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Park Slope Tenants Secure Agreement with City, Landlord to Keep Units Affordable
Stellar Management, the Fifth Avenue Committee and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) signed an agreement that makes all the units at 341 10th Street in Park Slope affordable housing. The entities closed on an Article XI regulatory agreement for the building last week, ensuring...
The Grace Foundation’s Christmas in July brings Santa Claus, smiles to Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It was a day of smiles and fun as hundreds attended The Grace Foundation’s first annual Christmas in July celebration Saturday. From noon to 4 p.m., 460 Brielle Avenue in Sea View was transformed into a special place where children and adults could enjoy a skating rink, bouncy houses, music, and arts and crafts. Guests were greeted with traditional Christmas music, thanks to outdoor speakers.
NYS Girls Wrestling Tournament coming to Albany
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – One of the state’s newest girls sports is gaining a major championship. The New York State Public High School Athletic Association made it official that a full state tournament will be coming to Albany next year. The date will be Thursday, February 27 at MVP Arena in Albany. It’s the same […]
89-year-old comedian recovering after she was randomly punched on New York street
NEW YORK (AP) — An 89-year-old comedian is recovering after being randomly punched and knocked to the ground while waiting to cross a street in New York earlier this month. D’yan Forest said she had just stopped at a coffee shop and was heading to a swimming pool when someone came up to her from behind and hit her in the eye. She lay on the ground in shock as police and paramedics came to her aid.
Yankees ‘not that into’ flashy trade deadline target despite obvious need
The New York Yankees had a successful first game after the All-Star break. Despite the 6-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, the pinstripes fan base is starting to worry. Across their last 25 games, Aaron Boone’s squad put up a 9-16 record. The Baltimore Orioles hold first place in the AL East by one game over the Yankees. The Bronx Bombers can surely leap, but they might need reinforcements.
Fandango Founder James Michael Cline’s Suicide Note Found After Jumping To Death From NYC Hotel’s 20th Floor
James Michael Cline, the entrepreneur who founded the popular movie ticketing service Fandango, died Tuesday in an apparent suicide in Manhattan. He was 64. The New York Police Department reported that officers responded to a call at the Kimberly Hotel in midtown at 10:19 a.m. They found an unresponsive male with injuries consistent with a fall from a great height. The investigation is ongoing.
Huge Star From The Outsiders Movie Hosts 50’s Night At New York Drive-In
It is a Summer ritual, heading to the Drive-In for a movie. This year many local drive-in theatres are doing special events and showing some classic films. The writers and actors strike last year resulted in fewer films being released which meant theatres have had to get a bit creative when it comes to keeping the movies fresh each week for Moviegoers.
Severino combines with 3 Mets relievers on 1-0 shutout of Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Luis Severino and three relievers combined on a four-hitter as the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 1-0 on Saturday. Pete Alonso doubled with one out in the fourth inning and scored when catcher Francisco Alvarez grounded into a fielder’s choice with the bases loaded.
A ‘family-friendly, casual’ eatery: Myles on Main opens in the Preston House
A new “family-oriented” restaurant is now open across from the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead. Myles on Main, downtown Riverhead’s newest eatery, opened on June 29 in the Preston House & Hotel on East Main Street. The restaurant is within the restored historic home, which was built in 1905 by local Civil War hero Henry Preston, Suffolk County’s first full-time sheriff. In 2018, the house was renovated and improved with a 20-room boutique hotel by Hyatt Place and aquarium developer Joseph Petrocelli.
Kool DJ Red Alert honored with interactive sculpture in Harlem
NEW YORK - On Friday, hip-hop legend Kool DJ Red Alert was honored with his own statue in his home neighborhood as part of the ongoing Harlem Sculpture Gardens exhibit.Kool DJ Red Alert himself was in Montefiore Park as shouts of "Yeahhhhh!" echoed from the crowd when his likeness, named for his signature chant, was unveiled."This is something that's very rare, but in blessings, I'm here to witness it," Kool DJ Red Alert said.Red Alert remains a staple in hip-hop history, credited with inventing the mixtape as Afrika Bambaataa's DJ, still mixing on WBLS six days a week, 40 years after...
Video: Juan Soto scores on thrilling Little League home run
Everything was going right for Juan Soto during the New York Yankees’ Friday contest against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y. The highlight of Soto’s night was undoubtedly his Little League home run in the bottom of the 4th inning. With two outs and the bases empty, Soto came up... The post Video: Juan Soto scores on thrilling Little League home run appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Child Dies After Being Pulled From Pool In Bay Shore
Suffolk County Police Third Precinct officers responded to the residence on North Thompson Drive in Bay Shore just before 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20, after a 911 caller reported the incident. The victim, who police identified as New York City resident Kyrie Berry of Brooklyn, was transported to South Shore...
New water filtration system for Cedar Beach
On Thursday, June 11, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine (R) was joined by Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico (R) and Councilwoman Jane Bonner (R-Rocky Point) to promote a new I/A water filtration system, soon to be installed at Cedar Beach. Innovative and Alternative On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems use advanced treatment...
As dengue fever soars, travel-related cases in Suffolk County rise
Mosquitoes can be much more than a nuisance as they search for their next blood meal: they can also pass along potentially dangerous viruses. Long considered a tropical and subtropical health threat, dengue fever has reached record levels in the Americas this year. The illness has been traveling with Aedes mosquitoes that have been moving further north amid global climate change.
Hochul unveils major infrastructure investments
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a commitment involving more than $600 million towards significant infrastructure investments to revitalize the Livingston Avenue Bridge The post Hochul unveils major infrastructure investments first appeared on Spotlight News.
New York State DEC Says Man Tried to Escape Custody Using Rideshare
Ridesharing was once referred to as the "future of public transport", as companies such as Uber, Lyft, and others allow riders to use mobile apps to request rides from nearby drivers. This can help provide quick and easy transportation, while removing some of the excess congestion on our roads. Attempting...
Can You Get A Ticket In School Zones In New York During Weekends?
If you drive through a school zone on a weekend in New York State, can you get a ticket if you go above the school zone speed limit? I always wonder if I can get a ticket, even though school isn't in session. Of course, no person in their right mind wants to speed through a school zone when children may be crossing the street, or even walking along the sidewalk. But what happens on weekends or evenings, when school is out?
New York State Police Say SUV Hit Amish Buggy And Drove Off
Less than a week after a Kia Sedona allegedly hit an Amish horse-drawn carriage on State Route 3, offcials say another vehicle has struck a buggy. This time, the crash lead to the death of a teenage occupant, says police. One country Sheriff has a message for drivers in New...
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