The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Bravo Nondo, who died on December 18, 2025 following a motor vehicle incident involving an off-duty New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer in Nanuet, Rockland County. At approximately 4:40 a.m. on December 18, an off-duty NYPD […]
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has proudly unveiled its new Gold Star Family license plate that enables parents, siblings and other relatives to honor their late relatives’ service and sacrifice. This plate complements the Gold Star Mothers plate that the State also offers. Qualifying family members can order the new Gold Star […]
Former members of the Army and Air National Guard, the Naval Militia and New York Guard who were part of the force which responded to 9/11 attacks in New York City have until Sept. 11, 2026 to file paperwork which would enable them to receive benefits if they develop a 9/11 related illness This state-funded […]
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and Selfhelp Community Services are now offering free access to Selfhelp’s Virtual Senior Center (VSC) for any individual age 60 and older in New York State. The New York State Office for the Aging Director Greg Olsen said, “The Virtual Senior Center is a powerful platform […]
AG James has issued a consumer alert reminding New Yorkers of their home utilities rights as temperatures drop. Residential customers in New York have strong legal protections for essential winter weather services, including heat and hot water. New York state requires utility service providers to make extra efforts to reach out to households before heat-related […]
Anita Brown, Nyack Jazz Composer and Conductor, has received a Support for Artists grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support her creative work as a composer. Sponsored by Fractured Atlas, this award will fund the composition of Slices of the Gradient for Anita Brown Jazz Orchestra. Through New York […]