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MASOTTO-DRISCOLL SCHOLARSHIP: Plainview, N.Y.’s Graf is honored
Samantha Graf will play goalkeeper at Marist College. (Photo courtesy of ENYYSA) Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association has announced that Plainview, N.Y. resident Samantha Graf will receive the Masotto-Driscoll Scholarship. At Plainview/Old Bethpage High School, Graf was involved in student government for four years and was senior class president....
Jennifer Lopez Attends The East Hampton Antiques & Design Show
Photos Courtesy of The East Hampton Antiques & Design Show. On Friday, July 12th, a preview benefit cocktail party took place for the 2024 East Hampton Antiques and Design Show at the sunning, historic grounds of Mulford Farm in East Hampton. Attendees had the chance to meet Honorary Chairmen, acclaimed design duo Tony Ingrao and Randy Kemper.
Brian Quillin: Greenport Vocal Coach Teaches Confidence in Music & Life
Upon meeting Brian Quillin at his home music classroom in Greenport, it quickly becomes clear that he’s found his calling as a private voice teacher. It’s not his deep knowledge of music theory, skills on piano and guitar, or crystal-clear singing voice that give away his proficiency in this new career — though those are vital tools in his belt. No, the key to his burgeoning success seems to stem from his uplifting aura of positivity and genuine enthusiasm for his students’ growth on and off the stage.
City Starts Annual Farmers Market Aid Program For Seniors
The Department for the Aging kicked off its annual Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), where qualified older New Yorkers can purchase fruits, vegetables and herbs at participating vendors across the city using coupons. This year, 55,000 coupon books will be distributed to 350 local organizations throughout the five boroughs, an...
New York City restaurants prepare for new outdoor dining guidelines
New York City's outdoor dining program has some new rules going into effect starting next month and restaurant owners are doing what they can now to get ready.Starting in August, businesses will have to apply to "Dining out NYC" by the end of the day on August 3rd.There will be a flat application fee of $1,500 for either a roadway or sidewalk cafe.Owners have the option to pay for both outdoor eating options for $2,100.Outdoor dining sheds first became a staple during the pandemic.Now, officials say the updated requirements will help make it a permanent fixture on city streets.ALSO READ | Councilwoman accused of biting NYPD officer at Brooklyn homeless shelter protestN.J. Burkett has the latest on the arrest.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More New York City news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Somers Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday in Style
SOMERS, N.Y. - Mrs. Virginia Flood, a resident of Heritage Hills for 47 years, celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday, July 7, with family and friends at a brunch at Wee Burn Country Club in Darien, CT. Also known as Gee Gee or Ginnie, Mrs. Flood (nee Bernene) was raised in Bedford. She was an administrative assistant to the president of Northern Westchester Hospital for 25 years and has also been a member of Twigs, served on the Board of the VNA of Hudson Valley, and was Secretary of the Heritage Hills Condo Board. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
100 Women Group Donates $12,600 for Van
The group 100 Women of Huntington has donated $12,600 toward the purchase of a van for the Huntington Youth Bureau. The organization, which supports charitable organizations throughout Huntington, chose the Youth Bureau’s Youth Development Research Institute over two other finalists, the Huntington Arts Council and Read More ...
The U.S. Migrant Crisis: Federal Intervention Needed Now (video)
The United States is facing an unprecedented migrant crisis that requires federal intervention. Local governments are being asked to subsidize this crisis, but they are neither designed nor built to handle such a massive influx of migrants. This situation has escalated into both a humanitarian and fiscal crisis for cities like New York, Chicago, and Denver.
NYC officials give update on global tech outage: Flight delays, services impacted
NEW YORK - New York state and city officials are monitoring the widespread technology outage that caused disruptions around the world Friday. In a statement Saturday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said that agencies are working around the clock this weekend to continue to remediate systems. The outage disrupted business...
Erykah Badu to headline Afropunk Festival at Prospect Park
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — It’s that time of year again. Afropunk is set to return next month at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park with a massive headliner. The two-day festival, dubbed AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA Brooklyn, will take place from Aug. 24 through Aug. 25. Erykah Badu, a neo-soul trailblazer, is set to headline the […]
NYC Subways to Get Weapons Detection Systems – Here’s When and Where!
Brace yourselves, NYC! Mayor Eric Adams is pushing forward with the installation of controversial weapons detection systems in subway stations. In just a few days, select stations will start rolling out this cutting-edge technology to enhance passenger safety. How the System Works. A few months back, detectives demonstrated how the...
Application now open for FDNY civil service exam in NYC: Here’s the salary for firefighter
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — If you want to become a firefighter, you can apply for the exam and try your shot at joining the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) released the application — which is typically offered every four years — on June 24.
Staten Island said ‘no’ the last time a ‘City of Yes’-style development plan was pitched here
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The fight over the South Richmond zoning plan 50 years ago was one of the fiercest battles in Staten Island history. The plan would have jammed 450,000 people into the southern part of Staten Island. It would have filled in parts of Raritan Bay to...
Tyler Kolek made jaw-dropping pass in Summer League game
New York Knicks rookie Tyler Kolek stunned fans on Friday night with a jaw-dropping pass in a Summer League victory over Detroit. The post Tyler Kolek made jaw-dropping pass in Summer League game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Grade the Trade: Knicks part ways with Julius Randle in bewildering mock proposal
The New York Knicks have had an exciting offseason, but it's not over yet. The front office could (and should) make a few more moves, one of which involves Julius Randle. He missed the second half of the season after he dislocated his shoulder. The Knicks finished as the No. 2 seed in the conference, even with Randle playing 46 games, which was a testament to the team's mentality. If New York had a healthy Randle for the playoffs, the team could've snapped its Eastern Conference Finals drought.
Weekend “Big Money” Lottery Winners In New York
It was a lucky weekend for lottery players in New York State. While there were no grand prize winners, the New York State Lottery announced that there where two "Big Money" winning tickets sold this weekend from the Mega Millions and Powerball drawing. READ MORE: NEW YORK LOTTERY ANNOUNCES THREE...
Parsippany Billionaire George Kurtz, CEO of CrowdStrike, Addresses Global Outage
PARSIPPANY — On Friday, July 19, 2024, at 12:09 a.m., CrowdStrike released a sensor configuration update to Windows systems as part of ongoing operations. Sensor configuration updates are an ongoing part of the protection mechanisms of the Falcon platform. This configuration update triggered a logic error, resulting in a system crash and blue screen (BSOD) on impacted systems.
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