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Terrible Humidity Returns To New York As Next Heat Wave Nears
The humidity is returning to New York State and could bring more severe weather and a fourth heatwave. In early July, New York State was in the top 5 percent of most humid places on the planet. The humidity on July 10 in New York was worse than in Florida...
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
Erykah Badu to Headline AFROPUNK in Prospect Park
This August, AFROPUNK is teaming up with BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn, to present AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA BKLYN, headlined by Erykah Badu. What is AFROPUNK? Originating with the 2003 documentary that highlighted a Black presence in the American punk scene, AFROPUNK is a platform for the alternative and experimental. Remaining at the core of its mission are the punk principles of DIY aesthetics, radical thought and social non-conformity. AFROPUNK is a voice for the unwritten, unwelcome and unheard-of.
Firefighters take on early-morning Bronx blaze that left three injured
Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Firefighters battled an early-morning four-alarm fire that broke out in a Bronx commercial building. Units from the 3rd Battalion and 6th Division arrived to find heavy smoke throughout the building, located...
Man faces over 20 charges in Brooklyn hit-and-run that killed woman, 71: NYPD
BUSHWICK, Brooklyn (PIX11) – A Brooklyn man was arrested Monday in the hit-and-run of a 71-year-old woman and her daughter in Bushwick back in May, according to the NYPD. Robert Matthews, 26, is facing over 20 charges in connection to the incident, per authorities. Police officers tried to pull over Matthews back on May 9 […]
Judge Denies Ex-Rep. George Santos’ Request To Dismiss Charges Against Him In Fraud Case
Federal Judge Joanna Seybert declined former Rep. George Santos’ (R-New York) request to dismiss some of the fraud charges against him. On July 19, Seybert denied Santos’ motion, ruling that he failed to meet the legal standards. Santos sought to have the charges of aggravated identity theft and...
Henry Nowak, Canisius basketball star, champion for WNY in Congress, dies at 89
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Henry Nowak, a star player for Canisius College’s golden age of basketball in the 1950s who went on to represent Western New York in the U.S. Congress, has died. He was 89. Nicknamed “Hammerin’ Hank” for his aggressive play on the court, Nowak led Canisius to three consecutive NCAA tournaments from […]
Oyster Bay Announces New Pickleball Courts Open at Tappen Beach in Sea Cliff
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Town Clerk Richard LaMarca and Tax Receiver Jeffrey Pravato announce that new pickleball courts are now open for play at Harry Tappen Beach in Sea Cliff. Due to popular demand, the Town constructed new pickleball courts for local residents. “Pickleball is a fun sport...
Former Yankees star seems to rip modern players, Aaron Boone
As shared by Garrett Stepien of SNY, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone insisted following Sunday's 6-4 home loss to the Tampa Bay Rays that his club is "better than" what it has shown amid its summer swoon.During a Monday morning chat with WFAN radio hosts Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata, former Yankees star pitcher David Wells discussed Boone's alleged "buddy-buddy" relationships with Yankees players such as captain Aaron Judge."They’re getting paid so much money, I don’t think they care, to be honest with you," Wells said of modern ballplayers, per Ryan Chichester of Audacy.Wells then recalled a time when...
A bigger Mets-Brewers trade could be on the horizon after Sunday's small swap
The New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers made a trade on Sunday when Tyler Jay was swapped for TJ Shook. The deal involves a couple of double takes. For one, the Mets getting anything at all for Jay who’d been DFA’d already is pretty impressive. For it to be a minor league arm albeit not one performing all that well sweetens this more.
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