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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...
Homeownership in New York Plummeting at Record Pace
Looks like New York really is experiencing a mass exodus. Less and less people own homes in New York State. According to Property Ownership in America, rates have been steadily declining since 2014. In recent years, however, that rate has only accelerated. There are several reasons why that is. The...
Upstate New York as a national tech corridor? Report finds some obstacles
A new report from a national economic think tank finds some challenges to turning Upstate New York into a national tech economic hub. The biggest obstacle: a lack of small business lending. State and local officials say they intend to invest millions into rebuilding the Upstate economy and turning the...
Stewart’s Shops Announces New Summer Goodies
This fan favorite, New York business has over 350 shops in New York state and Vermont. They have won the 'Top Workplace Award'. Stewart's Shops also has over 95,000 followers on Facebook. It's not a surprise that New Yorkers love Stewart's Shops for their gas, ice cream, new merchandise and more.
Digital Affordable Childcare Portal Launched For New Yorkers
Not long ago, we learned about the historic investment for New York State's child care assistance programs. On Friday July 19th, Governor Hochul helped to officially launch the web portal that will allow hundreds of thousands more New Yorkers access to those assistance programs. Digital Childcare Portal Launched For New...
Is climate change behind our increase in tornadoes?
SYRACUSE, NY (WSYR-TV) – New York State has experienced a record number of tornadoes in the month of July. As of July 26, there have been 22 confirmed tornadoes, more than any other July since accurate tornado records started in 1951. Is climate change at play in this year’s...
Discount Retail Company With 64 New York Stores Confirms Closures
A popular retail company is closing a number of locations in New York State. Closing sales are underway. Some New Yorkers will be forced to say goodbye to Big Lots. Big Lots confirmed plans in a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to close 35 to 40 stores by the end of 2024.
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
John Catsimatidis Brings His West Harlem Hustle To Secure Major Funding For Chelsea Development
John Catsimatidis who grew up in West Harlem is a prominent figure in NYC business, has secured a significant $57 million construction loan for his latest project in Chelsea. This development marks another milestone in Catsimatidis’ expanding real estate portfolio, showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit that has driven his success from humble beginnings to becoming a major player in the city’s development scene.
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