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North Central Bronx Hospital Unveils New Community Mural
The management and employees of NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx (NCB) joined artist Sophia Victor for the unveiling of a brand new mural entitled Healing Waves, created by Victor and painted on one of the interior, corridor walls of the Norwood-based hospital on June 28. In reference to the...
DOT Will Fast-Track Private Sidewalk E-Bike Charging Stations
Property owners and businesses will soon be able to install e-bike and electric moped charging hubs on sidewalks outside of their buildings, thanks to a new Department of Transportation initiative that aims to jump-start the slow public rollout of safe battery infrastructure. Businesses and property owners can soon apply for...
Hit-or-miss showers to continue into middle part of week in tri-state area
NEW YORK (PIX11) — While it will not be needed for most of the time, the umbrella will be a handy device with the threat of showers and storms this week in the tri-state area. The extreme heat will also not be in place, but it will be rather humid until a cold front crosses through on Thursday.
New York Blood Center introduces state-of-the-art blood donation pods
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The New York Blood Center is changing the blood donation experience with its state-of-the-art blood donation pods. The goal is to provide a more comfortable, efficient donation experience. The pods feature donor beds, a climate-controlled environment, and even access to streaming services, which will make donating blood much easier. The blood […]
Dwight Capital Rolls Out C-PACE Platform Led by Industry Veteran
New York City-based Dwight Capital has expanded its services, unveiling Dwight Green Finance, a lending platform led by Lisa Nordel that aims at financing a range of property improvements through C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy). This strategic initiative complements Dwight’s existing suite of financial solutions, including bridge loans, mezzanine, and HUD lending platforms.
Dan Noonan, Advocate for Cancer Awareness, Dies
Fire Department of New York (FDNY) Retired Firefighter Danny Noonan has passed away after a battle with leukemia. He was one of nearly 700 FDNY members who responded to a fire at the New York Telephone Company in Manhattan in 1975. Many of them were struck with cancer in the aftermath.
NYC Mayor Adams announces citywide initiative to prevent more lithium-ion battery fires
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Mayor Eric Adams announced several new citywide actions on Monday, each one aimed at preventing more deadly lithium-ion battery fires in New York City and promoting safe e-bike charging and usage. “When used correctly, e-bikes are a convenient, low-cost transportation option that reduce congestion and...
Hospital for Special Surgery names medical leadership in Florida
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery appointed new medical director roles in Florida. Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, is chief medical officer of HSS Florida and succeeds Douglas Padgett, MD, according to a July 22 news release. He has been co-chief of HSS Spine and holds the Patty and Jay Baker Chair in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. In the expanded role, he will oversee clinical operations and quality for HSS' Florida presence and work with HSS Florida CEO Tara McCoy to grow access to care.
17 Cameras Busting Speeders on New York Roads This Week
17 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in the Empire State this week. One of them is back in Central New York. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
$2.9M awarded to Oishei Children's Hospital for youth suicide prevention
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Governor Kathy Hochul announced that John R. Oishei Children's Hospital of Buffalo would be awarded $2.9 million in suicide prevention services for at-risk youth. The award is part of Hochul’s $15 million fund to develop suicide prevention services and an effort for historically underserved, LGBTQ+, as...
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Insurance in NY Explained
Understanding Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance in New York can be crucial for all drivers in the state. PIP insurance, also known as no-fault insurance, ensures that medical bills are covered after a car accident regardless of who is at fault. This type of coverage is mandatory in New York due to its unique no-fault insurance system, which aims to speed up compensation for accident victims.
Got a text from NYS tolls about an "unpaid toll balance"? It's a scam, officials warn
If you’ve received a text from New York Toll Services alerting you to an unpaid toll, ignore it. The New York State Thruway Authority said it’s the latest in a string of so-called smishing scams. ...
41-story tower on Greenpoint waterfront opens lottery for 115 apartments, from $1,782/month
Rendering courtesy of NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development. A lottery opened this week for 115 middle-income apartments in a 41-story luxury rental on the Greenpoint waterfront. Developed by Park Tower Group and Rockefeller Group, the company’s first project in Brooklyn, The Dupont will offer 381 apartments, a vast majority of which will have incredible East River and Manhattan skyline views. New Yorkers earning 80 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $1,782/month for studios to $4,001/month for two-bedrooms.
Joseph Giamanco Named Men’s Golf Team Captain
Hempstead, NY – Hofstra University Head Men’s Golf Coach Joe Elliott announced today that senior Joseph Giamanco has been named the Pride’s team captain for the 2024-25 season. “For the past three years, I have never come across a harder working student-athlete than Joseph,” commented Elliott. “Aside from his accomplishments on the course, Joseph is a real student of the game and always willing to work on all facets of the game. It is without hesitation that I am proud to name Joseph Giamanco our team captain. Giamanco, a Middletown, New Jersey native, has played 75 rounds in 30 events…
2 dead, 1 critical after back-to-back shootings at park and migrant shelter in Brooklyn
A double shooting near a Brooklyn migrant shelter left one man dead and another critically wounded—minutes after a man was shot and killed at a park just blocks away, police said Monday.
Off-duty NYPD officer arrested in Brooklyn: police
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested Sunday night in Brooklyn, according to authorities. Noe Tattegrain, 37, was taken into custody around 10:30 p.m. He was charged with assault and suspended without pay, according to authorities. Tattegrain allegedly attacked his significant other during a domestic incident, sources told PIX11 News.
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