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Extra Extra: The Bridgehampton Kmart held strong
Because the once-mighty retailer's final full-size location is closing, here are your afternoon links: The country's first Black country club is in New Jersey, Adams once again defends cops in Brownsville subway shooting, Bridgerton Ball goes full Fyre Fest and more. [ more › ]
Here’s what to know after NY’s first mosquito-borne EEE death since 2015
Bacteriologist Erik Devereaux holds a mosquito that he will check for the West Nile Virus. An upstate New York resident died after testing positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus on Monday, officials said. [ more › ]
NYPD: 2 men in a Mercedes are allegedly robbing people at gunpoint across the city
A surveillance photo of the white Mercedes Benz police say has been used in multiple armed robberies. Police say the duo has been stealing cash and high-end watches at gunpoint from West Concourse to Gravesend. [ more › ]
2 indicted for Bronx murder, body dismemberment, DA says
Officials say the defendants cut off the victim's hands, legs below the knees and removed his jaw. The Bronx district attorney's office alleges the pair killed a man, mutilated his body and transported the remains on a Metro-North train to Yonkers, where they set the remains on fire. [ more › ]
Mother of boy who drowned at Rockaways begs NYC lawmakers for more swimming education
Aminatu Noah, whose son died at Riis Beach in June, is calling for the city to improve access to swim educaiton. Another deadly summer at the city's beaches has led lawmakers to push for more access to swimming education. [ more › ]
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks to resign as investigations rock Adams administration
Schools Chancellor David Banks is out, weeks after federal agents seized his phones. Both Banks and the NYPD commissioner will have resigned after federal agents seized their phones. [ more › ]
NJ State Police agrees to reform after review finds 'systemic' problems
An investigation found "deeply troubling conduct" at the NJ State Police, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Separate inquiries found a dysfunctional internal affairs unit and discriminatory treatment of women in the State Police. [ more › ]
New Yorkers like Kathy Hochul’s policies — but not the governor herself
Governor Kathy Hochul speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 19, 2024. Recent polling suggests Gov. Hochul is failing to connect with voters, even when they support the policies she champions. [ more › ]
16 NYC schools win National Blue Ribbon for academic excellence
Fordham High School for the Arts in the Bronx is one of 21 New York schools to receive National Blue Ribbon School status from the United States Department of Education. The U.S. Department of Education recognized 21 New York schools for top academic performance and closing achievement gaps, as part of its 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools awards. [ more › ]
Adams made homeless sweeps a priority. Tracking their outcomes? Not so much.
A homeless encampment at the base of the Manhattan Bridge before it was removed by police and sanitation crews under the Adams administration in December 2022 City Hall is four months late in filing a required report on the mayor's homeless encampment removals. [ more › ]
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