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12-pound, 6-ounce largemouth bass catch breaks New York State record
CAYUGA LAKE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On July 11, a Pennsylvania man reeled in a 12-pound, 6-ounce largemouth bass from Cayuga Lake, breaking a 37-year-old New York State record for largemouth bass, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced. James Britenbaugh was at Cayuga Lake, preparing for an upcoming bass tournament, said the DEC. […]
Gov. Hochul reveals ‘unprecedented’ number of tornadoes that hit N.Y. in July
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for a federal emergency declaration from President Biden, in the wake of a series of storms and an unprecedented number of tornadoes that hit New York State this month. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Hochul wrote:...
Section III boys, girls hoop stars selected for BCANY Summer Hoops Festival Central teams
The Basketball Coaches Association of New York Summer Hoops Festival is approaching and the Central team rosters made up of Section III boys and girls have been announced. The BCANY Summer Hoops Festival is a three-day event that runs from July 26-28 at Johnson City Schools in Johnson City, just west of Binghamton. Boys and girls from across the state get together to represent their region in a tournament while also receiving training from college basketball coaches and learning about college recruiting.
Capital Region restaurant inspections: July 15-19
These are the inspections from July 15 to 19 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations, and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website.
New York State Comptroller Unveils Municipal and School Audits
Mismanagement Uncovered in Stafford, Lancaster, and Franklinville; Budget Concerns in Yonkers (WNY News Now) – New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has released a series of audits highlighting financial and operational issues within various local governments and school districts. These audits reveal significant management flaws and compliance failures, impacting both finances and services across…
Family of Missing Woman in Upstate New York Pleads for Safe Return
A mother of two from Upstate New York has gone missing, and State Police in New York are hoping that someone reading this right now might have some information about her whereabouts. According to the New York State Police, the search is on for a woman reported missing by her...
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: 6th-inning magic propels SSLL; Massapequa cruises (photos)
South Shore and Massapequa Coast took very different roads, but both emerged victorious during Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament Pool A action at Joseph Anthony Verdino Field of Dreams Stadium in Tottenville on Monday. Stephen Grippo stroked a go-ahead, two-run double in the top of the sixth inning and...
The Guidance Center Opens Lactation Room
North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center has opened a lactation room at the Leeds Place, which will support the needs of breastfeeding mothers in the area. Leeds Place is the Guidance Center’s facility in Westbury. It offers various services that the Guidance Center provides, including early childhood programs, counseling and education.
Floral Park-Bellerose Schools Host Summer Enrichment Program
From July 8 through August 2, the Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District is hosting a Summer Enrichment Program for its students. There are five programs that students may choose from, each one with various classes. One STEAM-focused program offers classes in edible sciences, coding, robotics, rocketry. There are also programs centered in sports and fitness, visual arts world languages and culture and performing arts.
PGA Past President Suzy Whaley Named 2025 United States Junior Ryder Cup Team Captain
The PGA of America today announced PGA Past President Suzy Whaley as Captain of the 2025 United States Junior Ryder Cup Team. She will lead the U.S. Team of 12 boys and girls as they compete in the 13th Junior Ryder Cup at Nassau Country Club and Bethpage Black in New York, Sept. 23-25, 2025.
New Officer for Rye PD
The City of Rye welcomed a new police officer on Monday morning, July 22nd. Victor Rodriguez joined the Rye PD after two years at the City of Mount Vernon PD. Rodriguez was born and raised in the City of Yonkers and attended Gorton High School. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science from Monroe College where he also played for the baseball team.
Inter Arma Have a Handful of East Coast Shows Lined Up
Months after the release of their latest album New Heaven, Inter Arma‘s got some live dates coming up that you should absolutely go to if you’re able to get out to the east coast. For five days this coming September, the insanely heavy blackened post-metal outfit will be...
Flatbush man sentenced to 14 years in prison for Bedford-Stuyvesant deli bomb attack
A Flatbush man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for throwing a Molotov cocktail into a Bedford-Stuyvesant deli and then stabbing a deli worker, who chased him as he fled the scene while trying to throw a second homemade bomb. Joel Mangal, 40, was sentenced in Brooklyn Supreme...
Brownsville students on mission to homeland in Ghana
Sign up for our Caribbean Life email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. A contingent of 15 students and three chaperons are next month heading on a mission to Ghana, West Africa as part of the Brownsville Abroad program at Frederick Douglass Academy VII (FDA VII) High School on Bristol Street, Brownsville, Brooklyn.
Storms threaten each day this week with thunder, flooding possible — then heat returns
After a relatively quiet few days weather-wise, the threat of storms returns. Grab an umbrella and keep it close by, we’ll be in and out of shower chances for the next several days. A series of low pressure systems will be moving through the area this week, keeping our...
Considering College at 25+? Here’s What To Know Before You Enroll
Mary Williams, 52, says she is the first in her family to go to college. After an earlier stint at Brooklyn’s Medgar Evers College, she re-enrolled in 2020 to continue an associate degree program in childhood special education. Originally from Trinidad, she aims to eventually earn her master’s degree.
New exhibition showcases Brooklyn street photography at City Point
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — A new exhibition at the Brooklyn Made Store in City Point is putting the spotlight on the borough’s vibrant street photography scene. Titled “They’re There,”, the exhibition runs until the end of August and features the work of six local photographers who have captured the essence of Brooklyn’s streets. One of […]
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