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First Corinthian Baptist Church, Union Provide Supplies And Jobs For Harlem Families
First Corinthian Baptist Church and District Council 9 held their fifth annual Hope for Harlem block party and community service event over the weekend. The groups donated thousands of groceries, hygiene products, and back-to-school supplies and offered employment opportunities and health resources to members of the local community. NYS Senator Cordell Cleare and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine attended and supported the efforts.
State-of-the-art smart basketball hoop comes to Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan's East Village
Revolutionary new technology promises to change the way future generations of basketball players train and play the game.It's a smart basketball hoop called The Huupe, and it offers features to help players hone their game: everything from precision shot tracking to interactive training.The technology has been garnering the attention of celebrities and NBA players.And now it's available to New Yorkers for free at one of the city's most popular parks.NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue, Huupe founders Paul Anton and Lyth Saeed, and community members came together Thursday to cut the ribbon on the city's new Huupe in Tompkins Square Park.The...
Queens Caribbean Carnival 2024: ‘A vibrant showcase of unity, culture and community pride in the heart of Far Rockaway’
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own!. The Queens Caribbean Carnival last Saturday filled the streets of Far Rockaway with the vibrant colors, sounds and spirit of the Caribbean, according to State Senator James Sanders, Jr., who hosted the spectacle in partnership with Assemblymember Khaleel Anderson and Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers.
Celebrating Immigrant Contributions: The Launch Of The “New York Proud” Campaign
On August 30, 2024, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) will unveil the “New York Proud” campaign, a vibrant public art initiative. A public art initiative dedicated to celebrating the rich contributions. Including stories of immigrants throughout New York City. This launch coincides with Labor Day weekend and...
Literary Icon Called “a True Son of New York” Dead at 83
The business and literary world is mourning the death of an industry titan. New York is home to some of America's greatest authors; such as Herman Melville, Edith Wharton, J.D. Salinger, Toni Morrison, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and James Baldwin. The latter was recently voted the state's favorite author of all...
37 Passengers Evacuated After NY Ferry Bursts Into Flames in Horrifying Video
More than three dozen passengers were evacuated after a NY ferry suddenly caught fire earlier this week. According to ABC7NY, New York Waterway revealed that its ferry boat, Father Mychal Judge, caught fire around 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday. It was on the Paulus Hook to Pier 11 line and was heading to Paulus Hook and Liberty Harbor in New Jersey.
Massive Police Presence Expected Across All Of New York State
Drivers across New York State should expect to see more police patrolling roads and highways across the state over the next few days. Here's why. AAA believes this Labor Day weekend will be one of the busiest ever when it comes to travel. About 10 percent more people are expected to travel during the holiday weekend this year compared to last.
Developers Close to Reviving Construction on Pacific Park, Reports Say
Real state developer Related Companies, along with other investors, said it is close to reviving the remaining build out of Pacific Park, a 22-acre development formerly known as Atlantic Yards. Only eight out of the 16 buildings has been built as part of the massive development project, but Related said...
Member of "Black Rain" Drug Crew Pleads Guilty, Admits to his Involvement in Three Queens Cold Case Murders
Earlier today, Jerome Jones, also known as “Sha,” pleaded guilty at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, New York, to murder while engaged in narcotics trafficking for his participation in the 1991 murder of Oscar Flow. As part of his plea, Jones, 60, also admitted to his role in the 1992 murders of Robert Arroyo and Dorothy Taylor. Today’s proceedings took place before United States District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis. When sentenced, Jones faces 20 years to life in prison. He was indicted in February 2019.
Boy, 10, mugged by teens at movie theater on Staten Island, mom says
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Police are looking for two individuals who allegedly mugged a 10-year-old boy inside of the AMC Theatres at the Staten Island Mall in New Springville. According to a spokesman for the NYPD’s Deputy Commissioner of Public Information, the individuals took a backpack belonging to the child at about 5:50 p.m. Saturday in a case classified as a petit larceny.
They Want YOU: Massive Protest for Subway Elevators on Sept. 8
Accessibility advocates will gather by the hundreds to remind straphangers why their subway station has no elevator: MTA under-funding and Gov. Hochul's decision to cancel congestion pricing. Transit advocates will gather for a Citywide Subway Canvassing Day on Sunday, Sept. 8 and fan out across the city to talk to...
Good Food Buffalo Coalition, Assembly Majority Leader call on Hochul to sign Good Food NY bill
Crystal Peoples-Stokes and members of Good Food Buffalo Coalition are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign the Good Food NY bill that’s aimed at improving food purchasing for public schools, hospitals and other municipal institutions. More from WBEN:
New Yorker among 9 now dead from listeria related to contaminated deli meat
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A New Yorker has died of listeria related to contaminated Boars Head deli meats, joining six additional terminal cases nationally and bringing the total number of deaths to nine, federal and state officials said Wednesday. Since the last update on August 8, 14 more illnesses...
2 New York Men Arrested Following Routine Traffic Stop
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