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Men’s basketball players earn recognition for academic work
Three Hamilton College men’s basketball players have earned recognition on the 2023-24 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court. The NABC Honors Court includes junior, senior and graduate student men’s basketball players who finished the 2023-24 academic year with a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or better. Owen Kane ’25 (Glenmont, N.Y./La Salle Institute), Hank Morgan ’25 (Caldwell, N.J./Berkshire School [Mass.]) and Teja Singh ’25 (Seattle, Wash./Seattle Academy) made the Honors Court for the first time. The Continentals also collected a 2023-24 NABC Team Academic Excellence Award, which recognizes men’s basketball programs that completed the 2023-24 academic year…
Winning Mega Millions Ticket From 7/27/24 Drawing Sold In NJ
The ticket and two others sold in California and Illinois matched the five numbers from the Friday, July 26 drawing. None of the tickets matched the Mega Ball. The winning numbers were 2, 14, 33, 58 and 65. The Mega Ball drawn was 3 with a Megaplier of 3x. Lottery...
Match Recap | New York City FC 0-0 Querétaro F.C. (New York City FC Wins 4-3 On Penalties)
New York City FC recorded a goalless draw against Querétaro F.C. on Sunday night. City were able to control large portions of the contest but were unable to find a breakthrough goal. That forced both teams to take home a point, and per the rules of Leagues Cup, a penalty shootout was then used to decide which team claimed the extra point. After nine spot kicks City were able to emerge 4-3 winners - Barraza's brilliant diving save to his left confirming the extra point for the hosts.
Democratic council member who allegedly chomped on police officer's arm blames 'police brutality'
A Democratic New York City council member is now speaking out against the NYPD for “brutality” and “Asian hate” following a protest where she allegedly bit a cop, penetrating his skin, during a protest. Susan Zhuang was arrested for allegedly biting a deputy police chief during...
Congestion pricing advocates plan to file lawsuits against Gov. Hochul to restart NYC program
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is planning two separate lawsuits which would challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul’s congestion pricing pause. Lander, along with lawyers, plaintiffs and advocates announced on Friday that they would be filing the motions with the goal of restarting the controversial program. If you purchase a...
Community searches for answers after group destroys hundreds of protected trees for illegal bike track: 'I'm shocked and sad'
In a place like New York City, shared public parks are an important means of accessing nature — often one of the only ways that residents in a neighborhood are able to spend time relaxing under the canopies of trees. So when a group of people decided to vandalize...
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...
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...
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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