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1 dead, 2 injured in Wards Island shooting
WARDS ISLAND - A woman has died, and two men are hospitalized after a shooting that happened near a migrant shelter on Wards Island. It happened around 3:30 on Monday morning at Wards Meadow Loop Field 71. A 44-year-old woman was shot in the face and has died. A 32-year-old...
USA TODAY named its Bars of the Year. This Westchester favorite made the list
Saints & Scholars in Yonkers made USA TODAY’s list of best bars in the country. The USA TODAY Bars of the Year 2024 list, released today, features 27 bars from dives to high-end cocktail bars. ...
Queens Animal Shelter Opens, Ending Decades-Long Wait for Borough’s First Public Facility
A long-delayed public animal shelter, the first in Queens, will open its doors Tuesday — more than 20 years since plans were first put into motion. The 50,000-square-foot shelter will open at 1906 Flushing Ave. in Ridgewood, Queens, with capacity for 72 dogs and 110 cats. It will also have group housing and space for […] The post Queens Animal Shelter Opens, Ending Decades-Long Wait for Borough’s First Public Facility appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Norwood: Movies in the Park after Dark Kicks Off in the Oval
Dozens of residents from Norwood and Bedford Park of all ages gathered at the Williamsbridge Oval Track and Field in Norwood on July 10 to watch the Pixar movie, “Finding Nemo,” kicking off the “Movies in the Park after Dark” summer series which will be running in the Oval throughout the summer.
Composers Concordance to Present TANGO PRISM in August
On August 27th at 7pm, Composers Concordance will launch its 41st season with a concert inspired by tango and more. With new compositions and older classics, this diverse program spans tango and beyond. The event will feature violinist Machiko Ozawa and pianist Jai Jeffryes as they present the music of Jai Jeffryes, Angel Lasala, Machiko Ozawa, Astor Piazzolla and Gene Pritsker, including the premiere of Pritsker's 'Ladies First Tango II'
Bronx study tracks exposure to air pollution through the day—data reveal demographic disparities in exposure levels
There are significant differences in how much people are exposed to air pollution, according to a new study co-authored by MIT scholars that takes daily mobility into account. The study, based in the Bronx, New York, does not just estimate air pollution exposure based on where people live or work, but uses mobile data to examine where people go during a typical day, building a more thorough assessment of the environment's impact on them.
10 must-see North Jersey football games on the 2024 schedule
The North Jersey football season is officially just one month away, kicking off for many teams on Thursday, Aug. 29. Here are 10 games we already have circled on the calendar. Bergen Catholic vs. IMG Academy ...
What did Ridgewood Water do to get NJ DEP's 'Our Water's Worth It' award? Find out
RIDGEWOOD — The state Department of Environmental Protection's first "Our Water's Worth It" award goes to Ridgewood Water for its long-term efforts to conserve water and protect public health. The state agency launched the award earlier this year to honor public and private water systems that "set a good example by going above...
New Milford football starts anew with veteran coach | State of the Program
New Milford begins its next chapter under a new coach who won a sectional title at another small public school and last season was an assistant at a parochial powerhouse. The Knights’ summer workouts regularly feature more than 40 players, an encouraging sign for veteran coach Bill Straub, who stresses accountability. “They start being...
North Jersey's No. 20 team maintains strong foundation with new coach | Top 20 countdown
Following the most successful coach in the combined football histories of Midland Park and Waldwick is a tough ask. Fortunately for the players from both Bergen County communities, a former champion has entered the picture. Dan DiStasi is the fifth head coach in the 18-year history of the Waldwick/Midland Park co-op team, which begins...
Annual Bronx Anti-Bullying Resource Fair Returns
On a sunny July 17th, the Bronx office of New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC) hosted its 6th annual Anti-Bullying Resource Fair on 137th Street and Alexander Avenue in Mott Haven. NYPCC is a non-profit, community-oriented, mental health organization operating across New York State, offering several services to the community, mostly centered on therapy and counseling for those of all ages. This year marks its 50th annivesary.
Popular Teaneck Bar To Close, Reopen Under New Ownership: 'Very Sad Day'
It's the end of an era for The Cottage Bar.The popular Teaneck watering hole opened by Mickey Dawson in 2000 on Cedar Lane will be closing on Wednesday, July 31, and then reopening under new ownership, Dawson tells Daily Voice.The owner of a nearby deli expressed interest in buying The Cottage Bar …
Union County youth attend Rutgers 4-H STEM Ambassador Program
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners congratulated seven Union County high school students from the Union County 4-H Program for participating in this year’s Rutgers 4-H STEM Ambassador Program. The event was at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, from Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12. The program aims to train college-bound youth to lead STEM activities and share their skills with other students.
Woman fatally shot by police in her Fort Lee, New Jersey apartment building
Officials are investigating after police say an officer shot and killed a woman in her building in New Jersey.The woman was shot in the chest after she reportedly charged at them with a knife in the hallway of her Fort Lee apartment early Sunday just before 1:30 a.m.Officers were responding to a 911 call about the woman having a mental health crisis holding a knife.The woman was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.A knife was recovered at the scene.ALSO READ | Video shows 95-year-old grandmother assaulted by home aide in HarlemJim Dolan has the story from Harlem.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More New Jersey news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit 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.
NJ school principal and her son die in crash during family trip
ENGLEWOOD — An elementary school principal and her son died in a head-on crash in South Africa on the Fourth of July that claimed four lives. Daniela Small-Bailey, principal of the Dr. John Grieco Elementary School in Englewood, was with her son Sidanii Bell visiting with his two children who live in Dullstroom, South Africa, according to a statement from the Englewood School District.
LYO Beis Hamikdash Shiurim in Memory of Longtime Director
In honor of the Three Weeks, Tzach-LYO has launched a series of shiurim on the halachos of the Beis Hamikdash in Crown Heights shuls, in memory of its longtime director Rabbi Shmuel Butman AH. Daily shiurim on the halachos of the Beis Hamikdash are taking place in many of the...
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