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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...
Tyler Kolek made jaw-dropping pass in Summer League game
New York Knicks rookie Tyler Kolek stunned fans on Friday night with a jaw-dropping pass in a Summer League victory over Detroit. The post Tyler Kolek made jaw-dropping pass in Summer League game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Blocked driveways, dirty streets, dead animals: Staten Islanders’ 311 calls illuminate pressing quality of life issues
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Staten Islanders are filing nearly 10,000 complaints to New York City each month for reasons ranging from illegal parking to missed trash pickups, poor roadway conditions and much more. Halfway through the year, Staten Islanders have made 64,795 calls to 311 – the city’s non-emergency hotline...
Discover the Top-Selling Cannabis Concentrates in New York This Weekend
New York’s cannabis market is booming, attracting both seasoned enthusiasts and curious newcomers eager to explore the best products available. With the legalization of cannabis, New York has seen a surge in the variety and quality of cannabis concentrates offered across the state. From live resin badders to diamond powders, the market is teeming with options that cater to diverse preferences and needs. One reliable source for understanding the market trends is HeadSet, a renowned data-driven tech company specializing in business intelligence for the cannabis industry.
26-year-old won the NYC housing lottery, pays $881/month for a 1-bedroom apartment: How the process works
Nahjae Olin was born and raised in the Bronx, New York City. She and five of her siblings grew up in a one-bedroom apartment just one block away from the place she now calls home. In 2019, the 26-year-old preschool teacher had just moved back in with her family after...
Grade the Trade: Knicks part ways with Julius Randle in bewildering mock proposal
The New York Knicks have had an exciting offseason, but it's not over yet. The front office could (and should) make a few more moves, one of which involves Julius Randle. He missed the second half of the season after he dislocated his shoulder. The Knicks finished as the No. 2 seed in the conference, even with Randle playing 46 games, which was a testament to the team's mentality. If New York had a healthy Randle for the playoffs, the team could've snapped its Eastern Conference Finals drought.
The U.S. Migrant Crisis: Federal Intervention Needed Now (video)
The United States is facing an unprecedented migrant crisis that requires federal intervention. Local governments are being asked to subsidize this crisis, but they are neither designed nor built to handle such a massive influx of migrants. This situation has escalated into both a humanitarian and fiscal crisis for cities like New York, Chicago, and Denver.
See it: Baby kangaroo born at Bronx Zoo makes first appearance
A baby Matschie's tree kangaroo, an endangered species from Papua New Guinea, made its first appearance at the Bronx Zoo on Thursday, marking a significant birth for the zoo and a result of its participation in a breeding program.
Unfortunate Juan Soto image goes viral from game against Rays
Juan Soto is already off to an … eventful second half of the season. An unfortunate image about the New York Yankees star Soto went viral in Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. A Yankees teammate was taking an at-bat during the home half of an inning, and a promotional message about a “Juan... The post Unfortunate Juan Soto image goes viral from game against Rays appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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.
Kool DJ Red Alert honored with interactive sculpture in Harlem
NEW YORK - On Friday, hip-hop legend Kool DJ Red Alert was honored with his own statue in his home neighborhood as part of the ongoing Harlem Sculpture Gardens exhibit.Kool DJ Red Alert himself was in Montefiore Park as shouts of "Yeahhhhh!" echoed from the crowd when his likeness, named for his signature chant, was unveiled."This is something that's very rare, but in blessings, I'm here to witness it," Kool DJ Red Alert said.Red Alert remains a staple in hip-hop history, credited with inventing the mixtape as Afrika Bambaataa's DJ, still mixing on WBLS six days a week, 40 years after...
Water treatment worker rescues fawn
Saugerties water department superintendent Mike Hopf shared a heartwarming story at the village board’s regular meeting on Monday, July 15. “On arrival to work today [water treatment operator] Billy Voerg saw a fawn trapped in one of our lagoons. I was told it was cold and tired and needed help so the staff went into troubleshooting mode, how best to save the deer. We decided it would be best to do it by hand, so Billy put on his waders and traversed down the lagoon wall into the lagoon and scooped up the fawn, who welcomed him, into his arms and placed it in the sun, where it could dry; we fed it an apple slice and then a short time later, the worried mother — the grateful mother — came out and they were reunited.”
NYC Councilwoman Susan Zhuang Arrested After Biting Police Chief During Protest
New York City Councilwoman Susan Zhuang, 38, was arrested Wednesday evening following a heated protest against a proposed men’s shelter in the Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, neighborhood. The altercation occurred at the intersection of 25th Avenue and 86th Street, where tensions over the shelter plan have escalated for months. Zhuang, a...
IN FULL BLOOM: Horton’s Flower Farm in Riverhead opens for the season
Horton’s Flower Farm, 712 Horton Avenue, Riverhead announced on July 13 that it is open for the season. Nestled among the region’s famous wineries, Horton’s Flower Farm offers a unique opportunity for visitors to handpick their own bouquets from over 100 varieties of cut flowers. “When you...
Mob series films on Staten Island this summer and fall; locations include restaurants, delis
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Watch for the hit TV series “Gravesend,” created by William DeMeo and produced by Prince’s Bay resident, Michele Frantzeskos, which continues to film with season three. This time around the series will see Shaquille O’Neal — the 7 foot, 1 inch tall,...
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