Localities Receive Over $20M for Community Centers
Two Long Island municipalities received more than $20 million in state funding through the state’s $100 million Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Seniors (NY BRICKS) capital grant program. The Village of Hempstead was allocated $15 million for the construction of a new community center...
A Long Island True Crime Story Becomes New Novel
Steven Damman disappeared from outside a supermarket in East Meadow on Long Island on Halloween, 1955. He was not yet three years old. Still unsolved, the case has intrigued many over the ensuing years – none more so than Newsday journalist John Valenti. For Nothing is Hidden, Valenti’s new...
Light Snow, Freezing Drizzle Early This Morning Across New York Metro
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. New York, NY – The National Weather Service in New York City reports a mix of light snow, drizzle, and freezing drizzle early this morning, with slick travel conditions possible across portions of the New...
Light Snow, Wintry Mix Move Through Tristate, Creating Slick Spots
A round of light snow and freezing drizzle is sweeping across the tristate region early Saturday, Dec. 6, prompting a Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service New York and creating potentially slick conditions on untreated roads. Radar shows scattered light snow bands moving from southwest to...
Three new casinos could be opening around New York City by 2027
Three new casinos were recommended for approval on Monday by the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board. The three newly proposed casinos, with one in the Bronx and two locations in Queens, aim to “transform communities, establish career opportunities for residents, and drive much-needed revenue” according to...
Mamdani’s Controversial Stance: Opposing New Fossil Fuel Construction for Climate Reasons and Advocating for...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Mamdani: I’m Against ‘Any New Fossil Fuel Construction’ Due to Climate and Want to Work on Affordability.
Zohran Mamdani sparks outrage by tapping radical who praised notorious cop-killer Assata Shakur for...
Socialist Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani tapped a radical who idolizes cop-killer Assata Shakur to advise his administration on public schools, The Post has learned. Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari — the co-executive director for the Alliance for Quality Education, a far-left activist group once fronted by “Sex and the City” star...
10 New York Small Town Diners That Outsiders Rarely Visit
New York is full of small town diners that keep their charm close to the vest, and most travelers never stumble into them. You will find warm booths, familiar smiles, and the kind of timeless design that makes a slow morning feel like an occasion. These places serve communities first,...
Light Snow, Icy Pockets Possible Overnight In Tristate Region
A series of Arctic cold waves is set to grip the region, bringing several chances for accumulating snow in the days ahead. According to the National Weather Service, frigid temperatures will stick around into early next week as a stubborn Arctic air mass remains in place. The cold will be punctuated…
Gov. Hochul declines to jack up NYC congestion tolls to ease holiday traffic
A provision in the state's congestion pricing law allows the MTA to increase the daily toll by 25% on certain days where traffic reaches crisis levels. State law allows the MTA to increase its daily congestion pricing fee by 25% when the city transportation department declares a "Gridlock Alert" day, but the...
