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Beauty salon owner pushed to her death by her own son, NYPD says
NEW YORK -- A community is shocked and saddened by the death of a beloved East Harlem salon owner.The life of 44-year-old Vianel Garcia was cut short on Sunday afternoon in Riverside Park in Washington Heights. Detectives say she suffered fatal injuries after she was pushed down a grassy embankment by her own son, 22-year-old Miguel Duval."A bunch of police were huddled in that corner. There was someone trying to do CPR for what felt like 20 minutes," witness Natalia Weaver said.Police said Duval was taken into custody just hours after his mother's death. He's now facing a charge of...
3-Team Trade Pitch Sends Knicks’ Julius Randle to the Warriors
The futures of Julius Randle and the New York Knicks may not be intertwining. And that much could be determined as soon as this offseason, with the All-Star forward up for an extension. With a clear need at the center position, they could offload Randle for depth and acquire assets...
NYC will soon stop cash assistance for residents who fail to meet work requirements
In a letter to providers, DSS said that beginning on July 28 the agency is instituting work requirements for some safety net benefits. The Department of Social Services says it will begin slashing aid for people who fail to meet work requirements starting July 28. [ more › ]
Knicks signing former NBA Finals piece
The New York Knicks are adding to their stable of point guards. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Monday that the Knicks are signing veteran guard Cam Payne in free agency. They are giving Payne a one-year contract worth $3.1 million, Charania adds. Payne, 29, is a former lottery pick who has played for... The post Knicks signing former NBA Finals piece appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Long Island Family Day at the Cradle of Aviation Museum – Exhibitors Wanted!
Long Island Family Day at the Cradle of Aviation Museum – Exhibitors Wanted!. Announcing the Long Island Family Day at the Cradle of Aviation Museum – Exhibitors Wanted! Long Island Family Day is a mix of fun and learning. Where family-oriented businesses can reach and connect with potential clients all in one place.
Crime Blotter for The Week of July 24
The NCPD First Squad reports the arrest of a New Jersey man for an incident that occurred on Saturday, July 13, at 4:30 p.m. in Baldwin. According to detectives, officers responded to a disturbance at Coes Neck Park located at 1240 Coes Neck Road. Upon arrival, officers were informed that defendant Horace Rattigan, 36, of 15 Montclair Avenue, Paterson was involved in a verbal argument with a female victim, 39, and removed the victim’s cell phone and fled the scene on foot. Officers located the defendant nearby and attempted to place him into custody. Defendant Rattigan became violent and combative, and after a brief struggle, officers were able to secure the defendant. An officer sustained an injury during the course of the arrest and was transported to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment. Further investigation revealed the defendant had violated an active order of protection. Defendant Horace Rattigan is charged with second-degree assault, second-degree criminal contempt, fourth-degree grand larceny, obstructing governmental administration and resisting arrest. He was arraigned on Sunday, July 14, at First District Court, 99 Main Street Hempstead.
James Taylor and Grateful Dead tribute bands headline Hempstead Summer Concert Series
Greater Rockville Centre coverage is funded in part by Toast Coffee + Kitchen, now open in Long Beach. Click here to visit the website. The Town of Hempstead continues its 2024 Summer Concert Series tonight with a performance from James Taylor cover band Hourglass at Rock Hall Museum in Lawrence.
Town Extends Pool Hours, Makes Cooling Centers Available as Temperatures Climb
With hot and oppressive temperatures impacting our area, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced that all Town pools will remain open until 8pm today through Friday, July 19th, giving residents the opportunity to beat the heat. All five Town pools, including Bethpage Community Park, Marjorie Post Community Park, Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park, Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, and the saltwater pool at Tappen Beach in Glenwood Landing, will stay open 11am to 8pm from Tuesday, July 16th, through Friday, July 19th.
Jennifer Lopez Wore a Plunging Sundress for an Outing With Ben Affleck's Daughter Violet
Jennifer Lopez has been spending a lot of time with Ben Affleck's daughter Violet lately, and on Sunday, the two were spotted enjoying a stepmother-daughter date in Southampton. Lopez and Violet, 18, were photographed on their way to grab a meal at 75 Main, where they met up with the...
Yankees Add ‘Animal’ Pitcher Who Throws 103 MPH Fastball
It was not difficult to divine a pattern among the draft picks made by the Yankees in the first two days of the MLB draft. They arrived in Texas to stockpile pitchers—hard-throwing college pitchers, no matter their ERAs or troubles with control. Their first pick, in fact, was Ben Hess of Alabama, who wrapped the 2024 season with a 5.80 ERA and a walk rate of 4.6 per 9 innings.
New Jersey Senior Freeze: Don't Miss the October 31 Deadline
By now, eligible seniors should have received their application for the property tax relief program called New Jersey Senior Freeze. This tax break program reimburses eligible New Jersey residents, who are senior citizens or disabled persons, for property tax increases on their principal residence like their home. New changes were...
3 Assistant Principals Named in South Huntington
The South Huntington School District has appointed three new assistant principals for Stimson Middle School. Elizabeth Keating will be assistant principal for the main office, which means she’ll work closely with the principal and handle a lot of the day-to-day running of a large building, Read More ...
Ashanti And Nelly Celebrate Their Bundle Of Joy With A Love-Filled Baby Shower
Ashanti and Nelly are inching closer and closer to the arrival of their first child together, and to celebrate the anticipation, the couple hosted a baby shower full of family and friends over the weekend.5 Couples Who Spun The Block For Love: Ashanti, Nelly, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky And More According to footage captured by attendees, the event took place at Oheka Castle in Huntington, N.Y., featuring oversized photos from the R&B star’s maternity shoot in the entrance. In one video, the “Happy” singer can be seen making her grand entrance to Nelly’s “Ride With Me” while wearing a drapey white gown and her hair slicked...
GoFundMe Campaign Running to Support Diner
A Huntington diner that displays images of Israeli hostages is the subject of a GoFundMe campaign after its windows were damaged. Peter Tsadilas, owner of the Golden Globe Diner on Main Street, put up dozens of flyers for the Israelis taken hostage when Hamas attacked Read More ...
Baby in NJ dies after being left in 100-degree parked car
LAKEWOOD — An infant died Monday afternoon after being left inside a vehicle on one of the hottest days of the year, according to the Ocean County Proseuctor's Office. Prosecutor Bradley Billihimer said Lakewood police were notified about a child in cardiac arrest outside the Kollel Cheshek Shlomo on New Egypt Road around 1:45 p.m.
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