Roadwork to close Van Wyck ramp
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the Rockaway Boulevard entrance ramp from the southbound Van Wyck Expressway Service Road to the southbound Van Wyck Expressway in Queens will close to traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, and remain closed through mid-December, to...
New York Casino Board Starts Final Assessment of Four Downstate Proposals
Each license comes with a single payment of $500 million and grants the holder permission to operate full-scale casino floors featuring slot machines, table games, and in-person sports betting
Big Savings For Students During New York’s College Application Month
Students across New York State have a chance to save money this month when applying to college. October is New York State College Application Month, and nearly 130 colleges and universities are waiving their application fees. That includes all SUNY and CUNY schools, along with dozens of private colleges across...
New York Courts Introduce AI Use Policy
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas has introduced a policy to guide the use of artificial intelligence within the New York Unified Court System. Interim Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence, developed by a committee formed in April 2024, sets clear principles for the responsible...
NOR’EASTER: Coastal storm set to lash NYC area with heavy wind and rain this...
A nor’easter is expected to pound the New York City area later this weekend and into early next week, with flooding rains and damaging winds possible.
She Says Her Lawyer Stole Her Money. She Can’t Get the DA to Return...
Despite mounting evidence that a disbarred attorney stole client funds, Manhattan prosecutors have taken no action. The Lawyer's Fund for Client Protection denied Pamela Brown's claim, which included evidence of her $53,000 payment to Daphna Zekaria. | Documents courtesy of Pamela Brown | Photo: Suffolk County...
Meng Provides Free Fishing Clinic
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), in collaboration with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), held a free fishing clinic this past Thursday, October 2. The approximately two-hour event took place on Kissena Lake located in Kissena Park in Flushing. It was offered through the DEC’s I FISH...
New York Approaches Crucial Decision in Downstate Casino Selection
New York’s Intensified Casino Contest Nears Conclusion. New York is on the brink of a decisive moment in its competitive casino licensing process. The state’s Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB) is preparing to choose up to three winning casino projects from four finalists. This announcement, expected in December,...
Man From New York State Wins $3 Million Dollar Lottery
A New York state man is one of the latest winners to take a big cash prize.
Treneé Young becomes first African-American woman promoted to NY State Police Major
The New York State Police have made history with a new promotion. Captain Treneé Young has been promoted to the rank of Major, becoming the first African American woman in the agency’s 108-year history to hold this position. She will serve as the 15th Troop Commander of Troop...

















