Budget crunch could push Zohran Mamdani into needed reforms — and AI can help
Picture two children with the same abilities but different upbringings. One is taught that if he wants something, he has to work for it. The other gets more allowance each year, no matter how well or badly he behaves. Which child will grow into a more resilient, capable adult? Local governments are much the same....
Most New Yorkers Fear House Fires But Few Are Prepared!
With fire topping the list of home safety fears for most Americans, it’s surprising to see how few actually have a plan in place.
Three DMV Employees, the Sister of an Employee & Three CDL Applicants Charged with...
Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly and New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang announced on Oct. 9 a 51-count indictment against three New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (“DMV”) employees, the sister of one of the employees, and three commercial driver’s license (CDL) applicants, including...
N.Y. weather: Will winter storm bring snow to NYC Tuesday? Here’s the latest forecast
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — While areas of northern New Jersey and Westchester County can expect to see some snow accumulation on Tuesday, Staten Island residents should only need to deal with a rainy, wet morning commute, according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Scott Homan. “There might be a slushy covering,...
Independent pharmacies warn of collapse as lawmakers push to rein in PBMs
Howard Jacobson sat in his car outside a Long Island rehab center, holding a box of medication that cost him more to buy than he would be reimbursed to dispense. The longtime pharmacist, who owns Rockville Centre Pharmacy and West Hempstead Pharmacy, says moments like this have become routine in an industry he once...
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue Distributes Turkeys and Shares Holiday Meals with Patients to Celebrate...
Local elected officials and staff donated and distributed 82 turkeys, as well as dozens of holiday meals, as part of the hospital’s long tradition of giving, healing, and community. NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue celebrated Thanksgiving this year with a series of heartfelt events and acts of generosity that reflect...
Weekly flu cases soar by 117 percent across New York
NEW YORK (PIX11) — As November wraps up, the New York State Department of Health has reported a significant surge in weekly flu cases. The number of reported cases statewide climbed by 117 percent. New York City boroughs saw the biggest spikes, both reporting a 107 percent increase. Brooklyn saw cases jump from 679...
Are There Paranormal Beings Along The Shores of New York’s Hudson River?
For years sailors who traveled up and down the Hudson river claimed to seeing beings, and some say they even caused a famous shipwreck.
Veterans from Elmont, Franklin Square now in 9th District Hall of Fame
Pride filled the air at the Elmont Library Theatre as 19 veterans from across Long Island were honored with enshrinement into the New York 9th Senate District’s Veterans Hall of Fame for their military service. “To be able to honor you is an honor for me,” said New York...
70 NYCHA employees convicted in massive construction contract bribery case
All 70 employees of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) charged in February 2024 in the largest single-day federal bribery case in Department of Justice history have now been convicted of bribery, fraud, or extortion, federal officials announced Tuesday. Three defendants were convicted at trial, 56 pled...
