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Police searching for person who threw dog down trash chute on Lower East Side
Police in Manhattan are trying to find the person who threw a dog down a trash chute.The dog was heard Friday by someone living at the Governor Alfred Smith Houses on the Lower East Side.Maintenance workers removed the dog, and officers turned it over to the ASPCA.ASPCA workers say the dog was so badly hurt by the ordeal that she had to be euthanized.ALSO READ | New mystery drug 'pink cocaine' isn't what you might thinkDan Krauth has the details on a new and potentially lethal narcotic that is creeping into the NYC area from Latin America.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More Manhattan news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Farewell, WCBS 880: One of NYC’s last all-news radio stations signs off after almost 60 years on-air
After almost 60 years, WCBS 880 AM is signing off the air at midnight tonight leaving listeners with only 1010 WINS to serve the tri-state area as the region’s only all-news station, multiple media outlets are reporting. Earlier this month, NJ.com reported that Audacy, the station’s owner announced that...
Historic East Harlem Church Faces Uncertain Future: Holy Rosary’s $5 Million Sale
In a move that’s stirring emotions and raising questions about the preservation of Harlem’s architectural heritage. The Archdiocese of New York is in the final stages of selling the historic Holy Rosary Church to a property developer. This sale marks a significant shift in the landscape of East...
West Essex H.S. 2024 Football Preview
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ -- The West Essex High School football team will open defense of its North Jersey, Group 3 championship on Friday night with a game at Old Tappan. The Knights' 10-4 record in 2023 featured a 14-6 victory over Passaic Valley in the North 2, Group 3 final and then a thrilling 21-20 win over West Morris in the Group 3 state semifinals. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Head coach Chris Benacquista's team began its championship season with two straight losses, then capped its title run by coming from behind in each...
Shooting at George Washington Houses in Harlem raises residents’ concerns
HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — A longtime Harlem resident witnessed the aftermath of a police-involved shooting at George Washington Houses early Sunday morning. The shooting happened near 103rd Street and Third Avenue, resulting in a heavy police presence. Haydee Feliciano, a 50-year resident of George Washington Houses in East Harlem, was startled by gunshots while watching […]
The Bessies, Announce Inaugural Board of Directors, Organizational Restructuring, and 2024 Ceremony Pause
The New York Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies has announced restructuring the organization in 2024 with sustainability at the forefront. This year, for the first time, the Bessies will welcome an inaugural board of directors. Members of the board include Dave Archuletta, Aziza A. Bowser, Esq., and Charles Vincent Burwell. Together, they will work to pursue independent nonprofit status for the Awards, as well as expand fundraising practices within the organization. In addition to incorporating as a 501(c)3, the board plans to build partnerships with mission-aligned organizations in order to further its impact in the community.
Charlie Parker Jazz Festival returns for 32nd year: ‘No better place than Harlem for jazz and art’
HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — What do you get when you combine art and music festivals in Harlem? You get a fabulous day in Marcus Garvey Park. It was the 32nd annual Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, a three-day tradition for jazz lovers to pay tribute to one of the greatest saxophonists ever. Charlie Parker may have […]
Medieval Fest in Montclair raises money for nonprofit's music education programs
MONTCLAIR — It takes a certain measure of composure to juggle bowling pins. To do so in public while wearing a court jester outfit takes a level of courage that few would know anything about. No, Brian Tappen was not the main attraction at the second annual Medieval Fest, held Sunday in Montclair. But...
Harlem’s Musical Legacy Shines: Errollyn Wallen Appointed Master Of The King’s Music
In a groundbreaking move that resonates with Harlem’s rich musical heritage, King Charles has appointed Errollyn Wallen as the new Master of the King’s Music. This historic appointment marks the first time a Black composer has been given this prestigious honorary post, echoing the trailblazing spirit that has long defined Harlem’s cultural landscape.
Brooklyn Police Investigating Armed Robbery Involving Scooter Theft and Assault
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The NYPD is investigating an armed robbery that took place late Friday night in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, where two unidentified individuals assaulted and robbed…
West Nile Virus and mosquitos: NYC map details hot spots in Staten Island, other boroughs
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The number of mosquitos testing positive for West Nile Virus is significantly higher than the previous year, according to new data from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH). According to the most recent information from the DOH, 321 mosquito pools have...
Madison Girls' Tennis Returns Core Group for a Positive Season
MADISON, NJ - Leadership and sacrifice are two of the key factors for the Madison girls' tennis team for the upcoming fall season. The coaching staff have finally put together a comprehensive plan that includes a tennis program contract (student code of conduct), a vast amount of easily accessible resources, attending the US Open Fan Week a yearly event, a state-of-the-art rubric for tryouts, streamlining challenge matches to resemble a bracket tournament, and individualized practices that allow players to grow and get the assistance needed as well as staying in shape with rotation stations.CLICK HERE TO SIGN...
See all homes sold in Essex County, Aug. 19 to Aug. 25
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Essex County reported from Aug. 19 to Aug. 25. There were 76 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,176-square-foot home on Colonial Woods Drive in West Orange that sold for $786,500.
E-bike rider, 52, dies in 4-vehicle crash on N.J. interstate
An e-bike rider died Sunday morning in a four-vehicle crash on an interstate highway running through northern New Jersey, according to state police. The bike was westbound on I-280 around 4:34 a.m. when the crash occurred, State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. The e-bike’s operator, Kyle Silas, 52, of Orange,...
TFE adds three-building, 93,000 sq. ft. retail property in Fair Lawn
1717 River Road in Fair Lawn — Courtesy: TFE Properties. TFE Properties has expanded to Bergen County with its purchase of nearly 93,000 square feet of retail space on a 6.3-acre site in Fair Lawn. The firm, which is based in East Windsor, said the deal on River Road...
Bergen County Holds Clear the Shelters Campaign
TETERBORO, NJ - Nine-year-old Jacob Joana could barely contain his excitement as he clutched a small cardboard crate with soft meows coming from inside. "I wanted to have a best friend in the house, so this is going to be my best friend now," Jacob said of his new kitten, Oreo, as he walked to the car with his family.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Jacob and his grandparents were among several hundred people who visited the Bergen County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center during their weekend push of the Clear the Shelters campaign,...
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