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Mayor Adams issues order to overrule law limiting solitary confinement at NYC jails
Mayor Eric Adams The move is the latest chapter in a back-and-forth battle between Adams and the City Council over pushes to ban most forms of solitary confinement at Rikers Island. [ more › ]
City Black, Latino Unemployment Fell Over 2 Years
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said new economic data shows significant decreases in Black and Latino unemployment between 2022 and 2024. Between January 1, 2022, and July 1, 2024, the Black unemployment rate in the five boroughs decreased from 10.7% to 7.3% — a 31.7% decrease and nearly a full percentage point below the level pre-COVID, according to a news release.
First Alert Forecast: High 80s and a sunny start Sunday
SundayWe're in for a decent Sunday, although skies won't be as bright heading into the afternoon and evening hours.It'll be another warm one with highs in the upper 80s, but the humidity stays relatively in check. After a mostly sunny start, clouds will be on the increase from the east through the afternoon. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with showers in the area, especially from New York City and points east. Temperatures will fall into the low 70s in the city and 60s in the suburbs.MondayMonday will start off cloudy with more scattered showers in the area. By afternoon, some breaks of sun will bring about more pop-up showers and perhaps a thunderstorm.By no means is tomorrow a washout, but you'll want to have an umbrella handy.The week aheadHeading into midweek, rain chances and humidity climb. We'll be in the oppressive range, which means any shower or storm can produce heavy downpours.Wednesday appears to be the most active day, as of now, before a brief break in coverage on Thursday.
NYC Sees Deadliest Six Months of Traffic Violence in a Decade
During the first half of 2024, traffic crashes killed 127 people, according to a new analysis from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets. As of Tuesday, 2024 is on pace to be the deadliest year for traffic violence in the past ten years, according to a news release. On...
Former NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer considering mayoral run
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Candidates are already lining up to challenge New York City Mayor Eric Adams in the next mayoral election, which will be held in November 2025. One potential candidate, former New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer, sat down with PIX on Politics host Dan Mannarino to discuss his campaign and how he […]
Mayor Adams and City Council at odds over ballot proposals
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The New York City Charter Revision Commission has released five ballot proposals, further dividing the mayor’s office and the City Council. One of the proposals would require extra legislative steps for bills that impact public safety, which could dilute the City Council’s power. The commission would also limit the City Council’s […]
Twelfth Night “in the Parking Lot”
For the past 28 years, parking lots in the Lower East Side have been stages for Shakespeare plays produced by The Drilling Company. This year its “home” lot is a construction site, so the troupe is doing Twelfth Night in a schoolyard at the intersection of Rivington and Norfolk Streets.
Staten Island FerryHawks’ bats come alive with 10-5 win
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- After losing Friday’s opener to Lexington 14-9, the Staten Island FerryHawks stormed back Saturday to defeat the Lexington Legends, 10-5, in an Atlantic League encounter to tie the series at one game apiece. The win left the Island pro baseball team with a 5-14 mark in...
Here’s where to find the best hair salons on Staten Island | Best of 2024 ultimate guide
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — If you’re looking for a new place to get a trim, we found a spot (or two, or 100) for you!. For our latest Best of Staten Island category in 2024, we asked our readers to tell us where we can find the best hair salons on Staten Island.
Staten Island’s first Aldi store nears completion: Here’s what we know so far
STATEN ISLAND,N.Y. -- It’s been more than a year since Aldi announced its intentions to open a Staten Island outpost, causing a major shift in retail operations at the Greenridge Plaza shopping center and a months-long construction push. And now that the green fencing has come down and a marquis sign has been posted, borough shoppers want to know: When will the discount grocer officially open its doors?
To all NJ retailers thinking of Christmas displays now
Summer in New Jersey is all about fun in the sun. At no point is anyone thinking about Christmas at such an early point in the year. Well, maybe except for Christmas in July. But once we get through July, that should be it. No more Santa, no more Christmas trees, and certainly no mega holiday displays in stores. In fact, those shouldn't make an appearance until we get closer to Thanksgiving.
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Sun 7/28
4 - 6 knots (Gust 11 knots) TODAY: NW winds around 5 kt, becoming E early this afternoon, then becoming SE late. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds and NE 1 foot at 2 seconds. TONIGHT: S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2...
Six sites in North Jersey will receive initial markers for the NJ Black Heritage Trail
Sometime between the end of this year and early next, New Jersey residents will see markers placed in front of historic sites statewide like Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson. The markers are part of the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail that recognizes overlooked sites key to Black history in the Garden State. In September...
More bank closures in New Jersey
💸 Dozens of bank branches have closed in New Jersey this year. 💸 Online banking has reduced the need to visit a physical branch office. A Pennsylvania-based bank has announced the closure of 13 branch offices including nine in New Jersey. It's the latest in a wave of...
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