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Man found shot dead inside car in New Jersey; investigation ongoing: PCPO
An investigation into the death of a man found in a car with a gunshot wound to his head is ongoing in Paterson, New Jersey, local authorities said. In a joint statement, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Clifton Police Chief Thomas Rinaldi said that the Clifton Police Department received a call at around 12:19 a.m. on Saturday reporting that shots were fired in the area of Lakeview Avenue and Merselis Avenue.
Robberies at smoke shop, deli on Staten Island carried out by 18-year-old, accomplices, cops allege
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — An alleged robbery that resulted in injuries at a smoke shop on Staten Island has landed two young defendants behind bars, one of whom is facing similar charges in another case. Dustin Johns, 18, of the 200 block of Schmidts Lane in Castleton Corners, is...
NYC couple sentenced to parenting class after girl killed by unlicensed son’s crash at 101 mph
The parents of a Queens teenager charged with killing his young gal pal in a high-speed crash last year were ordered to take parenting classes Monday for letting the unlicensed 16-year-old get behind the wheel of their high-performance BMW. Sean Smith, 40, the teen’s father, and his wife, 43-year-old Deo...
Plans for massive Brooklyn nightclub — with capacity for 1,000 partygoers — spark backlash: ‘Magnet for the most entitled’
You won’t find these Brooklynites in da club. Plans for a massive new nightclub in Greenpoint — which would stay open until 4 a.m. and hold up to 1,000 partygoers — are drawing fierce backlash from local officials and residents, who fear it will ruin the rhythm of the trendy, leafy neighborhood.
Video shows tractor-trailer gas tank exploding next to firefighters on Clifton, NJ, major highway
A shocking video shows the moment a truck erupted into a towering inferno in New Jersey after a Monday morning accident — with the flying debris nearly wounding a city firefighter. The video — recorded by a rubbernecker who pulled his phone out at exactly the right time —...
New Yorkers pay 164% more in rent than the average American
Living in the Big Apple is notoriously pricey, but the numbers are downright shocking. A new study by QR Code Generator, using Zillow data, shows New Yorkers pay an average rent of $3,783.80 per month. That’s a jaw-dropping 164% more than the national average. Even so, New York City...
Travis Scott announces MetLife Stadium concert. Get tickets today
This fall, the Garden State is going full Sicko Mode. Travis Scott just announced he will headline at East Rutherford, NJ’s MetLife Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 9 as part of his ongoing ‘Utopia Presents Circus Maxximus Tour.’. The one-off concert makes up for Scott’s gig that was supposed...
Yankees hold moment of silence for Omar Minaya’s wife, Rachel, after her death
The Yankees held a moment of silence on Monday for Rachel Minaya, the wife of team executive Omar Minaya, after she died Saturday at the age of 55. Rachel Minaya was found dead at the family’s home in Harrington Park, N.J. Before the national anthem at Yankee Stadium on...
How NYC’s ‘professional Italians’ exploded on social media with memes you can’t fuggedabout
Post the TikTok — take the cannoli. A family of Brooklynites is championing social media creators in New York’s Italian American community who produce funny and authentic content that’s being devoured like fra diavolo worldwide. Siblings Sabino and Michela Curcio and their cousin Rocco Loguercio have run...
Pair of creeps on the loose after rape of 12-year-old on NYC rooftop: cops
A 12-year-old girl was raped by a pair of strangers on the rooftop landing of an East Harlem building Sunday evening, cops said. The two unidentified creeps — believed to be teens — sexually assaulted the pre-teen atop an apartment building at the intersection of East 112th Street and First Avenue, authorities said.
27 Morristown High School Students Receive Scholarships from the Morris Educational Foundation
Morristown, NJ – Over 290,000 in scholarships have been awarded to 27 Morristown High School seniors to support their academic pursuits, announced the Morris Educational Foundation (MEF). The MEF, a non-profit organization enhancing excellence in education in the Morris School District for over 31 years, honored the deserving students during the high school’s scholarship award night on June 11. The twenty-seven students received scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $100,000. This year, two students received full-ride scholarships to attend Rutgers University thanks to the generous Steinberg Family (Robert Steinberg – Class of 1969, Julian Steinberg – Class of 1973,...
Two TAKE 5 players win over $50,000 in prize money in N.Y. Lottery
Winners abound in last night’s lottery drawings! The excitement of the lucky few who hit the jackpot must have been palpable. Last night, the TAKE 5 lottery game proved to be a lucky draw for two individuals residing in different boroughs. One of them won a whopping $19,100, while the other struck gold with a grand prize of $34,505. It’s certainly an exciting way to beat the heat and make some unexpected cash!
Truck explosion destroys residential sound wall along NJ Route 3
CLIFTON — A truck explosion obliterated a sound barrier along Route 3 and melted the siding of a house Monday morning. Route 3 was closed in both directions where the highway meets Route 46 and passes over Valley Road in Clifton after the tractor-trailer went up in flames around 9 a.m. The highway remained closed as of 11:45 a.m.
Chair of NYC police watchdog agency resigns after criticizing NYPD in misconduct case
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2024. Donate today. The interim chair of the city’s police watchdog agency announced her resignation on Monday, after she criticized the NYPD and pressed for more power for the watchdog agency. Mayor Eric Adams appointed Arva Rice to chair the...
First responders remove animals after trailer overturns, crashes into Hunterdon County barn
READINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (Hunterdon County) – First responders removed several animals after trailer overturned and crashed into a barn in Hunterdon County on Monday morning. The crash happened at around 9:00 a.m. on Stanton Road (County Route 629) in Readington Township, officials said. According to officials, a trailer from...
Self-professed ‘Wolf of Airbnb’ sentenced to over 4 years in prison for defrauding landlords
NEW YORK (AP) — A Florida man who boasted that he was the “Wolf of Airbnb” was sentenced Monday to over four years in prison for defrauding New York City landlords and a federal pandemic-relief government program. Konrad Bicher, 32, of Hialeah, Florida, was sentenced in Manhattan...
Raging Car Fire Caught On Video By New Police Drone In Westchester
Police and firefighters had eyes in the sky while extinguishing a vehicle blaze in Westchester. The blaze happened alongside a busy street in Yonkers over the weekend of Saturday, July 20, the Yonkers Police Department announced on Monday, July 22.According to police, after the fire was report…
New York City officials announce $500M investment for affordable housing
NEW YORK (PIX11) — To address the housing crisis, officials announced Monday morning an investment of $500 million to construct affordable housing throughout New York City. Funds were generated from lease revenue acquired by the Battery Park City Authority, a New York state public benefit corporation that operates and maintains Battery Park City. To date, […]
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