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5 charged in alleged Queens gun trafficking ring, NY attorney general says
Some of the guns and ammunition and the guitar case that were seized as part of a law enforcement investigation into an alleged gun trafficking ring in Queens The defendants are accused of participating in an operation that sold dozens of guns. [ more › ]
New York Islanders Re-Sign One of their RFAs
The New York Islanders have made another offseason move. The club have agreed on a one-year deal to bring back one of their restricted free agents. The 23-year-old Swedish forward Simon Holmstrom is the player coming back to the team after signing the contract. Holmstrom signs a one-way $850K deal, instead of taking his qualifying offer of $874K two-way option.
Former Goldman, Blackstone analyst gets 28-month prison sentence for insider trading
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A former Goldman Sachs and Blackstone analyst was sentenced to 28 months in prison on Wednesday for insider trading, after admitting that his conduct was "catastrophically stupid."
Two Local Hospitals Ranked Among Best In The Nation
North Shore University Hospital and NYU Langone-Long Island were ranked among the best in the nation according to the U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Honor Roll. The U.S. News & World Report releases its annual Best Hospitals ranking to inform residents about their best care options. The list offers rankings in different healthcare services, such as cancer care, cardiology, and orthopedics. The national Honor Role recognizes hospitals with a wide range of excellence.
Assembly speaker sends $2 mil to Pomonok Houses for new park
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie on Tuesday made a trip to the World’s Borough to announce his approval of a $2.53 million plan to develop a new park for the New York City Housing Authority’s Pomonok Houses, the first major development at the public housing complex residents say they’ve seen in over 70 years.
The Scoop on NYC’s Best Ice Cream & Giveaways for National Ice Cream Day July 21
Organic Valley & Sugar Hill Creamery are debuting a new flavor on National Ice Cream Day (Sunday, July 21st). To celebrate the launch, the first 100 customers at all 5 Sugar Hill Creamery locations in NYC will get a free scoop of their sweet corn vanilla custard with wild plum gelée (this promotion is in-store only, not applicable for pick-up or delivery orders). After debuting on National Ice Cream Day, this limited-time flavor will be available until Wednesday, July 31st (or while supplies last). Sugar Hill Creamery has locations in West Harlem, Central Harlem, East Harlem, Time Out Market in DUMBO, and Stuytown (in the 14th Street loop).
See the full list of Kennedy Center honorees
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the organization behind the annual celebration of artists and cultural icons, announced its 47th class of honorees Thursday exclusively on "CBS Mornings."The recipients include award-winning filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, legendary rock band the Grateful Dead, blues rock singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt, jazz musician and composer Arturo Sandoval and the Apollo – the iconic New York City institution. It's the first time an organization like the Apollo has been recognized by the Kennedy Center Honors, which will celebrate all the honorees at a ceremony in December.2024 Kennedy Center honoreesFrancis Ford CoppolaConsidered one of the greatest filmmakers...
The Daily Dirt: Real estate not cool with air conditioning mandate
NYC wants buildings to be efficient, but also cool enough for tenants. If that seems contradictory, that’s because it is. Property owners must cut down their buildings’ greenhouse gas emissions under Local Law 97. Under a new City Council bill, they would also need to keep building temperatures at or below 78 degrees when temperatures outside hit 82.
Temps finally drop below 90 degrees in NY, NJ after severe heat
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The cold front that brought severe weather to portions of the tri-state area will continue to move offshore into the Atlantic. We can expect partly sunny skies Thursday afternoon with a high of 87 in the city and low to mid-80s in the suburbs. Humidity levels will gradually decrease throughout the day.
Domestic violence survivors bounce between NYC shelters as housing options dwindle
The new report found that 18% fewer families left domestic violence shelters for permanent homes over the last five years. A new report by New Destiny Housing spotlights the shelter-to-shelter pipeline for domestic violence survivors. [ more › ]
Knicks get a double dose of good news as dream offseason continues
The New York Knicks are having quite the summer after trading for star Mikal Bridges, re-signing OG Anunoby, and re-signing Jalen Brunson to a well-below-market deal. Those three moves would be enough for most Knicks fans but they aren't done making moves. They just signed veteran point guard Cam Payne...
Ashanti And Nelly Celebrate Their Bundle Of Joy With A Love-Filled Baby Shower
Ashanti and Nelly are inching closer and closer to the arrival of their first child together, and to celebrate the anticipation, the couple hosted a baby shower full of family and friends over the weekend.5 Couples Who Spun The Block For Love: Ashanti, Nelly, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky And More According to footage captured by attendees, the event took place at Oheka Castle in Huntington, N.Y., featuring oversized photos from the R&B star’s maternity shoot in the entrance. In one video, the “Happy” singer can be seen making her grand entrance to Nelly’s “Ride With Me” while wearing a drapey white gown and her hair slicked...
Drucker Recognizes North Shore Synagogue Vice President
On July 9, Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker attended the North Shore Synagogue’s annual summer outing fundraiser. The event was held at the Woodside Club in Syosset. The event was from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.. Attendees enjoyed activities such as golf, pickleball, mahjong and...
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