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Americans will eat about 7 billion hot dogs from Memorial Day to Labor Day: NHDSC
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Memorial Day starts the peak hot dog consumption season. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Americans will consume a whopping 7,000,000,000 hot dogs, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. That equates to 818 hot dogs per second. Last year, Americans spent $8 billion on hot dogs. New York […]
New commercial vehicle inspection station opens on I-495
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) recently opened a new commercial vehicle inspection station along I-495. On May 16, NYSDOT officials announced the opening of a new commercial carrier vehicle roadside inspection station located on the westbound side of the Long Island Expressway (I-495), between Exits 53 and 51 in the Town of Huntington. The station will be manned by NYSDOT and local law enforcement, who will conduct routine CMV inspections to ensure compliance with trucking regulations. Over 21,000 trucks utilize the L.I.E. every day, which equates to approximately 11% of all its daily traffic, NYSDOT says. “This new inspection station provides a new avenue for vehicle inspections to occur on one of Long Island’s busiest roads. It will serve as an important location to safeguard all those traveling on the Long Island Expressway,” said NYSDOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez. “Keeping our state highways safe requires a multifaceted approach. We must ensure oversized vehicles are abiding by the law, and that the integrity of our infrastructure is kept intact.” Senator Monica Martinez said, “The Long Island Expressway’s new truck inspection site will help put the brakes on dangerous commercial vehicles being on our roadways. Through routine inspections at this repurposed parking area, motor carrier safety examiners and law enforcement will have a centrally located and safe site from which to ensure trucking vehicle laws are being followed and the safety of all motorists is protected.”
NYC looking to combat notorious drug bazaar in Washington Square Park — by installing a food truck
Washington Square Park is going from bad – to wurst. The city is looking to combat the park’s notorious outdoor drug bazaar by parking a food truck in the green space’s northwest corner and approving permits for activities in the narcotics-riddled area. William Morrison, parks administrator for Washington Square Park, revealed the latest Hail Mary attempt to snuff out the persistent drug activity during the 6th Precinct Community Council meeting. “There are ways to positively change your space and don’t rely on force,” he said, later adding that one way to change “use in certain areas of a park is adding...
Columbia encampment supplies trashed outside school alongside $1K duvet, Tiffany jewelry
They were more prepared than weekend glampers in the Catskills. Plastic bags stuffed with supplies that appear to have been intended for the Columbia anti-Israel encampments recently lined the curb for trash pickup outside the Morningside Heights campus, footage shared by recycling advocate Anna Sacksshowed. Among the junked sundries meant to fuel the demonstrations were Costco-size boxes of Nature Valley protein bars, instant noodles and dozens of unopened emergency blankets and ponchos. English teacher at posh Dalton school resigns amid accusations of sex abuse by her former student Other still-usable items geared toward supporting the weekslong protests, including flashlights, chargers and tent poles, were...
List: 6 training programs in NYC helping New Yorkers gain jobs
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The New York City Department of Small Business Services wants you to be trained for the job of your dreams. There are currently six programs that are recruiting qualified candidates: First Course NYC First Course NYC is an eight-week program that prepares you to be hired inside a kitchen. The program […]
Mayor Adams Urges Revival of American Spirit In Memorial Day Op-Ed
Every year, we are proud to welcome our nation’s sea servicemembers to New York City for Fleet Week, a celebration of the courage and commitment of all those who serve our nation — and those who have given their lives to protect it. As a patriotic American and...
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