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Peruvian Civic Association Hosts 2024 Peruvian Day Parade & Festival
The Peruvian Civic Association of NJ Inc. (PCA) is set to host its annual Peruvian Day Parade and Festival on Sunday, July 21, 2024. This vibrant and colorful event will feature a lively parade beginning in Harrison, NJ, and a festival at the picturesque Frank Vincent Marina Park in Kearny, NJ. Given the limited parking at the festival site, attendees are advised to use side streets between Kearny Avenue and Passaic Avenue for convenience.
NYC rat population ‘stressed’ by heat waves — leading to lower rates of reproduction
Turns out, rats don’t like getting hot and heavy. In a wafer-thin silver lining to the unbearably humid, miserable, no good, very bad heat waves that have body-slammed the Baked Apple so far this summer, comes news that these scorching temperatures are wreaking sudden havoc on the reproductive rate of the city’s rat population. Simply put? The city’s grossest pests feel less romantic as temperatures soar. “Anything that causes them stress is good for our work,” New York City rat czar Kathleen Corradi told The New York Times. New York is not the most rat-infested place on earth after all — according to Yelp, anyway “A...
New Jersey Swimmers Fallon and Alexy Earn Spots in U.S. Olympic Trials
NEW JERSEY - Two New Jersey swimmers, Matt Fallon of Warren and Jack Alexy of Mendham, have earned spots in the U.S. trials for the 2024 Olympics, which kick off in Paris on July 26. Fallon broke the American record in the 200-meter breaststroke, while Alexy secured his spot in the 100-meter freestyle by outperforming a seven-time gold medalist. Fallon, a 2021 graduate of the Pingry School in Basking Ridge, broke numerous records during his high school career. Notably, he set the National Independent High School Record in the 400-meter freestyle with a time of 3:50.65, surpassing...
Libraries Are An Essential Service For Black And Low-Income Children. So Why Does NYC Mayor Eric Adams Keep Attacking Them?
In a city as vibrant and diverse as New York, libraries have long been pillars of the community, especially for Black children who not only have access to books and other resources, but computers and quiet spaces where they can do their homework. The post Libraries Are An Essential Service For Black And Low-Income Children. So Why Does NYC Mayor Eric Adams Keep Attacking Them? appeared first on NewsOne.
Man in custody after 4 found dead in Brooklyn apartment attack, NYPD says
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Police Department says that two women and two children were found dead in their Brooklyn apartment. Police on Saturday say officers responded to a 911 call late Friday night reporting an assault. They say a 56-year-old woman was found dead with stab wounds. Her grandchildren, a 4-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl, were also found dead, as was the children’s mother, aged 27. The NYPD says a 24-year-old man is in custody in relation to the incident, but he was not charged Saturday morning. Police did not immediately release the man’s name or detail who reported the attack.
NYC Warm & Wetter Pattern Begins to Emerge
The Weekend Brings Mostly Dry Conditions Humidity Inches Higher,. Good afternoon everyone. We have a lot going on in the Southeast and parts of the Midwest, but the Northeast is very quiet as they get a break from the ongoing heatwave. A mix of sun & clouds will be the theme for the weekend and the entire workwork, with the slight chance of a popcorn shower or storm each day into Monday. Humidity returns in a big way, and we’ll see a better chance of showers and storms Tuesday through Thursday throughout the Northeast & New England.
REVIEW: “RENT” at the Mac-Haydn Theatre
The unexpected tragic death of playwright, Jonathan Larson before Rent’s Off-Broadway opening in 1996 shattered the cast and the Broadway community. I remember viewing the musical through this lens when I last saw this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning production in New York City. Twenty-eight years later, I realize how much I have forgotten and the incredible talent we lost as I view the dynamic young cast at the Mac-Haydn Theatre under the direction of Director and Choreographer John Saunders.
Terroristic Threats and Burglary Investigation Lead to Three Arrests
Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez has announced that members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Internal Affairs Unit arrested three men on July 18th following an investigation into terroristic threats and burglary. 45-year old Mario Albero is charged with possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, the weapon...
Former Burger King CEO buys whopper of a penthouse
A former chief executive of Burger King who once cleaned toilets at the fast-food chain probably won’t be doing that at his new home — a prestigious penthouse steps from Central Park. Daniel Schwartz, who ran the burger giant from 2010 to 2019, paid $17.2 million for a...
Kyley Gary-Grayson, Emma Sollenne Lead Team Melious Lightning 17U Gold to Victory
With standout player Stella Ziogas out due to feeling under the weather, Kyley Gary-Grayson (West Orange High School/N.J.) stepped up in her absence. The rising senior enjoyed another impressive game, scoring 16 points in Team Melious Lightning 17U Gold’s 61-49 victory over ISS JUS USS NE2K in the first round of the Splash National Championship today at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
Two Brooklyn Men Sentenced to Prison After Stealing from Clinton Hill Senior
Two men from Brooklyn have been convicted of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from an elderly woman in Clinton Hill over the course of six months. Humberto Nunez, 68, of Clinton Hill and Mahilima Baa, 52, of Stuyvesant Heights have been sentenced to up to three years in prison, according to a press release.
Hopewell Valley Arts Council Awards Scholarships to Creative High School Seniors
The Hopewell Valley Arts Council proudly awarded its annual scholarships to two Hopewell Valley Central High School 2024 graduating seniors: Rose Andreski and Jacob Brown. For the tenth year in a row, applicants represented the community’s best and most creative students. “This year is particularly special as we celebrate...
Brooklyn boy, 7, drowns in pool at LI home hosting barbecue
A 7-year-old Brooklyn boy died in an apparent drowning in a backyard swimming pool at a Long Island home hosting a barbecue, cops said Sunday. Kyrie Berry was pulled unresponsive from the pool at a house on N. Thompson Drive near Deer Park St. in Bay Shore about 8:25 p.m. Saturday, Suffolk County police said. Medics rushed Kyrie to South Shore University Hospital but he couldn’t be saved. Cops ...
New York Residents Warned By State Police Of ‘FRAUD ALERT’
Yes, New York State Police went with all caps while issuing its "FRAUD ALERT." Scams cost New Yorkers over $10 million last year, officials say. On Thursday, New York State Police issued a press release to warn about the latest scam impacted New Yorkers. WARNING: The New York State Police...
Carter Road Bridge Over Beden’s Brook to be Replaced
On or about July 29, 2024, Mercer County will begin the replacement of the bridge on Carter Road over Beden's Brook in Hopewell Township. This bridge is adjacent to St. Michael’s Preserve. The project is expected to take approximately 9 months, weather permitting. During this time Carter Road traffic will remain open to the traveling public, with alternating traffic control. There will be two 3-day periods when the road will be completely closed to traffic. Be sure to follow all posted detours and slow down in the work area for safety.
NYPD: Motorcyclist in critical condition after late night crash on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A motorcyclist was left in critical condition after a crash involving a minivan near Hylan Boulevard and Dongan Hills Avenue around 10 p.m. last night, according to an NYPD spokesperson. The unidentified motorcycle rider was transported to nearby Staten Island University Hospital, Ocean Breeze, for...
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