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Find free pop-up events with new Google Maps layer
NEW YORK, N.Y. (PIX11) — One New Yorker is making it easier to find things to do without breaking the bank. Rebeka Getty, the creator behind the social media account NYC for Free, launched a new Google Maps layer showing all the free events popping up weekly throughout the city. The map uses emojis to […]
Unique team within NYPD protects New Yorkers from around the globe
The dangers happening around the world can happen to New Yorkers - which is the driving mission behind a unique team within the NYPD.They may be part of the NYPD, but these detectives are spread across the globe for a very important reason.You might take the cop out of New York, but you'll never take the New York out of Charlie Benaim."Everything that happens here in Israel has the potential to impact things in New York City," Benaim said.The veteran New York City detective is the NYPD's eyes and ears in a region that's on fire.His office could be any...
Queens e-bike shop goes up in flames for 2nd time, FDNY says
NEW YORK -- A Queens e-bike shop went up in flames overnight Wednesday, a New York City fire official said. Investigators suspect the fire started at around 2:30 a.m. when a charging lithium-ion battery exploded at the shop on Jamaica Avenue in the Richmond Hill section. Video shows a pile of scorched and twisted bikes in the aftermath of the fire. It's at least the second time it has happened at that business in the span of a year, according to the FDNY. The previous fire occurred during the summer in 2023, officials said. "This is not the first incident at this particular...
Hundreds commemorate victims of opioid overdoses at candlelight vigil
Family members and friends joined with concerned members of the community and the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in remembering the lives lost to opioid overdoses at a candlelight vigil at Lincoln Park in Jersey City Wednesday night. The event marked International Overdose Awareness Month and the fight to drastically...
Gov. slates $27.5M for Elmhurst care
Gov. Hochul on Aug. 14 announced that the state will invest $27.5 million to expand maternal and pediatric healthcare facilities at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst. In a press conference at the hospital, Hochul said $20 million will be dedicated to adding three new floors to Elmhurst’s Woman’s Pavilion, more than doubling its size from 16,000 to 35,000 square feet, greatly increasing access to prenatal and mental healthcare.
Alzheimer’s Walk at Eisenhower Park raises funds for a cure
New York baseball icon Dwight Gooden will walk at the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s “Alzheimer’s Walk in the Park.” Gooden will participate in the event, as well as sign autographs and take pictures with eligible attendees. The walk will be on Saturday, Sept. 28 at...
At a singles event celebrating the Jewish day of love, compatibility means agreeing on Israel and religious practice
At the first Tu B’av party in Riverside Park since Oct. 7, celebrating the Jewish day of love, the coupon code for singles to register in advance was “Israel.” Security guards scanned guests’ bags and pockets at the entrance to the Ellington in the Park outdoor restaurant Monday night. Once singles made it through security...
NYC announces $1M landlord penalty for housing discrimination
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — City officials announced the largest civil rights penalty in its history against a Bronx landlord, Mayor Eric Adams announced Thursday. As first reported in Gothamist, the $1 million penalty came against Parkchester Preservation Management, the operator of the massive development in the East Bronx, after the organization reached a settlement with the Commission on Human Rights.
Bloomfield HS football team gets ready for season
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — It’s time for football. The Bloomfield High School football team began official practice sessions on Monday, Aug. 12. The Bengals hosted a scrimmage on Monday morning, Aug. 19, at Foley Field against Irvington and Verona. Bloomfield will visit Newark Central to kick off the season...
Early Addition: The Matter Daddy strikes again
: Ice Spice performs during her "Y2K! World Tour" earlier this month. Because you're probably wondering what that is, here are your early links: Robert DeNiro is fighting for the Elizabeth Street Garden, the DNC is a little sexualized, your airport security tray might be a flex and more. [ more › ]
Cops, using drone, halt home invasion
Three men were charged with kidnapping and burglary following their alleged involvement in a Douglaston home invasion early last Saturday morning, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Sunday night. Dispatch received a 911 call at approximately 2:26 a.m. Saturday morning, reporting an “unknown condition,” NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz...
Santos pleads guilty to ID theft, fraud
Former Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in federal court Monday afternoon, weeks before his trial was set to begin. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Breon Peace said Santos will face at least two years in prison and as many as 22. As part of the plea deal, the ex-congressman will be required to repay restitution of $373,749.97 and forfeiture of $205,002.97.
Convenience store challenges pot laws
A convenience store in Bayside has become the focal point of a legal battle that could impact the city’s crackdown on illicit pot shops. The shop, located at 35-12 Bell Blvd., was ordered able to reopen by Queens Supreme Court Justice Kevin Kerrigan after it was shuttered by the Sheriff’s Office for allegedly selling cannabis without a license. The ruling has called into question the legality of the city’s broader efforts to shut down the shops.
A free outdoor movie series is hitting Prospect Heights next month
It's not fall quite yet but, as the weather turns crispy we, paradoxically, want to spend even more time outdoors—and there's quite nothing like catching a classic rom-com or cult movie while out in the open in New York. Although many summer outdoor movie screenings have come and gone,...
New Jersey Symphony Set To Relocate to Jersey City Theater Facility
A Jersey City development that recently wrapped construction is slated to be home to the New Jersey Symphony. The Symphony will offer a modern 550-seat theater space with the flexibility to accommodate a slew of new endeavors. Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop and the Newark-based New Jersey Symphony jointly announced...
Yonkers promotes school bus safety with first-time riders' orientation program
In two weeks, Yonkers mom Cher Santiago, will drop off her son Guy, 5, on a school bus for the first time. It's a new experience for both of them filled with excitement and nerves. "It's a lot of anxiety and I've never let anyone else care for him in...
What Are These Colossal Boats Doing in the Hudson River?
Hudson Valley residents may notice a new guest on the Hudson River recently: a massive boat slowly making its way south to New York City. The ship is like nothing that has floated on the Hudson River before. It's not a barge, a dredger, or even a cruise ship. Instead, it's a specialized vehicle that is part of a huge international project.
New York man accused of murdering his daughter in Palmyra in 2019
PALMYRA, Pa. — A New York man has been charged with murdering his daughter in Lebanon County before dumping her body in a Staten Island park in 2019, investigators with the Office of the Pennsylvania Attorney General claim in charging documents. Kabary Salem, 56, is charged with one count...
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