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New York Community Trust distributes $200M in grants
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Tight budgets and increasing costs have squeezed many groups, activities and organizations. A unique and special charity has been helping nonprofits in the region for 100 years. New York Community Trust serves the five boroughs, Westchester County and Long Island. In the last century, it distributed $5.7 billion. Amy Freitag, the trust’s president, said […]
Mother, sister defend woman accused of torturing murder victim in New Rochelle
Vicki Sharrock-Garnett was stunned in September by the arrest of her daughter in the killing of her roommate in New Rochelle. News this month that Kenya Tilford is accused of torturing the victim — and also assaulting or sexually abusing three other women — left her in pain and searching for answers.
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.
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.
Dangerous Storms Moving Eastward With Wind Gusts Up To 70 MPH Reported, Tornadoes Possible
A potent system sweeping through the Northeast is bring severe storms to parts of the region. Scattered storm activity, which began in the middle of the afternoon Tuesday, July 16, is expected to continue into the middle of the evening. According to the National Weather Service, the primary threats are...
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...
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.
Paterson police arrest suspect in double shooting downtown
PATERSON — Authorities arrested a Paterson man Tuesday afternoon who is charged with attempted murder in the nonfatal double shooting that happened on the afternoon of July 3 in the middle of Paterson's downtown business district. A “wanted” bulletin issued by Paterson police detectives on Monday identified Daeron Jones, 37, as the suspect...
Paterson patrol officers barred from using new pursuit vehicles after 2 crashes
PATERSON — City police officials have stopped allowing patrol officers to use the department’s new Dodge Durango Pursuits after crashes six days apart damaged two of the vehicles. The 10 Durango Pursuits acquired for the police division went into service in the middle of June, officials said. One...
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 […]
FBI raid of Mayor Adams official uncovers illegal construction
An FBI raid of KSK Construction tied to NYC Mayor Eric Adams uncovered an illegal residential project in the East Village, Gothamist reported. KSK failed to obtain permits for the 12-story project at 280 East Houston St. to begin the above-ground work on the project. The city’s buildings department told Gothamist it did not notice the oversight until the publication inquired about it last month. By then, the 157-unit project already had five stories built.
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...
Passaic County Prosecutor's Office releases Sheriff Richard Berdnik investigation results
Nearly six months after the death of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik, the Passaic County Prosecutors Office said the investigation is complete and the cause of death was suicide by gun. The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office determined the popular sheriff died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head in...
Loud Booms Heard In NY, NJ Was Daytime Fireball, NASA Says
Locals reported hearing thunder-like booms and rattling just after 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 16. The USGS ruled out earthquakes, and residents across the tri-state reported witnessing fireballs to the American Meteor Society. After hours of anticipating, NASA confirmed a "daylight fireball" over New York City at 11:17 a.m. Reports filed...
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