Boris & Horton, New York’s first dog cafe, has been saved from closing thanks to the unwavering support of its loyal customers. The cafe, with locations in the East Village and Brooklyn, has become a haven for dog-loving New Yorkers since its opening in 2018. Despite a dip in revenue after the pandemic, the community rallied together to raise funds, demonstrating the deep connection between the cafe and its customers.
A significant portion of Empire State residents, approximately 37%, are considering leaving New York within the next five years. This exodus stems from a perceived decline in the state’s economy and livability, with over 7.4 million New Yorkers planning to seek a new abode elsewhere. Notably, Republicans and non-enrolled voters are more likely to relocate, with 46% and 43% respectively expressing such intentions.
George Santos, the former Republican congressman from New York, has withdrawn from his independent run for the 2024 election. Santos cited a desire to avoid splitting the ticket and potentially aiding the Democrats in retaining control of the House of Representatives. Despite his withdrawal, Santos indicated that he intended to remain active in politics in the future.
Former Republican George Santos has withdrawn from the race for New York’s 1st Congressional District as an independent candidate. Santos cited his desire to avoid splitting the vote and potentially handing the seat to Democrats as his reason for withdrawing. Despite his withdrawal, Santos expressed his intention to continue his political career in the future.
With just 40 days until the T20 Cricket World Cup, the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium faces a race against time for completion. Despite being under construction, the venue is scheduled to host eight matches, including the highly-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan. The International Cricket Council (ICC) assures the stadium will be ready on time, utilizing temporary stands repurposed from the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Construction is set to commence on April 29, with a test event planned for May 27 ahead of the opening game on June 3.
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch for Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties in New York, effective from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Thursday. Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s and low 30s are expected, which could damage crops, vegetation, and unprotected outdoor plumbing. Residents are advised to take steps to protect tender plants from the cold, as freeze warnings typically indicate temperatures between 29-32 degrees, which can be fatal to sensitive flora.
Manhattan prosecutors have accused former President Donald Trump of violating a New York election law in addition to falsifying business records. Prosecutors claim the alleged conspiracy aimed to conceal payments made to silence porn star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential election. Trump’s defense attorney, Todd Blanche, maintains that the payments were not illegal and that the former president is innocent.
A 66-year-old Morris County man is recovering in a hospital after he was stabbed multiple times in a random attack outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York.
A 56-year-old cable company worker was electrocuted and killed on Friday while performing routine maintenance on a utility pole in rural Berne, New York. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. when low-hanging wires made contact with the basket of the worker’s Spectrum truck. The impact caused the truck to explode and catch fire. The worker, who was working alone, was pronounced dead at the scene. Charter Communications, Spectrum’s parent company, expressed condolences to the victim’s family and colleagues.
Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York entered its fifth day on Monday, April 22. Prosecutors outlined their case, alleging that Trump’s cover-up of payments made to porn star Stormy Daniels violated the law. Trump’s lawyers presented their opening statement, marking the first trial in the former president’s multiple criminal prosecutions.
