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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.”
Hosting 'Mamita' events that provide a safe space for pregnant and migrant mothers
Doulas En Espanol, a collective of about 20 Spanish-speaking doulas that provide free doula services to the Hispanic community in the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, hosted its sixth event at the CUNY Graduate Center on Friday for expecting and postpartum migrant mothers. The monthly event, called “Mamita” events, has been operating since January of 2024 and brings in dozens of migrant mothers from across New York City each month looking for a space to meet with other expecting or postpartum mothers, while also receiving free strollers, car seats, baby clothes and other postpartum items.
Ten years after Eric Garner’s death, a look at police reform efforts
Eric Garner’s death at the hands of police and the protests that followed became a pivotal test for a new mayor, Bill de Blasio, who committed to police reform at the department he oversaw. “In the last 10 years, we have seen a tremendous amount of effort put forth...
Village of Ridgewood Imposes Mandatory Water Restrictions in the Face of Heat Advisory
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Weeks after the Village of Ridgewood asked residents to restrict their water usage, the municipality is again asking residents to cut back, as the excessive heat could once again put the village at risk of a water shortage. Due to the excessive heat, the village is imposing a two-day watering schedule – odd number addresses can water their lawn on Tuesday and Saturday, and even number addresses can water their lawn on Wednesday and Sunday. There will be no residential watering on Monday, Thursday and Friday. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The announcement comes...
National Retailer Bringing Back 200 Shops, 25 in New York
As restaurants and businesses close their doors, one national retail chain is coming back. Babies R Us is returning with 200 shops expected to be open in time for the holidays. 25 of those shops will be in New York. Toys R Us made a comeback after filing for bankruptcy...
LaMonica McIver will win special election Democratic primary for deep-blue House seat in New Jersey, CNN projects
(CNN) — LaMonica McIver, the president of the Newark City Council, will win the Democratic nomination in the special election for a deep-blue New Jersey seat, CNN projects, putting her on the fast track to enter Congress later this fall.
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