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‘El Mayo’ fighting transfer to New York
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The U.S. Attorney’s Office is doubling down on wanting Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada to face drug charges in New York first, even though the reputed Sinaloa cartel leader was arrested on July 25 in the El Paso region. On Monday,...
NYC making big investment in maternal health in Coney Island
NEW YORK -- On the eighth floor of NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health, elected officials used a sledgehammer to hit an old wall, beginning work on a new integrated women's health center in Coney Island."Maternity care starts long before the birth of a child. We need to invest in the overall health, safety and psychological well-being of women throughout their reproductive life," hospital CEO Svetlana Lipyanskaya said.The work begins following an $18.5 million allocation to the institution by Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in 2023."Brooklyn is the most dangerous place in all of New York City for a Black...
Doctors offer back-to-school checklist to get kids ready
NEW YORK -- Students are days away from starting a new school year, which means parents have been busy getting everything their kids need. It's much more than buying school supplies, however. Health check-ups, staying up to date on vaccinations and other screenings are also important.More sleep, less screen timeDr. Jason Leider, with NYC Health + Hospitals, says parents should also prioritize getting their kids more sleep and less screen time before going back into the classroom."For a young kid in elementary school, probably 10 hours [of sleep] would be a good goal," said Leider. NYC Health + Hospitals recently hosted a Back-to-School...
Adams Faces Uphill Battle to Confirm Randy Mastro as City’s Top Lawyer Over Council Opposition
The City Council will hold a hearing Tuesday on the mayor’s controversial pick for corporation counsel, Randy Mastro, a former deputy mayor and longtime lawyer who is currently representing New Jersey in a case against New York. Mastro, a partner at the firm King and Spalding and the longtime chair of good government group Citizens […] The post Adams Faces Uphill Battle to Confirm Randy Mastro as City’s Top Lawyer Over Council Opposition appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
50K patients impacted in Gramercy Surgery Center data breach
Gramercy Surgery Center in New York City filed a notice of a data breach with the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, according to an Aug. 23 release by JD Supra. The notice was filed Aug. 9 after GSC discovered it was the target of a cyberattack. An unauthorized party was able to access identifying information and medical records, including treatment and health insurance information, of about 50,000 patients.
NYC programs could save you money on housing, food, child care, taxes
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A variety of programs are available in New York City to help people save money on housing, food, child care, taxes, and other basic needs. Mayor Eric Adams on Monday launched the “Money in Your Pocket” initiative, which aims to help people take advantage of more than 70 city, state, and […]
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.
"Keep the Family and Community in Your Prayers" Woman, 18, dies after being struck by boat propeller, in Long Beach Island boating accident.
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ: In a tragic accident, over the weekend, an 18-year-old woman, a recent graduate of Wayne Hills High School, in Wayne, NJ, died after being struck by the propeller of a boat off Harvey Cedars, on Long Beach Island. According to the NJ State Police, on Sunday at about 4:30 p.m., state troopers responded to what Harvey Cedars police are calling a "tragic boating accident" in the waters off Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Based on the initial investigation, Zeina Mahafzah, 18, was on a raft being pulled by a boat. While attempting to board the boat, she was struck by its propeller, and she sustained fatal injuries, according to NJ State Police. The incident is under investigation by the New Jersey State Police and the Harvey Cedars Police Department, who posted Sunday on Facebook: "As the investigation is in its preliminary stages, we ask that you keep the family and community in your thoughts and prayers." Mahafzah was set to begin her freshman year of college at Rutgers State University. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New laws take on a soft spot in NJ’s strong public education system
Making sure more New Jersey students are reading at grade level is the main goal behind two pieces of legislation signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday. The moves include mandatory screenings for younger students, at least twice a year. “Recent years have brought forth many challenges for...
Update: Air quality alert for Southeast Pa. Wednesday
On Wednesday at 3:05 a.m. an updated air quality alert was issued valid until 11 p.m. for Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower Bucks as well as Delaware and Philadelphia counties. "The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality...
Was a shark responsible for man's injuries at Jersey Shore? Beachgoers warned
A man's injuries to his hand while swimming off Ventnor beach on Sunday morning may have been caused by a shark, said officials. According to news reports, Ventnor City Beach Patrol reported that the man was injured while in the water, potentially from a shark bite to his hand. He was taken...
Storms could bring heavy downpours and strong winds to NY, NJ
NEW YORK (PIX11) – High pressure will move offshore into the Atlantic as a weak front will move through the region later this afternoon. We can expect partly sunny skies this morning with showers and thunderstorms developing toward evening. Some of these storms may contain, strong winds and heavy downpours. The high will be 86 in the city and mid to upper-80s in the suburbs.
Colonial Conference girls soccer goalkeepers to watch in 2024
Goalkeepers anchor defenses and this fall there are really good goalies returning all around the state. Check out the list below to see the top goalkeepers who return in the Colonial Conference in 2024. Goalkeepers to Watch. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Jigisha Desai Seeks Kidney Donor as She Battles Chronic Disease for Over Two Decades
MORRIS COUNTY — Jigisha Desai, a 55-year-old Rockaway resident, has been battling chronic kidney disease (CKD) for over 20 years. Diagnosed unexpectedly during surgery for an unrelated health issue, Jigisha has faced a myriad of challenges brought on by this relentless condition. Despite the pain and fatigue, her determination to mitigate the disease’s impact on her life has been unwavering.
Florham Park Jaycees to Host Car and Bike Show
FLORHAM PARK — The Florham Park Jaycees, a local civic organization dedicated to community service and leadership development, will hold its annual Car & Bike Show on Saturday, September 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will occur in the parking lot adjacent to the Florham Park Public Library at 107 Ridgedale Avenue.
The Jersey Journal’s Hudson County football preview, 2024
Another football season is about to begin on August 29 and The Jersey Journal and NJ.com offers complete preseason coverage of all the teams in Hudson County. Below are the links to our stories previewing the season, which appears in the Aug. 26 print edition of The Jersey Journal. In addition, there are links to some of the local and statewide coverage from our partners at New Jersey Advance Media.
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