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Brooklyn book launch canceled over ‘Zionist’ moderator is rescheduled for next week
(New York Jewish Week) — An event at a Brooklyn bookstore that was canceled because an employee objected to its “Zionist” moderator, causing widespread backlash, has been rescheduled for a different location next week. The event for “Tablets Shattered,” a new book on American Jewish life by journalist Joshua Leifer, will take place on Monday...
Newark Restaurant Fined $168K For Failing To Pay Workers In Overtime
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Swahili Village Bar and Grill in Newark willfully failed to pay 84 servers, cooks, and bussers overtime pay when they worked more than 40 hours in a workweek, in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. “Restaurant industry workers too often fall victim...
33-year-old pays $2,100/month to live with 23 roommates in Brooklyn—take a look inside
In a city as notoriously expensive as New York, it's common to see people in their late 20s and early 30s living with roommates to help manage the high cost of living. But Ishan Abeysekera has taken that to the next level with his current living situation in Brooklyn: a communal building that he shares with a whopping 23 other people.
Little League World Series: Team that ousted Staten Island squad is in U.S. title game Saturday
Lake Mary Little League of Florida, the team that ousted South Shore Little League of Staten Island from the Little League World Series Tuesday night, will play unbeaten Texas Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in the U.S. title game. The winner of that game will meet the international champion for the...
NBA Legend Steve Nash Makes Stunning Announcement on Coaching Future
Steve Nash has not returned to NBA coaching since his departure from the Brooklyn Nets almost two years ago, and there are no indications that he intends to do so. Nash, among other current and former basketball stars, is set to participate in Goran Dragic's retirement game in Slovenia this ...
2 killed in wrong-way crash on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan, search on for runaway driver
Police are looking for the driver behind a fiery crash that turned deadly on the Henry Hudson Parkway early Saturday.Flames shot into the air along the roadway near 165th Street as traffic came to a standstill just before 2:30 a.m.Officials say the driver of a pickup truck was driving south in the northbound lanes when it hit a Dodge sedan.A 40-year-old man was taken to Harlem Hospital and a 38-year-old man was taken to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital.They had both been in the sedan and both were pronounced dead at the hospital.Two people inside the pickup truck ran from the scene.A...
Beloved magician Jim McClenahan dead as shocked fans pay tribute to their ‘favorite’ entertainer
A BELOVED children’s entertainer from New York has died after working as a magician for over 25 years. White Post Farms in Melville, New York, confirmed on social media that Jim McClenahan, the star of The Magic & Comedy of Jim McClenahan Show, has died. It is not immediately clear how the longtime magician died. […]
Men's Soccer to Host Army for Home Opener
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State men’s soccer will face Army in their home opener on Sunday, August 25 at 5 p.m. (ET) at Jeffrey Field. The match will be streamed on B1G+. FAN INFORMATION, PARKING & PROMOTIONS. With the start of construction projects benefitting all 800+ student-athletes...
Video: Post-Scrimmage (8/23) Interview - SB Noah Short
NOT A SUBSCRIBER TO GBK? CLICK TO SEE WHAT YOU ARE MISSING!. Yesterday, the Black Knights posted their final scrimmage of fall camp, as they get ready for next week, which includes Monday & Tuesday practice sessions, along with Wednesday’s walkthrough and of course, Friday’s season opener versus visiting Lehigh.
Former Plainfield mayoral candidate indicted on eight counts of election fraud
PLAINFIELD – A former city mayoral candidate has been indicted on charges of submitting hundreds of fraudulent voter registration applications to Union County election officials and then attempting to cover up his actions. Dr. Henrilynn Ibezim, 70, was indicted on eight counts – the second-degree crimes of election fraud and trafficking in personal identifying information pertaining to another person; the third-degree crimes of criminal attempt to commit false registration or transfer, tampering with public records or information,...
Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others In New York
A doctor is explaining why mosquitoes bite some people more than others. Did you know that mosquitoes are considered the "world's deadliest" creatures. That's according to the CDC. Zika virus, West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are three viruses spread by these insects that can cause a fatal infection.
District Attorney Hoovler Announces Guilty Plea in Wawayanda Home Invasion Case
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Monday, August 12, 2024, Owen Horace, 33, of Monticello, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Burglary in the First Degree. Under the plea agreement announced on the record at the time that Horace pled guilty, the People will recommend that he be sentenced to twelve (12) years in prison to be followed by five (5) years of post-release supervision when he is sentenced on October 17, 2024.
N.Y. Gov. Hochul announces additional free fishing day to help New Yorkers ‘get offline, get outside’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Labor Day weekend will kick off with a new free fishing day. The addition of the day — planned for Saturday, Aug. 31 — brings the total number of free fishing days in 2024 to seven. “There is no...
N.Y. Lottery: These $1 scratch-offs offer big payouts
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The prices of New York Lottery scratch-off tickets vary, but there are 10 games in New York that only cost $1 each with their top prizes still in circulation. Given the low price tag, those games come with the lowest payouts, but that doesn’t mean...
New York State Fair using reverse ATMs
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — We’ve got an important reminder for fairgoers…it’s cashless. That includes parking. The cash flow at the fair is low and now you know. “We have our reverse ATMS here at the main gate. We have two of them. What people can do is with the minimum of $10 cash, they can put their money in,” said Julie LaFave, New York State Fair Director.
Massive Utility Bill Relief Coming From New York State
There is some great news coming to families who are struggling to make ends meet. New York State is going to be helping to pay the high utility bills for those who qualify. There is a good chance that your air conditioner has been cranking this summer. The heat and humidity have been brutal and it seems as though the summer heat is going to hang on for awhile. What will the winter bring? Will it be colder than most?
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