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Suspect arrested in the murder of popular NYC sneaker reseller ‘Upscale Cracc’
NEW YORK (PIX11)– A man was arrested Saturday morning in connection to the murder of “Upscale Cracc,” a popular sneaker reseller from New Jersey, officials said. Jayquan Straker, 35, of Poughkeepsie, was taken into police custody for allegedly killing 31-year-old Javier Osorio-Mejia, also known as ‘Upscale Cracc.’ Osorio-Mejia, a Bayonne resident and a well-known figure […]
Man sought who followed woman into Brooklyn building, strangled her
Police are searching for a suspect who last week followed a 25-year-old woman into a building in Brooklyn and strangled her. It happened in a dwelling near Ocean and Parkside avenues, just outside of Prospect Park, at about 11 p.m. on Thursday.
Sun clinch playoff berth, end Liberty's 8-game winning streak
NEW YORK (AP) — The Connecticut Sun capped off a busy week with a victory over New York and a spot in the playoffs. Marina Mabrey scored 15 points to help the Sun end New York’s eight-game winning streak with a 72-64 victory over the Liberty on Saturday night. That win in addition to a loss by Indiana clinched a spot in the postseason for Connecticut.
Students Develop Proposals For Stanley Avenue Preservation Community Room
On Thursday, August 15, 2024, 14 middle school students from Stanley Avenue Preservation in Brooklyn’s East New York neighborhood presented their plans for the future design of one of the community rooms at the property as part of the NYCHA STEAM Innovators program. The NYCHA STEAM Innovators is a...
Mourning the Loss of Maitefa Angaza: Journalist, Literary Activist and more!
Dear Center for Black Literature Family and Friends,. We have lost a quiet warrior. Maitefa Angaza, journalist, cultural worker, mother, grandmother and spiritualist, was a special friend to the Center for Black Literature. Our condolences to her family and loved ones. I came to know Maitefa through her work at...
James Johnson to join 5x Defending MAC Champions, Stevens Institute of Technology, this fall
Johnson looks to continue Stevens Institue’s legacy, as at the 2024 MAC Championships, his 100 and 200 breast would have qualified for the championship final Current photo via James Johnson. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For...
E-bike rider, 52, dies in 4-vehicle crash on N.J. interstate
An e-bike rider died Sunday morning in a four-vehicle crash on an interstate highway running through northern New Jersey, according to state police. The bike was westbound on I-280 around 4:34 a.m. when the crash occurred, State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. The e-bike’s operator, Kyle Silas, 52, of Orange,...
New Jersey Small Black And LGBTQ Businesses Awarded $1.2M In Grants
The grant money has been split between restaurants, education centers, and community spots in Newark. A group of small businesses owned by people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community in Newark, New Jersey, have been named as recipients of about $1.2 million in grants under the Newark Retail Reactivation Initiative.
Year after man suffering mental health crisis was killed by police, family recalls ’captivating energy’ and is angry Jersey City is no closer to solution
It wasn’t until his two years at Morris Brown College that some family members began to wonder if something was amiss with Andrew “Drew” Jerome Washington. His aunt felt his newly found passion for Rastafarianism and veganism shifted into an “obsession.”. “I was like ‘Drew, you...
Florham Park Rehab & Healthcare Hosts Movie Night on the Lawn
FLORHAM PARK — Get ready for a fun-filled evening under the stars as Florham Park Rehab & Healthcare presents Movie Night on the Lawn on Monday, August 28, at 7:00 p.m. This family-friendly event will be held at Florham Park Rehab & Healthcare, located at 190 Park Avenue, Florham Park.
Jersey City to Face Daily Fines for Not Reinstating Cops Fired for Using Cannabis
Jersey City could begin facing daily fines starting Saturday for refusing to reinstate two police officers whose terminations over their cannabis usage were overturned by the state Civil Service Commission. The state will fine the city $100 daily for each officer — Norhan Mansour and Omar Polanco — with a...
Two Charged in West New York Hit-and-Run That Left Pedestrian Critically Injured
Two men have been charged following a hit-and-run in West New York that left a pedestrian critically injured. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 17, 2024, when a motorcycle struck a 54-year-old Union City resident at Bergenline Avenue and 57th Street. The driver and passenger fled the scene on foot, leaving the victim in life-threatening condition. He remains hospitalized at Jersey City Medical Center.
Florham Park Gears Up for Annual Night Out Event on September 3
FLORHAM PARK — The community of Florham Park is eagerly anticipating the annual Florham Park Night Out, rescheduled for Tuesday, September 3. This event, which will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Volunteers Memorial Park, located at 37 Elm Street, promises an evening filled with fun, food, and festivities to strengthen the bond between residents and law enforcement.
Florham Park Police Stop Stolen Vehicle, Recover Multiple Stolen Items
FLORHAM PARK — On Monday, August 19, at 10:25 a.m., Florham Park Officers Chris Heredia and Charlie Greenstein, along with Sergeant Joel Phillips, responded to the area of a local business after an employee reported that someone might be attempting to make a fraudulent purchase. The officers located the suspect’s vehicle on Columbia Turnpike near Park Avenue as the individual fled the scene. During the pursuit, they discovered that the license plate on the vehicle had been reported stolen. The officers successfully stopped the vehicle off Columbia Road in Morris Township.
Message from the Director: Now Accepting Seed Library Seed Returns
Did you participate in our Seed Library this year? We are excited to announce that the Library will now be accepting returns of seeds harvested from plants grown from seeds originally supplied by the library. will be accepted from Tuesday, September 3rd through November 15th. We ask that seeds be...
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