Kings Park
LATEST NEWS
Heidi Klum’s Daughter Pitied In Plunging Dress That Looks ‘Cheap’
Heidi Klum‘s daughter Leni Klum has sparked pity as fans react to photos of her at a high-profile NYC event. The 20-year-old model and daughter to 51-year-old supermodel Heidi, attended a David Yurman bash in the Big Apple in April — alongside being signed to brands including Dior Beauty and Intimissi, Leni is now an ambassador for the jewelry brand.
Superintendent turnover is not slowing down this summer
Summer may be a slower time in classrooms but not so much for school boards grappling with superintendent turnover. Fia Davis, superintendent of Bronx High School Districts 8, 10, and 11 in New York City Public Schools, is moving on to take the helm of Freeport Public Schools on Long Island. Davis was previously a deputy superintendent in the Bronx and a principal for 15 years.
Knicks’ underrated center puts up another Summer League masterclass in win over Pistons
The New York Knicks narrowly escaped a comeback attempt by the Detroit Pistons on Friday evening 91-90, clinching a 91–90 victory. Despite leading by double digits heading into the fourth quarter, the Knicks saw their lead dwindle as Detroit outscored them 27–15 in the final stretch but managed to secure the win with robust defensive efforts.
Floodwater bursts through wall of NYCHA apartment
NEW YORK -- The situation for a NYCHA tenant has gone from bad to worse after ankle-deep water inundated her Brooklyn apartment during Wednesday's storm. The foul-smelling water seemed to bubble up from a sewage drain on Yadira Soto's floor at the Borinquen Plaza Houses in Williamsburg."Every time it rains, it doesn't matter if it's light rain, heavy rain, we get flooded. The whole apartment gets flooded. It's so much water that the neighbors get hit with our water," said Soto. "Out of nowhere ... the water just burst out" Water also burst through her bedroom wall while she was in bed. "Out...
Mayor Adams sued for refusal to implement rental assistance laws
NEW YORK – A legal battle is brewing between some New York City tenants and Mayor Eric Adams over rental assistance laws.Last year, the New York City Council passed a set of laws that would expand the rent supplement CityFHEPS to help keep low-income New Yorkers out of shelters. After the Council overrode Adams' veto, the mayor refused to enact the laws.In a statement, his office defended the choice, saying in part:"The Adams administration has invested heavily in CityFHEPS — increasing funding, implementing reforms, and significantly expanding eligibility and access for the most at-risk New Yorkers. We have wide-ranging tools...
NYC paid consultants $350,000 to help right-size preschool programs. The findings remain elusive.
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.As Mayor Eric Adams took heat last year for rolling back a planned expansion of preschool for 3-year-olds, he repeatedly claimed the project had been mismanaged.The problem, Adams said, was the previous administration hadn’t properly accounted for supply and demand in different neighborhoods, leading to a glut of unfilled seats. So the city enlisted the consulting firm Accenture to figure out the right balance of seats at a neighborhood level across the early childhood system.The cost would top $760,000, according to the city’s budget director,...
Sign Up For a Free Summer Basketball Clinic for Kids in Coney Island
Brooklyn USA Sports and The Coney announced that registration is now open for a free, five-week basketball clinic and tournament taking place every Saturday at Kaiser Park in Coney Island. This is the second time the two groups have combined to host this event. This past year’s program saw 511...
Bronx student creates online platform 'MerchMojo'
A high school student is paving the way for New Yorkers to spread the word about their favorite local businesses through t-shirts, hats and tote bags. Sebastian Merkatz, a rising high school senior, is the founder of “MerchMojo.”. ”MerchMojo” is an online marketplace for custom merchandise that connects New...
Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg released from Riker's jail
Allen Weisselberg, former Trump Organization CFO, left Rikers Island jail Friday after serving 100 days of his five month sentence for two felony perjury counts. It was his second 100 day jail stretch.
Bronx Assemblyman Kenny Burgos resigns after two terms
Bronx Democrat Kenny Burgos will give up his seat representing the 85th district in the state Assembly, NY1 has learned. The second-term Democrat confirmed to NY1 during a phone interview that he’s departing the job effective immediately. What You Need To Know. Bronx Democrat Kenny Burgos will give up...
Betting Baseball: New York Mets to Win the National League Pennant
Yesterday the Bet the EDGE crew talked about the races in the AL East and West and offered their thoughts and corresponding plays as the second half of the baseball season gets underway. While the Orioles and Astros’ prospects interested them, Jay Croucher’s (@croucherJD) favorite play lies in the National League.
New York Knicks Draft-and-Stash Prospect Impressing In Summer League, What Is Next for The Young Lithuanian
The New York Knicks may have a decision-forth coming on draft-and-stash prospect Rokas Jokubaitis, according to Steve Popper of the New York Post. Jokubaitis, the No. 34 pick of the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2o21, is currently suiting up for the Knicks Las Vegas Summer League team. This is the...
Judge Stops Bus Service Cuts After Lawsuit
A state court judge on Thursday ordered the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to stop the reduction of bus service in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Manhattan. At a hearing on Thursday afternoon on a lawsuit filed on behalf of bus riders by Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams and the Transportation Workers Union of America (TWU) Local 100, State Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron issued a Temporary Restraining Order to restore recent cuts made to bus services in several boroughs, according to a press release.
Street co-named to honor first female African-American elected judge
Sign up for our Caribbean Life email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. 230th Street, at the corner of 133rd Avenue, in Laurelton, Queens was co-named last Wednesday in honor of the first female African-American elected judge in Queens. Dr. Danielle N. Williams...
Mets Predicted to Make Blockbuster Trade for MLB’s Strikeout Leader
The New York Mets are returning from the All-Star break in postseason position. As of July 19, the Mets are holding onto the final National League Wild Card spot thanks to a 49-46 record. President of baseball operations David Stearns will try to upgrade his pitching staff before the July 30 trade deadline. Could Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet be a realistic target?
NY Giants legend sends message to Mets president, owner
New York Giants legend and current football analyst Tiki Barber never played baseball at the highest level but knows a thing or two about how members of a roster can turn on each other and on higher-ups within an organization.During Friday's edition of the WFAN afternoon show (that simulcasts on the television home of the New York Mets), Barber warned Mets owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns regarding how they should approach the July 30 MLB trade deadline with the club in possession of a National League wild-card playoff spot."Right now, momentum is to acquire," Barber...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.