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NYC Housing Calendar, Aug. 26-30
City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon. Welcome to City Limits’ NYC Housing Calendar, a weekly feature where we round up the latest housing and land use-related events and hearings, as well as upcoming affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.
Ex-NYC cop seeking Hudson Valley House seat was accused of falsely charging teen girl
Alison Esposito was a New York City police lieutenant in 2016 when she and fellow officers from a Manhattan gang unit went to an East Harlem apartment one night to arrest a suspect in several shootings. They made that arrest. But they also cuffed a 16-year-old girl and charged her with punching and scratching Esposito. Those charges were dropped several months later, and the city wound up paying $25,000 to settle a lawsuit by the girl, who...
Owners Admit Fault After Fire Kills Sisters At Noyac Vacation Rental
Peter Miller, age 56, pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal negligent homicide, and Pamela Miller, age 55, pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Aug. 26. It came two years after sisters Lindsay Wiener, age 19, and Jillian Wiener, age 21, both of Potomac, Maryland,...
NY weather: Marble-sized hail expected with thunderstorms to hit Suffolk County Monday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 4:48 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:30 p.m. for Suffolk County. Brace for marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:47 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of...
Scooter operator seriously injured in Hauppauge crash
Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a scooter operator in Hauppauge on Aug. 25. Brian Ahrens was riding an electric scooter westbound on Veterans Memorial Highway, 200 feet east of H. Lee Dennison Building Drive, when he crossed into the path of and was struck by a westbound 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, driven by Thomas Vito, at 4:49 a.m.
Concerns arise over New York’s timeline for school districts to fully transition to electric bus fleets
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Next week, kids across the region will be heading back to school. While most of them will be getting picked up by a traditional diesel-powered yellow school bus, some may have a quieter ride. While most local districts still don’t have a single electric school bus,...
Weather’s role in nation-wide blood shortage
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — According to the American Red Cross, blood inventory dropped 25% in July. In response, the organization declared an emergency blood shortage, but officials emphasized that it’s not unusual for this time of year. “We anticipate that in the summer months, especially here in the Northeast where summer is short, and a […]
Pa. tops list of states in gaming tax revenues for 2023
Pennsylvania’s total gaming-specific tax revenues from casinos top every other state in the nation, because of the commonwealth’s relatively large market and high tax rates on gambling, according to American Gaming Associations’ annual report. AGA data for 2023 puts Pennsylvania at $2.3 billion in casino tax revenue,...
Second phase of Adirondack Rail Trail completed
ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the completion of construction and the ahead-of-schedule opening of the second phase of the Adirondack Rail Trail from Saranac Lake to Floodwood Road. In addition, New York State recently awarded the contract for rail trail construction from Floodwood Road to Tupper Lake and...
New York State Dad’s 5 Rules For Back To School
The cold and flu season are starting to take over New York State. With back to school approaching from Niagara Falls to Albany, it is time to really remember what your mom and dad taught you about staying healthy through the year. As a father of four kids, under eight...
New York State DEC Helps Dog Unable To Continue On Trail
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is busy not only assisting human hikers across the state, but their canine companions as well. According to the DEC, while Forest Rangers are not necessarily required to rescue dogs, many officers will still respond to when there is a lost or injured dog on one of the trails.
Free Fishing Day in NY on August 31: Perfect End to Summer
New York State is offering a special treat for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts this Labor Day weekend. On Saturday, August 31, 2024, the state will host a Free Fishing Day, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy fishing without the need for a fishing license. This event is part of New York’s “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative, designed to encourage families to step away from screens and immerse themselves in nature.
Stop & Shop to kick the habit, ending all tobacco sales. When is this happening?
QUINCY ‒ Consumers can no longer purchase cigarettes and other tobacco products at Stop & Shop, according to a press release issued by the Quincy-based grocery retailer on Monday. The company is promoting the move as part of its "commitment to community wellness." All 360 Stop & Shop location across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey will end tobacco sales Aug. 31, according to the press release. ...
Southeastern New York: Urgent Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect – High Winds Expected
White Plains, NY – The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Southeastern New York, including White Plains, effective until 7 PM today. Residents should brace for possible damaging winds and hail, with conditions expected to worsen throughout the afternoon. The NWS advises that all outdoor...
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