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July Lectures at the Newport Mansions Illuminate Renewal at The Frick, The Life and Work of Jules Allard
In a momentous occasion marking its first major overhaul in nearly a century, The Frick Collection, an esteemed bastion of art in New York City, is set to undergo a sweeping renewal. Scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m. at Rosecliff, Ian Wardropper, director of The Frick, will unveil the ambitious...
Officials break ground for affordable housing units in the Bronx
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — There are currently 280 affordable housing units available in the Bronx through NYC Housing Connect, but officials already have plans to provide more options in the near future. On Tuesday, officials celebrated the groundbreaking of Starhill Phase II, which will complete the Starhill campus located at 1600 Grand Avenue. The […]
DSA Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani is considering a run for NYC mayor
Socialist Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani is seriously considering a run for mayor, City & State has learned. The state legislator has reached out to multiple people to discuss challenging Mayor Eric Adams in next year’s Democratic mayoral primary, according to eight people familiar with those conversations. Mamdani is a...
Kingswood U.S. Continues Buildout Of In-House Investment Banking Group
Kingswood U.S. announced the continued expansion of its investment banking team with the appointment of Tony Tian as Senior Managing Director of Investment Banking. According to a release, the ongoing expansion of the Kingswood Investments team follows the buildout of the firm’s in-house investment banking capabilities over the past few years and illustrates the firm’s commitment to this growing part of its business.
NJ little leaguer with one hand defies odds
A little league baseball player from East Rutherford, New Jersey is proving anything is possible. He was born with only one hand but is refusing to let that affect his game or keep him from pursuing his dreams. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green brings us his inspiring story.
Wanted man indicted for attempted murder of cop
WHITE PLAINS – An Armonk man was indicted for attempted murder of a North Castle police sergeant in May, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah said Tuesday. Joseph Spennato, 38, was arraigned on an indictment for attempted aggravated murder and attempted aggravated assault on a police officer, both felonies, and a misdemeanor of criminal possession of a weapon.
Rikers detainee dies after guards ignored plea for medical attention, attys say
A 23-year-old Rikers Island detainee died Sunday night after experiencing a medical emergency that her attorneys say went ignored by jail staff. Charizma Jones, who was serving a sentence on Rikers Island for a slashing she committed in Manhattan last year, was taken to Elmhurst Hospital last week after a medical issue she had allegedly complained about to officers quickly got worse.
Mayor Adams Announces Ahsia Badi as First-Ever Executive Director of New York City Children’s Cabinet
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Ahsia Badi as the first-ever executive director of the New York City Children’s Cabinet. The Cabinet’s objective is to increase coordination and efficiency across city agencies, mayoral offices, nonprofits, and the private sector to drive a holistic, family-centered approach for the sustained health, safety, and well-being of children.
Lodi man charged in Little Ferry hit-and-run that left 2 seriously injured
A Lodi man was arrested Tuesday and accused of committing a hit-and-run in Little Ferry that left two people with serious injuries, officials said. During the early morning of Sunday, the Little Ferry Police Department responded to a "serious two-car motor vehicle accident on Route 46." An investigation later revealed...
Police seize nearly 25 pounds of narcotics during drug bust in the Bronx: officials
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — Two individuals were arrested on Friday after police seized nearly 25 pounds of narcotics and a gun from an apartment in the Bronx, according to officials. Carlos Torres and Martin Figueroa were arraigned on multiple drug and weapon charges. The arrests stemmed from an undercover investigation, during which Torres allegedly […]
Bergen County Little Leaguer born with one hand follows in the footsteps of Jim Abbott
EAST RUTHERFORD − Christian Campusano is a Yankee Kid all the way. His favorite players are Aaron Judge and … Jim Abbott. “I’d love to meet him,” Campusano said with a bright smile. “He was a pitcher for the Yankees. He had the same condition as me.”
NJ: Don’t fall for fake tax credits — not from IRS
💲 The IRS has issued an alert about a series of scams and fake social media advice. 💲 The advice leads to false claims for certain tax credits. 💲 This has led to thousands of inflated refund claims during the past tax season. The Internal Revenue Service...
Meryl Streep, Lesley Gore, Kevin Smith among NJ Hall of Fame’s 2024 inductees
Meryl Streep, Kevin Smith, Paul Rudd and the late Lesley Gore will be among the 2024 inductees of The New Jersey Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will be a pre-taped television special filmed at The New Jersey Hall of Fame Entertainment & Learning Center at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford, and other Hall of Fame satellite exhibitions. It will debut Nov. 13 on Fox 5 My9 and social media.
Street co-named for Karina Vetrano
Emotions ran high last Friday as friends, family and community members gathered in Howard Beach for a street co-naming ceremony, as 165th Avenue and 84th Street is now also known as Karina Vetrano Way. Vetrano, who was murdered while jogging nearby in 2016, would have turned 38 that day. The...
Lady Da Flame ‘Push’ EDM single
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own!. A powerhouse vocalist who is not afraid to expand creative boundaries, Lady Da Flame once again boldly proves that her music and talent are more than capable of transcending listening audiences with the inspirational, EDM single “Push.”
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