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Nassau County argues lawsuit challenging mask ban should be dismissed
Nassau County is fighting to get a federal class-action lawsuit dropped challenging its mask ban.An advocacy group filed the suit last month, saying the law discriminates against people with disabilities.Meanwhile, county lawyers say it should be dismissed because the plaintiffs suffered no harm as a result of the ban.The law makes it a misdemeanor punishable by up to a $1,000 fine or a year in jail for wearing a mask in public.It exempts people who cover their faces for health, safety or religious reasons.At least one person has been arrested in Nassau County for wearing a mask in public.ALSO READ:...
L.I. man left threatening voicemail for Nassau County judge: Police
A Westbury, Long Island man accused of warning a judge "everybody" will be "sorry" if "anything happens" to the man's mother was arrested Tuesday on charges of harassment. Nassau County Police say Jayson Woolley, 47, was the caller who left an angry, unlawful message on the chambers office phone of a Mineola Court Judge last month, after the court issued a decision against Woolley.
Most Expensive Long Island Home Listings All Sold For Under Asking Price
Of the 10 most expensive residential sales to close across Nassau and Suffolk counties since Wednesday, Aug. 28, all 10 sold for below asking price, data from Zillow shows. The most expensive listing – a one-bedroom, three-bathroom ranch on 1.62 acres in Great Neck that was listed for $7.8 million – closed on Wednesday, Aug. 28, for $6.5 million, 16-percent under asking.
New Law Will Put A Student On Every School Board In NY
A law requiring all state boards of education to have at least one student member will take effect on July 1, 2025. The students will attend public meetings, but not executive sessions, and won't be allowed to vote. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the bill on Thursday, Sept. 5. It will...
New Tornado Confirmed Amid Record-Setting Year In NY: Here's When, Where
There have now been 29 tornadoes in New York this year, breaking the record of 25 in 1992. A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team examined several reports of damage in Allegany County, in the towns of Wirt and Friendship, located near Buffalo, after the incident happened in the middle of the evening on Friday, Sept. 6.
OGS in search for next Holiday Tree
The state Office of General Services is looking to New York residents for donations of two spruce trees to be displayed at the State Capitol during the upcoming holiday season. The post OGS in search for next Holiday Tree first appeared on Spotlight News.
Mayor Of New York State’s Second Largest City Offered New Job
The rumors on the internents that have been swirling for the last few days appear to be more factual than not, as the Mayor of New York State's second-largest city is being offered a new job in Western New York. READ MORE: Will Byron Brown Be Stepping Down As Mayor...
8 Famous People Who Were Arrested In WNY
You might be surprised, but there have been celebrities who got themselves into legal trouble in Buffalo and Western New York. They had the honor of spending some time in our local jails. Do you remember any of these famous arrests?. Two Country Stars Arrested In 'Horse Incident'. You can...
Gov. Hochul requests federal help for people impacted by Tropical Storm Debby
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Gov. Kathy Hochul requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden Saturday. It’s an effort to help folks in communities impacted by Tropical Storm Debby Aug. 8 through Aug. 10. In our region, Steuben, Ontario and Yates counties were hit the hardest by floods as a result of the storm. Damages, […]
Nearly 50 Colleges Across New York Best In America
A new ranking, based directly on students, is giving high praise to many schools in the Hudson Valley and across the Empire State. The Princeton Review reached out to Hudson Valley Post to let us know that a number of colleges from New York are highlighted as some of the best colleges in America.
New Ban Makes These Illegal in New York
Starting September 1st, 2024 if you are caught with one of these in New York you can expect to pay a fine of up to $500. Over the last year or so New York officials have begun a major crackdown targeting drivers who attempt to invade tolls on bridges, tunnels, and toll roads by covering, disguising, or altering their license plates. The crackdown started back in March when New York Governor Kathy Hochul launched a multi-agency task force to crack down on "ghost" plates and "ghost" cars using fake or altered plates.
New York Ranks Third in Invasive Plant Species
Recently Traci Taylor wrote a story about the Japanese knotweed, a beautiful but invasive plant that is causing environmental problems in New York. So it got me wondering, how does New York compare when it comes to dealing with invasive plants?. A recent study by Lawn Love ranked the states...
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