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FDNY: 7 sent to hospital after multi-car crash on N.J.-bound Staten Island Expressway
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Seven individuals were taken to the hospital after a multi-car crash on the Staten Island Expressway Monday morning, officials said. The crash was reported at 9:18 a.m. on the expressway near Western Avenue, heading toward New Jersey, according to a spokesman for the FDNY. There...
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...
Cartoonist Roz Chast to be Honored at Brooklyn Book Festival
The Brooklyn Book Festival announced the list of writers participating in this year’s festival, which includes cartoonist Roz Chast as recipient of the 2024 Best of Brooklyn (BoBi) Award. The nine day festival kicks off with its online Virtual Festival Day on September 22, a tradition that started in...
Morning Bites: Bud Smith Interviewed, Remembering Lewis Lapham, Phil Christman Nonfiction, and More
At Gemini Sessions, an interview with Bud Smith. The CLMP offered an inside look at Feral House. At The Hobbyhorse, revisiting Gustave Flaubert. Christian Lorentzen wrote about the life and work of Lewis Lapham. Some thoughts on book royalties from Catherine Baab-Muguira. Necessary Fiction chatted with Anna Mantzaris. Phil Christman...
Bruce Eichner suffers 976th consecutive defeat in Crown Heights
Ian Bruce Eichner’s pursuit of a Crown Heights project has come to resemble Captain Ahab’s manic, ill-fated quest for Moby Dick. In the latest chapter, the Brooklyn borough president recommended rejecting his upzoning proposal, which would allow Eichner’s Continuum Companies to build 475 apartments near the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The project has not actually suffered 976 setbacks in a row, but it seems that way.
How the Cop-Biting Council Member Helped Keep Brooklyn’s Democratic Boss in Power
When Brooklyn Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn rushed to the criminal court arraignment of City Councilmember Susan Zhuang after Zhuang appeared to bite a police officer during a heated protest against a proposed Bensonhurst homeless shelter, it made for a head-scratching spectacle. Bichotte Hermelyn had railed against neighborhoods that pushed back on hosting shelters, especially in […] The post How the Cop-Biting Council Member Helped Keep Brooklyn’s Democratic Boss in Power appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Greenpoint Man Jailed 39 Times Since 2011 Arrested For Groping Woman
The violent vagrant who has terrorized a Brooklyn neighborhood for years is finally behind bars after yet another alleged groping attack on a helpless victim — and locals are breathing a sigh of relief. “Greenpoint goon” Christopher Boissard, 33, is locked up at Rikers Island on $30,000 bail on sex abuse, forcible touching and harassment charges after allegedly accosting a woman on July 5 — just the latest in a nearly decade-long reign of terror that has had the neighborhood on edge. “I’m glad he’s locked up,” resident Janet Velez told The Post.
Assault Victim Dies Following Attack Outside Rudy’s Bar on 9th Avenue
Police are investigating a fatal assault after a German immigrant living in Brooklyn died from injuries sustained during an attack outside Rudy’s Bar & Grill on 9th Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen. Florian Oltmann, 38, from N 7th Street in Brooklyn, was taken to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition with a head injury, and succumbed to […] The post Assault Victim Dies Following Attack Outside Rudy’s Bar on 9th Avenue appeared first on W42ST.
Police fatally shoot woman after mental health crisis call, authorities say
Police in Bergen County shot and killed a woman who was purportedly in a mental health crisis and armed with a knife, according to state prosecutors. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office said it is investigating the shooting, which happened overnight Sunday at an apartment building in Fort Lee.
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Mon 7/29
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 7 - 12 knots (Gust 14 knots) TODAY: S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 3 to 5 ft this afternoon. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 8 seconds, becoming E 3 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 4 seconds. A chance of showers. A chance of tstms this afternoon.
New legal protections for homeless people on hold in NJ
State lawmakers left for summer break without voting on Homeless Bill of Rights. Nearly a month after the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public places, housing advocates say the decision has created fear among people who are already vulnerable and at risk of homelessness or currently homeless.
Giants: Top Takeaways & Storylines from Day 4 of Training Camp
The New York Giants took the practice field on Sunday morning for their fourth training camp practice session of the summer. It was a fun day of practice where the offense spent much of its time attempting to create explosive plays downfield. Plenty of exciting takeaways and storylines developed during Day 4 of New York Giants Training Camp.
Giants sign cornerback to compete for depth spot
The New York Giants have been strategically enhancing their secondary over the past few weeks. Following the addition of Tre Herndon in a depth role—a player with experience both in the slot and on the boundary—the team has now welcomed Breon Borders through free agency. Giants Bolster Secondary...
What is Causing the Itch NJ Beach-Goers Are Feeling?
This weekend, Facebook has been flooded with comments over a phenomenon that has occurred at some South Jersey beaches. People complained of severe itching and even rashes as they exited the water. What is causing the itch? Is this dangerous?. If you've experienced a rash and itchiness, there's a good...
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