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Ocean County halts all foreclosure auctions, fears NJ law encourages phony nonprofits
Ocean County has postponed the foreclosure auction scheduled for July 23 amid concerns that unproven nonprofit agencies are taking advantage of a new law that was designed to even the playing field at sheriff's sales with investors. Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy said his office has sold a dozen properties that prompted an...
Listeria outbreak from sliced deli meat kills NJ resident
An outbreak of listeria linked to grocery store deli meat has killed two people, including one person from New Jersey. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says at least 28 people have gotten sick from the listeria outbreak, all of which have been hospitalized. This outbreak is multi-state, with the other confirmed death being […]
Ex New York Mets GM Omar Minaya’s wife found dead at family’s home as mystery surrounds cause of death
THE wife of the former New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya was found dead at the couple's home on Saturday. Rachel Minaya, a mother of two, was found at the property in New Jersey, as officials work to confirm her cause of death. Mystery surrounds what happened as suicide...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Mon 7/22
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS (Atlantic & Cape May Counties) - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 5 - 10 knots (Gust 12 knots) TODAY: S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming around 10 kt late. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
Are New Jersey's colleges and universities worth it? Lawmakers propose bill to cap tuition
Higher education is a hot topic these days, and with the fall semester quickly approaching, college students likely have quite a few questions that they need to answer. Where am I going to live? What classes do I want to take? Which books do I need to buy?. How am...
Staten Island Borough President Fossella on flood protection, rezoning
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) – The first stage of a $2 billion flood protection project is about to get underway on Staten Island. Plus, rezoning to bring more affordable housing to the borough is getting a big “no” from residents. Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella talks about those issues and more on PIX11 Morning […]
FREE TO READ: Small businesses grapple with global tech outages created by CrowdStrike
Businesses from airlines to hospitals have been grappling with faulty software update that caused technological havoc worldwide on Friday. The breadth of the outages highlighted the fragility of a digitized world dependent on a few providers for key computing services. The breadth of the outages highlighted the fragility of a digitized world dependent on a few providers for key computing services. But the problem appeared to divide those affected into the haves and have nots. Major customers of Microsoft and CrowdStrike are getting IT support to resolve the issues, but smaller businesses whose Windows PCs may have received the problematic update are struggling.
Robberies at smoke shop, deli on Staten Island carried out by 18-year-old, accomplices, cops allege
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — An alleged robbery that resulted in injuries at a smoke shop on Staten Island has landed two young defendants behind bars, one of whom is facing similar charges in another case. Dustin Johns, 18, of the 200 block of Schmidts Lane in Castleton Corners, is...
NYPD: Armed car theft attempt thwarted by complainant on Staten Island’s South Shore
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Tottenville residence became the target of an attempted grand larceny auto Sunday, until a male complainant apparently scared off the perpetrator. Police responded to the alleged incident just after 8 p.m. on the 200 block of Wood Avenue, where multiple high-end vehicles were parked on the residential block.
Governor Hochul, Mayor Adams, and NYC Comptroller Lander Announce $500 Million for Affordable Housing
Agreement Designates Monies From the Battery Park City Authority’s Joint Purpose Fund To Be Spent for Affordable Housing. Builds on Commitment to Address New York’s Housing Crisis by Increasing Housing Stock With Safer, More Affordable, Quality Homes, Reducing Housing Cost Statewide. (WNY News Now) – Governor Kathy Hochul,...
NYC charity that gave $25M to CUNY sues to get its money back
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2024. Donate today. A New York City charity that donated $25 million to the City University of New York a decade ago wants its money back, claiming in a lawsuit filed on Friday that the school reneged on an agreement to use the cash to build a new community college facility.
Contra Reopens as a Cocktail Bar
The tasting menu restaurant, Contra, announced last fall that it would be closing after a decade. That was only half the story since owners Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske Valtierra kept the space. On July 23, they debut a reimagined version of 138 Orchard Street, as Bar Contra, adding cocktail expert and longtime friend Dave Arnold, known for experimental Existing Conditions, and Booker and Dax, as an owner.
The effects of inadequate food, housing, and health care on student attrition
Researchers at CUNY SPH have published a study highlighting the compounded effects of unmet needs for housing, food, health care, and mental health treatment on CUNY students' academic success and persistence to graduation. This critical research aims to guide higher education institutions in developing targeted support mechanisms to promote student health and degree attainment.
New York Comedy Festival founder on 20th anniversary of the event
The Big Apple will be filled with a lot more laughter than usual come November. The New York Comedy Festival will be in full swing. The festival's founder, Caroline Hirsch, talks about it on PIX11 Morning News.
Amtrak suspends service between NYC and New Haven due to broken track
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2024. Donate today. Amtrak suspended service between New York City and New Haven for hours on Monday due to a broken track — marking the latest commuter rail snafu to snarl the metro area. As of mid-morning, service was expected...
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