NY prosecutors undermining state law that protects domestic violence survivors: Court
Paris DeYoung, an attorney for Nicole Hudson, addresses the Court of Appeals on a split-screen recording of the hearing. New York state’s highest court said prosecutors have been undermining a state law meant to protect domestic violence survivors who commit crimes in response to their abuse. [ more › ]
Much-Needed Moisture Arrives in New York City Metro: Showers Lead 6-Day Forecast
6:00 AM | **Beneficial rainfall on the way…showers today and tonight…threat again on Saturday….threat again on Sunday night and Monday** – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Pixabay) New York City metro region – A cold front sweeping into the New York City metropolitan area promises beneficial rainfall after recent dry conditions. Showers will […]
Four New Yorkers Being Inducted into Abolition Hall of Fame
The institution of race-based slavery in what is now New York dates to 1627 when 22 enslaved Africans were brought to New Amsterdam (now New York City) by the Dutch West Indies Company. From that day forward some Americans opposed slavery and sought its abolition. The National Abolition Hall of...
New York and New Jersey hosting annual Solace House Sunrise Walks – see list...
The annual Solace Sunrise 5K Walk for mental health advocacy and suicide prevention will be taking place in various locations throughout New York over the next few weeks
NY man sentenced for selling ‘ghost’ plates through social media
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A man has been sentenced for selling fake temporary license plates to New Yorkers and others in the country, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday. Tyheem Evans, 28, from Brooklyn, admitted to selling over 50 temporary license plates, known as “ghost plates,” through social media, claiming the fake plates […]
Experts warn price hikes on the way for common household goods under extreme ‘green’...
TP is going green… and potentially at top dollar. New state legislation in New York could soon require manufacturers to reduce plastic packaging for toilet paper, paper towels, and diapers … but critics say consumers could end up paying the price. The proposed Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act would require companies with net income exceeding $5 million to reduce and phase out toxic or...
Bill calls for extending Sept. 11 workers’ compensation to National Guard members
The images from the devastation on Sept. 11, 2001, are burned into our minds. Now, there's a push to give the citizen-soldiers who stepped up on one of the nation's darkest days more benefits. The bill would amend both New York state's military law and workers' compensation law to extend...
Locals Swear This Small-Town Restaurant Serves The Best Pizza You’ll Ever Eat In New...
When the people who live somewhere start making bold claims about their local pizza joint, you should probably pay attention, and O’Scugnizzo Pizzeria in Utica has locals swearing it’s the best pizza in the entire state. These aren’t tourists looking for something to post about; these are people...
New York kicks off planning for 100-acre Aqueduct Racetrack redevelopment
Aerial view of Aqueduct Racetrack courtesy of Empire State Development. New York is moving forward with the redevelopment of the sprawling Aqueduct Racetrack site in South Ozone Park. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced the start of the community engagement and planning process for 100 acres of the state-owned Queens racetrack, which will close this summer before moving horse racing operations to Belmont...
NYRA Plans Events for Aqueduct Closing Weekend
The New York Racing Association will help connections and fans say farewell to Aqueduct Racetrack with a memorable closing weekend celebration June 27 and 28. Aqueduct Racetrack, affectionately known as the Big A, opened Sept. 27, 1894, on property that belonged to the old Brooklyn Water Works, which was home to a conduit that brought water to New York City from the vast Hempstead...
