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Video shows a home health care staff assaulting a 95-year-old New York City woman
Video footage captured a disturbing incident in Harlem where a 95-year-old woman was subjected to physical abuse by her home health care aide. The caregiver, who was meant to provide care and support, was instead caught on camera assaulting the elderly woman. This incident has raised serious concerns about the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals who rely on home health care services.
NYC Summer Streets kicks off in Queens, Staten Island
New York City’s Summer Streets celebration begins on Saturday in Queens and Staten Island, encouraging New Yorkers to get outside by turning hustle-prone streets into carless safety zones for pedestrians and cyclists.
Broom Drill In A Harlem Church: A Unique 1882 Tradition
In 1882, a unique and charming tradition known as the Broom Drill took place in a Harlem church in Harlem, New York. This event, combined with discipline, entertainment, and community spirit, quickly became a beloved activity among the congregants and the broader community in Harlem. The Broom Drill, characterized by...
Yankees Make Deal, Acquire Jazz Chisholm from Marlins
The New York Yankees have acquired infielder Jazz Chisholm in a deal with the Miami Marlins for Yankee’s catching prospect, Agustin Ramirez, among others. This is a great trade for the Yankees as Chisholm is only 26-years-old and is under team control until 2027. Jazz will bring speed, and life to a team that is lacking in both of those areas. On the year, Chisholm is hitting .249 with 13 homers and 50 RBI. The Bahamas native has also stolen 22 bases this year to boot.
Meet RHONJ star Danielle Cabral at Integrated Athletic Initiative’s 2nd Annual Night at Casa Belvedere
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Plans are underway for the much-anticipated 2nd Annual Night at Casa Belvedere, hosted by the Integrated Athletic Initiative, as part of the capital campaign for the new building and to build awareness for the Initiative. On Thursday, Aug. 1, the exclusive event will unfold at...
Police In Secret Cars Issued Insane Amount Of Tickets In New York
Police in secret vehicles helped issue nearly 40,000 tickets in a very short period of time. Just before the 4th Of July holiday, New York State Police announced a "crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions." Sad News: These 11 Popular Food Items Are Gone From...
Museum of Natural History says it is repatriating 124 human remains
The Hall of the Great Plains at the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan, Jan. 25, 2024. The American Museum of Natural History said it was making progress on returning the human remains of nearly 2,200 Native Americans and thousands of tribal funerary objects, which became a top priority earlier this year in the wake of new federal regulations. (Jeenah Moon/The New York Times)
Without congestion pricing, MTA may pause extra weekday trips on some NYC bus routes
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2024. Donate today. Six express bus routes in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island with additional weekday trips to and from Manhattan could revert to their old schedules because of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s pause on congestion pricing, according to an MTA memo.
Professional Baker/Millburn Resident Makes Healthy & Delicious Dog Treats
MILLBURN, NJ – Millburn resident Nastassja Ocasio opened Betty Cakes Barkery Bites in 2021. She shared, “Our goal is to provide you with wholesome, healthy, all-natural ingredients that your dogs will love, you will trust and you both can eat together!” Betty Cakes Barkery Bites makes everything in small batches from its home base in Millburn. Their beautiful confections look delicious and are for pooch and human consumption. Before beginning her dog treat company, Ocasio was a professional baker for almost a decade. Now she’s using her baking and decorating skills to help pet owners show their...
Highlighting black and brown artists at Bed Stuy STooPs Block Party
BEDFORD STUYVESANT, Brooklyn (PIX11) – Over the last decade and a half, the racial makeup of the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bed Stuy has changed dramatically because of gentrification. Tens of thousands of black residents have left, and thousands of white residents arrived. For the 11th year, a block party was held to bring new and […]
The Yankees reportedly had questions about Jazz Chisholm's fit in locker room before trade
The New York Yankees made a big swing on Saturday by reportedly trading for Miami Marlins center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. in exchange for a handful of prospects. Chisholm is the kind of splashy addition that a World Series contender like New York makes this time of year to bolster their lineup, and he’ll certainly make the Yankees better on paper at the batter’s plate and in the center field.
Morning Briefing: Mets Take Over Top Wild Card Spot
With the Mets’ (55-48) 8-4 victory over the Braves (54-48) Friday night, New York took over the top Wild Card spot, surpassing the Braves in the standings. The Mets were as many as 10 games behind the Braves in early June but have now overtaken Atlanta, who are the losers of six in a row.
Yet another massive warehouse planned in Central Jersey
The jobs are wanted. The traffic is not. The tax ratable is wanted. The carbon footprint is not. Plenty of people are complaining about the proliferation of warehouses in New Jersey. It’s not your imagination. The number of warehouses in the Garden State has grown by 35% in the last twenty years. Some call them eyesores and say it should be called the Not-So-Garden State.
Mets’ third-inning homer barrage proves crucial in win over Braves
It was something that didn’t feel like it was going to end. After the Braves took the early lead on a two-run home run by Adam Duvall in the second inning, the Mets put on a show in the third, scoring seven runs on three homers. The explosive inning propelled the Mets to a crucial 8-4 win over their NL East rival to bump them into the No. 2 spot in the division and the top wild-card spot. “Electric crowd. Huge [third] inning there, so many really good at bats,” manager Carlos Mendoza said. Kodai Senga expected to miss the rest of the regular...
Suspect arrested, charged with assault in unprovoked attack of 85-year-old man in Hell's Kitchen
Police have arrested the suspect accused of randomly attacking an 85-year-old man in Hell's Kitchen.29-year-old Marco Tomas of Manhattan is charged with second-degree assault in connection to the attack.The incident happened just before 5 p.m. on Friday at 400 W. 43rd Street near Ninth Avenue. Police say Tomas approached the 85-year-old before punching him in the head."Actually seeing him on the floor with all the blood around him - it was heartbreaking. You know, I have a granddad," said eyewitness Juan Rivera.Police huddled at the corner just steps away from David Kholikov's fruit stand after the attack. At a bustling...
See all homes sold on the North Shore, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in North Shore reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 2 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,502-square-foot home on Taylor Street that sold for $1,011,122. Staten Island. Taylor...
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