Bronxville
LATEST NEWS
NWS confirms another tornado touched down in upstate NY
Another July 16 tornado in New York was confirmed by the National Weather Service in Binghamton, bringing the record-breaking monthly total to 20. The Weather Service survey confirmed Monday that an EF-1 tornado touched down near Lee Center in Oneida County. The twister reached an estimated peak wind of 95 mph and maximum...
North Castle Landmarks Century-Old Barber Pole in Downtown Armonk
The North Castle Town Board voted to landmark a 100-year-old barber pole that stands outside a hair salon in downtown Armonk. Following a recommendation from the Landmarks Preservation Committee, the Town Board approved the designation for the pole in front of Manny’s Unisex Haircutting at 416 Main St. The request for landmark status came from the owners of the building, said Linda Fernberg, a Landmarks Preservation Committee member who addressed the board at its last meeting.
Beloved New York Retail Store Address Massive Closing Rumors
A very popular store with many locations in New York State is addressing its closing rumors. In late June, Bob's Stores announced a " Going-Out-of-Business Sale." Bob's Stores announced that the company was closing all of its locations after over 70 years in business. "Despite making swift and aggressive changes...
N.Y. Lottery: 3 winners get $10K in jackpot TAKE 5 prizes, all sold in NYC
Three jackpot-winning tickets worth more than $10,000 were drawn recently in New York state — and they were all sold in New York City, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced that three winning tickets worth $10,695 were sold for the July 22 evening drawing. A winning...
Upstate NYer Buys $10 Scratch-Off At Grocery Store Wins $3M
The New York Lottery has many scratch-off tickets to choose from. There are thousands and millions to win. You can spend anywhere from one to thirty dollars on a scratch-off ticket. The latest Capital Region lottery winner bought a ten-dollar scratch-off and cashed in big!. Which $10 New York Lottery...
Cases of World’s Deadliest Bacterial Illness Rising in New York
After a 30-year decline, cases of a life-threatening bacterial infection are rebounding across New York State. Health officials are sounding the alarm after an illness, dubbed "the world's most infectious killer," continues to infect more people across the United States. Roughly 1.5 million people across the world die from it every year.
New York, New Jersey & Delaware sued for failing to protect endangered Atlantic sturgeon
The Hudson Riverkeeper and Delaware Riverkeeper Network filed the lawsuit, alleging the states have not obtained the necessary permits, and have allowed the endangered fish to be caught in fishing nets.
Fitness Studio Renews Flatiron District Lease with Moinian
The Moinian Group has signed a 3,000-square-foot lease renewal with Bodyrok, a Pilates-inspired strength training and fitness studio at 10 West 18th St. in Manhattan’s Flatiron district. Gabriel Whitman, VP of leasing at The Moinian Group, represented ownership. Bodyrok was represented by Amie Claps, partner at Easy Street Properties.
Man dies after June slashing in Bronx, NYPD says
MOTT HAVEN, The Bronx (PIX11) — A man died on July 17 after being slashed in the face in the Bronx at the end of June, according to police. The 54-year-old man was slashed at 526B Willis Ave. around 11 p.m. on June 23, according to police. He was taken to the hospital and treated […]
Queens New York Hip Hop Legend DJ Sincere Launches “DRTY TV” Podcast
Episode 1: Features Guest Fly TY And Rud3 from Rockboy Records / Sony Orchard, Mike Ice & Under Lock And Key Entertainment. When you mention DJ Sincere, you think of iconic personalities who have visited the Drtybsmnt Radio show over the past 20 years. Personalities such as Beyoncé’s father Mathew Knowles, Wu-Tang Producer 4th Disciple, Peedi Crakk, Agallah, Grammy award-winning artist Louie Rankin (Ox from Belly), Actress Eve Lora, Adult film star Mone Divine, Uncle Murda, MC Eiht, Ras Kass, the legendary Oran Juice Jones, Bushwick Bill, Patra, New England Patriots’ Deion Branch, Solomon Childs, and more.
Mets broadcast gets honest about Michael Kay
Late in June, SNY ran an ad on ESPN New York telling fans to check out New York Mets broadcasts featuring “the best booth in baseball” on the network. The only issue was the SNY ad ran during The Michael Kay Show, meaning fans of the voice of the New York Yankees heard a commercial Read more... The post Ron Darling felt ‘Michael [Kay’s] pain’ over SNY’s ‘best booth’ radio ad appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Advocating for the closure of Rikers Island and criminal justice reform
The news was huge for Jonathan Monsalve, president and CEO of Osborne Association, a nonprofit advocating for the closing of Rikers Island, decriminalization and decarceration. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday that $108 million would be allocated to transform the former Bayview Correctional Facility along Manhattan’s west side near Chelsea into 124 affordable housing units and a community hub. The project, entitled “Liberty Landing,” partners Osborne with Camber Property Group to house formerly incarcerated individuals.
Friends and coworkers reunite at McDonald’s nearly 40 years later
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — After almost 40 years, some friends in Queens went back in time to their first jobs at a McDonald’s to celebrate their anniversary. They were 14 years old when they started at a McDonald’s on Jamaica Ave. They returned to reflect on their lifelong journey and where it all began. Detective Tanya […]
Wahizza Pizza is Coming Soon to Englewood
Wahizza, the “artisan craft” pizzeria, is expanding once again. An Englewood location is currently in the works for their fourth Jersey location — the first three are in Edgewater, Clifton and Ridgefield Park. The business features a “fusion of the best Dominican-Italian cuisines”. It’s home...
State and Federal Legislators in New Jersey Announce Joint Effort to Prevent SNAP Benefits Scams
Appearing together at a joint news conference, New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer, New Jersey Senate President Nicholas Scutari and Union City Mayor and New Jersey State Senator Brian Stack announced a joint legislative effort to prevent those receiving federal and state benefits from being scammed. On the federal level, Gottheimer...
Fordham Road businesses hit with robberies soon to get more security
NEW YORK - A grant in the Bronx is helping local businesses on Fordham Road improve their security. It's in response to retail theft they say is severely impacting operations.Fordham Road is the largest shopping district in the Bronx. The Fordham Road Business Improvement District believes securing their local businesses will make it safer for everyone.Fordham Road BID offering security improvement grantsThe Fordham Road BID said they're offering 10 businesses security improvement grants of up to $1,500 to fortify their shops."Retail theft is something that's been on the rise," said Albert Dalipi, the Director of Marketing, Communications and Outreach at...
Peekaboo! A baby tree kangaroo debuts at the Bronx Zoo
NEW YORK — The second baby of a tree-dwelling kangaroo made its public debut this week in New York, poking its pink head head out of its mom’s furry white pouch. The tiny Matschie’s tree kangaroo, or Dendrolagus matschiei, was born in December and is the second born to the same mother since 2022. It also was the third of its kind born at the Bronx Zoo since 2008.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.