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Maniac accused of killing 4 relatives, including 2 kids, inside NYC home left building with bloody face, claimed he was on ‘shrooms’: DA
The crazed relative accused of slaughtering four family members inside a Brooklyn apartment claimed he was high on shrooms after he allegedly stabbed his mother, strangled his sister-in-law and her two small kids and fled the home with a bloody face, prosecutors said Sunday. Shahboz Rajabboev — who is facing...
Pair of NYC shootings minutes apart leave 2 dead in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN - A pair of NYC shootings just minutes apart in Brooklyn left two men dead and another injured, the NYPD said. The first shooting happened on Sunday just before 10:45 p.m. at Steuben Playground, located at the intersection of Flushing Avenue and Steuben Street. When officers arrived, they found...
City to start $2M e-bike trade-in program for delivery workers
Food delivery workers will be able to trade in sketchy, uncertified e-bikes and illegal mopeds for safer equipment by the end of the year, city officials are expected to announce Monday. The $2 million trade-in program will provide workers with a new e-bike and two new batteries certified by Underwriters Laboratories in return for their old ride, city transportation officials told the Daily ...
New efforts are underway to help you (re)discover the NYC's Black history
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2024. Donate today. African American history is everywhere in New York, but can also feel oddly muted unless you know where to look. While the glories of the Harlem Renaissance are widely known, other aspects of the city’s Black experience remain largely in the shadows.
2 men killed, 1 injured in separate Brooklyn shootings 5 minutes apart: NYPD
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – Two men were killed and one was injured in separate Brooklyn shootings on Sunday that were five minutes apart, according to the NYPD. The first shooting happened on Flushing Avenue and Steuben Street around 10:45 p.m. A man in his 30s was killed after he was shot in the chest, according […]
Shootings Near Clinton Hill Migrant Shelter Leave 2 Dead, 1 Injured
Two men died and a third man is in critical condition after a pair of shootings Sunday night near the emergency migrant shelter in Clinton Hill, according to the New York Post. A man in his 30s was shot in the chest and arm around 10:44pm in a park near Flushing Avenue and Steuben Street near the Brooklyn Navy Yard, according to police sources. Less than 10 minutes later, two men were shot outside of the Ryerson migrant shelter, police said. A 47-year-old man was fatally shot in the head, while another man in his 30s, was in critical condition after being shot multiple times. Read more about it at the New York Post.
NYC program allows reporting of ‘sidewalk slobs’, who could face $500 penalties
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. —The city Department of Sanitation (DSNY) wants to hear from you if there’s a neighbor or property you’re aware of not meeting its cleanliness obligations. New Yorkers can now report unsightly properties through the DSNY website as part of the “Sidewalk Slob” program first...
Parts of NYC’s housing proposal can work on Staten Island, say real estate experts
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tipping Point? is a journalistic initiative launched by Advance/SILive.com to inform Staten Islanders how NYC’s City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal could impact the borough. The plan, which will be voted on by the City Council this year, calls for significant zoning changes designed to spur development of new homes and apartments amid a citywide housing shortage.
Former Rockette, Dallas Cowboys cheerleader spread joy of dancing in NYC
MANHATTAN (WPIX) – Here in New York City, not everyone loves the Dallas Cowboys – but plenty of people love the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Now, you can dance alongside a former Cowboys cheerleader in the Big Apple. Her name is Victoria Kalina – and she’s bringing her big-city dreams from Dallas to Manhattan. “I feel […]
N.Y. Lottery: 3 winners score $6k in TAKE 5 jackpot prizes, including 1 on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Three jackpot-winning tickets worth nearly $6,000 were drawn recently in New York state — including one winner on Staten Island, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced that three winning tickets worth $5,882 were sold for the July 21 midday drawing. One...
New Jersey’s Etsch Farms Donut Lady Is Back
When I moved to Monroe Township, I took a weekend to ride around and get to know the area. I noticed there were a lot of farms, farmers markets, parks and a couple of lakes. Much prettier and peaceful than the area of North Jersey I grew up in. Right...
Hoboken Invests $1.1 Million in Advanced Police Mobile Command Center
Hoboken will soon boost its public safety with a $1.1 million high-tech Police Mobile Command Center (PMCC). Approved by the City Council, this PMCC will help with emergencies, public events, and daily patrols, making it easier for the police to protect and serve the community. Key Takeaways. Hoboken’s City Council...
Op-ed: The climate crisis demands a move away from car dependency
My nightmares about waves started the night our building flooded. I was living in a commercial loft in Red Hook, Brooklyn, when Hurricane Sandy hit. None of us living in the squat, two-story cinder-block warehouse across the street from the cruise ship terminal took the mandatory evacuation order seriously. During...
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