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Dancing In The Street Returns To Downtown Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay’s “Dancing in the Street” returns this summer for its 13th season. The weekly street fair began on July 5 and will continue through August 16. This annual series is held by the Oyster Bay Main Street Association (OBMSA) and is free to the public. Dancing began on Friday, July 5 and will continue every Friday until mid-August. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and will end at 9:30 p.m.
Shark sighting at LI’s Hewlett Point Beach temporarily closes beach to swimmers
A shark was spotted in the waters at Hewlett Point Beach on Long Island, shutting down the waters to swimmers for at least an hour. Standard safety protocol for when a shark is spotted is to close the beach to swimmers one mile in both directions.
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.
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: South Shore ‘can go all the way’, but Staten Islanders have tough road
Death. Taxes. South Shore in the New York State Tournament. For the fourth straight year, the boys from Tottenville will represent the borough in the Little League 12-year-old All-Star baseball tourney at the state level, which will be held right here on Staten Island. South Shore has already garnered the District 24 and Section 3 South titles along the way and will go against the other seven sectional champs from around the state beginning next week.
Man who put Staten Island Zoo on the map remembered, honored
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y — As a heartfelt way to honor the memory of Vincent N. Gattullo and to keep his legacy alive, the corner of Martling Avenue and Clove Road — at the main entrance of the Staten Island Zoo — was renamed for its late executive director who passed away in 2017 at the age of 86.
Former Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill Set for Mixed-Use Community Redevelopment
Conifer Realty, LLC has been selected by Empire State Development (ESD) to redevelop the former Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill, Dutchess County, into a mixed-use community, aligning with New York State's efforts to repurpose unused state land to alleviate housing shortages. The project aims to transform the site into a vibrant residential area and community space, creating approximately 200 construction jobs over a decade-long, multi-phase development.
East Hampton Protects Hedges Inn from Being Hit by Motorists
The East Hampton Village Board of Trustees met last week to look at possible ways to stop motorists driving into town on Woods Lane from failing to make the left turn, and thus plowing into the front porch of the Hedges Inn. In January, a 17-year-old motorist fleeing the cops...
Princess Diana Agreed to a Meeting with John F. Kennedy Jr. Because Sister-in-Law Sarah Ferguson “Had the Hots for Him” and Diana Wanted To “Do One Up on Her”
For their 1995 meetup at the Carlyle Hotel in New York City, “Diana wanted it to be discreet because it had all the makings of a great gossip story.”
Man shot in the back in Brooklyn
Police are searching for four suspects wanted in a shooting in Brooklyn.At least six shots were fired just before 8 p.m. Friday in East New York near the elevated subway tracks on Livonia Avenue.A 38-year-old man was shot in the back. He was rushed to the hospital in stable condition.There is no word yet on a motive for the shooting.ALSO READ | Councilwoman accused of biting NYPD officer at Brooklyn homeless shelter protestN.J. Burkett has the latest on the arrest.----------* More Brooklyn 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.
Knicks’ underrated center puts up another Summer League masterclass in win over Pistons
The New York Knicks narrowly escaped a comeback attempt by the Detroit Pistons on Friday evening 91-90, clinching a 91–90 victory. Despite leading by double digits heading into the fourth quarter, the Knicks saw their lead dwindle as Detroit outscored them 27–15 in the final stretch but managed to secure the win with robust defensive efforts.
Floodwater bursts through wall of NYCHA apartment
NEW YORK -- The situation for a NYCHA tenant has gone from bad to worse after ankle-deep water inundated her Brooklyn apartment during Wednesday's storm. The foul-smelling water seemed to bubble up from a sewage drain on Yadira Soto's floor at the Borinquen Plaza Houses in Williamsburg."Every time it rains, it doesn't matter if it's light rain, heavy rain, we get flooded. The whole apartment gets flooded. It's so much water that the neighbors get hit with our water," said Soto. "Out of nowhere ... the water just burst out" Water also burst through her bedroom wall while she was in bed. "Out...
Mayor Adams sued for refusal to implement rental assistance laws
NEW YORK – A legal battle is brewing between some New York City tenants and Mayor Eric Adams over rental assistance laws.Last year, the New York City Council passed a set of laws that would expand the rent supplement CityFHEPS to help keep low-income New Yorkers out of shelters. After the Council overrode Adams' veto, the mayor refused to enact the laws.In a statement, his office defended the choice, saying in part:"The Adams administration has invested heavily in CityFHEPS — increasing funding, implementing reforms, and significantly expanding eligibility and access for the most at-risk New Yorkers. We have wide-ranging tools...
High Levels Of Fecal Contamination Found At 4 More New Jersey Beaches
Summer at the Jersey Shore means long days on the beach, ice cream on the boardwalk, the sound of seagulls swooping overhead, and high levels of bacteria in the water. 4 more NJ beaches are now under advisory due to high fecal bacteria contamination. It's not something we're unfamiliar with.
Allen Weisselberg, former Trump Org. CFO, released from jail after serving 100 days for lying during investigation
Former Trump Organization Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg was released from jail after serving 100 days for lying during an investigation into Donald Trump’s real estate business.
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