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Bronx student creates online platform 'MerchMojo'
A high school student is paving the way for New Yorkers to spread the word about their favorite local businesses through t-shirts, hats and tote bags. Sebastian Merkatz, a rising high school senior, is the founder of “MerchMojo.”. ”MerchMojo” is an online marketplace for custom merchandise that connects New...
Bronx Assemblyman Kenny Burgos resigns after two terms
Bronx Democrat Kenny Burgos will give up his seat representing the 85th district in the state Assembly, NY1 has learned. The second-term Democrat confirmed to NY1 during a phone interview that he’s departing the job effective immediately. What You Need To Know. Bronx Democrat Kenny Burgos will give up...
New York Knicks Draft-and-Stash Prospect Impressing In Summer League, What Is Next for The Young Lithuanian
The New York Knicks may have a decision-forth coming on draft-and-stash prospect Rokas Jokubaitis, according to Steve Popper of the New York Post. Jokubaitis, the No. 34 pick of the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2o21, is currently suiting up for the Knicks Las Vegas Summer League team. This is the...
NYC medical examiners stop autopsies for some suspected overdoses, describe staffing 'crisis'
Members of the NYC Medical Examiners Office in 2020, as workers build a makeshift morgue outside of Bellevue Hospital to handle an expected surge in Coronavirus victims. Doctors warn of even further cutbacks to autopsies as they push for higher pay and better benefits. [ more › ]
Contributions That Exceed Legal Limits Poured Into Eric Adams’ Campaign
Donors to Mayor Eric Adams’ campaigns who do business with city government routinely violate the $400 limit on donations intended to thwart corruption — and the campaign’s latest filing this week is no exception. Executives at three school bus companies with multimillion-dollar contracts, as well as a real estate developer who deals with city government, […] The post Contributions That Exceed Legal Limits Poured Into Eric Adams’ Campaign appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Bette Midler Lives in NYC But Won’t Be at Her Movie Premiere Tonight Because Susan Sarandon Will
UPDATE A publicist for the movie writes: “Bette Midler couldn’t make tonight’s special screening due to previous commitments out of the country not for any other reason. We’d known about these committments since the beginning of our campaign, which is why we did full days of press with her before she left.”
Mom, 27, thinks she’s having a heart attack days after giving birth. It was a tear in her aorta
When the neck pain began, Amani Odom placed a warm compress on it to soothe her muscles. Soon a jolt of pain “shot straight to (her) chest.”. “I immediately shot out of bed and was gasping for air and gripping my chest,” Odom, 27, of New York City, tells TODAY.com. “My partner’s confused. He’s thinking I’m having a panic attack but I’m like, ‘No, this is not an episode. My chest is really tight.’”
Betting Baseball: New York Mets to Win the National League Pennant
Yesterday the Bet the EDGE crew talked about the races in the AL East and West and offered their thoughts and corresponding plays as the second half of the baseball season gets underway. While the Orioles and Astros’ prospects interested them, Jay Croucher’s (@croucherJD) favorite play lies in the National League.
Gov. Hochul, Rep. Suozzi Cut The Ribbon For Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Facilities
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D–Glen Cove), and state Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti (D–Port Washington) cut the ribbon Tuesday afternoon on the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District’s new state-funded projects, which the electeds called environmental and taxpayer-conscious infrastructure. “Nowhere ever should we take for granted the...
NY Giants legend sends message to Mets president, owner
New York Giants legend and current football analyst Tiki Barber never played baseball at the highest level but knows a thing or two about how members of a roster can turn on each other and on higher-ups within an organization.During Friday's edition of the WFAN afternoon show (that simulcasts on the television home of the New York Mets), Barber warned Mets owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns regarding how they should approach the July 30 MLB trade deadline with the club in possession of a National League wild-card playoff spot."Right now, momentum is to acquire," Barber...
Prosecutors release BAC of suspect in deadly Long Island nail salon crash
DEER PARK, N.Y. -- New details were released Friday in the case involving an alleged drunk driver who slammed into a Long Island nail salon, killing four people.Suspect Steven Schwally, 64, is accused of plowing into the Hawaii Nail and Spa in Deer Park on June 28. Meizi Zhang, Yan Xu, salon co-owner Jiancai Chen and off-duty New York City Police officer Emilia Rennhack were killed in the crash. Nine other people, including a 12-year-old girl, were hospitalized. Schwally was also injured.Alleged drunk driver's blood alcohol level released in courtAccording to prosecutors, Schwally's blood alcohol level was .17, more than...
Morristown Employee Facing “Disciplinary Action” for Comment Posted After Trump Shooting
MORRIS COUNTY — An update to a story that first appeared in Morris Focus on July 16, titled “Community Condemns Morristown Worker’s Post on Trump Assassination.” Click here to read previous story. Morristown has taken unspecified “disciplinary action” against Tia Ellzey, a town employee, for a...
Leggo my Lego: Man Steals Pricey Building Block Set from Centereach Target, Cops Say
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole merchandise from a Centereach store. A man stole a Lego set, valued at approximately $230, from Target, located at 265 Pond Path, on...
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
At least 7 in New York sickened in listeria outbreak linked to deli meats
NEW YORK – A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has sickened at least seven people in New York. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating over two dozen reported illnesses across 12 states.As of Friday, 28 people have been sickened and hospitalized, with the most cases reported in New York state. Two deaths have been reported, one in New Jersey and another in Illinois.In New Jersey, one case was reported in Monmouth County and one case in Passaic County. No cases have been reported in Connecticut, so far. The first case was reported May 29, and the most recent...
Country Icon Added to New York State Fair Concert Lineup
A country icon has been added to the growing list of free entertainment at the New York State Fair. One of the best state fairs in the country is only a month away. Escape artists, jugglers, robots, racing pigs, and splashing sea lions are all part of the fun at every turn.
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