A rare conversation with New York state’s chief judge: Hon. Rowan Wilson speaks about...
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Hon. Rowan Wilson, chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals, is the presiding officer of the state’s highest court and also serves as the chief judge of New York State. He oversees the administration of the entire Unified Court System, which includes more...
Michael Hershman: The Man With The Freedom Plaza Plan
The $11.1 billion Freedom Plaza proposal for a casino on the East Side of Manhattan is not about sleight of hand, but some of its key components are about what you don’t see. The casino gaming space, for example, is below ground level. A proposed ferris wheel for the...
New York ends paid sick leave for COVID-19 five years after pandemic
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown New York, the state is now ending its requirement for employers to provide paid sick leave for the infection. COVID-19 quarantine leave will end on July 31, according to the state’s website. The legislation, originally passed in March 2020, made it so...
Officials issue warning about aggressive plant that can cause severe burns: ‘Identification is important’
"I would suggest reading up on it." Officials issue warning about aggressive plant that can cause severe burns: 'Identification is important' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Gunman used AR-15-style gun in NYC shooting: Hochul
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – The suspected gunman in a Manhattan shooting on Monday used an AR-15 assault rifle, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “The killer used an AR-15–style assault rifle. The same weapon of war used in mass shootings across America,” Hochul said in a statement Tuesday. The suspected gunman, identified as...
N.Y. school cellphone ban: 5 key takeaways on NYC policy
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City now has a comprehensive policy to prohibit cellphones and other internet-enabled devices throughout the school day in response to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s statewide “bell-to-bell” ban. The policy, which was approved by the Panel for Education Policy last week, aims...
Eric Adams, Kathy Hochul join faith leaders at Bryant Park vigil day after deadly...
Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul joined multi-faith leaders alongside hundreds of mourners at Bryant Park Tuesday night for a prayer vigil honoring the four victims killed during madman Shane Tamura’s rampage at a Midtown skyscraper. “This senseless act of violence, as the police commissioner and I walked...
NUMC execs charged steak, lobster to debt-ridden hospital night before state takeover: report
The night before the state took control of Nassau University Medical Center, its top executives billed a nearly $1,500 dinner at a Manhattan steakhouse to the debt-ridden hospital, a new report revealed. The May 29 outing at The Lobster Club in Midtown came just hours before Gov. Kathy Hochul was set to appoint new...
Meet Finz & Finz, P.C.: Long Island’s Trusted Personal Injury Advocates
For over 40 years, Finz & Finz, P.C. has been the law firm that Long Island accident victims turn to when seeking justice. Based out of Mineola, with a high-profile Manhattan presence, the firm has built a reputation for fierce advocacy and top verdicts in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. A...
NYC’s outdoor workers face the test of high temps amid another summer heatwave
A person sells cold water on a humid day in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The heat index is expected to top 100 on Tuesday and Wednesday. A bill aimed at bringing a measure of protection to some workers stalled in Albany. [ more › ]
