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Loud boom reported in parts of NJ, NYC
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — Social media was abuzz Tuesday with reports of a loud boom noise heard in parts of New Jersey and New York City. NASA’s Meteoroid Environments Office told PIX11 News it estimates that a fireball may have flown about 49 miles above Upper Bay near Greenville Yard in Jersey City. Based on reports […]
Broken elevator in Bronx apartment building causing hardships for residents
A six-story apartment building in the Bronx has had a broken elevator for weeks and residents say they are suffering.With no break in the oppressive heat, having a broken elevator is causing some residents who have health issues to climb the stairs or stay in their homes.Resident Troy Taylor said, "I don't go out. The elevators out, how can I go out?"New York Law requires every building with five or more floors to have a working elevator."This is a building where a lot of tenants with walkers, with wheelchairs live," Taylor said.On July 9, the city issued a violation to...
Earthquake in NJ today? 'No evidence' for source of NYC-area shaking, USGS says
NEW YORK - UPDATE: NYC may have been rocked by a meteor, NASA says. Find updates here. Did the New York City area experience an earthquake? Not today, experts told FOX 5 NY. Multiple users on social media reported feeling shakes in parts of New Jersey and NYC around 11 a.m. Tuesday morning.
NJT Adding Electric Bus Charging at Meadowlands Garage
NJ Transit is planing to use a $99.5 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to modernize the 31-year-old Meadowlands Bus Garage in Secaucus to accommodate electric buses. NJ Gov. Phil Murphy said the grant will be “transformational” in updating transit infrastructure. “In the most densely populated...
FBI raid of Mayor Adams official uncovers illegal construction
An FBI raid of KSK Construction tied to NYC Mayor Eric Adams uncovered an illegal residential project in the East Village, Gothamist reported. KSK failed to obtain permits for the 12-story project at 280 East Houston St. to begin the above-ground work on the project. The city’s buildings department told Gothamist it did not notice the oversight until the publication inquired about it last month. By then, the 157-unit project already had five stories built.
40 Times People Saw Something Strange on the NYC Subway and Had to Take a Picture
Did you ever spot something strange on the New York City subway? You’re not alone. What hasn’t been said about the NYC subway by now? It somehow became a convention that New York’s most bizarre people are all attracted to the subway like a moth to a flame, and so, more often than not, riding the NYC subway can be a strange experience. New Yorkers are somewhat familiar with this phenomenon now, so they don’t even notice it anymore. However, out-of-town visitors riding the subway might feel as if they have reached a parallel universe where anything is possible. Take a look at this photo collection if you want to see what we mean.
2 neighborhoods in this New Jersey city picked as top ‘sleep sanctuaries’
Our days in the Garden State can be stressful, we have a lot going on. After a busy day we all just want a good night’s sleep, but where are the best places to get one in New Jersey?. Amerisleep recently surveyed 3,000 people to identify the most coveted...
Englewood Night Market: Get ready for some fun! 🌮🎶🎉
It’s editor-in-chief Liz Johnson here with some great news that I couldn’t be more thrilled to share: The Englewood Night Market is back. But before I get into all the things I want to share about it, let me start with this: It has been rescheduled to its rain date, July 18. Not even going to tell you the original date in case it confuses you. Just know: You’re going to want to go to downtown Englewood on Thursday night.
US News & World Names Hackensack Top Hospital in NJ
Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center was ranked number one in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report for the second consecutive year, according to its annual Best Hospitals list released on Tuesday (July 16). In 2023–2024, Hackensack University Medical Center was the only hospital in New Jersey...
New York City activates Heat Emergency Plan amid heat wave
New York City has activated its Heat Emergency Plan through Wednesday as the area hits peak heat on Tuesday.Temperatures on Tuesday are in the mid-90s but they will feel like temperatures in the triple digits.Officials are urging New Yorkers to take steps to protect themselves and help others who may be at increased risk from the heat.Cooling centers will open across the city. To find locations, call 311 or visit the city's Cool Options Map.Officials also suggest that New Yorkers beat the heat by visiting somewhere cool like museums, movie theaters, coffee shops, pools, houses of worship or a friend's...
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