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Roslyn School District Announces New Roles & Appointments for 24-25 School Year
The Roslyn School District is pleased to announce several new roles and appointments for the 24-25 school year. Harbor Hill Elementary School Assistant Principal Justin Gabrus will transition to the role of Assistant Principal at Roslyn Middle School. Mr. Gabrus joined the district in 2021. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Childhood Education from SUNY Old Westbury, and his Master of Science at Touro College. He also holds several certifications, including, School Building Leadership, Childhood Education, and Literacy.
Two Local Hospitals Ranked Among Best In The Nation
North Shore University Hospital and NYU Langone-Long Island were ranked among the best in the nation according to the U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Honor Roll. The U.S. News & World Report releases its annual Best Hospitals ranking to inform residents about their best care options. The list offers rankings in different healthcare services, such as cancer care, cardiology, and orthopedics. The national Honor Role recognizes hospitals with a wide range of excellence.
Councilwoman Susan Zhuang Arrested for Allegedly Biting Cop During Protest Against Homeless Shelter
South Brooklyn Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D-Bensonhurst) was charged with second degree assault, resisting arrest and obstruction of governmental administration after an altercation Wednesday morning during which she allegedly bit a police officer, city officials said. The incident occurred during a spontaneous protest against a planned homeless shelter in Zhuang’s district that has been the target […] The post Councilwoman Susan Zhuang Arrested for Allegedly Biting Cop During Protest Against Homeless Shelter appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Italian restaurant serving Staten Island for 20+ years goes dark for the summer
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Lights have lowered temporarily at Nucci’s of Richmond Valley. But the curtain hasn’t dropped completely on the 22-year-old Italian restaurant, says its co-owner. Proprietor Paul Montella said he hopes to enjoy the summer with his family and is taking a well-needed break from...
What They’re Saying: live arts in Brooklyn this week, July 17
Movies with a View, presented by Pluto TV, is back for its 24th season and will run Thursdays from July 11 to Aug. 28. This week showcases “Pulp Fiction” (1994), an Oscar-winning hit from Quentin Tarantino, considered by many critics one of the best films ever made. It stars John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis and more.
Brooklyn Heights townhouse closes for $22.1M, second priciest single-family home sale in the borough
The second priciest single-family home ever sold in Brooklyn has officially closed. The Anglo-Italianate five-bedroom townhouse at 1 Sidney Place in Brooklyn Heights sold for $22.1 million in April; Glossier founder Emily Weiss was identified as the buyer. About a half mile away, the borough’s most expensive single-family sale remains 8 Montague Terrace, which sold for $25.5 million in 2020.
Man repeatedly stabbed during fight on Brooklyn street: NYPD
PROSPECT HEIGHTS, Brooklyn (PIX11) — A man was stabbed multiple times in the neck on a Brooklyn street earlier this month, police said Wednesday. The 27-year-old man was fighting with two suspects when one of them allegedly pulled an object and stabbed the man three times near 662 Washington Ave. in Prospect Heights at around […]
Fandango Founder J. Michael Cline Dies After Falling From New York Hotel
James Michael Cline, the finance executive who founded the Fandango movie ticketing service in 2000 and remained with the company until 2011, died Tuesday morning of an apparent suicide in Manhattan after jumping from the 20th floor of the Kimberly Hotel. He was 64. 'Deadpool 3,' 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' and 'Despicable Me 4' Among Most Anticipated Summer Films The NYPD said in a statement that officers responded to the hotel on 50th Street at 10:19 a.m. “Upon arrival, officers found an unconscious and unresponsive male with injuries indicative of a fall from an elevated position. The investigation remains ongoing.” The...
Tow Truck Operator Seriously Injured in Collison
A tow truck operator was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon when he was struck by a car as he was hooking up another vehicle, Suffolk County police said. Justine Ballesteros, 29, of Huntington Station was hooking up the disabled vehicle in front of 65 9th Ave. Read More ...
Boo'd Up? Antonio Brown and Lil Kim Show Major PDA During Yacht Party
During the event, Brown put his face in Kim's chest, and the two also exchanged a steamy kiss. Could Antonio Brown and Lil Kim be the new 'it' couple in hip-hop?. As reported by TMZ, AB and the Queen Bee were caught cozying up at a yatcht party thrown by music manager Big Fendi in New York last Saturday, July 13. At one point during the event, Lil Kim was performing Junior M.A.F.I.A. classic "Get Money," when a flirtacous AB put his head on her breast. A follow-up video from the night, shared to AB's Instagram, showed the two in what appeared to be a VIP section, and another shot was taken of the two kissing.
An affordable housing lottery just opened on Manhattan’s Lower East Side
The Lower East Side continues to be one of the coolest neighborhoods in New York City, boasting good restaurants (Fish Cheeks and Golden Diner, for instance) and cultural hotspots like the Tenement Museum, the New Museum and yes, even Dimes Square. Living there, however, is hella expensive. According to RentHop.com, the average monthly rent price in 2024 was $3,300 for a studio with the median price at about $5,825.
LI man charged with hate crime for crashing vehicle into car of Muslim men in islamophobic road rage incident
A Long Island man was arraigned on Wednesday for hate crime charges after he allegedly told a group of visibly Muslim men that he wanted to kill all Muslims and then drove into their car last month.
Hospital for Special Surgery appoints chief of foot and ankle service
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery named Constantine Demetracopoulos, MD, as chief of foot and ankle service, according to a July 17 news release. Dr. Demetracopoulos succeeds Matthew Roberts, MD, who has held the role since 2013. Dr. Demetracopoulos will begin the leadership position Aug. 1. Dr. Demetracopoulos is...
Heat Wave Brings Shark Sightings Close to Shore in New York, Officers Declare “High Alert”
Amidst another sweltering heat wave, New Yorkers trying to cool off at the beach are now facing an unusual threat: sharks swimming dangerously close to shore. On Monday afternoon, Lido Beach on Long Island was abruptly closed after a 7-foot-long shark was spotted just 25 feet from the shoreline. Town of Hempstead lifeguards confirmed the sighting and swiftly evacuated swimmers, restricting access to the water to ensure public safety. The quick response by lifeguards helped prevent any potential danger. Although swimming has since resumed, the Town of Hempstead Shark Patrol continues to monitor the shark’s location to safeguard beachgoers.
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