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Jails Are Overcrowded Because Cases Take Too Long to Process, Report Says
In a new report, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander found increasingly lengthy court case processing times are dramatically inflating New York City’s jail population, which has risen by over 57% since 2020, costing the city hundreds of millions of dollars each year. From 2019 to 2023, the number...
Knicks get head-scratching placement in recent power rankings
Are the New York Knicks truly the seventh-best team heading into the 2024-25 NBA season?. That’s the way Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey sees the Knicks in comparison to the rest of the franchises in the league. Bailey justified where he placed the Knicks by saying this (h/t Mike Fisher of Athlon Sports’ All Knicks):
Rihanna & ASAP Rocky Dress To Impress For NYC Date Night
Rihanna and ASAP Rocky continue to turn heads. ASAP Rocky and Rihanna never fail to flex their power couple status, and their latest date night was certainly no exception. Recently, the pair was spotted out and about in New York City, unsurprisingly dressed to impress. ASAP Rocky rocked a crisp navy blue suit, which a complemented with a pair of dark shades. As for RiRi, she stunned in a satiny button-up top and some distressed jeans. She topped off her looks with various sparkling silver accessories, heels, and a fun braided updo.
Many small businesses struggle to resume normal operations days after global tech outage
Major customers of Microsoft and CrowdStrike are getting IT support to resolve the issues stemming from a faulty software update that caused technological havoc worldwide on Friday, but smaller businesses whose computers may have received the problematic update are struggling.
'Law & Order: SVU': Check Out Where The Show Is Actually Filmed
Law & Order: SVU is a popular and long-running police TV series. Famously, the detectives do their work in New York City!. As fans of Law & Order: SVU know, New York City is where the dedicated detectives investigate those vicious felonies. On the series, we see the detectives on...
NYC currently offering affordable housing units near the water
The Housing Connect website in New York City offers affordable housing opportunities, including apartments near the water, with rents significantly lower than the city's average, and amenities including pools, gyms, and concierge services.
Whole Foods confirms location of new store format years after ditching similar concept – and five more will follow
WHOLE Foods Market is gearing up for a national rollout of its Daily Shop concept. This is all starting with several New York City locations under this small-store format. The store announced plans to launch its second Daily Shop at 301 W. 50th St. in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood.
Summer/Fall Camp Mode: Looking Back @ Looking Forward!
On Tuesday - July 30th the Black Knights open their summer/fall football training camp. Needless to say, there is much anticipation and excitement around the program from the staff, players, and of course, the Army football fanbase. Of course, GBK will have continuous coverage throughout the camp sessions. And yes,...
Woman Cited For Careless Driving After Overturning Vehicle: Montgomery PD
At 11:58 a.m., first responders were on the scene of an overturned vehicle at Route 518 near Brecknell Way, Montgomery Police said in a release. The driver, a 37-year-old Skillman woman was operating 2020 Mini eastbound on Route 518 when she drifted over the fog line and impacted the trailer of a landscape truck parked along the shoulder, police said.
Madonna’s Son Says He Doesn’t ‘Have Enough Money to Get Food’ After Moving Out of Her House
Madonna’s son David Banda recently joked that he has to “scavenge” for food after moving out of his mother’s New York City apartment. “It’s lovely to experience it being nine o’clock at night, me being hungry and realizing that I don’t have enough money to get food and scavenging,” Banda, 18, quipped via Instagram Live […]
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...
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.
A One-on-One with a Pair of Local Sports Junkies
So, I’m hanging out with a friend of mine from Mahopac during a Fourth of July party, a guy that’s really into local sports. Maybe not quite the junkie I am, but he says to me, “So if you had to pick one sport, nowadays, that Mahopac is celebrated for or synonymous with, what would it be?”
NYCHA residents protest what they say are inhumane conditions
NEW YORK – NYCHA residents rallied across all five boroughs Saturday, calling for improved living conditions.Residents are saying "enough is enough."NYCHA residents protest living conditions outside Jacob Riis HousesOutside the Jacob Riis Houses on the Lower East Side, residents protested with a list of demands, saying they are dealing with inhumane conditions.Linda Mitchell said she's been living there for more than 20 years, and the water in her apartment has been unclean for over three years."I just came from PA buying water just to wash. I live with a son. That's two people that gotta buy water to brush our...
Old world tradition celebrated in Putnam Valley
PUTNAM VALLEY- The sounds of the ‘oom pah pah” band, old fashioned Bavarian and Austrian food accompanied by camaraderie and friendship highlighted a weekend German Fest that attracted hundreds of men, women and children to the German-American Social Club in Putnam Valley where entertainment was provided by the group Spitzbaum.
Knicks’ lethal Lithuanian takes over in 90-82 win over Hawks
The New York Knicks secured their third consecutive win in the Summer League on Saturday afternoon, defeating the Atlanta Hawks 90–82. This victory marks an improvement over their narrow win against the Detroit Pistons, showcasing a more complete team performance. Rokus Jokubaitis Shines in Knicks’ Lineup. Among the...
SUNY Orange Plus to host summer bash on Aug. 3
NEWBURGH- SUNY Orange will highlight its workforce training and certificate programs in the areas of healthcare, hospitality, culinary, transportation, manufacturing, business and information technology when it hosts a Summer Bash at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3 on the College’s Newburgh campus. Representatives from SUNY Orange Plus will be available...
Knicks Urged to Sign Former Starter as Isaiah Hartenstein Replacement
With the Knicks continuing to weigh their options in looking for a big guy to replace departed center Isaiah Hartenstein, the possibility of a trade is looking increasingly remote. The Knicks could move guard Miles McBride (perhaps with a first-round draft pick) to bring in a low-salaried option like Nick Richards or Walker Kessler, but more likely, they’re going to sign a minimum-contract player.
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...
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