Richard Giacovas

New York

Reporter at WNYW-TV (New York, NY)

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NY state budget includes cellphone ban for students during school day

1 month ago | fox5ny.com | Richard Giacovas

A new "bell to bell" cellphone ban will take effect this fall for all public school students across New York State. The measure is part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s newly announced $254 billion state budget and is intended to address growing concerns over youth mental health. What we know: Governor Kathy Hochul announced that starting in September, students in New York’s public schools will be prohibited from accessing their smartphones throughout the entire school day.
NY state budget includes cellphone ban for students during school day

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Richard Giacovas

The BriefGovernor Hochul’s new state budget includes a statewide "bell to bell" cellphone ban for all public school students starting in September. The cellphone restriction is part of a $254 billion budget that also includes subway safety funding, MTA payroll taxes, and criminal justice reforms. Hochul says that schools will have flexibility in how the ban is implemented, but how it will be enforced is still unknown.
Bronx's VPho & Pizzeria offers 2 menus: 1 Italian, 1 Vietnamese

1 month ago | fox5ny.com | Richard Giacovas

VPho & Pizzeria in the Bronx serves two distinct cultural cuisines under one roof: Italian and Vietnamese. Couple turns traditional pizzeria into new cultural fusion The backstory: Sorrento's Pizzeria was a long-time local favorite in an Italian neighborhood before the owner retired. The original owner's neighbor, Michael Tran, decided to buy the restaurant. Tran and his wife, Elizabeth Lee, preserved the menu for about a year before deciding to incorporate Vietnamese food. "I cook for me.
NJ Transit engineers threaten strike after rejecting labor deal

1 month ago | fox5ny.com | Richard Giacovas

Nearly 900,000 commuters could be impacted if NJ Transit train engineers walk off the job next month. The engineers say they are underpaid and have been working without a contract since 2020. What we know: Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Union voted overwhelmingly to reject a proposed contract with NJ Transit on Wednesday. Nearly 90% of union members said they are prepared to strike by May 16. Union leaders say the core issue is wages.
NJ Transit engineers threaten strike after rejecting labor deal

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Richard Giacovas

NEW JERSEY - Nearly 900,000 commuters could be impacted if NJ Transit train engineers walk off the job next month. The engineers say they are underpaid and have been working without a contract since 2020. What we knowMembers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Union voted overwhelmingly to reject a proposed contract with NJ Transit on Wednesday. Nearly 90% of union members said they are prepared to strike by May 16.
Argosy Book Store in NYC turns 100 this year: Take a look inside

2 months ago | fox5ny.com | Michael Stallone |Richard Giacovas

New York City has no shortage of bookstores, but one in Midtown has been in business for nearly a century. Back in 1925, a little-known bookstore was born – and this year, Argosy Book Store, on 59th St. across from Bloomingdale's, turns 100. Dig deeper: In the autograph department on the top floor, beyond the books, co-owner Adina Cohen has famous letters signed by Civil War heroes and photographs with signatures penned by legendary icons such as Liza Minnelli.
New Regal movie theater opens in The Bronx, ending cinema drought

2 months ago | fox5ny.com | Richard Giacovas

For almost a year, catching a movie in The Bronx was a challenge after the closure of a popular theater left the borough without a major cinema. Now, Regal Concourse on 161st Street has officially opened, transforming the area once known as a movie theater desert into a vibrant hub for film enthusiasts. The grand opening featured charity screenings with $3 tickets, drawing crowds eager to relive their youth.
New Regal movie theater opens in The Bronx, ending cinema drought

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Richard Giacovas

The BriefRegal Concourse reopened in the Bronx, ending a year without a major theater in the borough. The theater's return is a significant step in the community's recovery, revitalizing the area post-pandemic. NEW YORK - For almost a year, catching a movie in The Bronx was a challenge after the closure of a popular theater left the borough without a major cinema.
Dog tied to tree and abandoned in Rockland County: $5,000 reward offered to find culprit

2 months ago | fox5ny.com | Richard Giacovas |Jacob Flanagan

The Hudson Valley Humane Society is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest after a Tibetan mastiff was found tied to a tree in Harriman State Park and later had to be euthanized due to severe health issues, including a massive tumor. What we know: The female dog, believed to be between four and six years old, was abandoned on February 26 along Seven Lakes Drive in Harriman State Park, a popular hiking trail in Rockland County.
Dog tied to tree and abandoned in Rockland County: $5,000 reward offered to find culprit

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Richard Giacovas

The BriefA female Tibetan mastiff was found abandoned and tied to a tree in Harriman State Park on February 26 before being euthanized due to severe health issues. The Hudson Valley Humane Society is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for abandoning the dog. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Hudson Valley Humane Society at 917-701-3870.