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NJ restaurant that banned kids has change of heart
Well, that didn’t take long. Just a few days ago I wrote about a new restaurant that opened in Franklin Park, New Jersey that was banning kinds under 10 after 4 p.m. The Indian fusion restaurant called Andaaz was trying to have a more upscale vibe. In addition to them starting off with a ban on children under 10 years old for dinner hours they also keep a dress code which is meticulously spelled out on their website. They not only tell you what you should wear, they go over everything you shouldn’t:
15 Years Ago: Bob Dylan Gets Detained by the New Jersey Police
Bob Dylan once sang, "In Jersey anything's legal as long as you don't get caught." But he did get caught by the New Jersey police on July 23, 2009. Dylan was then on tour with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp, performing in minor-league baseball parks across America. On that day, they'd played a show in Lakewood, New Jersey, roughly an hour and a half's drive outside New York City.
Showers, storms threaten NYC area for days — and then heat returns
Storms are back in the forecast for the next few days, after a relatively quiet weather stretch for the tri-state area, and you'll want to keep the umbrella on hand for whatever pops up. A series of low-pressure systems will be moving through the area this week, keeping our weather...
Answering the big questions surrounding the Campanile vs. NJSIAA football transfer case
NJSIAA attorney Steve Goodell informed attorney Patrick J. Jennings that the state’s governing body for high school athletics will not retroactively punish any school found to have breached the transfer rule in a judge’s future ruling. This was one of the biggest requests in the July 10 hearing, when Jennings sought that Bergen...
Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats hospitalizes dozens and kills one in NJ
The CDC has issued an alert over a multistate listeria outbreak it says may be linked to sliced deli meats. So far, there have been 28 hospitalizations in 12 states, most of them on the East Coast. ...
Pedestrian killed after police pursuit in N.J. ends in crash, sources say
EAST ORANGE, N.J. – A pedestrian was killed Tuesday after a police pursuit in Essex County ended in a crash, police sources tell CBS New York.Police sources tell CBS New York the pursuit began in Bloomfield Township and ended in East Orange on Park Avenue near Washington Street. At least three vehicles appeared to be involved in the crash.Witnesses said two pedestrians were struck.One pedestrian was reportedly killed and another was injured, according to sources, who also said a suspect was arrested after he ran from the scene.East Orange resident Jazmin Serrano arrived to get her 2-year-old son out of...
Missing: Have You Seen This 25-Year-Old Poughkeepsie Woman?
New York State Police issued an alert on Tuesday, July 23, following the disappearance of Dutchess County resident Maria Ortiz, of Poughkeepsie. Police noted that "Maria is small in stature," and has brown eyes, black hair, and of a thin build. The images shown above are the only ones available...
NYC Department of Transportation unveils new safety measures for Atlantic Avenue
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — A series of short-term projects will enhance pedestrian safety on the western portion of Atlantic Avenue, the New York City Department of Transporation announced Tuesday. Enhancements will include expanded pedestrian space, new pedestrian islands, upgraded traffic signals, curb enhancements, and vehicle travel lane markings. “Atlantic Avenue serves as a critical regional […]
NYPD Seeks Public’s Help to Identify Suspects in Multiple Robbery Incidents in the 43rd Precinct
The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying suspects linked to a series of robberies within the 43rd Precinct. The incidents, which occurred from April…
HEALTHJOX FESTIVAL IS DOING IT “BIG” FOR THE LADIES THIS YEAR!
HealthJox Festival has long been recognized as a hub for youth, young adults, and the young at heart, about living a healthier lifestyle. The 2024 edition continues this tradition with a packed schedule of activities and events aimed at promoting physical well-being. As the summer heat rises, so does the anticipation for the HealthJox Festival 2024, as its premier events for health, fitness, and wellness enthusiasts also includes a fun day for younger attendees. This year’s festival promises an unparalleled experience designed to motivate, educate, and rejuvenate attendees from all walks of life. This being the 7th annual HealthJox Festival, Dewry DuRoi (Founder of HealthJox LLC and Executive Director of HealthJox Foundation, Inc.) and his co-collaborators decided to switch things up this year. Through new strategic partnerships, there will be a strong presence of ladies doing it for the Culture of our NYC Youth. From the music production with DJ 9AM; the lady coaches and referees; to the performers and honorees, HealthJox Festival 2024 is a must attend event for everyone.
NYPD adds more cameras in Central Park after sunbather was almost raped
Editor’s note: The above video originally aired on July 3, 2024. NEW YORK (PIX11) — The NYPD has installed extra surveillance cameras in Central Park after a sunbather was attacked and nearly raped in the famed greenspace last month, police said Tuesday. “Those are not temporary cameras. They’re going to stay in Central Park,” NYPD […]
Evolv gun detection tech rolling out in NYC subway stations this week
New and controversial weapons detection technology is set to roll out in some subway stations later this week, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Tuesday. After teasing the deployment of weapons detection scanners made by the company Evolv last week – and following a mandatory 90-day wait period before introducing new NYPD surveillance technology – Adams said that the scanners are set to be introduced either this Thursday or Friday. “I am telling them they need to evolve and get it out, because I think it’s good technology,” Adams said with a laugh at his weekly press availability on Tuesday. “I’m really excited about this, just the potentiality that we could identify someone carrying a gun before they enter the system.”
East Fork Pottery Is Opening a Brooklyn Store
East Fork, the Asheville-based pottery brand behind those social media-famous “everyday bowls” and other popular chunky-rimmed ceramics, is opening a Brooklyn store. The brand announced the news on Instagram today. The Brooklyn location — the address of which has not yet been made public — will be East...
New York City: Lawmakers oppose Related’s plan to build Hudson Yards casino
New York City: Lawmakers oppose Related’s plan to build Hudson Yards casino. Related Companies’ plan to build a ritzy casino in Hudson Yards may go bust. Two state lawmakers — including one who will vote on granting the downstate casino licenses — have spoken out against Related’s proposal to build a $12 billion complex featuring an 80-story tower with a gaming facility and hotel near the High Line pedestrian park.
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