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Yankees sign struggling former first-round pick
The Yankees announced that Phil Bickford has rejoined the team on a new Major League contract, and the veteran righty has been selected to the club’s active roster. In the corresponding move, right-hander Michael Tonkin was designated for assignment. Bickford first joined the Yankees on a minor league deal...
New York losing longtime news radio station in deal with ESPN brand
NEW YORK — Another era has been set to end, as WCBS 880 AM news radio will halt its programming in two weeks, nearly six decades after its first broadcast. Parent company Audacy is a Philadelphia-based owner of more than 230 radio stations in the U.S. Its brands include...
Students Develop Proposals For Stanley Avenue Preservation Community Room
On Thursday, August 15, 2024, 14 middle school students from Stanley Avenue Preservation in Brooklyn’s East New York neighborhood presented their plans for the future design of one of the community rooms at the property as part of the NYCHA STEAM Innovators program. The NYCHA STEAM Innovators is a...
Police kill 62-year-old man allegedly holding gun in East Harlem
Two police officers shot and killed a 62-year-old man whom NYPD officials say refused "numerous" commands to drop a weapon in East Harlem early Sunday morning. The incident, according to top brass, unfolded around 12:30 a.m. near 103rd Street and Third Avenue when multiple 911 callers reported seeing a man armed with a gun.
Horseracing Wrongs protests at Travers: 'You wouldn't do this to your dog'
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (WRGB) — With every major race in New York, there is always a group stationed outside the main gate protesting the sport, and how horses are treated. The Horseracing Wrongs group has been advocating for rules and laws against horse racing, saying that it's abuse. They tell fans as they walk in, how many horses die each year due to racing.
Two Charged in West New York Hit-and-Run That Left Pedestrian Critically Injured
Two men have been charged following a hit-and-run in West New York that left a pedestrian critically injured. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 17, 2024, when a motorcycle struck a 54-year-old Union City resident at Bergenline Avenue and 57th Street. The driver and passenger fled the scene on foot, leaving the victim in life-threatening condition. He remains hospitalized at Jersey City Medical Center.
Demolition Wraps Up For Manhattan Detention Complex At 124-125 White Street In Chinatown, Manhattan
Demolition is finishing up at 124-125 White Street, the site of the Manhattan Detention Complex (MDC) in Chinatown, Manhattan. Led by design-build organization Gramercy Group Inc., the $2.13 billion project will replace the aging detention center known as “The Tombs” with a 15- to 17-story facility standing 295 feet tall and spanning 1.25 million square feet. The property is bound by Walker Street to the north, the Manhattan Criminal Court Building to the south, Baxter Street to the east, and Centre Street to the west. The demolition process is slated to cost $125 million.
Foundations Underway For 5055 Broadway in Inwood, Manhattan
Below-grade work is underway at 5055 Broadway, the site of an 11-story mixed-use building in Inwood, Manhattan. Designed by Fischer + Makooi Architects and developed by Timber Equities, the 155-foot-tall structure will span 50,808 square feet and yield 60 rental apartments in one- to two-bedroom layouts, with 25 percent dedicated to affordable housing, as well as amenities and ground-floor retail space. The 7,500-square-foot property is located between West 215th and 216th Streets and was once a surface-level parking lot.
Mourning the Loss of Maitefa Angaza: Journalist, Literary Activist and more!
Dear Center for Black Literature Family and Friends,. We have lost a quiet warrior. Maitefa Angaza, journalist, cultural worker, mother, grandmother and spiritualist, was a special friend to the Center for Black Literature. Our condolences to her family and loved ones. I came to know Maitefa through her work at...
Former NY Islanders GM Neil Smith believes current team is 'stuck in park'
It's been over 18 years since Neil Smith was fired from his position as NY Islanders GM. Today, Smith is a host on the NHL Wraparound Podcast, along with former ESPN producer, Vic Morren. The duo spent their last episode covering the Metropolitan Division before the start of the 2024-25...
Poughkeepsie Man Arrested in Connection with Fatal Manhattan Shooting
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A Poughkeepsie man has been charged with multiple counts, including first-degree murder, following a fatal shooting in Manhattan earlier this summer. Jayquan Straker, 35, was arrested and…
A Year of Change: Fall 2023
The fall of 2023 brought many changes to Fordham University’s campus, from the closing of the McShane Campus Center dining hall to updated safety policies. Destination dining was introduced in the fall, replacing the central Marketplace with two smaller halls and various food trucks and carts. While there were mixed opinions on the temporary dining halls, most students enjoyed the introduction of the CHOMP food truck.
Yankees Predicted to Axe $90 Million Ex-All Star from Playoff Roster
The Yankees are clinging to their spot in the American League playoff picture, surging ahead of the Orioles thanks to a three-game winning streak that has returned them to the top of the East. Nothing is guaranteed, of course, but the postseason is likely, and with it will come difficult decisions.
Two Men Allegedly Lead Police on High Speed Chase Through Sullivan and Orange
New York State Police said that they pursued two suspects from Westchester County, that lead them on a high speed chase that took them through two counties. The chase took police on two of the areas busier state routes, and then ended with a crash on the New York Thruway.
'Here to adopt some love': Bergen animal shelter no-fee weekend helps people pick pets
TETERBORO - At 12:45 p.m. Saturday, 15 minutes before Bergen County's Animal Shelter and Adopter Center officially opened the doors for its 10th Annual Clear the Shelters no-fee weekend, there was a line almost a dozen deep of people seeking animals and half dozen or so inside filling out forms. Some like Darren...
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