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Letitia James on building collapse

Brooklyn, NY · 1d

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Long Island Attorney Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling More Than $500K from Trust

David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that EDWARD W. MILLER, 71, of Lawrence, New York, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to eight months of imprisonment and one year of supervised release for embezzling more than $500,000 from a trust he managed.

Lawrence, NY · 1d
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The Bergen Record

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Brooklyn building collapse cause identified: What NYC officials found

Why did the Brooklyn building collapse? New York City officials say the three-story building at 1321 Flatbush Ave. collapsed because of "unsafe construction operations at the adjacent property." The finding provides the clearest answer yet about the cause of the deadly Brooklyn building collapse. Excavation work was underway at the neighboring construction site before the building came down Wednesday, killing at least eight people and injuring at least 17. Here's what officials now say caused the Brooklyn building collapse, what we know about the construction site and the latest news from the investigation. Why did the Brooklyn building collapse? The New York City Department of Buildings said the Brooklyn building collapse was "caused by unsafe construction operations at the adjacent property." Officials previously confirmed that excavation work was underway at the neighboring construction site when the three-story building collapsed into the pit. The Department of Buildings also deemed the collapsed building unsafe to enter or occupy. More: Death toll rises in Brooklyn building collapse as search continues What caused the Brooklyn building collapse? New York City officials blamed "unsafe construction operations at the adjacent property" for the collapse. The finding comes after investigators reviewed the collapsed building and adjacent construction

Brooklyn, NY · 2d

Richner Communications

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Hempstead bus camera tickets face class action lawsuit

A class-action lawsuit challenging the Town of Hempstead's school bus camera ticketing program can move forward, a Nassau County Supreme Court judge ruled.

Hempstead, NY · 2d

POLITICO

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Mamdani planning announcement to disband controversial NYPD unit

The New York City mayor is aiming to end the Strategic Response Group, fulfilling a key campaign pledge.

New York, NY · 2d

Herald Community Newspapers

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Long Beach approves dog beach pilot, new West End parking rules

Northwest corner of Georgia Ave. Southwest corner of Vermont St. Southwest corner of Virginia Ave. Riverside, Edwards, National, Laurelton, Lafayette, Washington, Lindell and Grand boulevards. Dogs on the beach and long-awaited parking changes highlighted the Long Beach City Council’s agenda at its regular meeting on Nov. 4. Delayed by...

Long Beach, NY · 1d

The Independent

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Social Security 2027: 10 states where retirees will get the largest cost-of-living adjustments

The Social Security payment boost happens every year and is known as a ‘cost-of-living adjustment,’ or COLA, and is meant to balance out inflation and increasing prices over time Getty Images The 3.6 percent Social Security increase in 2027 will lead to big boosts in some states…and not so much in others. Monthly payments will go up the most for retirees in California - $375.15 on average, according to the most recent state-level benefit data from the Social Security Administration . The payment boost happens every year and is known as a “cost-of-living adjustment,” or COLA, and is meant to balance out inflation and increasing prices over time. “ Social Security will implement this cost-of-living adjustment for 76 million Americans, giving them greater financial stability,” Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano said in October. Delaware will see the second-biggest increase at $335.39, followed by Washington ($334.64), Maryland ($332.54) and Pennsylvania ($327.71). The Social Security payment boost happens every year and is known as a ‘cost-of-living adjustment’, or COLA, and is meant to balance out inflation and increasing prices over time (Getty Images) Montana recipients will see the smallest monthly increase at $297.69, followed by North Dakota ($299.22), New Hampshire

New York, NY · 2d

thenerdstash.com

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‘Wait Until They Realize They Make 40% Less Than NYC’: Florida Newcomer Faces Backlash After Saying an Apartment in the State Is Cheaper Than in New York

There are many things that may set off the alarms of some people living in a specific city, yet one that really makes people turn their heads, raise their eyebrows, and even gasp is when someone says something that isn’t entirely true. To give you a quick example, one person on social media claimed that living in Miami, Florida, might be cheaper and more comfortable than in New York. What that person was not expecting was a wave of backlash, as those who live in the city think that it is much worse.

Miami, FL · 2d

News 12

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Apparent waterspout spotted off Atlantic Beach; Lawrence residents told to shelter in place

The sighting comes after a wet and windy day across Long Island, with more rain and wind expected throughout the evening.

Lawrence Township, NJ · 2d

classicnewyorkhistory.com

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Why Is Albany the Capital of New York State Instead of New York City?

With New York City being the largest city in the United States, it might seem a little surprising that the capital of New York State is Albany. After all, New York City was once the capital of the entire country. Why, then, did the state government settle in a city roughly 150 miles to the north?

Albany, NY · 2d

Herald Community Newspapers

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Rockville Centre LIRR newsstand set for change

After 22 years serving commuters and residents, the newsstand inside the Rockville Centre Long Island Rail Road station is preparing for a change in ownership, with a new tenant selected to take over the space. A banner displayed above the newsstand offers a farewell message to the community, reading, “22...

Rockville Centre, NY · 1d

Gothamist

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Top NYC mayoral aide cast shadow over first Adams-era corruption trial

Ingrid Lewis-Martin at her arraignment on corruption charges in December 2024. Adams’ chief adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin makes frequent cameos in recorded calls in the case against former Buildings Commissioner Eric Ulrich. She is facing her own corruption charges in Manhattan. [ more › ]

New York, NY · 1d

5townscentral.com

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Razor-Thin Margin Triggers Full Recount in Key Nassau Legislative Contest

An extraordinarily close race for Nassau County’s 9th Legislative District is moving toward a mandatory full hand recount, with Democratic challenger Juleigh Chin holding an unofficial lead of just 79 votes over Republican incumbent Scott Strauss. Because the razor-thin margin falls well below the half-percentage-point threshold required under New...

Nassau County, NY · 2d

TAG24 NEWS

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New York building collapse exposes gentrification anger in Black community: "It's just all about making money"

New York, New York - Winston Bowen quietly watched as New York firefighters looked for survivors in the rubble of a collapsed building in Brooklyn, after a deadly tragedy that he blamed on "careless" developers leading rapid gentrification. The 54-year-old's assessment was echoed by others who gathered Thursday opposite the grim scene in Flatbush, a mostly Black neighborhood, where a three-story building plunged into a neighboring excavation site. Investigations have only just begun, but Bowen said he believed the property owners may have cut corners in their plans to construct a nine-story bu...

New York, NY · 2d

New York Post

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NYC borough under tornado warning as ominous cloud swirled above JFK airport

A tornado warning was issued for parts of Queens on Thursday as an ominous cloud was seen on video swirling near John F. Kennedy Airport. The twister warning was issued for parts of southern Queens, including JFK Airport and southwestern Nassau County, until 2 p.m. as a nor’easter pummeled the Big Apple with pounding rain, according to the National Weather Service. Video obtained by Fox Weather showed captivated bystanders watching a dark, moving cloud dip low toward the horizon near the airport. TORNADO WARNING AT NYC AIRPORT: An ominous cloud lowering loomed near JFK Airport as a supercell spun through the area Thursday, prompting a Tornado Warning for parts of Queens. The National Weather Service detected rotation on radar, triggering the warning at one of New York… pic.twitter.com/8B7HJdAgze — FOX Weather (@foxweather) November 13, 2026 “Tornado, yeah, it’s a warning. Go down,” a man is heard explaining to another person. MetLife Stadium field, stands cleared as severe weather slams metro area “That’s spinning…” he said. “It’s over the water right now. It’s coming this way. That’s it, there ain’t no basement they’re gonna let you in here.” There were no reports of the formation, known as a wall cloud, touching

New York, NY · 2d

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Utica Ave Shelter Proposal Temporarily Delayed

On Tuesday night, Crown Heights residents made their voices heard in a rare mini political win for the neighborhood. In a major victory for law-abiding residents of Crown Heights, Brooklyn Community Board 9 Land Use Committee rejected the proposed homeless shelter at 530 Utica Avenue; it received a 6–2 vote against the project, stopping it at this stage of the process.

Brooklyn, NY · 2d

Gothamist

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First Code Blue of the winter season arrives in New York City

People walk in the freezing cold in Brooklyn on Jan. 31, 2019. The cold weather emergency runs from 4 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday. [ more › ]

New York, NY · 1d

Gothamist

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Former NYC jails chief testifies about Adams adviser's push to hire friend’s daughter

Louis Molina speaking after Eric Adams announced him as Department of Correction Commissioner. Louis Molina, the former commissioner of the Department of Correction, testified at Eric Ulrich’s trial Friday. [ more › ]

New York, NY · 1d

Secret NYC

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The biggest new bookstore to open in NYC in over a decade arrives in the East Village next week

New Yorkers, your TBR pile is about to get a whole lot bigger. Just in time for the colder weather to make us want to trade our usual city adventures for a cozy afternoon with a good book, Barnes & Noble is opening a brand new East Village bookstore on Wednesday, November 18 at 9 am. Located at 181 Avenue A, between East 11th and East 12th Streets , the new outpost spans approximately 11,000 square feet . According to the bookseller, it’s the largest new bookstore to open anywhere in NYC in more than a decade. And there’s a pretty exciting guest lined up for opening day: 2020 Booker Prize-winning author Douglas Stuart , an East Village resident, will cut the ribbon and sign copies of his latest novel, John of John . Here’s everything to know about the new bookstore, including its opening celebrations and what to expect inside. What to expect inside the Avenue A store At approximately 11,000 square feet , the new Barnes & Noble is certainly no tiny neighborhood bookshop. While it’s smaller than the massive superstores the chain once operated around Manhattan, the Avenue A location still earns bragging rights as the biggest

New York, NY · 1d

TBR News Media

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New Miss Long Island Queens crowned

The Miss Long Island Pageants recently crowned two new titleholders on Sunday, November 1 at the Madison Theatre at Molloy University in Rockville Centre. Alexa Cox was crowned Miss Long Island 2027, while Valentina Chapman earned the title of Miss Long Island Teen 2027, beginning an exciting new chapter for one of Long Island’s longstanding organizations dedicated to empowering young women.

Rockville Centre, NY · 1d