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Trader Joe’s Brings Its Goodies To New Harlem Store
The store said it is looking to hire more Harlem residents. Trader Joe’s has opened its first store ever in Harlem, New York. On July 25, the store, located at 123 West 125th St., started serving the historic neighborhood. Harlem, long considered New York City’s Black mecca, has seen...
Proposed NBA Trade Has Knicks Landing a New $19 Million Starter
The New York Knicks are in the market for a new center and could turn to the NBA trade market to address their need. New York lost Isaiah Hartenstein to the Oklahoma City Thunder in free agency. The Knicks still have Mitchell Robinson on the roster, but the center’s recent...
Video shows a home health care staff assaulting a 95-year-old New York City woman
Video footage captured a disturbing incident in Harlem where a 95-year-old woman was subjected to physical abuse by her home health care aide. The caregiver, who was meant to provide care and support, was instead caught on camera assaulting the elderly woman. This incident has raised serious concerns about the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals who rely on home health care services.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
‘One Shot Deal’: NYC program offers emergency aid for bills and rent payments
New York City's emergency assistance program, known as a 'One Shot Deal', can help residents pay their bills and rent in the event of unforeseen emergencies, and eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis based on income, household size, and other factors.
Dangerous Yankees trade deadline dream comes true with Jasson Dominguez news
New York Yankees fans caught wind of some promising injury news this week when manager Aaron Boone provided updates on Giancarlo Stanton and Jasson Dominguez, both of whom are on the mend and hopefully nearing a return. Stanton is supposed to make a decision very soon on whether or not...
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