Beware of rip current dangers on Long Island and the Jersey Shore: What to know - New York news - NewsLocker (2024)

After a series of sweltering days – and with more on the way – a trip to the beach sounds great.But there is one hazard that will continue to plague swimmers in the tri-state, or at least along the Jersey Shore and the south shore of Long Island: rip currents.

Old Songs powered by 'small army' of volunteers

The annual folk music and dance festival takes a team of 400 dedicated volunteers— many who have been with Old Songs since its debut in 1981— to make it happen.

Home Made Theater cuts paid staff amid budget concerns

Home Made Theater, faced with a decision to dissolve or cut its staff, is now totally volunteer run after firing its four employees.

Exhibit review: Pairing works by Thomas Cole with contemporary Indigenous artists

“Native Prospects” at the Thomas Cole House, pairs works by the Hudson School master with the contemporary works by Indigenous artists.

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Lobbying spending in N.Y. breaks all-time record, report says

The health care union 1199SEIU spent the most on lobbying for a second year in a row.

Grondahl: New York exhibit eye-opening window into Dutch colony

The exhibit is titled, "New York Before New York."

Albany police did not notify public about girl's abduction and rape

Albany police officials declined to notify the public that a 15-year-old girl was forced into the vehicle of a 21-year-old man near Albany Medical Center last month and raped.

With Jamaal Bowman’s Loss, the Left Is on the Defensive

Mr. Bowman’s win in 2020 seemed to herald an ascendant progressive movement. In 2024, the center is regaining power.

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50 Years Ago, Philippe Petit Was a ‘Dot in the Sky’

The man who walked a high wire between the World Trade Center towers is now 75.

The Row, the Olsen Twins’ Fashion Label, Opens a Store in the Hamptons

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s minimalist label, the Row, has opened a breezy “local” store in the Hamptons.

How the War in Gaza Disrupted an Elite Private School

The Little Red School House and Elisabeth Irwin High School, like similar institutions across the city, was consumed by strife over how to manage education about the conflict.

Canceling Congestion Pricing Could Kill 100,000 New York Jobs

Thousands of high-paying jobs in the state could be at risk if the funding that had been expected from congestion pricing is not restored, a new report says.

In N.Y. Assembly Primaries, the Power of Incumbency Prevailed

While many contested races had moderate and left-leaning Democrats squaring off, the deciding factor seemed to be the power of incumbency.

Popular NJ sneaker reseller shot to death in SoHo mourned as cops seek killer

Communities on both sides of the Hudson are mourning a popular sneaker reseller who was shot to death in SoHo by someone police say followed him from a club and tried to rob him, while the search continues Wednesday for his killer. Javier Osorio-Mejia, an established high-end sneaker reseller in Bayonne known as Upscale Cracc, had been with a woman...

Victors emerge in Capital Region Democratic Assembly districts

Over $500,000 of state matching funds supported campaigns in the Albany race to replace Assemblywoman Pat Fahy while Sopris, Pierce face off in Bethlehem

Shrestha wins big, Barrett leads in Hudson Valley Assembly primaries

Incumbent Sarahana Shrestha defeated Gabi Madden in the 103rd, while Didi Barrett leads her primary against challenger Claire Cousin in the 106th.

Incumbents Shrestha, Barrett win big in Hudson Valley Assembly primaries

Incumbent Sarahana Shrestha defeated Gabi Madden in the 103rd District, while Didi Barrett won her primary against challenger Claire Cousin in the 106th.

Jamaal Bowman’s Election Loss: 5 Takeaways

The congressman, who lost to George Latimer, was the first “squad” member to fall, in a painful defeat for the Democratic left.

State Senator Wins Swing-District House Primary in Central New York

John Mannion will challenge Representative Brandon Williams in what is considered one of the Democrats’ best hopes in the nation to flip a congressional seat.

John Avlon Defeats Nancy Goroff in Long Island Primary.

Mr. Avlon, an author and former CNN personality, defeated Nancy Goroff, a retired chemistry professor, in a race in eastern Long Island.

Bowman Falls to Latimer in House Primary in New York

Representative Jamaal Bowman of New York, a member of the House’s left-wing “squad,” was defeated by George Latimer in a race that exposed Democratic fissures.

Miller-Herrera top vote-getter in 4-way Schenectady County judge race

Results appear to set up a November race between Democrat Samatha Miller-Herrera and ConservativeMichael Godlewski for Schenectady County Family Court judge in a mostly Democratic county

Miller-Herrera ahead in Schenectady County judge race

SCHENECTADY — Early voting numbers show SamanthaMiller-Herrera leading a field of four in Democratic primary balloting forSchenectady County Family Courtjudge Tuesday.
With more than half the districts reporting, she has 1,479 votes to incumbent Jill Polk's 1,201. MichaelGodlewski had 775 votes and CamilleSiano Enders had 215 shortly before 10 p.m., according to the county's Board of Elections tallies.
Godlewski leads Miller-Herrera in

Three women win Albany County Family Court seats

Five Democratic attorneys are vying to fill three Albany County Family Court seats in Tuesday’s primary.

Early voting shows tight race for Albany County Family Court seats

Five Democratic attorneys are vying to fill three Albany County Family Court seats in Tuesday’s primary.

Kindlon opens early lead in Albany County DA race

Challenger Lee Kindlon opened up an early lead over Albany County District Attorney David Soares as of 9 p.m., Tuesday evening.

Kindlon defeats Soares in Albany County district attorney primary

Challenger Lee Kindlon handilydefeated Albany County District Attorney David Soares in the Democratic primary.

Kindlon declares victory in Albany County district attorney primary

Kindlon victory to end incumbent David Soares' 20-year tenure as Albany County's top prosecutor

HVCC fires President Roger Ramsammy 'with cause'

The board says a human resources complaint had been filed against Ramsammy.

HVCC fires President Roger Ramsammy 'for cause'

The board says a human resources complaint had been filed against Ramsammy.