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Italian restaurant serving Staten Island for 20+ years goes dark for the summer
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Lights have lowered temporarily at Nucci’s of Richmond Valley. But the curtain hasn’t dropped completely on the 22-year-old Italian restaurant, says its co-owner. Proprietor Paul Montella said he hopes to enjoy the summer with his family and is taking a well-needed break from...
YouTuber arrested for disorderly conduct at Union City meeting, vows to file lawsuit
YouTuber Leroy Truth was arrested for disorderly conduct at last night’s Union City Board of Commissioners meeting, being led out in handcuffs, prompting him and his attorney to vow to sue the city. ” … The defendant committed the act of disorderly conduct by purposely and knowingly disrespecting the...
Drunken driving checkpoints in Monmouth Beach and Sea Girt this weekend
Drunken driving checkpoints will take place in Monmouth Beach and Sea Girt this weekend, according to the Monmouth County DWI Task Force. The first one in Monmouth Beach will take place from 10 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday. All southbound vehicles on Ocean Avenue will be diverted into the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center, where all drivers will be screened to ensure they are not intoxicated, said Allenhurst Police Chief Michael Schneider, task force coordinator.
Knicks’ rookie floor general dominates in 106-105 Summer League win over Kings
After a challenging start to the season, the New York Knicks claimed their first win of the Summer League on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings 106-105. Coming off a disappointing loss, where they blew a double-digit lead against the Brooklyn Nets, the team displayed significant offensive firepower in their latest outing.
City landlords may be required to install AC units for tenants
City Council member Lincoln Restler will propose a bill this week that requires landlords to buy, install and maintain air conditioners for tenants — or face fines up to $1,250 per day, the New York Times reported. The measure would require landlords to consistently cool homes to 78 degrees...
Town Of Hempstead Councilman Christopher Carini Dies Unexpectedly
Christopher Carini, a Town of Hempstead councilman who has represented the town’s fifth district since 2019, has died unexpectedly. He was 49. “I woke up this morning to some very sad news,” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said, before calling for a moment of silence at an unrelated news conference Monday. “My friend and former colleague on the Hempstead Town Board – Councilman Chris Carini – passed away. We are very upset about it. He was a young man who served with distinction in the Port Authority Police Department and has two wonderful children and his wife. Our hearts go out to their families.”
An affordable housing lottery just opened on Manhattan’s Lower East Side
The Lower East Side continues to be one of the coolest neighborhoods in New York City, boasting good restaurants (Fish Cheeks and Golden Diner, for instance) and cultural hotspots like the Tenement Museum, the New Museum and yes, even Dimes Square. Living there, however, is hella expensive. According to RentHop.com, the average monthly rent price in 2024 was $3,300 for a studio with the median price at about $5,825.
Knicks get a double dose of good news as dream offseason continues
The New York Knicks are having quite the summer after trading for star Mikal Bridges, re-signing OG Anunoby, and re-signing Jalen Brunson to a well-below-market deal. Those three moves would be enough for most Knicks fans but they aren't done making moves. They just signed veteran point guard Cam Payne...
Rapper Famouss Richard Arrested In Bayonne
On Thursday, July 4, Richard Sharp a.k.a. Famouss Richard, pointed a handgun at two people during an argument in the parking lot at QuickChek on 22nd Street, Bayonne police said in a release. He then fled the scene in his vehicle, police said. Sharp has 231,000 followers on Instagram where...
'Maniac Murder Cult' plotted to have person in Santa costume poison kids in New York City, officials say
A neo-Nazi from the country of Georgia hatched a sinister plot to have a person dress as Santa Claus and pass out poisoned candy to racial minorities and Jewish children in New York City on New Year’s Eve, the Justice Department said. A grand jury in Brooklyn indicted Michail...
Fans Unite In Agreement On Caitlin Clark After Sabrina Ionescu’s Career Game
On Tuesday, Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty defeated Alyssa Thomas and the Connecticut Sun 82-74 at Barclays Center. The Liberty moved to 21-4 in the 2024 WNBA season, while the Sun fell to 18-6. Both teams still hold the best two records in the league. Ionescu had one of the best games of ...
2 Babies Die After Being Left In 100-Degree Hot Cars In Tri-State
Two babies died just hours apart after being left inside hot cars. One is from Upstate New York the other just outside the region. Sadly, it appears, their parents left them in extremely hot cars. Child Dies After Being Left In Hot Car In Sullivan County, New York. On Wednesday,...
Two-year-old dies after being left inside car in Monticello
MONTICELLO - A 2-year-old died Tuesday evening after being left inside a car in Monticello in Sullivan County. Village of Monticello police reported Wednesday that officers responded to a 911 report of a child in cardiac arrest inside a vehicle outside a building at the Sleepy Hollow Apartment Complex on Terri Lane around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday.
New study ranks worst states for drunk driving: Where do N.Y. and N.J. land on the list?
Drunk driving claims the lives of approximately 37 people each day, accounting for over 30% of all traffic fatalities, according to a recent study. This research, conducted by the Simmrin Law Group, also showed that not all states are equal when it comes to the rate of drunk driving. Using...
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