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Exciting Free Summer Series Arrives in New Rochelle
Exciting Free Summer Series Arrives in New Rochelle. There’s a new free summer series coming to New Rochelle this weekend! The hosts, RXR, Casaroma Cafe, and The Lincoln Park Conservancy, have curated a diverse range of fun weekend events designed especially for New Rochelle residents and families. This series also welcomes Westchester residents and families to New Rochelle to see the many changes the city has made in the last few years to revitalize the town and create space for community growth. From arts and crafts and outdoor games to a dog fashion show(!), this series brings six weeks of free fun for New Rochelle families to enjoy, and we have all the details on everything starting this weekend.
ALERT: Possible Great White Shark Reported Off The Jersey Shore Coast
Possible Shark Spotted Off The Coast Of New Jersey. It is summer and it is a time for a lot of folks to be in the Atlantic Ocean here along the Jersey Shore. Millions come to visit and spend time in Jersey during the summer. When we do get a visit from sharks in the area we wanna make sure we get information correct and don’t scare folks. At the same time when I come across information, I do want to share it. Recently the Patch reported a “possible” shark sighting and it could “possibly” be a great white.
CPD Would Like To Remind Everyone Of The Dangers Of Leaving Children Or Pets In Hot Vehicles
On July 16, 2024, at approximately 2:15 p.m., the Clarkstown Police Department received a call stating that a young child had been locked in a vehicle on a day when temperatures reached 98 degrees at Costco, 50 Overlook Blvd., in Nanuet. The first arriving officer came upon the vehicle, where...
BERKELEY COLLEGE LAUNCHES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED MEDIA DEGREE PROGRAM
Curriculum Focuses on Traditional and Emerging Media. Berkeley College recently announced the launch of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Applied Media degree program, with concentrations in Digital and Social Media, and Social and Cultural Responsibility. The program, approved to be offered on-site at the New York City and Woodland Park campuses and online, prepares students to master the art of verbal, written, and visual communications to help shape the future of the ever-changing media industry.
Namdar’s Midtown office property faces foreclosure
Igal Namdar and Empire Capital are making a contrarian bet on Manhattan office properties. But one of their assets is challenging that investment thesis. Benefit Street Partners recently initiated a Uniform Commercial Code foreclosure on the joint venture’s office properties at 345 7th Avenue. Walker & Dunlop’s Aaron Appel,...
Peterbilt delivers Model 520EVs to Waste Connections of New York
Peterbilt delivered two Model 520EVs to Waste Connections of New York, Inc., a solid waste and recycling services provider based in New York City. The vehicles, which the company said will be used for residential trash collection in the Bronx, are part of the company’s efforts to lower carbon emissions.
Alpine Mansion With Golf Course, Bowling Alley Breaks Sale Records For 2024 In NJ
The gated home at 4 Stone Tower Drive in Alpine, which sprawls across 22,782 square feet and sits on four acres of land within the Rio Vista section of the borough, sold for $16.7 million on Wednesday, July 17. Designed by renowned architect James Paragano, the home's buyer was represented...
Driver describes being on the road during Chestertown tornado
CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — This week's storms have brought some harrowing stories of folks experiencing how high winds took down trees onto homes, pushed boats up on land, and have left some people still without power. It was supposed to be a business trip, but it ended up...
Mother dog and four puppies die from alleged animal neglect: SPCA
BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. (PIX11) — A kennel owner was arrested Wednesday on animal cruelty charges, according to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Westchester. A mother dog and four puppies were euthanized in October after being diagnosed with Distemper Virus. Witnesses notified the organization of sick Bernese Mountain Dog puppies at […]
New Information on Upper Class Westchester Area Police Involved Shooting
A couple of months ago, we covered a story about an incident that occurred in the area of Armonk, a hamlet located in Westchester County. News regarding the matter had seemingly been quiet since it first occurred but a recent report released by the Westchester County District Attorney's Office has provided new information on the case.
Fandango Founder J. Michael Cline Dies After Falling From New York Hotel
James Michael Cline, the finance executive who founded the Fandango movie ticketing service in 2000 and remained with the company until 2011, died Tuesday morning of an apparent suicide in Manhattan after jumping from the 20th floor of the Kimberly Hotel. He was 64. 'Deadpool 3,' 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' and 'Despicable Me 4' Among Most Anticipated Summer Films The NYPD said in a statement that officers responded to the hotel on 50th Street at 10:19 a.m. “Upon arrival, officers found an unconscious and unresponsive male with injuries indicative of a fall from an elevated position. The investigation remains ongoing.” The...
Multiple Injuries Reported in Airmont Accident at Route 59 and Airmont Road
A serious accident occurred at the intersection of Route 59 and Airmont Road, resulting in multiple injuries. Emergency personnel, including Hatzolah EMS, William P. Faist EMS, Tallman Fire Department, Suffern Fire Department, Rockland Paramedics, and the Ramapo Police Department, swiftly responded to the scene. The intersection remains closed as emergency personnel work to manage the situation and provide necessary aid.
Essex corrections officer, of Jersey City, admits taking $14k bribe to move contraband
An Essex County corrections officer who lives in Jersey City has admitted to taking $14,000 in bribes to smuggle tobacco and a cell phone to inmates, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced. Efrin Wade, 36, of Jersey City, pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Katharine S. Hayden in Newark federal...
Coach USA Stops NJ Transit Bus Routes in Hudson, Bergen, and Passaic
Coach USA will stop operating NJ Transit local bus services in Hudson, Bergen, and Passaic Counties, affecting thousands of riders. Coach USA will stop operating 20 NJ Transit bus routes in Hudson, Bergen, and Passaic Counties by August 16. NJ Transit is exploring solutions to limit the impact on riders,...
Ex-N.J. biology teacher loses license after attacking someone with hammer
A former Tenafly High School teacher has lost his teaching license after he backed into one car and hit a second vehicle before attacking someone with a hammer in Bergen County, according to state Department of Education documents. The biology teacher, Christopher Icochea, resigned in 2021, two years before the...
Update: Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Bergen County Wednesday night
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Wednesday at 8:58 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 10 p.m. for Bergen County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 8:58 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near New Preston...
Belle Mead man accused of embezzling $1.2 million from Ridgefield Park company
A Belle Mead man was arrested on theft charges after allegedly embezzling more than $1.2 million from a Bergen County company over a period of more than four years, authorities said. Sang Park, 44, was charged with two counts of second-degree theft by deception on Wednesday, according to the Bergen...
NJ community colleges facing budget cuts get $20 million in funds restored by state
HACKENSACK — The state's community colleges are breathing a sigh of relief after a potential $20 million state budget cut was restored. For Bergen Community College, the cut would have resulted in a $1.8 million loss, which would have led to a tuition increase for its students, said college President Eric M. Friedman. ...
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