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Top Stories- Woman Dies After Being Set on Fire in Subway Car, Police SayThe police said a man was taken into custody. The victim had been seated in a subway car at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station on Sunday morning when a man set her on fire.
- They Made Over $100,000 in Overtime. Now the N.Y.P.D. Is Cracking Down.Commissioner Jessica Tisch has reassigned at least 29 officers. Some worked under Jeffrey Maddrey, a high-ranking official who was accused of demanding sex from a subordinate in exchange for overtime.
- Top Uniformed N.Y.P.D. Officer Resigns After Abuse AllegationsJeffrey Maddrey demanded sexual favors, according to subordinates, and the federal authorities are investigating. He had previously been accused of harassment on the job.
- Campus Groups Try to Make Room for Middle-Ground Opinions on the Middle EastSome college students and faculty members are seeking space for nuanced perspectives on the Israel-Hamas war on deeply divided campuses.
- Ron Eliran, Israeli ”Ambassador of Song,” Has a Bar Mitzvah at 90In 1947, Ron Eliran’s 13th birthday in the British Mandate for Palestine was canceled when authorities called a curfew. Now, 77 years later, he has officially become a man.
- ‘Before We Got to the Park, Kali Mentioned the Northern Lights’Regret over missing a rare occurrence, a nostalgic stroll and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
- New York Is Putting Trash in Bins. Some People Have a Problem With That.Citywide rules now require more buildings to place trash bags inside containers for pickup. Many New Yorkers are thrilled to see fewer rats, but some are discovering new headaches.
- Amazon Warehouse Workers in New York City Join ProtestThe workers’ union hopes that adding employees at the Staten Island warehouse to a protest started by delivery drivers will increase pressure on Amazon.
- Hochul Weighs Legislation Limiting A.I. and More Than 100 Other BillsA bill passed by the New York State Legislature to regulate the state’s use of artificial intelligence is among more than 100 that await Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision.
- Ann Rockefeller Roberts, Champion of Native Americans, Dies at 90The eldest daughter of Nelson Rockefeller, she founded a nonprofit to support Indigenous culture and helped fill two institutions with artifacts.
- Woman Dies After Being Set on Fire in Subway Car, Police Say
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Author Archives: Land Steward
Pound Ridge Land Conservancy Workshop
‘Putting Plants to Work in your Garden and Homestead’. Learn how to analyze and gage specific sites for specific-type plantings. Also on hand will be community experts on green roof design and uses as well as rain water gardening- the … Continue reading
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Pound Ridge Land Conservancy Summer Intern Presentations
PRLC’s summer student interns present to the community their field studies and garden projects over the past several months. This is a great event for middle and high school students and their families who are interested in local ecology, possible future internships … Continue reading
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Protect Rare Habitat with Pound Ridge Land Conservancy
This is the best time of year to target Phragmites in order to prevent its spread into new areas of this globally rare fen habitat. Please call 205-3533 for directions to our meeting place off Donbrook Road in Pound Ridge. Wear … Continue reading
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Guided Hike and Search for Reptiles and Amphibians
This is a free and family-friendly event sponsored by the Pound Ridge Land Conservancy. Guided by naturalist Krista Munger, you will be introduced to a beautiful nature preserve and some of the amazing reptiles and amphibians that share our woodlands. Saturday June 29, … Continue reading
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Community Volunteer Work Session: Timber Stand Improvement at the Clark Preserve
Lend a hand and learn forest stewardship practices at the Clark Preserve, Autumn Ridge Road, Pound Ridge NY. The time is now to complete thinning this young sugar maple stand and to limit the spread of invasive Japanese barberry. July 13, … Continue reading
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Making the Most of Your Garden Space.
Location: Armstrong House and Education Center, 1361 OId Post Rd, Pound Ridge 10576. Time 10am to 12pm A free event open to families Join the Pound Ridge Land Conservancy this Saturday, June 15th from 10-12noon for a spring gardening workshop: … Continue reading
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