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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. The cause or source of the loud noise was not immediately clear. PIX11 News reached out to the U.S. Geological Survey to inquire about any possible earthquake activity and received […]
Failed Inspection Causes Emergency Closure On Busy Bridge In Westchester
Part of a busy bridge in Westchester is closed to traffic as crews make emergency repairs following a failed inspection, officials announced. The northeast ramp of the "H-Bridge" in Tarrytown, which carries Railroad Avenue over Metro-North tracks, is closed to traffic, village officials announ…
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.
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 - 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. "Did NJ just have another earthquake?? My house was just shaking,"...
Long Island beach closed after confirmed shark sighting
Swimming was temporarily suspended Monday afternoon at Lido Beach in Hempstead after a confirmed shark sighting. Hempstead officials said lifeguards confirmed a sighting of a shark roughly seven-feet in length swimming 25 feet from the shore off Town Park. Swimmers were evacuated from the water and red flags were posted.
NYC will soon stop cash assistance for residents who fail to meet work requirements
In a letter to providers, DSS said that beginning on July 28 the agency is instituting work requirements for some safety net benefits. The Department of Social Services says it will begin slashing aid for people who fail to meet work requirements starting July 28. [ more › ]
Film Shoot in Rye to Affect Traffic in Town on Wednesday
On Wednesday, July 17th, the City of Rye will close a portion of the Highland Road parking lot and part of Car Park 4 for an Apple Studios film shoot. The film, which is called Swipe, will occupy the lots from 7 AM to 7 PM. The closed locations include...
Reservations now open for NYC summer Restaurant Week
Lure Fishbar in Soho is participating in Restaurant Week. Photo by Lanna Apisukh. Reservations are now open for the summer 2024 NYC Restaurant Week, the New York City Tourism + Conventions announced Tuesday. Restaurant Week hits the five boroughs on July 22 and runs through August 18, with some restaurants extending the menu through the beginning of September. Participating establishments will offer two-course lunches and three-course dinners for $30, $45, or $60.
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