New York freezes $300K in crypto from scam targeting Russian-speaking residents
Attorney General Letitia James announced a major crackdown on a sophisticated cryptocurrency investment scam that defrauded hundreds of Russian-speaking New Yorkers and cost victims over $1 million. The investigation, conducted in collaboration with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office and the New York State...
What to Do When Your Apartment Is Too Hot
There is no legal right to be cool in New York City as there is with heat in the winter. Still, you can push your landlord to fix your AC — or find a public cooling center. The post What to Do When Your Apartment Is Too Hot appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News .
More state appointments, changes at Nassau University Medical Center
Two new appointments to the Nassau Health Care Corporation board were announced June 3, following state budget provisions restructuring the board:. - Dr. Lisa Zakiya Newland, chair of the Department of Social Work at Molloy University, was recommended by the state Senate. A longtime advocate for equity and justice,...
HELLO, HEAT WAVE: NYC highs to head for 100°, Hochul warns ‘blistering hot heat’...
Just as the summer solstice occurs in the Northern Hemisphere, temperatures in New York City are ramping up as extreme heat is expected to envelope the state early next week.
New York fireworks: Here’s what is legal heading into July Fourth 2025
Need to know what’s legal in New York when it comes to fireworks? Here’s refresher on what’s allowed as the Fourth of July 2025 approaches. New York allows ground-based or hand-held devices that produce showers of colored sparks or a colored flame, audible crackling or whistling noises and smoke, according to the...
Southern State Parkway: A road still stuck in the past
“Dead Man’s Curve” in Malverne — site of numerous crashes due to sharp turns. Fatal collisions (1984–1990) 14 head-on deaths led to median barriers between Exits 17 and 21. Recent Investments (2022) Total statewide: $157 million. Southern State allocation:. Nearly $24 million. Upgrades included. Pavement renewal...
Severe storm risk plus extreme heat for much of New York & Pennsylvania this...
Yesterday;s cold front has now passed offshore and we have a nice weather day ahead. Skies have cleared out for the most part and we should see partly to mostly sunny skies to finish of the week. Highs this aftewrnoon will be mostly in the mid to upper 80s but we are going to see humidity levels down today making...
Cheryl Lee: NYC Department for the Aging Advises on Signs and Rights for Elder...
Not all older adults are able to age gracefully with their families. In New York State, it’s estimated that 300,000 older New Yorkers over age 60 are experiencing elder abuse each year. Most times from family members. In recognition of June’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, Our Time Press reached out to a leading...
Mamdani Battles for $7B Rent Freeze as Cuomo Rakes in Landlord Cash
Critics warn that landlords are getting richer, and tenants are getting evicted.
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...