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Harlem Week Health Summit & Expo brings health resources and education to the community
Healthcare providers, community leaders, and wellness experts shared knowledge in Harlen at the Black Health Matters Harlem Week Health Summit & Expo.Eyewitness News Anchor Sandra Bookman co-hosted the 'Black Health Matters' 12th annual summer summit.Hundreds of attendees gathered in the historic Alhambra Ballroom to talk about physical and emotional wellness, along with best practices for navigating the healthcare system.Organizers said that information is key to helping people feel empowered, especially in the fight for healthcare equity.* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * Follow us on YouTube * More local news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
A planned float in NYC's India Day Parade is anti-Muslim and should be removed, opponents say
NEW YORK (AP) — A float in Sunday’s upcoming India Day Parade in New York City that celebrates a Hindu temple built over a razed mosque in India is being criticized as anti-Muslim. The Indian American Muslim Council and other faith-based groups have called on parade organizers to remove a float featuring the Ram Mandir, saying the temple is considered a symbol glorifying the destruction of mosques and violence against Muslims in the South Asian nation. Hindus make up about 80% of India’s population, but the country is also home to about 200 million Muslims who have frequently come under attack by Hindu nationalists. “This float presence represents these groups’ desire to conflate Hindu nationalist ideology with Indian identity,” the organization and others wrote in a letter earlier this month addressed to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “This is not merely a cultural display, but a vulgar celebration of anti-Muslim heat, bigotry, and religious supremacy.”
Peruvian gang leader arrested in Endicott, wanted for 23 killings in home country
NEW YORK (AP) — A reputed Peruvian gang leader suspected in nearly two dozen killings in his home country was arrested Wednesday in New York by U.S. immigration authorities. Gianfranco Torres-Navarro, the leader of “Los Killers” who is wanted for 23 killings in Peru, was arrested in Endicott, New York, about 145 miles (233 kilometers) northwest […]
Council Adopts Controversial Journal Square Affordable Housing Ordinance
The City Council mandated Wednesday night that at least 10% of units inside future Journal Square residential projects immediately around the Transportation Center be affordable. Ordinance 24-065 passed in a 7-1 vote on the second and final reading, and adds the new 10% requirement to the Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment...
New exhibit examines life and legacy of Shirley Chisholm
The late Shirley Chisholm, who was the first Black woman ever elected to Congress, would have turned 100 years old later this year. Chisholm was a political trailblazer, paving the way for future generations of Black leaders, including Vice President Kamala Harris. To commemorate her centennial birthday, a new exhibit...
Another Store Files For Bankruptcy, Closing Many New York Stores
Another day and another popular business is filing for bankruptcy and closing a number of stores in New York. On Wednesday, Hudson Valley Post reported an "affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment" filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is closing at least 10 New York gyms.
Dramatic water rescue unfolds after person jumps into Hudson River
A dramatic rescue unfolded in Manhattan Thursday after one person jumped into the Hudson River.NYPD officials say a male, about 18 years of age, jumped over a railing at Pier 76 near 34th Street and 12th Avenue just before 4 p.m.They say the victim immediately began yelling for help.Police say NYPD Scuba and Aviation responded to the location.Two divers jumped into the water, frantically searching the river for the victim as FDNY rescue boats attended nearby.In about 15 minutes, divers found the victim and brought him to a waiting NYPD boat, which took him to shore and eventually an ambulance.The...
Bodies of Bronx mom, 10-year-old son found decomposing in NYCHA apartment
A Bronx woman and her 10-year-old son were found dead and decomposing inside their NYCHA apartment on Wednesday night, police said. The bodies of Sharlene Santiago, 39, and her son Brian—who had special needs—were found in a state of decomposition.
Man who threatened to ‘shoot up’ mission, library, Walmart finally to get in-patient psych evaluation
CASPER, Wyo. — A homeless man who moved to Casper from New York City last year and was arrested after threatening to “shoot” up several buildings will receive a long-awaited evaluation at the Wyoming State Hospital before he can be tried. Bryce Jacob Montesdeoca, 23, was charged...
"Decolonizing science" with Drs. Fowler and Vandebroek
On this week’s 51%, our associate producer Jody Cowan speaks with ethnobotanist Dr. Ina Vandebroek and anthropologist Dr. Cynthia Fowler about efforts in the science community to address racism and decolonize the way we study and name native plants around the world. WAMC’s Samantha Simmons also stops by a community center in New York that’s using cooking classes to promote kids’ interest in the STEAM fields.
Hurricane Ernesto spares NYC, but ‘dangerous beach conditions expected’
NEW YORK (PIX11) – As Hurricane Ernesto makes its way through Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, New York City will be spared from its path, according to the National Weather Service. However, city officials are issuing weather alerts for New Yorkers who plan to hit the beach this weekend as the weather makes the […]
NY’s Blue Ribbon Commission Graduation Measures get hyped at City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit
City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit welcomed State Department of Education Commissioner Betty Rosa as its opening keynote speaker Thursday before a packed crowd at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Lower Manhattan Thursday. The event brought together industry executives, public sector leaders and academics to...
Tragedy Strikes Maxwell Place: Hoboken’s Beloved Park Scene of Investigation
Maxwell Place Park, a popular spot along Hoboken’s Hudson River waterfront, is now the focus of a police investigation following the discovery of a man’s body early Thursday morning. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office and the Hoboken Police Department are currently investigating the incident. On the morning...
Passaic Motorcyclist, 26, Airlifted In Collision With Mercedes On Route 9W: Police
That Passaic motorcyclist was airlifted to the hospital with a leg injury after the collision with a 29-year-old man from Fort Lee around 6:40 p.m. on Route 9W at Demarest Avenue on Wednesday, Aug. 14, Englewood Cliffs Police Lt. Ronald Waldt said. Details of this incident remain under investigation. to...
Shooting Reported in Weehawken’s Tower Plaza Parking Lot
Witnesses have reported a shooting in the Tower Plaza parking lot in Weehawken earlier today. While details are still emerging, a heavy police presence has been noted in the area as authorities investigate. Access to the parking lot is currently restricted as law enforcement responds to the situation. This is...
New York State and City Prioritize Safety Issues Surrounding E-Bikes
Article contributed by Caitlin Breen, Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP. The use of e-bikes in the hospitality industry continues to rise, with delivery workers routinely utilizing e-bikes to make food deliveries across New York City. Major concerns have arisen due to the dangers caused by the lithium-ion batteries that power these e-bikes.
NYC Mayor Adams received federal subpoenas last month, NY Times reports
(Reuters) -New York Mayor Eric Adams received a fresh round of federal grand jury subpoenas in July as part of a long-running corruption probe, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing four unnamed sources with knowledge of the matter.
750 union jobs are one step closer to coming to Staten Island thanks to NYC Council project approval
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It’s official: Arthur Kill Terminal has passed through the City Council, bringing the project one step closer to being ready for its anticipated fall construction date. “Thanks to Council Member [Joe] Borelli [R-South Shore] and the other members of the City Council, Staten Island...
NYC presents positive finances, but challenges could be ahead
Top state and city officials met in Midtown Thursday for an annual meeting of the State Financial Control Board, which provides oversight over the city budget. The panel signed off on the city’s budget, passed back in June, but not before some argued that the city needs to proceed with caution when it comes to future spending.
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