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'Furious' season finale: When to watch Emmy Rossum's NYC thriller on Hulu

'Furious' season finale: When to watch Emmy Rossum's NYC thriller on Hulu

Emmy Rossum's New York City-set Hulu thriller "Furious" wraps up its first season Monday, Aug. 31, after becoming one of the summer's breakout shows.

Historic Coastal Storms Highlight New York's Flooding Vulnerability

Historic Coastal Storms Highlight New York's Flooding Vulnerability

New York has experienced some of the most devastating hurricanes and coastal storms in U.S. history, with significant impacts on infrastructure and communities. The December 1992 nor’easter caused severe flooding, submerging parts of the FDR Drive under three to four feet of water, halting the PATH system, and closing bridges. Waterfront neighborhoods like Broad Channel, the Rockaways, and Coney Island were particularly hard-hit. Another notable storm, Hurricane Gloria, struck Long Island in the late 20th century, causing widespread tree and utility damage and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. Coastal flooding was mitigated during Gloria due to the storm surge coinciding with low tide. These events underscore the region's vulnerability to both tropical and extra-tropical storms, such as the 1991 Perfect Storm, which brought fierce winds, heavy surf, and significant flooding.

Newzjunky Watertown NY Serves as Key Digital News Aggregator for North Country Residents

Newzjunky Watertown NY Serves as Key Digital News Aggregator for North Country Residents

Newzjunky Watertown NY operates as a significant digital news aggregator for the North Country region, specifically covering Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties. The platform utilizes algorithms and editorial oversight to compile news from various established sources, aiming to provide residents with timely updates on local government, school news, weather and safety alerts, sports, community events, and regional business developments. This approach allows Newzjunky to cover a broad range of topics without maintaining a large local staff. The platform's technological infrastructure, which includes RSS feeds and web scraping tools, enables it to monitor official city social media accounts, police scanners, and regional newspapers, ensuring rapid dissemination of information. Its utility is particularly evident during severe weather events, when it provides critical alerts on road closures and power outages. The site functions as a curator and monitor of news rather than an original investigative reporter, l...

Flushing Air Quality Index Remains in 'Good' Range

Flushing Air Quality Index Remains in 'Good' Range

The air quality in Flushing, New York, has been consistently rated as 'Good' over the past 24 hours, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) fluctuating between a low of 16 at 2:01 PM and a high of 33 at 10:01 PM on August 26, 2026. These levels indicate that the air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk to the general population. Residents can enjoy outdoor activities without concern for adverse health effects. The data suggests that the air quality in Flushing is conducive to a healthy environment for all individuals, including those with pre-existing health conditions.

Venus Williams bows out of her 26th US Open with a 1st-round loss to Sofia Kenin

Venus Williams bows out of her 26th US Open with a 1st-round loss to Sofia Kenin

Venus Williams had her 26th U.S. Open appearance delayed until after midnight

DLA Piper Seeks Mid-Level Structured Finance Associate for Multiple U.S. Offices

DLA Piper Seeks Mid-Level Structured Finance Associate for Multiple U.S. Offices

DLA Piper Seeks Mid-Level Structured Finance Associate for Multiple U.S. Offices

Uber Enhances Family Safety Features and Teen Ride Monitoring

Uber Enhances Family Safety Features and Teen Ride Monitoring

Uber has rolled out new family-focused features designed to improve safety and convenience for parents and their teenage children. A key addition is the family profile, which enables parents to manage, pay for, and track their teenagers' rides. This profile integrates several safety measures, including Audio Recording during trips and direct communication channels with highly-rated drivers who are eligible to transport minors. Furthermore, Uber has expanded its Uber Car Seat service, now available in New York and Los Angeles. This service allows users to specifically request rides equipped with a Nuna RAVA car seat, suitable for children weighing between 5 and 65 pounds. These new offerings aim to provide parents with greater peace of mind and control over their children's transportation needs, addressing common concerns related to rideshare safety and reliability for younger passengers.

DIY Biohacking Transitions from Hobby to Professional Career Path

DIY Biohacking Transitions from Hobby to Professional Career Path

The realm of DIY biohacking is evolving from a niche hobby into a viable professional career path, allowing individuals to explore biology outside traditional institutional settings. This shift is driven by the blurring lines between amateur scientists and paid professionals, fostering an ecosystem where biohackers can monetize their skills. Career opportunities in this field include roles as independent researchers in community labs, product developers for biotech startups, science communicators, bio-artists, and citizen scientists managing funded environmental monitoring projects. The core of this movement lies in applying hands-on biological skills, often honed through personal experiments, to financially sustainable endeavors. Key skills required for success include wet-lab fundamentals like aseptic technique and molecular cloning, bioinformatics and data literacy using tools like Python or R, and a strong emphasis on safety and meticulous documentation. Community labs, such as Genspace in New York and...

CBC News Adjusts Policy on Describing 9/11 as 'Terrorist Attacks' Following Controversy

CBC News Adjusts Policy on Describing 9/11 as 'Terrorist Attacks' Following Controversy

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has announced a policy change regarding its language guidance for describing the September 11, 2001, attacks. This adjustment comes after a controversy erupted over an internal memo that reportedly advised reporters to refrain from explicitly calling the events 'terrorist attacks.' Basem Boshra, CBC News’ senior director of journalistic standards and public trust, authored the memo, which surfaced ahead of the attacks' 25th anniversary. The initial directive, as reported by Toronto Sun columnist Warren Kinsella, suggested describing the events as hijackings that led to crashes in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania, and the destruction of the World Trade Center, without using the term 'terrorist attacks.' The CBC has since clarified that while their practice has been to attribute causes and motivations, they will now adjust their guidance to state that direct attribution is not required for describing the historic events of 9/11 as terrorism, aiming to re...

Allied Universal Seeks Part-Time Security Officers in Yonkers, New York

Allied Universal Seeks Part-Time Security Officers in Yonkers, New York

Allied Universal Seeks Part-Time Security Officers in Yonkers, New York

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Palm Beach ranks among the wealthiest suburbs in the U.S. See list

Palm Beach ranks among the wealthiest suburbs in the U.S. See list

Palm Beach is an iconic town in Palm Beach County known as the place where President Donald Trump owns the Mar-a-Lago estate.

President Donald Trump loses again in bid to erase his hush money conviction

President Donald Trump loses again in bid to erase his hush money conviction

A federal judge has again blocked President Donald Trump’s bid to erase his hush money conviction in New York