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‘Shaolin’ FerryHawks fall to Dirty Birds, 4-3
Wearing their special Shaolin Hawks jerseys - to benefit the Children’s Literacy Society - Staten Island got ahead early, putting up two runs in the third inning of Saturday’s game. A Luis Castro ground out sent Kolby Johnson home for the first run of the outing, and then one batter later Matt Scheffler scored on a passed ball to give the Hawks a 2-0 edge.
Struggling to afford the basics? There’s no shame in using a NJ food bank
At the height of need during the COVD-19 shutdown, the network led by the Food Bank of South Jersey was serving about 95,000 people per month. Today — and since the end of last year — the monthly count of people accepting help from the organization and its partners is at about 170,000.
Wheel-y fun! South Slope kids race to victory in 17th annual Soap Box Derby
Sign up for our Brooklyn Paper email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Summer break ended on a speedy note for young racers who participated in the 17th annual Soap Box Derby on 17th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues in South Slope on Aug. 24.
Popular Restaurant Chain Closing 23 Locations Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
Red Lobster announced it will be closing an additional 23 restaurants at the end of the month. The move comes after Red Lobster closed over 100 locations earlier this year amid bankruptcy proceedings. Red Lobster is in the process of selling itself to Fortress Credit Corp., which recently gave the...
2 Giants players sealed their roster fate with embarrassing effort on Jets TD
The preseason finale vs. the Jets was a great opportunity for some players to prove to Brian Daboll that they deserve to stick around with the NY Giants for the long haul. Some players didn't get the memo, however, as their poor play confirmed that they're going to be getting some disappointing news once cut day arrives on Aug. 27.
A Thrilling Skeleton Run this Halloween in New Jersey
Something is chilling and thrilling this Halloween. How about a Halloween 5K like no other, so they say. In October, this spooky run is coming to the storied grounds of Fort Monmouth. This seems pretty cool, from runsignup.com/skeletonrun: "Join the skeleton army as it runs through a winding path filled...
New sushi spot opening first NJ location in popular shopping mall
It’s great to hear when there’s news of a new storefront or business opening up in the Garden State especially when it’s a restaurant with a bar, of course. And you can’t go wrong with any kind of Asian fusion food. Just add a martini bar and you’ve got a line out the door.
Sportswriter previews U.S. Open on first day of tournament
For the next two weeks, all eyes will be on Queens as the world’s top tennis players compete in the U.S. Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing. Global stars like Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will converge on New York City, drawing fans and sports writers from around the world.
Mayor Adams Issues Order Requiring City Agencies to Review City Owned and Controlled Land for Potential Housing Development Sites
Part of Adams Administration’s Pledge to Use Every Possible Tool to Create More Affordable Housing and Deliver 500,000 New Housing Units by 2032. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced the issuance of executive order 43 requiring city agencies to review their city owned and controlled land for potential housing development sites. As New York City faces a generational affordable housing crisis with just a 1.4 percent rental vacancy rate, the Adams administration is proposing bold, forward-thinking solutions and using every possible tool available to deliver the affordable housing that New Yorkers need. The executive order will help support the Adams administration’s bold “moonshot” goal of building 500,000 new homes by 2032.
CDC warning for NJ: Rising virus cases as temperatures heat up
☑️There are more cases of dengue in 2024 so far than all of 2023. ☑️All of the cases in New Jersey were contracted from out-of-country travel. ☑️Those who are infected don't get sick but suffer from symptoms. The CDC issued a warning about record increases in cases...
All gift cards expiring — retailer announces closure of NJ stores
⚫ Sales at the closing stores are scheduled to run through September. ⚫ Gift cards can't be used at any location after a certain date. ⚫ NJ is home to three of the 94 locations that are closing. The home improvement market isn't as strong as it used to be.
Ensuring Equal Access to Education: The Importance of Reliable Elevators
In the landscape of higher education, the pursuit of knowledge should be equally accessible to all students, regardless of their physical abilities. Yet, an often overlooked aspect of campus accessibility is the reliability and functionality of elevators in dorms, libraries, lecture buildings, and research facilities. Campus administrators and facility managers must understand the significance of well-maintained elevators in creating an inclusive educational environment and ensuring equal access for students with mobility challenges.
1.5 million people in NJ live too far from any affordable supermarket
🍅 Communities don't have access to affordable, nutritious food. 🍅 The NJEDA is trying to combat food deserts with various initiatives. There are 50 food desert communities in all 21 counties of New Jersey, affecting 1.5 million residents. What qualifies as being a food desert?. A food desert...
See all homes sold in these New Jersey counties, Aug. 5 to Aug. 11
The following is a listing of all real estate transfers in these New Jersey counties reported from Aug. 5 to Aug. 11, 2024. NJ.com publishes weekly reports on recent real estate sales across the Garden State, as well as top sales by county and other real estate news, from unique homes for sale to trends.
Midstate fashion designer to make Harlem Fashion Week debut
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A Midstate fashion designer is preparing to head to New York City for the upcoming Harlem Fashion Week. Bernard Ballard, 77, of Harrisburg, has been designing clothes for 52 years. Over the years, he’s worked with afro-centric, spandex, satin, and silk garments and, in recent...
New York City to spray pesticides to help prevent spread of mosquitoes, diseases they may carry
Beginning Monday, the city will spray pesticides to prevent the spread of mosquitoes and any diseases they may carry. However, the spray can unintentionally harm some of nature's most beautiful creatures.Monarch butterflies have a sacred space on the grounds of an Inwood church."We created a nature sanctuary on the grounds of a sanctuary. So it's a sanctuary in a sanctuary," said Keith De Cesare.De Cesare, Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary Founder protects the butterflies through every stage of their lives - from eggs on milkweed leaves to tiny caterpillars that grow quickly as they gnaw their way through those leaves - to...
Brooklyn neighborhood on edge as police search for man who followed woman into building, choked her
Bone-chilling video shows a man following a woman into her building near Prospect Park, and then choking her from behind.The victim screamed for help and for her attacker to stop as she fought back. Thankfully that was enough for him to run away, however the community is on edge as police continue to search for her attacker.The 25-year-old walked up a few steps into the lobby towards the mailboxes when the suspect pushed the button to the elevator and waited - clueless as security cameras tracked his every move.The suspect then zeroed in on the victim, walked up the same...
Groom-to-be, cousin killed in NYC crash 1 day before wedding
NEW YORK – We're learning more about the victims of Saturday's deadly crash on the Henry Hudson Parkway. One of the men killed was supposed to get married Sunday. His cousin was also killed.The groom-to-be, 38-year-old Kirk Walker, was in a Dodge Challenger with his cousin, 40-year-old Robert McLaurin, when a wrong-way driver slammed head-on into their vehicle, police said. Both Walker and McLaurin were pronounced dead at the scene.According to police, the wrong-way driver got out of the vehicle and ran away after the crash, and has not yet been caught. A passenger in that vehicle was...
Black River Legion hosts veterans breakfast
BLACK RIVER, New York (WWNY) - The Black River American Legion started a new tradition on Sunday with a Veteran’s Breakfast. Veterans were given a free breakfast while family members had to pay around 10 dollars per meal. The goal was to bring awareness to our local vets. “We’re...
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