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New week, new gas prices reported in WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — As we head into a new week in Western New York the national average for gas has gone down 2 cents ($3.50) from last week. Looking back one year ago today the price was $3.59. The NYS average for gas is down one cent from last...
Help Solve the Mystery of Missing NJ Man
A Central Jersey man is missing and may be in danger. His family is desperately trying to find him. They are asking the community for help bringing him home. This is the story of Anthony M. Reyes. Anthony Reyes is a 36-year-old man who disappeared on June 28th from his...
New York State DEC Says Man Tried to Escape Custody Using Rideshare
Ridesharing was once referred to as the "future of public transport", as companies such as Uber, Lyft, and others allow riders to use mobile apps to request rides from nearby drivers. This can help provide quick and easy transportation, while removing some of the excess congestion on our roads. Attempting...
Truck Gets Stuck Under Bridge in New York State [PIC]
A large truck hit an underpass in New York state, shutting down traffic in both directions. The same railroad bridge has quite a history when it comes to impacts as well. In fact, this is the very same bridge that was struck three times in just one weekend back in late April.
Staten Island Home of the Week: A $2.89M Colonial with in-ground pool, movie theater on Grymes Hill
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- This Colonial-style home with a brick exterior, located at 246 Howard Avenue, Grymes Hill, is currently on the market for $2,890,000, according to the Staten Island Multiple Listing Services, MLSSINY.com listing. The property offers 6,000-square-feet of living space on a 13,200-square-foot lot. The home features four...
Valley Stream Man Slashes Woman With Knife During Fight: Police
Jose Velasquez, age 38, of Valley Stream, was arrested on Monday, July 22, in Valley Stream, Nassau County Police said. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Monday, July 22, at the J & F Jimenez Deli at 240 Rockaway Ave. According to Nassau County Police, the woman told officers...
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.
Controversial Weapons Detection Systems to Launch in NYC Subways
Mayor Eric Adams is moving forward with plans to install controversial weapons detection systems in select New York City subway stations. In a matter of days, passengers at these stations will encounter cutting-edge technology designed to enhance safety. The system, developed by Evolv, is capable of identifying weapons by displaying a red box on an iPad if a rider carries a gun, knife, or other dangerous item. This technology is already operational in several city hospitals, but the city continues to seek even more advanced detection systems to improve security.
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...
Knicks get head-scratching placement in recent power rankings
Are the New York Knicks truly the seventh-best team heading into the 2024-25 NBA season?. That’s the way Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey sees the Knicks in comparison to the rest of the franchises in the league. Bailey justified where he placed the Knicks by saying this (h/t Mike Fisher of Athlon Sports’ All Knicks):
A New ‘Blue Bloods’ Show Is in the Works, But It Doesn’t Have Anything to Do With the Tom Selleck Series
The new 'Blue Bloods' is based on a YA book series about an elite group of New York City vampires. Say hello to the new Blue Bloods. Production company Awesomeness, which is owned by Paramount, has begun developing a show based on the best-selling YA book series of the same name by Melissa de la Cruz.
Knicks’ lethal Lithuanian takes over in 90-82 win over Hawks
The New York Knicks secured their third consecutive win in the Summer League on Saturday afternoon, defeating the Atlanta Hawks 90–82. This victory marks an improvement over their narrow win against the Detroit Pistons, showcasing a more complete team performance. Rokus Jokubaitis Shines in Knicks’ Lineup. Among the...
Knicks Urged to Sign Former Starter as Isaiah Hartenstein Replacement
With the Knicks continuing to weigh their options in looking for a big guy to replace departed center Isaiah Hartenstein, the possibility of a trade is looking increasingly remote. The Knicks could move guard Miles McBride (perhaps with a first-round draft pick) to bring in a low-salaried option like Nick Richards or Walker Kessler, but more likely, they’re going to sign a minimum-contract player.
Former Knicks forward who was supposed to fill void last season signs overseas
This time last season, New York Knicks fans were convinced (or trying to convince themselves) that Isaiah Roby would be Julius Randle's backup. A few weeks earlier, the front office traded Obi Toppin to the Pacers, leaving a void in the frontcourt. Roby signed with New York on the final...
Application now open for FDNY civil service exam in NYC: Here’s the salary for firefighter
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — If you want to become a firefighter, you can apply for the exam and try your shot at joining the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) released the application — which is typically offered every four years — on June 24.
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