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Slain Det. Rafael Ramos inspires next generation of NYPD recruits in Queens
This December marks 10 years since Det. Rafael Ramos was shot and killed in the line of duty.All these years later, his legacy continues to inspire new recruits to join the ranks of the NYPD.One aspiring officer said Ramos made an impact on his life at a very young age.Officer Mohamad Ghafari, 25, received his NYPD shield from the widow of his hero on Tuesday.Ghafari says as a young boy he spent every afternoon with Ramos, who was his school safety officer at the time."We would just hang out and talk for hours waiting for my mom to pick me...
NYC Subway Station Honors LGBTQ+ History With Name Change To Christopher Street-Stonewall Station
On June 28, one of New York City’s historic subway stations in Lower Manhattan got a new name. The Christopher Street-Sheridan Square station on New York City’s 1 subway line was officially renamed the Christopher Street-Stonewall station, in honor of the riots at the nearby Stonewall Inn in 1969. The uprising is widely considered the birth of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. As Gothamist reported, the official renaming of the station was made possible after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill sponsored by Democratic state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal and state Assemblymember Deborah Glick, who both represent Manhattan. On June...
The Daily Dirt: A bright spot in the Plaza District?
Surprise! Office in NYC is still not what it used to be. But the Plaza District had a decent quarter. An old-fashioned Boolean search of “Plaza District” AND “Office” turns up a series of headlines over the last few years declaring the ups and downs of the area as a hot or not-so-hot office submarket. A number of defaults, downgrades and foreclosures made headlines last year.
Off-duty NYC employee arrested in Manhattan: NYPD
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – An off-duty New York City employee was arrested in Manhattan on Tuesday, according to the NYPD. Nyemah Fuzzell, a school crossing guard, was taken into custody around 7 p.m. The 19-year-old was charged with assault.
Report: Knicks interested in former 1st-round pick
The New York Knicks may not be done wheeling and dealing in the trade market just yet. The Knicks made the first big splash of the offseason last week when the team acquired Mikal Bridges from their crosstown rival Brooklyn Nets. The Knicks also lost a key piece in center Isaiah Hartenstein, who signed with... The post Report: Knicks interested in former 1st-round pick appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
‘Broken hearted’ owner announces closure of Tottenville restaurant after 14 years
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After serving the Tottenville community for 14 years, Reggiano’s is no more. According to an Instagram post on the official Reggiano’s account, the Amboy Road pizzeria and restaurant shuttered its doors on July 1 “due to some unfortunate events.”. “I would like...
Man fatally shot in the back in Harlem: NYPD
HARLEM - A man was shot in the back and killed in Harlem on Tuesday afternoon, police said. It happened on West 118th Street near Frederick Douglass Boulevard. The man was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. So far, no arrests have been made and an...
Melania Trump looks downcast as Jill Biden celebrates another Vogue cover years after ex-First Lady snubbed by magazine
FIRST Lady Jill Biden has stunned fans with a new Vogue cover years after Melania Trump was snubbed by the iconic magazine. The former first lady wore dark colors as she arrived at Trump Tower in New York City on Sunday in anticipation of her Log Cabin Republicans fundraiser. Melania, 54, wore a navy blue […]
Rent board member goes after Section 8 tenants
Last month, Christina Smyth, a landlord representative on the Rent Guidelines Board, asked that a board meeting be held virtually so she wouldn’t be intimidated by tenant supporters. It turns out that Smyth does some intimidating of her own, by sometimes pursuing undeserved debt-collection cases against Section 8 tenants,...
Knicks refine roster by cutting bait with three top prospects & re-signing PF talent
The New York Knicks have said goodbye to Charlie Brown Jr., Dwayne Washington Jr., and DaQuan Jeffries amid a wave of recent roster moves. The Knicks’ most recent trade for Michael Bridges and their re-signing of OG Anunoby has given the team clear direction as to where they want to be headed for the 2024-25 campaign. Both moves have also stacked their depth chart at shooting guard and small forward, necessitating vacancies at other more pressing positions. Thus, the trio of young talents found themselves casualties of offseason roster upgrades this summer.
‘Can’t be Black and Have a Firearm’: Purple Heart Veteran Arrested By NYPD for Possession of His Own Gun Despite Having Valid Concealed Weapon Permit Issued By the Same Police Department
In another apparent case of “Driving while Black,” a highly decorated Black U.S. Army veteran with a concealed weapons permit was pulled over for unspecified […] ‘Can’t be Black and Have a Firearm’: Purple Heart Veteran Arrested By NYPD for Possession of His Own Gun Despite Having Valid Concealed Weapon Permit Issued By the Same Police Department
The Yankees May Have Found Their First Baseman
After Anthony Rizzo went to the IL on June 16, first base looked even more bleak for the Yankees. Enter catcher-turned-first baseman Ben Rice. Making his Major League debut on June 18, the 25-year-old has provided much-needed stability in the Yanks’ shaky infield. Despite Rizzo’s struggles this season, another injury wasn’t what New York needed, and their list of infield options grew scarily thin.
Kiwanis bike Challenge aids children’s charities
Larry Amoroso, of Huntington, was among the 70-plus riders to take part in the Nassau County Bicycle Challenge, a children’s charity event hosted by the North Shore Kiwanis Club on Sunday. // Photo by Scott Brinton/Long Island Advocate.
First Annual Gold Coast Book Fair Hosted In Oyster Bay
From June 18 through June 30, Theodore’s Books offered three days of programming, events and workshops for the first annual Gold Coast Book Fair. The event aimed to bring the Long Island book community together, and offered activities for all ages. The weekend included keynote speakers, panel discussions, book...
$40 Million Boost Announced for New York’s Veterans – Find Out Who’s Benefiting
In a significant move to bolster New York State's nonprofit sector, more than $40 million in capital grants has been announced for 136 nonprofit organizations. The funding, allocated through the Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program (NICIP) and the Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program (VNCP), aims to address critical infrastructure needs and enhance services for veterans and families across the state.
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