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MTA nixes elevators at NYC subway station where woman died carrying stroller on stairs
Dontaysia Turner visits the exact spot where her cousin Malaysia Goodson died after falling down a set of subway stairs five years ago. Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing pause forced the MTA to cut 23 subway accessibility projects, including one at the station where the 2019 tragedy in Midtown happened. [ more › ]
New York DOT: Scary Footage of Near Accident in Work Zone [VIDEO]
Late last week, the New York Department of Transportation (DOT) shared scary footage of a near-miss accident that happened in a work zone in Otsego, New York. The summer is a popular time for road work across New York state. There are numerous major roads across the Hudson Valley that are currently under construction or undergoing maintenance resulting in work zones.
Donald Trump’s lawyers urge New York appeals court to overturn ‘egregious’ civil fraud verdict
NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off victories in other legal cases, Donald Trump on Monday pressed a New York appeals court to overturn the nearly $500 million New York civil fraud judgment that threatens to drain his personal cash reserves as he campaigns to retake the White House. In...
Rep. Nick Langworthy introduces resolution demanding the firing of Secret Service director after Trump shooting
U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy on Monday introduced a resolution demanding the termination of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle following the attempted assassination of former President Trump more than a week ago. Cheatle was questioned on Capitol Hill Monday by the House Oversight Committee and has been called on to...
Wetter Than Normal August On Tap For Western New York
It looks like the final month of Summer is going to be a wet one across Western New York. If you are looking to squeeze in some quality family time outdoors before is back, you might want to pack an umbrella. READ MORE: CHECK OUT THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC SUMMER...
Capital Region restaurant inspections: July 15-19
These are the inspections from July 15 to 19 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations, and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website.
Inaugural Gold Coast Book Fair Inspires Long Islanders’ Shared Love for Literature
Canon U.S.A., Inc. provided printing support for the first-ever Gold Coast Book Fair, held June 28-30, at Long Island University in Brookville. This inaugural event, celebrating Long Island’s love for literature, worked to demonstrate an on-going effort to empower arts education. Featuring programming for children and adults, the event...
Huntington Mailroom Store Opens on Main Street
A new business offering a variety of mail-related and other services has opened in downtown Huntington. Kishore Hemrajani said his new Huntington Mailroom at 375 Main St. offers notary services, finger-printing, mailboxes with 24-hour access, shipping assistance, faxing, copying, printing and more. The store prints Read More ...
Huntington’s Annual Anne Frank Memorial Ceremony Features Holocaust Survivor Rosalie Simon
Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth, in conjunction with the Suffolk YJCC, hosted the Town of Huntington’s 13th Annual Anne Frank Memorial Ceremony. The event took place on Friday, July 19 at Arboretum Park in Melville, home of the Anne Frank Memorial Garden. The event was held mid-way between Anne...
Lancaster County Coroner's Office identifies victims in deadly Pennsylvania Turnpike crash
PENN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The Lancaster County Coroner's Office said the three people killed in a crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike over the weekend were a father and his two children. They are:. Donnell Hickson, 43, of Baldwin, New York. Decir Hickson, 18, of Pittsburgh. An 11-year-old girl from...
PGA Past President Suzy Whaley Named 2025 United States Junior Ryder Cup Team Captain
The PGA of America today announced PGA Past President Suzy Whaley as Captain of the 2025 United States Junior Ryder Cup Team. She will lead the U.S. Team of 12 boys and girls as they compete in the 13th Junior Ryder Cup at Nassau Country Club and Bethpage Black in New York, Sept. 23-25, 2025.
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