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CT’s Bangladeshi community demonstrates in solidarity against deadly violence overseas
In July, the Bangladeshi government cracked down on student-led protests – and nearly 200 civilians were killed over the course of a week. Violence erupted after students were protesting against a nepotistic quota system of who gets government jobs. Members of the Connecticut Bangladeshi community have organized their own...
Schumer in Syracuse to Discuss Weather Tracking After Recent Tornadoes
UTICA, N.Y. -- After over 20 record-breaking tornadoes struck upstate New York in July, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is spearheading a significant initiative to secure increased federal funding for upgrading both the state and national storm-tracking network. The downtown area of Rome bore the brunt of the impact locally, with...
Tenants Brace For Greerville Sell-Offs
That’s the word tenants are using to describe how they feel as incarcerated sex offender Rabbi Daniel Greer’s nonprofits seek to sell off a host of multi-family houses in the Edgewood neighborhood — leaving those renters worried about potential orders to move, and prompting them to start organizing to protect their positions at a time of uncertainty.
Campers Dribble, Shoot, Score! At The Q
“Shoot that ball, shoot, shoot that ball!” Aubreigh, 9, stomped, clapped, and chanted as she cheered on her friend, who was angling her basketball at a hoop in the Q House gymnasium. Swish!. Aubreigh and her fellow Leadership, Education, & Athletics in Partnership (LEAP) summer campers landed shot after...
Police investigating after 38-year-old shot in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven police say one person suffered non-life threatening injuries after a shooting Sunday night. Officers were dispatched to Water Street and East Street around 10:38 p.m. for report of a person shot. On scene, officers found a 38-year-old gunshot victim outside his vehicle in a grassy area across from […]
Man arrested for bomb threat to Amazon fulfillment center
NORTH HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - A man faces charges for a bomb threat at an Amazon fulfillment center in North Haven, according to police. Police arrested 32-year-old Michael Pierre of Bridgeport on Monday. They said the threat was called in to their communications center on July 14 around 11 p.m.
Justin Timberlake’s female friend ‘confronted & questioned cops’ before ‘driving star’s car home’ after his DWI arrest
JUSTIN Timberlake’s female friend reportedly confronted and questioned cops moments before the singer was arrested for DWI last month. The friend who drove off after Justin was arrested wasn’t “properly evaluated” by authorities, according to TMZ. Last month, Justin Timberlake was arrested for driving while intoxicated in Sag Harbor, Long Island. Moments before his arrest, […]
Staten Island University Hospital named one of the best hospitals in New York by U.S. News & World Report
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island University Hospital was recently named one of the best hospitals in New York by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was ranked 13th overall in the state, highlighting its commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services to the community. The comprehensive list of...
Shelton Fire Department Weekly Calls For Service
SHELTON — Fire Marshal James Tortora submitted the following list of calls for service for the Shelton Fire Department. SHELTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCIDENT RESPONSES. SUBMITTED BY FIRE MARSHAL JAMES TORTORA. On 7/22/24 at 11:32 am the Echo Hose H & L Co. #1 responded to #248 Howe Avenue...
GoFundMe Campaigns Supporting Victims of 2 Crashes
GoFundMe campaigns have been set up for people seriously injured in two recent separate car accidents. Tempestt Harris Buckner was hurt on June 23 when her car struck a utility pole on Bread and Cheese Hollow Road. She was pulled from her burning car by Read More ...
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...
Perfect Mets trade candidate ends up with NL Wild Card contender at a huge price
It’s never easy to know exactly who will get traded. With two more years of control after this year, Tampa Bay Rays reliever Jason Adam wasn’t necessarily a guarantee to get dealt at the trade deadline. A perfect fit for the New York Mets as a right-handed pitcher with control and some dominant numbers against left-handed hitters (.535 OPS and he has been better against righties!), he was the type of player we would’ve loved to see added to the bullpen.
NJ police responding to mental health call shoot and kill woman: AG
Police responding to a reported mental health crisis in New Jersey shot and killed a woman inside an apartment building overnight, the state's attorney general announced Sunday. Officers from the Fort Lee Police Department responded to "The Pinnacle" complex on Main Street around 1:30 a.m. after a man called 911...
Target Heist: Suffolk Police Seek Public’s Help to Nab $400 Thief
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who stole merchandise from a Centereach store in July. A woman stole approximately $400 worth of merchandise from Target, located at 265 Pond. Path, on...
Former state senator James Seward passes away at 72
MILFORD, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) – James Seward, the 33 year veteran of New York State politics has passed away. He was 72 years old. Seward was first elected to the New York State Senate 1986 and retired in 2020. He stepped down after being diagnosed with a return of bladder cancer. Seward was born in Oneonta […]
Beloved Chain Restaurant Likely Saved In New York After Closings
After filing for bankruptcy and closing many locations in New York, a new deal may save many other eateries. In May, Hudson Valley Post learned Red Lobster is closing nearly 50 locations across the country, including many in New York. Red Lobster Closes Many New York Locations. We later learned...
Wildfire Smoke In New York May Be More ‘Explosive’ This Summer
Do you remember last summer walking outside and smelling smoke, along with yellow-tinted skies? Well, officials say wildfire smoke in New York might be "more explosive" this summer. New York officials are warning of wildfire smoke moving into the area. Western Wildfire Smoke Reaches New York State. Over the weekend...
Recall: Many Vehicles In New York Need A New Engine, For Free
Many New Yorkers will get a brand-new engine installed in their vehicles, for free. Toyota has updated its recall involving over 100,000 vehicles. The company issued a safety recall involving certain model year 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra and Lexus LX vehicles. About 102,000 Toyota and Lexus branded vehicles, gas-only models, sold...
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