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Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death on Staten Island
New York Attorney General
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August 19, 2025
NEW YORK – The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Jesse Campbell, who died on August 15, 2025 following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department...
Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Manhattan
New York Attorney General
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August 21, 2025
NEW YORK – The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Lahione Soto, who died on August 17, 2025 following an encounter with an off-duty New York City Police Department (NYPD)...
Woman Files Sexual Harrassment Suit Against Major Staten Island Restaurant Chain
EIN Presswire
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August 18, 2025
Years of Sexual Harrassment Claimed STATEN ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A young woman, going by the name Jane Doe to preserve her privacy, has filed a multimillion dollar sexual harassment lawsuit against a...
Traditional Barber Shop Brings Classic Grooming Excellence to Modern Manhattan
EIN Presswire
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August 20, 2025
Appointments can be scheduled directly with the shop, although walk-in clients are also accommodated when available. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Amid rapid shifts in grooming trends and beauty technology, a...
Scam Texts and Fake Sites Target New Yorkers
New York State Office of the Governor
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August 15, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today alerted New Yorkers to the newest efforts to steal their personal information by people pretending to be the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles or tolling agencies. The culprits design phony websites and...
Attorney General James Urges New Yorkers to Be Cautious of Fake Bad Bunny Concert Tickets
New York Attorney General
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August 12, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers of fake or invalid tickets to Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio “Bad Bunny” concerts. Bad Bunny, a popular Puerto Rican musician with a fan base in...
Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Air Quality
New York State Office of the Governor
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August 12, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and State Department of Health issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for ozone tomorrow, Tuesday, August 12, for the Lower Hudson Valley and New York...
New Yorkers Warned of Potential Back-to-School Scams
New York State Office of the Governor
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August 7, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today warned New Yorkers of back-to-school shopping scams as looming tariffs and inflation prompt early shopping. As rising prices and possible supply shortages drive early turnout to the stores, scammers attempt to take...
Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival Announces 2025 Headliners for 'Root & Remedy'
EIN Presswire
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August 13, 2025
BCLF returns Sept. 5–7, 2025, in Brooklyn with a star-studded Caribbean and diaspora lineup under the theme “Root & Remedy.” BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival (BCLF)...
Multiple Gunmen Open Fire in Brooklyn Restaurant
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) In the early hours of Sunday, a tragic shooting unfolded at a Brooklyn eatery, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and leaving eight others hurt. The incident occurred inside the Taste of the City Lounge on Franklin Avenue in the...
Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers To Prepare for Multiple Days of Extreme Heat
New York State Office of the Governor
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August 10, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to prepare for multiple days of high temperatures across the State beginning on Sunday and continuing through Wednesday. ‘Feels-Like’ Temperatures in the mid to upper 90s are expected in the Western...
Bon Soir Caterers, Full-Service Caterer in Brooklyn, Expands Offerings for Intimate Gatherings and Micro‑Weddings
EIN Presswire
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August 15, 2025
Bon Soir Caterers introduces expanded menus and flexible service formats for micro-weddings and intimate gatherings across New York. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bon Soir Caterers, a premier full-service...
The Detrimental Impact of Tariffs on New Yorkers’ Wallets
New York State Office of the Governor
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August 7, 2025
Governor Hochul today released new data on the expected impact of President Trump’s trade war on New Yorkers’ wallets. On the August 7 tariff deadline, Trump is overseeing historic price hikes on everyday essentials, forcing families to spend an...
RiteCheck Announces Back-To-School Book Bag Giveaway in the Bronx and Harlem
The News Front
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August 15, 2025
Bronx, NY – RiteCheck, a trusted leader in check cashing and financial services in the Bronx and Harlem, is excited to announce its Back-To-School Book Bag Giveaway, a fun and engaging way to support local students as they prepare for the upcoming...
Brooklyn-Based Brand Meno Moms Launches to Reclaim and Redefine Midlife for Women Everywhere
EIN Presswire
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August 8, 2025
Empowering apparel and wellness goods help underrepresented women feel seen, strong, and unapologetically proud during the “pause era.” NYC, NY, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Meno Moms, a bold new menopause lifestyle brand...
UCLA, Rutgers, and Manhattan School of Music are Among the Winners of the Kaltura Digital Engagement Awards in Education 2025
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 13, 2025
New York, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaltura (Nasdaq: KLTR), the AI Video Experience Cloud, has announced the winners of the 2025 Kaltura Digital Engagement Awards in Education. The awards were presented at the annual Kaltura Connect in...
Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on Abc 7 to Update New Yorkers on Extreme Weather
New York State Office of the Governor
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August 1, 2025
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on ABC 7 to update New Yorkers on extreme weather. AUDIO: The Governor’s remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor’s remarks is available below: Sade Baderinwa, ABC...
Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on NY1 to Update New Yorkers on Extreme Weather
New York State Office of the Governor
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July 31, 2025
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on NY1 to update New Yorkers on extreme weather. AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Pat Kiernan, NY1: We...
Governor Hochul Announces Swimming at Jones Beach and Wading at Robert Moses State Parks to Resume
New York State Office of the Governor
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August 23, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced swimming will resume at Jones Beach State Park and knee-level wading at Robert Moses State Park now that rough surf conditions and flooding resulting from Hurricane Erin have mostly subsided. Visitors may...
Adirondack & Catskill Park Day Stewardship
New York State Office of the Governor
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August 22, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today encouraged New Yorkers across the state to give back and enjoy the outdoors in the spirit of Adirondack and Catskill Park Day on Saturday, Sept. 6. The Governor urges New Yorkers to “Get Offline, Get Outside” by...