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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...
Snyder heads to New York Mets as 1st Eagle drafted out of high school
LIBERTY — The first sport Trey Snyder picked up was baseball. He loved watching it on TV and dreamed of playing in the big leagues. Now, the Class of 2024 Liberty North graduate is seeing those dreams come true as he achieved the incredible feat of becoming the first Eagle to be drafted out of high school with the 144th overall pick in the fifth round of the MLB Draft.
Disturbing New Details Released In Arrest Of Palisades Park Police Officer
Disturbing new details have come to light in the arrest of 42-year-old David Chun, a Palisades Park police officer.Chun, 42, of South Hackensack, was arrested Monday, July 22 on a slew of charges stemming from multiple assaults on a woman in Hasbrouck Heights between 2019 and 2023, Bergen…
Man fatally stabbed neighbor on Washington Heights subway steps, indictment says
Diego Figueroa-Hepner, 24, is accused of fatally stabbing Washington Heights resident Johnny Medina at the 175th Street station on the "A" line on June 21. Prosecutors say both men knew each other before the altercation. [ more › ]
Yankees lineup vs Mets features new leadoff hitter for Subway Series game on Tuesday
It's the third meeting of the 2024 Subway Series as the Yankees host the Mets for a two-game set beginning Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. However, this one will look a lot different on the Yankees side. ...
Jazz Chisholm Jr. has request for MLB after brutal call
Jazz Chisholm Jr. on Monday made his desire for MLB to implement a change very clear. Chisholm’s Miami Marlins lost 6-4 to the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. on Monday. Chisholm went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts. He was punched out in the 7th on a pitch well off... The post Jazz Chisholm Jr. has request for MLB after brutal call appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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NY man charged in jewelry theft in Darien charged in 2 Greenwich burglaries on same day
GREENWICH — A New York man suspected of a series of break-ins in one day has been charged by Greenwich police for allegedly committing crime in the Byram neighborhood where two residences were burglarized. Carlos Buitrago-Pinzon, 29, of Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, allegedly drove to Darien, Greenwich and Mount Pleasant,...
Putnam business leader, Ross Weale, dead at 85
LAKE WACCABUC- A former prominent Putnam County businessman has died. Ross Weale was 85 years old. The resident of Lake Waccabuc co-founded Country Bank in Carmel in 1985. He served as President of the Putnam County Economic Development Corp. while being involved in many community organizations including serving as Council President of the Putnam-Westchester Boy Scouts of America, a trustee of Northern Westchester Hospital Center in Mt. Kisco, Chairman of the New York State Small Business Advisory Board during the Gov. George Pataki Administration and Chairman of the Tompkins Mahopac Bank’s Business Development Board.
Comptroller Phillips Hosts Summer Intern from Roslyn High School
Each summer, Nassau County Comptroller Phillips hosts a summer internship program that provides graduate, college, or high school students with the opportunity for career exploration and development, and to learn new skills. This year Roslyn High School student Allena Kim — who is also a former martial arts student of...
Yankees Predicted to Trade $3.9 Million Starting Pitcher at the Trade Deadline
The New York Yankees are 60-42. They are just one and a half games back of the Baltimore Orioles in the American League East. A 10-20 stretch has set the team of course slightly, but they have a chance to add reinforcements at the deadline. The Athletic’s Chris Kirschner predicts that they will trade Nestor Cortes in an attempt to add a starting infielder or left fielder at the July 30 deadline.
Off-duty NYPD officer arrested in Manhattan: police
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested early Tuesday morning in Manhattan, according to authorities. Darwin Mejia, 38, was taken into custody around 2:45 a.m. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while intoxicated and driving while ability impaired.
Mets make another trade as deadline nears
New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns continues to be busy even if the deals are not the impact moves fans are seeking as the July 30 deadline nears. On Sunday, the Mets announced they sent left-handed reliever Tyler Jay to the Milwaukee Brewers for TJ Shook, a 26-year-old right-handed pitcher.
Mets designate veteran reliever for assignment
The New York Mets season has turned around as the blue and orange currently sits in the final Wild Card spot despite that seemingly unfathomable back in late May. With the Mets’ newfound competitiveness, president of baseball operations David Stearns has made some moves to improve the roster’s depth. One of those moves came on Thursday when Stearns inked catcher Logan Porter to a major league contract after the Arizona native triggered a contract opt-out 48 hours earlier.
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