NY on ‘high alert’ after U.S. strikes Iran: Gov. Hochul
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – New York is on “high alert” after U.S. military strikes in Iran, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Sunday morning. The MTA and Port Authority have activated counterterrorism protections, Hochul said. “We are not aware of any specific or credible threat to New Yorkers. However, given New York’s...
NY weather: Air quality alert for Suffolk and Nassau counties Sunday
An air quality alert was reported by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 10:48 p.m. in effect until Sunday at 11 p.m. for Suffolk and Nassau counties. "The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the following counties: Nassau, Suffolk, From 11...
Mayor Adams: NYPD increasing its presence at religious and cultural sites in wake of...
On X, the NYPD acknowledged that it is stepping up patrols at religious, cultural and diplomatic sites around New York City.
Blistering heat wave incoming; it could feel like 110 degrees on Long Island
Summer isn’t easing in gently — it’s kicking down the door. Temperatures will come within a few degrees of 100 early next week, and when you factor in the humidity, it could feel more like 105 to 110, state officials said. Maybe it’s Mother Nature’s way of...
Hochul signs law to allow voters to receive water as NYC candidates fear heat...
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) signed a law on Saturday that will allow voters to receive water while waiting to vote in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary next week, in the hopes it can cool off those who wish to cast their ballots. Extreme heat is set to scorch New York City as residents […]
Central New York Brewery Named Among Top 3 Best in New York State
A study of the best breweries in the state is shining the spotlight on Central New York. With summer in full swing and the weekend finally here, many will celebrate with a cold glass of frothy beer. The great thing about New York is it's thriving craft beer scene. Next...
The Daily Dirt: 5 questions with socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani
It is no secret that the real estate industry is not Zohran Mamdani’s biggest fan. In fact, landlords have spent millions of dollars supporting former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in part because they see the mayoral race whittling down to a two-way race between him and Mamdani, and they desperately do not want to see a...
NY weather update: Severe thunderstorm warning for part of New York expected to expire...
The warning was active for the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens as well as Nassau and Westchester counties. "The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds...
3 Million New Yorkers Getting Surprise Checks In The Mail
New York State is sending out checks to millions of New Yorkers. Here's when yours will arrive and how much you can expect to get back. On Wednesday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul confirmed that nearly three million New Yorkers are set to receive a combined $2.2 billion in tax relief.
‘One last tolerable day’: Summery Saturday makes way for t-storms, dangerous heat wave
Unlike our last few weekends, temperatures will not drop as we head into Saturday and Sunday. In fact, highs will climb back into the upper 80s, even 90s, as a very strong dome of high pressure sets up over the eastern half of the country. Storms are possible Saturday, especially...
