrate the occasion, the Williamsburg Soccer Club hosted an event with games, food and merchandise for sale at Inlet Park. Williamsburg Soccer Club started back in 2017 by husband-and-wife Matt and Saára. "He noticed that there was a gap in...
Justin Timberlake Spotted on Hamptons Subway with Cupcakes
Justin Timberlake, the actor and pop star, was seen on the Sag Harbor westbound platform on Tuesday morning handing out chocolate cupcakes he’d personally baked as part of the community service he is performing for some minor traffic conviction he obtained not so long ago. Tom Brady and Rob...
Woman fights off rapist in NJ mall bathroom attack, cops say
HACKENSACK — A woman managed to save herself from a terrifying attack in a North Jersey mall restroom. Craig Herbert, 30, of New Milford was arrested on Friday, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella. The attack happened Thursday evening at the Riverside Square Mall in Hackensack, officials said.
12 Rescued From Sinking 58-Foot Boat In Point Lookout
The incident happened just before 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in Point Lookout. The vessel was about a half-mile offshore when it began taking on water, according to Nassau County Police. All passengers were safely brought back to shore. No injuries were reported. Responding agencies were:. Nassau County Police Marine...
Where Are 22 Speed Cameras in New York This Week
22 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in the Empire State this week, one in Central New York. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
New York Announces $15 Million Funding Boost for Suicide Prevention Among Underserved Youth
A new initiative in New York has announced $15 million in conditional awards over five years to help community-based service providers develop programs aimed at reducing suicide risk among youth from historically underserved populations. Managed by the Office of Mental Health through the Connecting Youth to Mental Health Supports program, the initiative focuses on racial and ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ groups, including those in rural areas.
New York State Reparations Committee Sets First Meeting
The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies will have approximately a year and a half to produce a final report. Following New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signing of a bill in December 2023 to establish a commission to study reparations for the descendants of enslaved people and New York’s broader role in the slave trade, the commission is now set to hold its first meeting.
Southern Tier gets $18.2 million for high-speed internet
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — Thousands of households in the Southern Tier will get access to high-speed broadband internet thanks to a multi-million dollar federal grant. Governor Kathy Hochul’s Office announced that areas across the state are getting a total of more than $70 million in tax funds from the federal government through ConnectALL’s Municipal […]
‘Last warning,’ fumes homeowner forced to extreme measure after driveway was blocked repeatedly – cars ignored state law
ONE homeowner, who is at his wit's end, was forced to take drastic action to prevent people from blocking his driveway. While many people would see it as a common courtesy not to box someone's car in, it appears this social media user has finally had it with his neighbor's uncouth behavior.
Pedestrian Struck by Car on Hempstead Turnpike: Late-Night Accident Leaves Man Hospitalized
The Eighth Squad reports the details of a Vehicular Accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 12:05 AM in South Farmingdale. According to detectives, a male pedestrian, 36, was struck by a 2018 Nissan operated by a 36-year-old male traveling eastbound on Hempstead Turnpike in the vicinity of Dolphin Drive. The pedestrian was transported to a local area hospital for evaluation and treatment. He is listed in stable condition.
Hofstra University Pride Hoops Offers Rhode Island Guard Dywane Chess
Class of 2026 St. George’s School (R.I.) guard Dywane Chess has received an offer from Division I Hofstra University Pride Men’s basketball program, yesterday he reported via X. Additionally, the 6-foot-4 Bethlehem, Pa., native–who also plays for the Middlesex Magic AAU squad–holds offers from Albany, Holy Cross and...
Critics of congestion pricing often end up supporting it. Here’s why.
New York City’s plan to charge most vehicles $15 to enter downtown Manhattan would have eased traffic, cut pollution, and raised billions for mass transit. But Governor Kathy Hochul — in an 11th-hour reversal — placed congestion pricing on hold indefinitely, leaving a $15 billion gap in the city’s transit upgrade plans. Hochul, a Democrat, cited a slow economic recovery from the pandemic and the burden the tolls would place on low-income residents, but sources say she also feared upsetting swing district voters who could decide key elections this fall.
Deadline to apply for NYC outdoor dining permits approaching
NEW YORK – New York City restaurant owners have until Aug. 3 to apply for roadside permits for the city's new outdoor dining guidelines.Under the new Dining Out NYC program, structures can't be fully enclosed and must have a unified look and be easy to break down since they will only be allowed from April through November.While roadside dining has dwindled since the pandemic, the Department of Transportation says so far, more than 1,300 of the several thousand restaurants with outdoor dining have applied for permits.Restaurant owners have until the end of the day Aug. 3 to apply or they must...
‘Spectacular views’: Bronx affordable housing unit has pool and washer/dryer combo
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — New Yorkers have 30 days to apply for the latest affordable housing opportunity in the Bronx. The property offers views of the Third Avenue Bridge and the Harlem River, according to NYC Housing Connect. Located in Mott Haven, the building has 100 affordable units for households of up to seven […]
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