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This ‘little gem’ of a tennis court in N.J. just marked a milestone moment
In a residential area between two houses, hidden by trees and big shrubs, is a secluded tennis court where members of the Hilltop Tennis Club have played for a century. This tennis club is one of the few places in Fanwood where members can play on a softer, Har-Tru (clay) surface.
TE Ben Rothhaar flips commitment to Rutgers
Rutgers landed another commitment in the class of 2025 today when Ben Rothhaar of Norwalk (Ohio) announced his plans to join the Scarlet Knights. The 6-foot-5, 210-pounder was previously committed to Kent State but has flipped to Rutgers. Rothhaar becomes the 30th commitment to the Rutgers 2025 class as he joined the program on a day when the staff was hosting an unofficial visitor barbecue for members of the class of 2026. The class of 2025 commits are expected to be on campus tomorrow.
Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell is ‘defensive mastermind,’ analyst says
Rutgers has some of the best offensive talent in program history on its roster for the upcoming 2024-25 season, but history shows that any team coached by Steve Pikiell will be strong on the defensive end. The Scarlet Knights head coach has developed a reputation as one of the top...
Warren Women Plead Guilty of $1.3 Million School Embezzlement
NEWARK, NJ-- Two Warren women, including a former assistant dean and a former employee of an Essex County graduate school pleaded guilty to defrauding their former employer of more than $1.3 million, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Teresina DeAlmeida, 59, of Warren, New Jersey and Rose Martins, 44, of East Hanover, New Jersey, pleaded guilty Friday to wire fraud conspiracy, before U.S. District Judge Julien Xavier Neals in Newark federal court. Silvia Cardoso, 61, of Warren, pleaded guilty to the same charge on July 25, 2024, before Judge Neals.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE...
Police Arrest Suspected Drug Dealer In Ocean County
STAFFORD – A local man has been arrested and charged for possessing methamphetamine, police said. Authorities began investigating 56-year-old Rosario Russo of Manahawkin who was suspected of distributing drugs throughout Stafford Township. Detectives searched his apartment in the Cedar Run Apartments on Route 9 South in Manahawkin as well...
First Alert Forecast: High 80s and plenty of sun around NYC
SaturdayNo complaints! Saturday features plenty of sunshine and low humidity. Plus, highs reach the mid to upper 80s in the afternoon!Tonight will be pleasant with mostly clear skies as temperatures dip to around 70 degrees in New York City and the 60s in the suburbs.SundaySunday will be still a decent one, but more clouds will roll in as we make our way through the day. Most locations will remain dry, but a late-day shower is possible out east.Highs will be in the upper 80s tomorrow. Looking aheadWe'll be dealing with more scattered storms Monday as a low meanders offshore. Humidity will climb slightly as well, while temps will be in the mid 80s.The weather becomes unsettled again in the middle of the week as humidity and thunderstorms return.For now, enjoy this beautiful weekend!
Disturbing video captures 95-year-old grandmother being assaulted by home aide in Harlem, causing a nightmare.
Eyewitness News has obtained a distressing video showing a home health aide assaulting a 95-year-old woman in Harlem over the weekend. On July 21, the woman who uses a walker and requires an oxygen tank was assigned a home health aide to take care of her. It was during this time that the incident occurred.
Free Ring doorbells for Lower East Side seniors aim to help them feel safe at home
Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Hundreds of senior public housing residents are receiving free Ring video doorbells through a pilot program that Assembly Member Grace Lee and the Henry Street Settlement rolled out this week. The...
Group allegedly assaults and robs subway rider in Midtown: NYPD
MIDTOWN, Manhattan (PIX11) — Police are investigating reports of a group assaulting and robbing a man on board the 2 train in Midtown, Manhattan. Four people were allegedly harassing other subway riders on the train at about 5 a.m. Saturday morning, according to investigators. The group then began kicking and punching a 41-year-old man before […]
Weapons scanners rolled out in NYC subway
New York City is turning to AI-powered scanners in a new bid to keep guns out of its subway system. But the pilot program launched Friday is already being met with skepticism from riders and the threat of a lawsuit from civil liberties advocates who say the searches are unconstitutional.
‘Disappointed’: Beth Israel’s closure conditionally approved by NY State
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11)—The New York State Department of Health has given Mount Sinai Beth Israel conditional approval to close its doors on the Lower East Side, a spokesperson for the hospital announced Thursday. The plan to close one of the only hospitals on the Lower East Side has been met with backlash from residents who […]
The Lansing Journal Journeys: Times Square
The Lansing Journal made it to Times Square, thanks to Steven Carr, who took us along on his trip to New York City. We appreciate being able to visit the space named after our fellow publication, the New York Times. About The Lansing Journal Journeys. This history of community photography...
Inflation numbers say one thing, but New Yorkers still feeling the pinch
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Even as the Fed gets ready to declare victory over inflation and lower interest rates, New Yorkers are still feeling the pinch. “I don’t know how people are surviving honestly,” said Monique Nixon outside a Key Food in Manhattan. “I think we’re all going through all something financial.” Nixon acknowledged she has […]
How the Harlem-based "Ready, Willing and Able" program is changing lives
NEW YORK - The Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges through the "Ready, Willing and Able" program.The men at the Doe Fund are all formerly incarcerated, unhoused or substance dependent. Those ready, willing and able to step into a new chapter are identified through individual conversations with case managers in the city's Department of Homeless Services.After about a year of living together, earning stipends and developing skills, Men In Blue become custodians, cooks, construction crews and more."Ready, Willing and Able" offers participants an average...
Otto Wallin – ONORIODE EHWARIEME undercard results: Stacia Suttles, Marco Romero make quick work of their competition, Arveontae Dukes impresses
Boxing Insider’s Friday card, broadcast live from Tropicana Atlantic City on DAZN. Started with a junior welterweight throwdown scheduled for four. Kalinda Feria entered the ring with a 1-1 record. Her opponent, Stacia Suttles, was making her professional debut. Suttles did strong work behind a straight jab before putting Feria down and out with a body shot in the very first round.
Reverend Fred Davie discusses future of CCRB
Earlier this week, Arva Rice, the interim chair of the Civilian Complaint Review Board, officially announced her resignation. The agency is tasked with overseeing the NYPD. This caps off months of speculation about her role and her relationship with Mayor Eric Adams. Back in April, Adams reportedly wanted Rice out...
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