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Meet Candidates For The Upcoming Manhorhaven Village Election
The Village of Manorhaven’s elections are on Tuesday, June 18, and this year’s races are shaping up to be anything but dull. The village’s elections are expected to be thrilling and competitive. The Manorhaven Village board has had some tension over the past few years, and now board trustee Jeff Stone is stepping up to run against incumbent Mayor John Popeleski.
Tax Penalty Refund Bill Passes NYS Assembly and Senate and Awaits the Governor's Signature
New York State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin passed 41 two-house bills during the 2024 legislative session which just ended on June 6 making her once again the leading bill-passer in the NYS Assembly. Of particular significance to the Village of Scarsdale is Paulin’s bill which permits the Village of Scarsdale to give refunds of tax penalties charged to residents as a result of late tax payments made last year.
Little Flower to close adult housing sites on LI, Queens
Little Flower Children and Family Services is set to close all of its adult residential programs on Long Island and in Queens, including locations in Wading River and Valley Stream, according to a WARN notice from the New York State Department of Labor. In its notice issued on June 10,...
Amityville Nurse Sentenced for Forging COVID-19 Vaccine Cards, Laundering $1.2M, and Faking Opioid Prescriptions
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Julie DeVuono, 51, of Amityville was sentenced after pleading guilty in September of 2023 to filing forged COVID-19 Vaccination Record Cards, laundering the criminal proceeds of the sales of the forged cards and filing false prescriptions for opioids for people who were not her patients.
Pro-Palestinian protesters take over NYC subway in ‘day of rage’
UNION SQUARE, Manhattan (PIX11) — Pro-Palestinian protesters took over a crowded subway train in Manhattan on Monday, asking riders, “Raise your hand if you’re a Zionist,” according to a video. The incident happened on the No. 5 train in the Union Square subway station at around...
Free summer concerts at parks in the Bronx
On a sunny day in Pelham Bay Park in The Bronx, it was hard not to tap your feet or even start dancing. That was because of the sounds of Composer and Singer Jennifer Jade Ledesna performing the classic Brazilian song “Mas Que Nada,” accompanied by Arcoiris Sandoval on the piano.
Town of Oyster Bay Announces Free Summer Concert Series at Local Parks & Beaches
Supervisor Joseph Saladino and members of the Town Board announce the return of “Music Under the Stars” – a free summer concert series – which kicks off on Wednesday, July 2nd and features a wide variety of genres ranging from country to rock. All concerts begin at 8pm unless otherwise noted below. For comfort, residents may bring blankets, chairs and coolers. Performances are subject to change and will be held weather permitting. For additional information, please call (516) 797-7925 or visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com.
Oyster Bay residents split over plans for car wash on Pine Hollow Road
David Jacobson, who bought the land six years ago and cleaned it up with the intention of developing it for a business, said the proposed car wash would be state-of-the-art with two lanes and a 25-vehicle queue on site to eliminate the backing up of cars into the road.
Lane Closure: Parkway In Westchester To Be Affected In Multiple Municipalities
Officials are advising motorists who travel in Westchester to watch out for an upcoming lane closure that will affect traffic on a busy parkway in multiple municipalities. A single lane of the southbound Hutchinson River Parkway between Exit 14 (Route 127) in Harrison and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck A…
Sidewalk parking at issue in Sunnyside
The crowd erupted in applause after Beatriz Ruiz, a resident of Sunnyside, spoke at Community Board 2’s monthly meeting on June 6 to address a parking issue in her neighborhood. In particular, Ruiz said Quality Auto Services, a repair and body shop that moved into the neighborhood after a florist left the location, is to blame for taking neighbors’ parking spots, parking on the sidewalk and keeping cars parked in one spot for weeks on end.
Casa Celina Completes Construction at 1810 Watson Avenue in Soundview, The Bronx
Construction is complete on Casa Celina, a 16-story affordable housing building at 1810 Watson Avenue in Soundview, The Bronx. Named for Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s mother Celina Báez, the structure offers 204 affordable apartments targeted at older adults. It was built in collaboration between Xenolith Partners, The Kretchmer Companies, ELH Management, and JASA, and was designed by Magnusson Architecture and Planning.
Massapequa Celebrates Retiring, Newly Tenured Staff
With more than 1,100 years of service to the Massapequa School District, 37 retirees were honored prior to the board of education meeting on May 23. The annual retirement ceremony celebrates administrators, faculty and staff for their professionalism and commitment to students. Superintendent Dr. William Brennan expressed his heartfelt gratitude...
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