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Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon must face NY criminal fraud trial, judge rules
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former Donald Trump advisor Steve Bannon must face trial in New York on criminal-fraud charges over a push to fund the former U.S. president's signature wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, a judge ruled on Friday.
End Of An Era: Iconic Long Island Diner Closing
Some of our favorite Long Island nights end at diners. Some of our favorite breakfast have been served at Long Island diners. We’ve had endless cups of coffee, hours of conversations, even celebrated holidays or “sick days” from school or work at Long Island diners. So when...
Man killed after motorcycle strikes car in Queens intersection
Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a motorcycle in Queens.Officials say the bike sped into the intersection at 184th Street and 73rd Avenue in Fresh Meadows just after 6:30 p.m. Friday, where it struck a car.The passenger on the bike, a 21-year-old man, was killed. The bike's driver, a 17-year-old man was taken to the hospital in stable condition. Neither was wearing a helmet.The 75-year-old man who was driving the car refused medical attention.ALSO READ | From Tel Aviv to New York City, NYPD confronts threat of drone attacksJosh Einiger reports on a detective who is the eyes and ears of the NYPD in Israel.----------* More Queens news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit 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.
Hundreds of affordable housing units avaible in Brooklyn with outdoor space
NEW YORK (PIX11)– Brooklyn has plenty of affordable housing units with outdoor space, according to the Housing Connect website, which lists New York City’s affordable housing lotteries. “NYC Housing Connect is your portal to find and apply for affordable rental and homeownership opportunities across the five boroughs of New York City,” read the affordable housing […]
Hundreds gather at Staten Island park for Raritan Bay Festival
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Conference House Park was the place to be on Saturday, as Staten Island residents and families enjoyed various activities at the 2024 Raritan Bay Festival. Kayaking, music, and games were just some of the fun things hundreds of residents enjoyed while soaking in the...
Recall issued for these popsicles usually sold from ice cream trucks, at concession stands
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Approximately 137,000 cases of single-serve Popsicle Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pop products are being recalled by Unilever in the U.S., according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The products, marked for individual sale, are being recalled as they may contain milk, an unlisted...
Staten Island Social Security office to reopen after nearly year-long closure
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Dongan Hills Social Security office will reopen Monday, Aug. 26, according to Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-Staten Island/South Brooklyn). Closed since Sept. 18, 2023, the field office at 1510 Hylan Blvd. is one of two on Staten Island along with another field office located in Travis at 1441 South Ave.
Repairs underway after driver, 70, ‘lost control,’ crashed into three stores at Staten Island shopping center
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Businesses at a Castleton Corner shopping center had a busy Saturday as they made repairs and evaluated the damages caused by a 70-year-old motorist who crashed her Hyundai sedan into three storefronts Friday afternoon. Steve Rubin, owner of Todt Hill Wine and Liquors, said he...
See all homes sold on the North Shore, Aug. 12 to Aug. 18
The following is a listing of all home transfers in North Shore reported from Aug. 12 to Aug. 18. There were 9 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,940-square-foot home on Fort Hill Circle that sold for $697,500. Staten Island.
Freshkills Park Alliance announces 2 new board members
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.-- Freshkills Park Alliance “proudly” announced two additional board members to their team-- Denis Kelleher and Christopher Benbow-- on Aug. 15, 2024. “Both Denis and Chris bring a wealth of knowledge, community engagement, and activism to our Alliance,” said Mark Murphy, President of FKPA. If...
Brooklyn book launch canceled over ‘Zionist’ moderator is rescheduled for next week
(New York Jewish Week) — An event at a Brooklyn bookstore that was canceled because an employee objected to its “Zionist” moderator, causing widespread backlash, has been rescheduled for a different location next week. The event for “Tablets Shattered,” a new book on American Jewish life by journalist Joshua Leifer, will take place on Monday...
Family Mourns Death Of Beloved Brooklyn Journalist, Shrim Sa High Priestess Maitefa Angaza
Maitefa Angaza, a writer, editor, and filmmaker from Brooklyn, New York, has died after years of dedication to community and cultural empowerment as an influential journalist and spiritual leader. Angaza’s family announced the news about the beloved journalist on Aug. 13, days after she died on Aug. 8. According to the late author’s official website, she will be missed as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and community member. “In celebrating her life, her words and work are the best way to honor her,” the Angaza family shared in a statement. “Not only was she book smart, but she also possessed an...
Wagner College Theatre ranked among the best collegiate theatre programs by the Princeton Review
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Wagner College Theatre has earned a distinguished spot as No. 7 on The Princeton Review’s list of the top collegiate theater programs in the United States for the 2024 Edition of “The Best 389 Colleges.”. Renowned for its rigorous approach to the performing...
André 3000 Performs New Blue Sun Live in Brooklyn, Additional Show Added
The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) has added an additional performance date to André 3000’s New Blue Sun Live In Concert as part of the Next Wave 2024 season due to overwhelming demand. The new date has been added on Saturday, October 26, 2024, featuring GRAMMY-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello as the special guest opener.
Celebrate Brownsville's New Mural With A Community BBQ
The New York Foundling invites Brownsville community members to join in the celebration of their new mural this Friday. Residents of its Brownsville Vital Brookdale supportive housing complex, community members and local leaders are welcome to mark the importance of the painting as a celebration of community. Colors of My...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner: A Brownsville Affordable Housing Lottery
An affordable housing lottery has started for 165 truly affordable apartments in an under-construction Brownsville building, with one-bedroom units starting at $484 per month. The lottery is for the third and final building in the 100 percent affordable Ebenezer Plaza complex, developed in a partnership between Ebenezer Urban Ministries Center (formerly the Church of God of East Flatbush) and a group of other affordable housing developers.
33-year-old pays $2,100/month to live with 23 roommates in Brooklyn—take a look inside
In a city as notoriously expensive as New York, it's common to see people in their late 20s and early 30s living with roommates to help manage the high cost of living. But Ishan Abeysekera has taken that to the next level with his current living situation in Brooklyn: a communal building that he shares with a whopping 23 other people.
Huntington Lighthouse MusicFest to Return
The Huntington Lighthouse MusicFest will get underway next weekend with bands playing from the lighthouse and an audience gathered on vessels of all shapes and sizes. Started in 2006, the music festival has attracted thousands of people drawn to the unique nature of the event. Read More ...
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