Report: New York No. 2 in nation for inbound tobacco smuggling
(The Center Square) — New York remains one of the top states for inbound tobacco smuggling, according to a new report, which attributes the robust underground market to the state’s high tax burden and anti-smoking policies. The nonpartisan Tax Foundation report ranked New York second behind California for inbound...
NY STAR checks: Who gets school tax relief and when?
Nearly 3 million New Yorkers will see School Tax Relief (STAR) benefits this summer and fall, with payments totaling $2.2 billion statewide. The program helps eligible homeowners reduce their school property tax burden — and depending on your location, you may already have received yours. When to expect your STAR...
Mayor Adams vetoes bill to decriminalize illegal street vending; state leaders open to helping...
Good morning, New York City. Here's what you need to know today. A few showers are possible early this morning, otherwise it will be mainly cloudy and cooler. 1. Mayor Adams vetoes bill to decriminalize illegal street vending. In a surprise move, Mayor Eric Adams vetoed a City Council bill...
N.Y. Lottery: 2 Take 5 top-prize tickets — each worth over 13K — sold...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York Lottery has announced that two top-prize winning tickets were sold for Sunday’s Take 5 evening drawing. The tickets were sold on July 6 in Brooklyn and on Staten Island. One ticket, worth $13,989, was sold at Hylan Stationers, located at 2736...
Ball Of Leaves Found In New York Trees Isn’t A Bird’s Nest
Officials from New York are confirming that these nests you find in trees aren't from birds. With the weather warming, you're probably starting to notice what's called a drey nest. What Are Drey Nests In New York State?. Drey nests are made by squirrels across New York. They are often...
One of New York’s Most Famous Italian Goods Store to Close after 56 Years
A small shop that was New York's go-to place for authentic Italian food and goods is going out of business. The news comes just days after the beloved Italian eatery, Domenico's Restaurant in Levittown, announced it was permanently closing by month's end. Another recent closure was the Trestle Restaurant &...
Man sentenced for mailing death threats against judges to governor
Christopher McCarty was serving time for robbery when he mailed the threats to two judges who oversaw his criminal case.
Man Found Dead On Hardest Upstate New York Hiking Trail
A man was found dead in the upper Hudson Valley in what's considered the most challenging hiking trail in the tri-state area. On Tuesday, New York State Police and the New York State DEC both confirmed the death of a hiker in the upper Hudson Valley. Hiker Found Dead In...
‘Public Health Alert’ Issued: ‘Contaminated’ Food Sold Across New York State
Food tainted with rocks was sold at popular grocery stores across New York State. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service...
Police seek suspect who shoved 70-year-old man to ground in Queens subway station
NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) — A man is wanted for shoving a 70-year-old to the ground inside a Queens subway station...
