New York preps for off-year 2025 primary
Before New Yorkers head to the polls in November to vote for mayors, sheriffs, county courthouses, and city councils, primaries are on for Tuesday, June 24.
Extreme heat warning issued as tri-state prepares for hottest day in 13 years
A line of potentially severe storms has its eyes on the tri-state Sunday morning, providing a threat of strong winds and thunderstorms before turning up the heat. The morning's storms will likely strike hardest in northern New Jersey, the Hudson Valley and parts of Connecticut. Significant wind damage is possible.
State passes bill restricting NYC mayor from ‘bumping’ proposals off voter ballots
The bill's passage comes after Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council launched dueling charter review commissions.
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...
