N.Y. weather: Following June heat wave, here’s what to expect in July
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After a rain-filled spring and a scorching heat wave to kick off summer, New York City residents may be wondering what’s going on with the weather. Although June looks to be closing out with seasonable highs in the lower 80s, the latest forecast for July indicates that the month will generally...
Heatwave breaks as onshore flow cools Pennsylvania New York New Jersey
We speak often about the "curse of the onshore flow" but this may be the "blessing of the onshore flow" as a back door weather front continues to crawl its way southward. Winds have shifted in many places to the northeast and east and that sets up for a 20 degree or higher temperature change in some areas. Northern...
Op-Ed: Legislation for You, Your Family, and Our State
After six months of intense work in Albany, it’s always wonderful to come back to our community. Dorothy said it best: there’s no place like home! This year in Albany, while I missed home, I rolled up my sleeves and worked to pass a wide array of bills on nearly every topic. Whether that be helping 9/11 survivors,...
Record-breaking NYC heat wave nears its end ahead of big storm, amid continued power...
The record-breaking New York City heat wave that has contributed to three days of large-scale power outages is nearing its end as a storm approaches, bringing down the temperature which has hovered around daily peaks of 100 since Monday.
Here’s to you, mom!
Assemblyman Ed Braunstein recently honored the winners of his annual Mother’s Day Essay & Poetry Contest for students in grades two through five. Winners included second-grader Caleb Yoon, left, of PS 94 in Douglaston, with his essay titled, “All About My Mom”; third-grader Brady Kim of PS 203 in Bayside Hills for...
Murder charge upheld against ex-trooper accused of ramming SUV in chase
A murder charge lodged against a former state trooper accused of ramming his cruiser into a family's vehicle and killing an 11-year-old girl can move forward at trial, the state's highest court recently ruled, upholding an appellate court decision. The New York’s Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court's move...
New York State Correction Officer Indicted for Stealing Approximately $43,000 in Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Defendant Allegedly Claimed She was Injured on the Job and Couldn’t Work,. IG Undercover Probe Revealed She was Earning Income from her Hair Braiding Business. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, together with New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang, today announced that a Brooklyn woman employed as a NYS...
New York AG Wants to Ban Police Chases
Every day, millions of New Yorkers hit the road expecting a safe trip. But when routine traffic stops turn into high-speed police pursuits, the consequences can be deadly... for drivers, passengers, officers, and innocent bystanders. Now, a new report from the Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is...
Hudson Valley Faces Another Day of Extreme Heat
The Hudson Valley region braces for another day of extreme heat as temperatures continue to soar on Wednesday (June 25). A heat advisory remains in effect for the entire area, excluding western Ulster County, until 7 p.m. The National Weather Service warns that the heat index could make it feel over 100 degrees in...
New Exhibit Opens In New York State As Tribute To Beloved TV Show
One of my favorite TV shows now has its own exhibit within New York state. I used to watch this show growing up and I continue to watch it a few times a week still!. It feels as if I’m watching a real, Italian-American family that lives in New York state. There’s been times that I’ve laughed out loud when watching...
