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NYCHA community center in the Bronx feels like a ‘sauna,’ residents say
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — In the hot days of summer in New York City, it’s not only uncomfortable for people who don’t have air conditioning, but it can also be potentially dangerous. Jeanette Salcedo, the tenant president of the Castle Hill Houses in the Bronx, said there are times when the Kips Bay Castle […]
Drowning victim found in the Bronx, police say
THROGGS NECK, The Bronx (PIX11) — A man drowned Thursday in the Bronx, according to police. Police said the man, 42, was found near Maritime College around 8 p.m. and was pronounced dead. Additional information on how the man ended up in the water was not available.
Bill requires Adams administration to disclose details on cannabis enforcement
A new City Council bill that aims to increase transparency around the city’s efforts to crack down on illegal cannabis stores. The legislation would require the Adams administration to publish quarterly reports about its enforcement activities, including details on the outcomes of each inspection. Manhattan Councilmember Gale Brewer, who...
Lodi teen awarded prestigious state honor
LODI, N.J. (PIX11) — When Alex, a 16-year-old student at Lodi High School, first walked through the doors of the Lodi Boys & Girls Club three years ago, she was a different person. “I was definitely much more shy,” said Alex. “I didn’t know how to communicate well or how to present myself well.” Today, […]
Another New York Child Left In 100-Degree Parked Car
A disturbing trend is continuing in the Hudson Valley after yet another child was found locked inside a hot car during this heat wave. On Tuesday around 2:15 p.m., the Clarkstown Police Department received a call stating that a young child had been locked in a vehicle at Costco in Nanuet.
Mayor praises Bronx cannabis raids leading to arrests
Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Sherriff Anthony Miranda were on NY1 Thursday to discuss a raided deli suspected of selling cannabis illegally and supplying other retailers from a stockroom. What You Need To Know. Mayor Eric Adams and Sheriff Anthony Miranda appeared on NY1 to discuss raids of two delis...
Man Arrested In Denville With Active Court Warrant
DENVILLE, NJ - The Denville Police Department says they arrested a man with an active court warrant out of Paterson, New Jersey. On July 14, Denville Police stopped a vehicle after noticing the driver was not wearing a seatbelt. 63-year-old Anthony Ward of Paterson was found to have a suspended driver’s license and active court warrant. Ward was arrested and brought to Denville Police Headquarters for processing. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER He was released with a new court date and issued a summons for driving while suspended. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Fandango founder dies in fall from Manhattan skyscraper
The New York Police Department responded to 911 calls from the Kimberly Hotel, a 30-story hotel on 50th street in midtown Manhattan on Tuesday morning. Upon arrival, “officers found an unconscious and unresponsive male with injuries indicative of a fall from an elevated position,” the Deputy Commissioner said in a statement emailed to TechCrunch. Cline fell from the 20th story of the hotel, according to The New York Times. Emergency medical services responded and pronounced the individual dead shortly after arrival, and an investigation remains ongoing. Police later identified the individual as James Michael Cline, 64-year-old resident of Palm Beach, Florida.
YONKERS FIRE DEPARTMENT ENHANCES SAFETY WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS
On July 18, Mayor Mike Spano announced the successful completion of a strategic plan to equip all Yonkers Firefighters with state-of-the-art handheld thermal imaging cameras (TICs). The Yonkers Fire Department is the first municipality in Westchester County to fully equip all members with this technology that can be utilized in any aspect of firefighting or rescue operations.
'Don’t make the game bigger than it is': Billings Outlaws aim to have fun at ArenaBowl Friday
BILLINGS — Billings Outlaws coach Cedric Walker knows a thing or two about winning ArenaBowl championships. As a player in 1997 with the Arizona Rattlers and as a defensive coordinator with the San Jose SaberCats in 2015, Walker has been a part of AFL championship squads. Now as a...
‘My Property, My Trees’: New Tree-Cutting Law Divides N.Y. Town
When Robert Herbst returned to his hometown about 30 miles north of New York City in 1992, he wanted his children to be immersed in the lush greenery of his childhood. But over the decades, he noticed more trees coming down to make way for bigger houses.
Jury faults NY railroad — mostly — for 2015 crossing crash that killed 6
A commuter railroad is mostly at fault for a fiery and deadly 2015 collision between a train and an SUV at a suburban New York crossing, a jury has found in a verdict that lays out how the bill for any damages will be split. The verdict, reached Tuesday, held...
Nutley Chamber of Commerce To Host Lotus Head Spa Ribbon Cutting
NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon-cutting event at Lotus Head Spa on Thursday, July 25 at 4:15 p.m. Lotus is one of the Nutley Chamber's newest members. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The woman and son owned business is located at: Lotus Head Spa 90-A Centre Street Nutley, NJ 07110 This event is hosted by the Nutley Chamber of Commerce and Lotus Head Spa For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NY Boy, 5, Found Dead Had Methadone in His System, Police Say
A 5-year-old Bronx boy who died suddenly in his Bronx apartment is believed to have ingested his father’s methadone before the little boy was found unconscious and foaming at the mouth in his bed. Deneil Timberlake’s dad called 911 just before 3:35 a.m. Sunday after he found his young...
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