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Patriots survive last second scare in Brookhaven summer league
Ward Melville broke out to an early lead in Town of Brookhaven summer league action Monday, July 15, against Smithtown East and safely led until midway through the second half. Smithtown East inched closer in the final minute of play when the Bulls drained a 3-pointer to trail by one...
Refusal To Expand Housing Opportunities Renders Four Of The Five Rockland County Towns Ineligible For State Funding
Only Ramapo, And Villages Of Haverstraw, Nyack & Kaser On Path To Participate In State’s Pro-Housing Community Program. For years, the Town of Clarkstown has been seeking millions of dollars in New York State grants, including money from the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), for its stalled Transit Oriented Development project in Nanuet.
Massive Number Of Tourists Choosing Upstate New York Over NYC
Tourism is booming in "unexpected" places in Upstate New York, but declining in New York City. In late June, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul paused the start of Congestion Pricing "indefinitely." The plan was set to start on June 30 and would have charged drivers at least $15 to drive...
Narcotics worth around $10 million seized in Bronx drug bust
NEW YORK -- Nearly $10 million worth of narcotics were seized in the Bronx in what New York City police said was their most significant drug bust to date involving illegal cannabis products. Police said they were investigating community complaints about illegal marijuana sales on Timpson Place in the Mott Haven section overnight Saturday when they discovered the illegal drug operation.Some drugs were packaged as candy, police sayMayor Eric Adams was on the scene with the New York City Sheriff's Office and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.Officials said the unregulated and dangerous products, some packaged as candies and chocolates, were...
U.S. Government Issues Warning About New York Drinking Water
Top U.S. officials have issued a stern warning about drinking water. As someone who grew up in the City of Newburgh, a warning about drinking water is always scary. In May 2016, City of Newburgh residents learned their drinking water supply was contaminated with the man-made chemical Perfluorooctane Sulfonate, which is also called PFOS.
New York state civil service: These are the salaries for exams open through August
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York state Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its July through August application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams, and some jobs pay better than others. The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career in New York...
Drunken Boater Arrested in Long Island Sound Crash That Injured 5
A boater who allegedly had one too many drinks was arrested late Friday night after careening into another boat in the Long Island Sound and injuring five. Rye police nabbed Gareth Ederer, 62, after receiving a distress call around 10 p.m. about a crash on the water just south of the Milton Harbor area.
These 3 Big Lots stores in Connecticut are listed as closing
CONNECTICUT, USA — Three Big Lots stores in Connecticut are closing, according to the company's website as of Sunday. Out of 16 locations in the state listed on the Big Lots website, the webpages for three stores include a message that says "closing this location." Those locations are 1470 Pleasant Valley Road in Manchester, 56 Turnpike Square in Milford and 40 Boston Post Road in Waterford.
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday. See what these shops are serving in Lower Hudson Valley
Whether you're into gelato, taiyaki or classic ice cream, there's plenty of places to find your flavor in the Lower Hudson Valley. From newbies to longtime favorites, here are some of the region's ice cream spots to celebrate National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 21. See these ice cream shops...
New York Fire Warning: Using the Wrong Chargers Proven to Be Extremely Dangerous
Two home fire incidents in the lower Hudson Valley have resulted in the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services sharing some important information as a warning to all New Yorkers. Home Fires in Westchester County. On Thursday, July 18, the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services (Westchester County DES) shared...
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....
7 Hudson Valley Eateries Receive Critical Health Code Violations
Health inspectors have discovered multiple critical health code violations at seven Hudson Valley eateries including popular Italian restaurants, pizzerias, Asian restaurants and a highly-rated eatery. The New York State Department of Health regularly inspects restaurants throughout the state to protect residents from foodborne illnesses. During these inspections, officials look for...
Little League NYS All-Star 11s baseball: South Shore ekes out 2-1 win over White Plains in opener
South Shore Little League’s 11-year-old All-Star baseball team has had its way with its competition so far this All-Star season as the Tottenville loop is unbeaten in nine starts, while copping District 24 and Section 3 South titles so far. Sal Iacono’s nine got a major challenge from White...
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