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Rihanna & ASAP Rocky Dress To Impress For NYC Date Night
Rihanna and ASAP Rocky continue to turn heads. ASAP Rocky and Rihanna never fail to flex their power couple status, and their latest date night was certainly no exception. Recently, the pair was spotted out and about in New York City, unsurprisingly dressed to impress. ASAP Rocky rocked a crisp navy blue suit, which a complemented with a pair of dark shades. As for RiRi, she stunned in a satiny button-up top and some distressed jeans. She topped off her looks with various sparkling silver accessories, heels, and a fun braided updo.
Many small businesses struggle to resume normal operations days after global tech outage
Major customers of Microsoft and CrowdStrike are getting IT support to resolve the issues stemming from a faulty software update that caused technological havoc worldwide on Friday, but smaller businesses whose computers may have received the problematic update are struggling.
NYPD reports nearly a ton of weed, mushrooms seized at unlicensed Bronx pot shop
The unlicensed cannabis shop in the Bronx where the NYPD says they seized hundreds of pounds of marijuana and psychadelic mushrooms. Mayor Eric adams joined police as they raided the shop, which is one of hundreds across the city shuttered by authorities under an enforcement blitz that began in May. [ more › ]
Tiempo 7/21/24: Latina educator shares her journey to 'Fight for Equity in the Bronx'
On this edition of "Tiempo," we talk to a Latina educator born and raised in the South Bronx.She opened a charter high school there, which has an impressive record for consistently sending more than 95 percent of its graduates to the college of their choice.Dr. Elaine Ruiz Lopez wrote a book about her journey called "The Fight for Equity in the Bronx."She details the struggles and challenges of her childhood in the South Bronx and the fight she endured to open the charter high school.But first, we catch up with the founder of LatinTRENDS magazine, Juan Guillen.The news and entertainment website chronicles the best of Latin culture, music entertainment and inspirational people.Originally launched as Dominican Times in 2001, the magazine's creators and editors rebranded the publication as LatinTRENDS in 2010 and now it's only available online.Tiempo airs Sunday mornings at 11:30 on Channel 7, WABC-TV in New York City.SUBSCRIBE TO THE TIEMPO PODCASTDiscover more podcasts from abc7NY hereWATCH Tiempo on our Connected TV apps for Fire, Roku, Apple TV and Android TV. Click here to learn more.MORE: Watch more episodes of Tiempo here!Tiempo airs Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. on Channel 7.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day in NYC with Van Leeuwen, Hello Kitty
TRIBECA, Manhattan (PIX11) — Looking for a way to celebrate National Ice Cream Day in New York City? Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has teamed up with Hello Kitty to make a specialty berry white chocolate flavor, which goes on sale Sunday, National Ice Cream Day. And customers can give the new, hot pink flavor a […]
Fake ‘And Just Like That’ Filming Notices Posted Around NYC Leave Fans Confused
Fake And Just Like That production notices are taking over New York City, leaving fans with several questions.Judge Dismisses 'Fake Famous' Idea Theft Lawsuit Fans have recently been finding fake filming notices for Max’s Sex and the City reboot posted around the city and sharing them on social media. Many of them feature wild plot details about the third season, which is currently being filmed. “After getting hit by a Citi Bike, Carrie retains Fletcher Reede (Jim Carrey) from Liar Liar as her lawyer,” one notice read, while another added, “Carries goes on a bad date with Mr. Bean (the character) and then accidentally...
2 people hospitalized after Bronx house fire: FDNY
BRONX - Two people were hospitalized after a fire broke out at a house in the Bronx on Saturday, the FDNY said. Over 100 fire and EMS personnel arrived at the house located at 2925 Throop Avenue around 11:30 p.m. and got the fire under control after midnight. Police said...
Knicks rookie proves he's NBA-ready with under-the-radar Summer League showing
The new-look The New York Knicks have done a terrific job of improving their roster and appear to be a title contender on paper. However, one of their lesser-known roster additions was Tyler Koleck, who was taken 34th overall despite being seen by many as one of the best point guards in the draft. Thus far, he has proven that with his strong NBA Summer League play.
Retired Chimps Used for Research Need Funds to Stay Alive
Sixty six captive chimpanzees on a small island in Liberia, Africa were abandoned by the New York Blood Center and are now in desperate need of food and water. This group of chimps were captured, breed, and used for research in Vilab II- a facility created by NYBC in partnership with the Liberian Institute for Biomedical Research in the 1970s. After more than 30 years of confinement and injecting these chimps with hepatitis to study its affect on donated blood, the lab shut down in 2005.
Massive Number Of Tourists Choosing Upstate New York Over NYC
Tourism is booming in "unexpected" places in Upstate New York, but declining in New York City. In late June, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul paused the start of Congestion Pricing "indefinitely." The plan was set to start on June 30 and would have charged drivers at least $15 to drive...
Jails Are Overcrowded Because Cases Take Too Long to Process, Report Says
In a new report, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander found increasingly lengthy court case processing times are dramatically inflating New York City’s jail population, which has risen by over 57% since 2020, costing the city hundreds of millions of dollars each year. From 2019 to 2023, the number...
New Knicks PG to Play ‘Significant Minutes’ as Jalen Brunson’s Backup: Insider
New York Knicks new addition Cam Payne is expected to soak up the backup point guard minutes next season, according to SNY’s Knicks insider Ian Begley. “Obviously, the Knicks were looking to add a ball handler — to have Payne spell Jalen Brunson at times and have a ball handler in that second unit,” the Knicks insider said on “Begley’s Mailbag” on July 18.
Major New York Airport Testing Self Driving Shuttles
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey posted information about a change at a major New York airport. On July 15, 2024 The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that customers of John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City will be participating in a new program.
'Law & Order: SVU': Check Out Where The Show Is Actually Filmed
Law & Order: SVU is a popular and long-running police TV series. Famously, the detectives do their work in New York City!. As fans of Law & Order: SVU know, New York City is where the dedicated detectives investigate those vicious felonies. On the series, we see the detectives on...
NYC currently offering affordable housing units near the water
The Housing Connect website in New York City offers affordable housing opportunities, including apartments near the water, with rents significantly lower than the city's average, and amenities including pools, gyms, and concierge services.
Whole Foods confirms location of new store format years after ditching similar concept – and five more will follow
WHOLE Foods Market is gearing up for a national rollout of its Daily Shop concept. This is all starting with several New York City locations under this small-store format. The store announced plans to launch its second Daily Shop at 301 W. 50th St. in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood.
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