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Bedford Park Gets a Clean Up!
For the fourth year in a row, the Sanitation Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY), in conjunction with the New York Yankees and the Office of the Bronx Borough President, is hosting its annual Bronx Summer Clean-up Series. To incentivize volunteers to clean up their...
Report: Living conditions in private, low-income housing are 'horrendous'
Poor living conditions are not just a New York City Housing Authority problem, but a private low income housing problem too, according to a new report from Community Service Society. The latest “Unheard Third” survey, reported exclusively by City & State and New York Nonprofit Media, revealed “horrendous” living conditions,...
We’re Going Beserk, As Hip-Hop Pioneer Kool DJ Red Alert Is Honored With Statue In Harlem
In a vibrant celebration of hip-hop history, New York City has unveiled a statue honoring Kool DJ Red Alert, a pioneer credited with revolutionizing the music scene. The statue, unveiled last week as part of the Harlem Sculpture Gardens exhibit at Montefiore Park, pays homage to Red Alert’s groundbreaking contributions.
‘Truly Heartbroken’ TikToker Documents Leaving NYC Restaurant With Mom After ‘Racist’ Experience
TikToker Yasmin “Yazzie” Weigand’s clip of her “racist” treatment at the East Village’s location of Little Ruby’s Cafe in New York City has gone viral. On July 7, the 22-year-old lifestyle, fashion, and city vlogger shared her experience at a popular eatery. She claimed the waitstaff prioritized taking other tables’ orders despite her and her mother being seated first. Yasmin expressed feeling like “chopped liver,” emphasizing that the waitstaff seemingly forgot or disregarded her and her mother’s patronage. After a bit of calm back and forth between the mother and daughter duo, they decided to leave Little Ruby’s Cafe.
Residents will rally against charter schools
Community members are joining forces in opposition to the proposed Diamond Charter School in Hempstead village. The meeting will be held at the Alverta B. Gray Schultz Middle School Band Box on Monday, July 29, at 6 p.m. Organizers feel that adding another charter school in Hempstead will have “a...
9-Year-Old Suffers Injuries After Fall At Pool In North Woodmere
The incident happened around 5:10 p.m. Thursday, July 25, in North Woodmere. The 9-year-old suffered contusions to her head, neck pain, and a possible fractured left arm, Nassau County Police said. She was transported by Nassau County Police Helicopter to a local area hospital for treatment and is currently listed...
7-Player Yankees Trade Proposal Lands All-Star 3B & Bullpen Help
The New York Yankees are 60-44. They are just one and a half games back of the Baltimore Orioles in the American League East. A 10-22 stretch has slightly derailed a fast start, but the team will have an opportunity to bring in reinforcements at the July 30 trade deadline. The Athletic’s Jim Bowden proposed a seven-player deal that brings an All-Star third baseman and bullpen help from the Tampa Bay Rays to the Yankees.
Queens neighborhood on edge after deadly shooting
BAYSIDE, Queens (PIX11) — Residents of a Queens neighborhood are very concerned after an early morning shooting Tuesday. The shooting left a 43-year-old man dead. The gunman then stole a second man’s cellphone, according to the NYPD. Police say the victim and his 21-year-old friend were walking near 32nd Avenue and 208th Street in Bayside […]
Be prepared for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers in 3 N.J. counties until Thursday evening
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Thursday at 1:32 p.m. for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers until 8 p.m. for Cape May, Atlantic and Ocean counties. "Scattered showers and thunderstorms across southern New Jersey and Delmarva through early this evening may bring locally strong to...
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