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See all homes sold on the North Shore, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in North Shore reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 2 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,502-square-foot home on Taylor Street that sold for $1,011,122. Staten Island. Taylor...
Insider predicts Yankees may show LeMahieu the door via DFA
DJ LeMahieu, usually a dependable hitter for the New York Yankees, has encountered significant difficulties in the 2024 season. His year started off with a setback when a minor fracture in his right foot placed him on the injured list. Upon his return, LeMahieu has struggled to regain his form at the plate.
SHEEN THE MUSICAL Prepares For Residency at HB Studio
SEGREGATION BANNED AT RYDELL! American teens, Dorothy and Lenny navigate friendship, romance, and the shift from crinolines to pencil skirts in the wake of Brown v. Board of Education and the integration of Rydell High. Sheen the Musical brings all new music and a new luster to a classic tale of teen turmoil at the dawn of the 1960's. Sheen is the answer to Grease you never knew you needed, but are damn sure glad you have!
Veolia issues boil water advisory for Jersey City Heights after pump shut down
Veolia has issued a boil water advisory for residents of the Jersey City Heights after a pump shut down for about 90 minutes last night, causing a loss of water pressure. “Troy Street lost a pump. Veolia has people en route to reset it. Once that pump is reset, full pressure will be restored. My council office is monitoring the situation and will update as soon as we get more information,” Ward D Councilman Yousef Saleh wrote on Facebook Friday evening.
N.Y. Lottery: Here are your chances of winning $60K in these $3 scratch-off games
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New Yorkers have more than two dozen chances to turn a few bucks into tens of thousands of dollars. The New York Lottery has various $3 scratch-off games with top-prizes of $60,000. As of Wednesday, there are 24 tickets across five different $3 scratch-off games with...
Most Asylum Seekers in NYC Are in Hotel Rooms, Report Says
A new report from New York City Comptroller Brad Lander found that approximately 77% of asylum seekers are living in hotel rooms, which will cost the city more than $980 million between September 2022 through August 2024. The report analyzes the the cost of approximately 9,500 rooms — nearly half...
City Doesn't Have Enough Medical Examiners, Union Says
New York City doesn't have enough medical examiners and the union that represents the physicians that work for the city asked the mayor for more funding to hire additional examiners to prevent the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) from collapsing. The physicians from the OCME, represented by Doctors...
City Attempts to Prevent Deadly Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched the New York City Safe Charging Accelerator program to ensure safe e-bike usage and charging, and to prevent deadly lithium-ion battery fires in New York City. As a part of this accelerator, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) will propose a...
D.A.: FedEx shipment of fentanyl from Mexico to Staten Island intercepted; man, 41, charged
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A large shipment of fentanyl headed from Mexico to Staten Island was intercepted by authorities after a man attempted to arrange for delivery of the package inside a store in Tottenville, according to the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office. Inside the defendant’s apartment located...
‘I was pissed off.’ Staten Island man admits to torching woman’s car in fit of rage
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Staten Island man accused of setting a woman’s car on fire in domestic incident pleaded guilty this week to an arson charge in exchange for prison time, records show. Kern Isaac, 35, of Richmond Terrace in St. George, was indicted in September on...
Firefighters in the Lower Hudson Valley Save Deer Stuck in Mud
Firefighters in the lower Hudson Valley recently worked together to help free a deer that had gotten stuck in the mud. Several attempts to pull the animal out had proven futile, as one firefighter told ABC that if you stepped into the muck it would be "down to your knee".
Staten Island duo’s latest single gains worldwide airplay and listeners
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.-- Staten Island’s Brother Dynamite may identify as a “NYC-based power pop duo,” but the release of their latest single has helped to extend their local radius. Released on May 16, the song “What Are You Waiting For” has been streamed by people in 30...
Yankees Predicted to Add Record-Setting OF to Replace Alex Verdugo
The Yankees have been patient with outfielder Alex Verdugo, and if there is a gleam of light, it’s that he again had a big day against his old team, knocking two hits in Friday’s loss to Boston. But it’s likely too little, too late, not with the way Verdugo has suffered a seemingly intractable slump going back to mid-June, and not with the Yankees’ top prospect waiting in the wings.
Reality TV-famous Staten Island bar to reopen as eatery Cantina Valencia
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A cozy Dongan Hills taphouse once featured on the reality TV show “Bar Rescue” — and reincarnated twice since — will soon open its doors as Cantina Valencia, featuring Tex-Mex classics and blackened favorites, many prepared on a mesquite grill. “The...
6 new Staten Island restaurants to savor this summer
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Summer might be sleepy on Staten Island —but the restaurant world certainly is cranking with new places. Here are a handful to try in your travels. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
NYPD: Men led cops on wild chase in stolen BMW that crashed on Verrazzano
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Authorities allege that two men in a stolen car led police on a wild chase through Staten Island and then crashed the vehicle on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. Following the crash, officers allege they found a taser and a small, yellow pill of MDMA, a powerful...
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts fall forecast. See what it says for North Jersey
For those eagerly anticipating a trip to the apple orchards and pumpkin patches this fall, don't forget a sweater as temperatures are predicted to be cooler than usual, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The periodical released its annual fall forecast, and North Jersey residents are expected to see below average temperatures, while...
Nonprofit led by Guyanese native celebrates achievements of young girls
Sign up for our Caribbean Life email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. The Guyanese Girls Rock Foundation (GGRF) held its annual Scholarship & Awards Fundraising Luncheon on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Leonard’s Palazzo, located at 555 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, New York.
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