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Nonprofit helps fight for affordable housing during New York City’s housing crisis
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The rent in New York City is too high. One nonprofit is helping fight for more affordable housing to be created during this housing crisis. Jorge Romero, 38, volunteers for a nonprofit called Open New York. This grassroots organization is made up of everyday New Yorkers like Romero, who volunteer to […]
Who was Eric Garner? Mother shares personal insights into her son's life
NEW YORK -- Wednesday marks 10 years since the murder of Eric Garner, who died at the hands of a New York City Police officer after being taken down in what is now an illegal chokehold.It was captured on cell phone video and replayed countless times as the city and the country tried to reconcile the killing of an unarmed Black man targeted for allegedly selling loose cigarettes.The officer responsible was eventually fired, but never prosecuted.CBS New York's Maurice DuBois sat down with Garner's mother, Gwen Carr, who shared deeply personal insights into her son's life, which until now have...
Yonkers City Council Approves Landmarking of St. Mary’s Church
At their July 16 special meeting, the Yonkers City Council unanimously adopted a resolution to Landmark St. Mary’s Church. Built in 1948, St. Mary’s is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Yonkers. St. Mary’s is in jeopardy of closing its doors, after the Archdiocese of New York recently...
Zhenyong Weng Stole $900K In Gold Bars From Elderly Woman
Brooklyn resident Zhenyong Weng has been arrested for allegedly targeting an 82-year-old Silver Spring woman who reached out to her and allegedly instructed her to transfer her assets into gold bars to keep Russian hands off. The woman complied, police say, and handed off several packages worth an estimated $900,000...
NY officials warn homeowners not to rent backyard pools
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Homeowners thinking about renting their private pools to New Yorkers looking to cool off during the hot Gotham summer may be breaking the law, officials said. Authorities are advising against using Swimply and other apps to use backyard pools from strangers for health and safety concerns, according to Richmond County District […]
4 men captured after woman shot, police chase in stolen vehicle in Newark
Four men are under arrest in New Jersey after a shooting and police chase.It happened on South 10th Street and South Orange Avenue around 10 a.m. Tuesday.Police saw two men get out of what they say was a stolen vehicle. The men then fired their guns and a woman was shot before they drove off.She was rushed to University Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries and is stable.The two men then got back in the car and police gave chase. Police say the driver and his three passengers got out of the vehicle at Central Avenue and South 11th...
Paterson police arrest suspect in double shooting downtown
PATERSON — Authorities arrested a Paterson man Tuesday afternoon who is charged with attempted murder in the nonfatal double shooting that happened on the afternoon of July 3 in the middle of Paterson's downtown business district. A “wanted” bulletin issued by Paterson police detectives on Monday identified Daeron Jones, 37, as the suspect...
Paterson patrol officers barred from using new pursuit vehicles after 2 crashes
PATERSON — City police officials have stopped allowing patrol officers to use the department’s new Dodge Durango Pursuits after crashes six days apart damaged two of the vehicles. The 10 Durango Pursuits acquired for the police division went into service in the middle of June, officials said. One...
FBI raid of Mayor Adams official uncovers illegal construction
An FBI raid of KSK Construction tied to NYC Mayor Eric Adams uncovered an illegal residential project in the East Village, Gothamist reported. KSK failed to obtain permits for the 12-story project at 280 East Houston St. to begin the above-ground work on the project. The city’s buildings department told Gothamist it did not notice the oversight until the publication inquired about it last month. By then, the 157-unit project already had five stories built.
WINNER! Powerball Ticket Sold In Paramus Nets Big Bucks
It was a sensational Saturday for a Powerball player in Paramus.A ticket sold in Paramus matched four numbers and the red Powerball in the drawing held on Saturday, July 13, winning $50,000.The ticket was sold at 7-Eleven on East Ridgewood Avenue. The winning numbers were 9, 55, 59, 66, 69 and the …
Passaic County Prosecutor's Office releases Sheriff Richard Berdnik investigation results
Nearly six months after the death of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik, the Passaic County Prosecutors Office said the investigation is complete and the cause of death was suicide by gun. The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office determined the popular sheriff died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head in...
Inside look at HS football teams in Bergen and Passaic counties | State of the Program
The high school football season kicks off in late August for many New Jersey teams. We're spending the weeks leading up to the 2023 season by taking a look at the State of the Program of teams in Bergen and Passaic counties. You can find the links for each team below. This file will be continually...
Plain old bad luck? New Jersey sports betting revenue down 24% at casinos, and 9.5% overall in June
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s casinos saw their sports betting revenue decline by nearly 24% in June, and sports betting revenue overall in the state declined by 9.5%, according to figures released Tuesday by state gambling regulators. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported that the nine casinos collectively saw their sports betting revenue decline by 23.9% in June compared with a year earlier. When the three horse tracks that take sports bets are included, the overall decline in such revenue for the state was 9.5%. Total gambling revenue in the state, including internet gambling and money won from in-person gamblers, was $491 million, up 7.4%.
NJ has been blocking these sports bets since 2018
⚫ You can't bet on all college games in New Jersey. Maybe you've changed your mind. Garden State voters rejected the proposal in 2021, but a new proposal aims to, once again, put a question on the ballot: Should New Jersey permit sports betting on all college games?. Since 2018,...
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