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Covid-
19: Nine Catholic Schools To Close In Hudson Valley
A total of 20 Catholic schools in New York, including nine in the Hudson Valley, will not reopen due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The permanent closures will impact approximately 2,500 students and 350 staff members. "The coronavirus public health crisis has had a devastating financial impact on Catholic school families and the greater Archdiocese," the Office of the Superintendent of Schools of the Archdiocese of New York said in a statement released Thursday, July 9. The Hudson Valley schools closing are: Westchester Holy Family School, New Rochelle Ou…
Police & Fire
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Area Man
Seen him? New York State Police investigators in the Hudson Valley from Troop F in Orange County are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man who was arrested more than a decade ago, was released from prison, and later violated the terms of his probation. Thomas Demonda Jr. was arrested in September 2008 for identity theft and grand larceny, both felonies. After he was released from prison, Demonda was placed on probation, and illegally led the state without paying restitution to his victim. The continued investigation into Demonda’s whereabouts determined that he is back in New …
Lifestyle
New Movie Filmed Scenes In Westchester
The talk of the upcoming summer movie season kicks off in a big way this weekend with a film that hits close to home and even had parts filmed in the area. "The King Of Staten Island," the brainchild of funnyman and "Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson hits the small screen on Friday, June 12, and features scenes shot in Westchester. The film's stars were spotted on Vark Street Yonkers in shooting scenes. The majority of the movie was filmed on Staten Island, where Davidson lived. Directed by Judd Apatow, known for dozens of films starring young comedy talents such as Kristen Wiig…
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NYC Protests Spread To All Boroughs, With Over 300 Arrested, Dozens Of
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Vehicles Damaged
The third night of protests in New York City in response to the death of George Floyd resulted in more than 300 arrests and vandalism to dozens of police vehicles. The protests, which had been in lower Manhattan and Brooklyn the previous two nights, stretched to all five boroughs on Saturday, May 30, and included some of the city's landmarks. Earlier story - Hudson Valley Woman Charged With Attempted Murder Of Four NYPD Officers During Protest New York State Attorney General Letitia James will review all actions and procedures used during protests in New York City a…
Politics
Covid-
19: Amazon Facing Another NY Strike After 25 Employees Test Positive
Workers at a New York Amazon warehouse walked off the job for the second time after more employees contracted novel coronavirus (COVID-19) while working in Staten Island. Employees at Amazon’s distribution center - known as JFK8 - began a strike at noon on Monday, April 6, amid complaints that more than two dozens warehouse staffers have tested positive for COVID-19. The workers are demanding that Amazon temporarily close down the warehouse for sanitizing, while employees are provided with full pay. They’ve also requested an increase in their daily paid break for each shift, staggered shift…
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Covid-
19: NYC Freshman Congressman, Army Vet Max Rose, Deploys To National Guard
A New York congressman is swapping his business suits for fatigues as the combat veteran plans to deploy with the National Guard to help in the battle against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Congressman Max Rose, a captain in the Army National Guard whose congressional district includes parts of Staten Island and Brooklyn, announced that he will deploy on Wednesday, April 1. The freshman congressman is expected to serve as an operations officer in Staten Island, where he will assist with the response to the virus in the area. “Over the past month I have seen acts of incredible…
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: Firing Of Amazon Worker Who Organized Walkout Sparks Backlash
An Amazon warehouse employee in New York who organized a strike as he demanded greater protections for employees amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been fired. Chris Smalls, an hourly employee at a Staten Island Amazon warehouse, helped organize a strike of employees who alleged that a co-worker was diagnosed with the virus and the retail giant didn’t take proper precautions. Smalls was fired on Monday, March 30, following the strike. “Since the building won’t close by itself, we’re going to have to force (Amazon’s) hand,” Chris Smalls said to CNBC this week. “We …
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Covid-
19: Amazon Workers In NY Plan To Strike Over Safety Concerns
As many as 100 Amazon workers are planning to walk out of a fulfillment center in New York to protest over concerns of the company’s safety policies regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19). A employee for a Staten Island warehouse who helped organize the strike reportedly said that those planning on striking are doing so due to concerns after a co-worker was diagnosed with the virus last week. He stated that strikers will not return until their demands that Amazon shut down the warehouse for sanitizing are met. They are set to begin their strike at noon on Monday, March 30. “Since the build…
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Covid-
19: 209 New Deaths Linked To Virus Bring NY State Total To 728
With the apex of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic expected to be in 14 to 21 days, 209 deaths related to the virus were reported in the last 24 hours. The fatalities, reported at midday on Saturday, March 28 by Gov. Andrew Cuomo at a news briefing in Albany, brings the state's total to 728. There have been 1,839 COVID-19 deaths nationally, with 39.5 percent of those fatalities in New York State. (See first image above.) Amid the grim news, there were a few encouraging developments even as the number of confirmed cases continues to climb in the state. The number of COVID…
Business
Covid-
19: Workers In Nine Amazon Warehouses Test Positive As It Races To Hire 100K Employees
More Amazon warehouse workers have tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as the online retail giant seeks to hire 100,000 employees to accommodate shopper demand during the current outbreak. A week ago, an Amazon warehouse worker in Queens tested positive for COVID-19 as the virus began rapidly spreading in the region. Now, according to reports, there have been positive cases in at least nine warehouses across the country. Earlier report - COVID-19: Amazon Worker At NYC Delivery Station Tests Positive Other positive tests have reportedly been found in Wallingford, Connecticut, a…
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Covid-
19: Drive-Thru Testing Facility To Open In Rockland County
Mobile testing for COVID-19 is coming to Rockland County New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced in Albany during his daily briefing on Tuesday, March 17 that a “drive-through” novel coronavirus testing facility is being set up in Rockland this week. Earlier report: Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing Center In New Rochelle Park Is First Of Its Kind In New York State “We opened on in New Rochelle, and it’s been working well,” he said. “So we’ll be opening one in Nassau County, one in Suffolk and then one in Staten Island. We will also be opening one up in Rockland County.” The drive-through site is sche…
Lifestyle
Openings Delayed For New Pizzeria, Planet Wings In Area
The much-anticipated return of Planet Wings and Pizza E Birra on Main Street in Poughkeepsie has been put on hold for just a while. Planet Wings, which was a staple in Poughkeepsie until an electrical fire forced its owners to close in 2017, was set to reopen at a new location on Monday, March 2. However, the owners of the eateries announced they would have to push back the grand re-opening. “To our customers: We had planned to open our new location in Poughkeepsie on Monday, but due to some unforeseen issues, we will need a couple of more days,” they wrote on Facebook. “We needed a couple…
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