Wave Hill Weekly Events (Jul 3 – Jul 10) | Sunset Wednesday & Frida's Self-Portraits

 

Summer’s hit its stride in the city with rolling thunderstorms that give way to crystal blue skies and lush forests after a drink. At Wave Hill, the plants come to life in a vision of technicolor, shining in emerald with flowers that blush and bloom throughout the season to attract pollinators. Visit the gardens and step into this storybook scene, filled with paths and tales told by the trees all summer long. 

 

Sunset Wednesdays are back! Enjoy an evening picnic on the lawn while the sun sets below the horizon. Then, hear the musical talents of a variety of artists who explore different genres in their music to create a new sound and a blossom of culture. Allison Hammond opens this Wave Hill tradition with songs that connect percussion with waterways and our communites. Join us in this evening of fun and connection! 

 

Sunset Wednesdays 2025 

Wed, Jul 9–Aug 6 7:00PM – 8:00PM 

Registration Encouraged 

Wave Hill’s annual summer tradition is back, bringing five exciting performances Wednesday evenings to our Great Lawn! Pack a picnic and bring your favorite blanket or chair for an unforgettable summer evening as the sun sets over the Hudson. Delectable food and drinks also available for purchase. Premium admission is in effect from 4PM to 8PM each Sunset Wednesday.   

 

Garden Highlights Walk 

Sun, Jul 6, 2:00PM – 3:00PM 

Free with admission to the grounds   

Registration not required.   

Take a leisurely guided walk with a Wave Hill Garden Guide to observe early summer garden highlights. All are welcome!  

 

Public Gallery Tour 

Thur, Jul 3, 2:00PM – 3:00PM   

Sat, Jul 5, 2:00PM – 3:00PM 

Free with admission to the grounds  

Registration not required. 

Visitors can expect an in-depth look at artworks on view in Glyndor Gallery and in the Sunroom Project Space, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden between nature, culture and site. 

 

Family Art Project: Frida's Natural Self-Portraits 

Sat, Jul 5, 10:00AM – 1:00PM 

Sun, Jul 6, 10:00AM – 1:00PM   

Free with admission to the grounds  

Registration not required. 

Celebrate Frida Kahlo’s birthday! Explore plants and animals as Frida did in her home in Mexico through creating self-portraits. Take inspiration from this iconic artist and create your own self-portraits featuring nature found at Wave Holl. Then, enjoy a storytime program in the Gund Theater. 

 

Sunset Wednesdays: Allison Miller 

Wed, Jul 9, 7:00PM  –  8:00PM 

Registration encouraged  

Join us for the musical talents of Allison Miller! Miller is a lauded drummer who has mastered a vast array of musical settings--from guesting on late night TV, keeping time for some of today's most beloved singer-songwriters, and being a renowned bandleader/composer in her own right--Miller is always at the heart of the music.  

 

Afternoon Tea 

Thur, Jul 3, 11:00AM – 1:30PM 

Tues, Jul 8, 11:00AM – 1:30PM 

7 Day Advanced Booking Required 

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00AM or 1:30PM, enjoy delicious tea sandwiches and delectable pastries with a specialty tea selection served on our Kate French Terrace, provided by our exclusive partner Great Performances. Due to the nature of the event, no substitutions or changes are available. 

 

HOURS STARTING MARCH 15: 10AM–5:30PM, Tuesday–Sunday  

Shuttle Service Free from Subway and Metro-North, Saturday–Sunday 

Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.  

Eight Days Early Voting Totals

 

Early Voting Check-Ins

Primary Election 2025

 

June 14, 2025 - Day 1

 

• Manhattan - 10,003
• Bronx - 2,698
• Brooklyn - 10,244
• Queens - 6,470
• Staten Island - 1,138

 

*Unofficial as of Close of Polls 30,553

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June 15, 2025 - Day 2

 

• Manhattan - 21,565
• Bronx -5,170
• Brooklyn - 23,637
• Queens - 13,823
• Staten Island - 2,166

 

*As of Close of Polls – Unofficial and Cumulative 66,361

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June 16, 2025 - Day 3

 

• Manhattan - 31,036
• Bronx - 7,551
• Brooklyn - 33,185
• Queens - 19,186
• Staten Island - 3,154

 

*As of Close of Polls – Unofficial and Cumulative 94,112

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June 17, 2025 - Day 4

 

• Manhattan - 43,427
• Bronx - 10,497
• Brooklyn - 47,052
• Queens - 26,383
• Staten Island - 4,523

 

*As of Close of Polls – Unofficial and Cumulative 131,882

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June 18, 2025 - Day 5

 

• Manhattan - 55,522
• Bronx - 13,443
• Brooklyn - 60,745
• Queens - 33,245
• Staten Island - 5,768

 

*As of Close of Polls – Unofficial and Cumulative 168,723

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June 19, 2025 - Day 6

 

• Manhattan - 69,473
• Bronx - 16,418
• Brooklyn - 78,311
• Queens - 41,177
• Staten Island - 7,065

 

*As of Close of Polls – Unofficial and Cumulative 212,444

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June 20, 2025 - Day 7

 

• Manhattan - 82,260
• Bronx - 19,558
• Brooklyn - 93,432
• Queens - 48,797
• Staten Island - 8,265

 

*As of Close of Polls – Unofficial and Cumulative 252,312

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June 21, 2025 - Day 8

 

• Manhattan - 99,331
• Bronx - 24,415
• Brooklyn - 112,458
• Queens - 59,701
• Staten Island - 9,991

 

*As of Close of Polls – Unofficial and Cumulative 305,896

             

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli's Weekly News - Timely Cleanups Essential for Success of NY’s Brownfields Program

 

Timely Remediation Essential for Success of State's Brownfield Cleanup Program

Some former industrial and commercial contaminated sites that could pose risks to the public’s health and safety have languished in the state’s Brownfield Cleanup Program, according to an audit by Comptroller DiNapoli. The audit examined the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) management of the program and found it must be strengthened to ensure private parties follow through on the timely remediation of their contaminated sites.

“By encouraging private parties to clean up contaminated sites across the state, the Brownfield Cleanup Program has helped remove environmental threats and put abandoned properties back to productive use, but delays in remediating properties may allow contaminants to spread, put residents’ health and safety at risk and cost the state more money,” DiNapoli said. “The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation can strengthen its oversight and establish clear policies and criteria to ensure cleanup projects do not languish, are completed timely and program participants are held accountable. I am encouraged by DEC’s positive response to our audit recommendations.”

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As Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers

The State of New York Mortgage Agency has boosted lending and programs for minority households and economically disadvantaged communities, increasing its share of loans provided to low-income and minority borrowers over the last 10 years. However, wide racial and ethnic disparities persist in homeownership in New York. In 2023, the most recent year for which data are available, White homeownership rates were 13 percentage points higher than Asian rates, 34 points higher than Black rates and 39 points higher than Latino rates, according to a report by Comptroller DiNapoli.

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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report

New York's 106 local Industrial Development Agencies reported 4,282 active projects with a record-high total value of nearly $136 billion in fiscal year end 2023, an increase of 3.1% or over $4 billion, from the prior year, according to an annual report released by State Comptroller DiNapoli.

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Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments

Comptroller DiNapoli, Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of a 68-year-old Rochester woman for allegedly stealing $12,973 in state pension payments sent to her deceased mother. The defendant was arraigned in Monroe County Centralized Arraignment Court on a charge of grand larceny in the third degree before Judge Cook.

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M U N I C I P A L   A U D I T S Town of Coxsackie – Supervisor’s Records and Reports Lewis County Industrial Development Agency (LCIDA) – Staff Services Agreements Town of Alden – Town Supervisor Town of Alden – Town Clerk/Tax Collector Town of Leicester – Financial Management Town of Windsor – Financial Management Henrietta Fire District – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance (FFI) Tax Proceeds Monroe No. 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Credit Cards Town of Rutland – Town Clerk/Tax Collector Town of Rutland – Water and Sewer Charges Town of Bethlehem – Information Technology

 

S C H O O L  A U D I T S Amani Public Charter School – Purchasing and Claims Approval Sullivan West Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting DeRuyter Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting Island Trees Union Free School District – Inventorying and Monitoring Capital Assets Truxton Academy Charter School – Tuition Billing and Collections Avoca Central School District – Payroll Avoca Central School District – Procurement

A L S O   I N   T H E   N E W S

• Audit says LIRR exaggerated service boost after Grand Central Madison opening
• Audit finds brownfields 'languished' in state cleanup program
• Why New York's 911 system needs a major upgrade
• The source of the MTA’s operating revenue
• AI safety bills in New York await Hochul’s signature
• DiNapoli: NY must do more to educate lower-income homebuyers about assistance programs

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Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for Long Island Region

 

In Effect for Sunday, June 22, 2025

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Sunday, June 22, 2025, for ozone for the Long Island region. 

The pollutant of concern is: Ozone 

The advisory will be in effect 11 a.m. through 11 p.m. 

The Sunday, June 22, Air Quality Health Advisory regions consist of: Long Island, which includes Nassau and Suffolk counties. 

DEC and DOH issue Air Quality Health Advisories when DEC meteorologists predict levels of pollution, either ozone or fine particulate matter (PM2.5), are expected to exceed an Air Quality Index (AQI) value of 100. The AQI was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale, with a higher AQI value indicating a greater health concern.

OZONE 

Summer heat can lead to the formation of ground-level ozone, a major component of photochemical smog. Automobile exhaust and out-of-state emission sources are the primary sources of ground-level ozone and the most serious air pollution problems in the northeast. This surface pollutant should not be confused with the protective layer of ozone in the upper atmosphere.  

Ozone is not a direct emission, and is produced indirectly when sunlight chemically reacts with nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from automobile exhaust and industrial emissions. High ozone is not as visible as PM2.5 because it is a colorless gas, but will produce hazy skies and reduce visibility in high concentrations. 

People, especially those with cardiovascular disease and those who have respiratory disease (such as asthma), young children, the elderly, those who exercise outdoors, and those involved in vigorous outdoor work should consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity when ozone levels are the highest (generally afternoon to early evening). When outdoor levels of ozone are elevated, going indoors will usually reduce exposure. Individuals experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, or coughing should consider consulting their personal physician. 

Ozone levels generally decrease at night and can be minimized during daylight hours by curtailment of automobile travel and the use of public transportation where available. 

New Yorkers also are urged to take the following energy-saving and pollution-reducing steps: 

• use mass transit or carpool instead of driving, as automobile emissions account for about 60 percent of pollution in our cities; 
• conserve fuel and reduce exhaust emissions by combining necessary motor vehicle trips; 
• turn off all lights and electrical appliances in unoccupied areas; 
• use fans to circulate air. If air conditioning is necessary, set thermostats at 78 degrees; 
• close the blinds and shades to limit heat build-up and to preserve cooled air; 
• limit use of household appliances. If necessary, run the appliances at off-peak (after 7 p.m.) hours. These would include dishwashers, dryers, pool pumps and water heaters; 
• set refrigerators and freezers at more efficient temperatures; 
• purchase and install energy efficient lighting and appliances with the Energy Star label; and 
• reduce or eliminate outdoor burning and attempt to minimize indoor sources of PM 2.5 such as smoking.

Additional information on ozone and PM 2.5 is available on DEC's website and on DOH's website (PM 2.5) / DOH's website (ozone). A new DEC fact sheet about the Air Quality Index is available on DEC’s website or by PDF download https://dec.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/aqiweb.pdf.  

To stay up-to-date with announcements from DEC, sign up to receive Air Quality Alerts through DEC Delivers: DEC's Premier Email Service. A toll-free Air Quality Hotline (1-800-535-1345) was also established by DEC to keep New Yorkers informed of the latest air quality situation.