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Ranking the Top 30 LA Tech Football Players for 2024 | 25 - 21
Louisiana Tech will enter the 2024 season looking to improve on back-to-back-to-back 3-9 seasons on the gridiron. Sonny Cumbie enters his 3rd season as the head coach of the Bulldogs with a 6-18 overall record. With so many new faces littered across the roster, we'll take our shot at ranking...
Residents Call for Sidewalks on Cragmere Road: Town of Ramapo Officials Respond
In a recent push for improved pedestrian safety, residents of the Cragmere Road neighborhood have requested the installation of sidewalks. Approximately two weeks ago, residents approached Town of Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht to express their concerns. They also engaged with Deputy Mayor Shimon Moses of the Village of Airmont. Cragmere...
Roller Coaster Derails At Park In Westchester On July 4th
A young child was assessed for injuries after a ride derailed at a park in Westchester during Independence Day celebrations. The incident happened on Thursday, July 4 just after 4 p.m., when the rollercoaster at Waterfront Park in Dobbs Ferry derailed, according to the Dobbs Ferry Volunteer Am…
East Hanover Resident Interning at Morris County Communication Agency
EAST HANOVER — East Hanover resident Dominique Mercadante began a summer internship at SCG Advertising + Public Relations, a Whippany-based, full-service PR and advertising agency. Mercadante is a junior at Seton Hall University pursuing her bachelor’s degree in communication with a minor in journalism. The Hanover Park High...
Bodycam Footage Shows Lyndhurst Police Arresting Teen On Stolen Motorcycle
The arrest was captured on body-worn camera footage, obtained via the Open Public Records Act and released by Drive Thru Tours on YouTube. The 22-minute video shows Lyndhurst Officer Michael LeStrange questioning then arresting Rozario Ymeraj, who racked up 21 summonses and faced criminal charges after a broad-daylight pursuit on Thursday, May 23, as reported by Daily Voice.
Boy Who Drowned in Suzanne Lake On Sukkos Returns Home After Extensive Treatment
Vital One Medical Transport has announced the miraculous recovery and homecoming of Eli, a young boy who drowned in Suzanne Lake during Sukkos. Nine months ago, Eli was playing with his brother when he fell into the lake while trying to retrieve a ball. He was submerged for an alarming 32-35 minutes, leading to severe oxygen deprivation in his brain. The swift and coordinated efforts of first responders, including Rockland Hatzolah, Chaverim of Rockland, the Ramapo Police Department, Monsey Fire Department, and four Level 4 Paramedics, were crucial in rescuing him from the freezing waters and administering life-saving CPR and interventions as Monsey Scoop reported back then.
City Planning Commission gives green light for Bronx Metro-North stations
The City Planning Commission has given the green light for the construction of four new Metro-North stations in the Bronx. Bronx Councilwoman and majority leader Amanda Farias talks about the project on PIX11 Morning News.
The Late Sandra Pabon to be Honored with Street Co-Naming on Bainbridge Avenue
Democratic City Council Member Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11) announced on June 20 that he successfully championed the upcoming co-naming of the intersection of East 204th Street and Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood as “Sandra Pabon Way” in honor of the late Sandra Pabon who had previously served as the chaplain of the 49th Precinct Clergy Council, as well as Democratic district leader and Democratic state committee woman for Assembly District 80. As reported, Pabon died in June 2023.
New Dementia Diagnosis May Help Address Diagnosis Inequity
Montefiore Health System researchers announced in early June that it has created a three-fold improvement in diagnosing people with dementia, especially among Black and Hispanic/Latino patients. A June 4th article, “Non-literacy biased, culturally fair cognitive detection tool in primary care patients with cognitive concerns: a randomized controlled trial,” published on...
Assemblyman Zaccaro Family Fun Day
While the sun was out at the beginning of the Assemblyman John Zaccaro Family Fun Day Saturday the sky opened up not once but twice during the event. Four large inflatables were set up for the children to enjoy, there was a free cotton candy/popcorn unit, several community organization tables, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, slushies ,and ices, and several local 49th Precinct police officers who helped man game and building tables for children. The Bronx Zoo/New York Aquarium, NYFD, Bronx House and other organizations were on hand.
Sixth Annual Yemini-American Parade
Sixth Annual Bronx Yemeni-American Parade Huge Success As Hundreds March. Friday June 28th was the Sixth Annual Yemeni-American parade in the Little Yemen section of the Bronx. The parade kicked off at White Plains Road traveling across Rhinelander Avenue passing the Bronx Muslim Center to Bronxdale Avenue. The parade then turned right on Bronxdale traveling to Morris Park Avenue. When it arrived at Morris Park Avenue the parade turned right onto Morris Park Avenue traveling to Unionport Road where it turned onto Rhinelander Avenue back to its end at White Plains Road.
B.R.A.G. Senior VP David Caba Honored as Trailblazer
Cure violence interrupters, Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.), announced in late May that City & State publication recognized David Caba, senior vice president with Good Shepherd Services, the nonprofit which runs the B.R.A.G. program, on its Nonprofit Trailblazers list. “Thank you for all of your hard work!” B.R.A.G. members wrote in response to the news.
Allies push to preserve N.J. college’s treasured forest amid court battle
The 53 acres of the Drew Forest holds six wetland areas, sits above the water supply of 26 towns and is home to an endangered bat. Known as “the University in the Forest,” the woodlands are a refuge for students and staff at Drew University. Now, its supporters...
Morning Bites: Lucy Sante on James Chance, Dennis Cooper Interviewed, Ismail Kadare Remembered, and More
At The Baffler, Lucy Sante on James Chance. The NYPL shared a list of events for Disability Pride Month. minor literature[s] chatted with Graham Irvin. At Amphetamine Sulphate, an interview with Dennis Cooper. Debutiful featured a reading from Manuel Betancourt. The New York Times published an Ismail Kadare reading list.
22-year-old man shot and killed outside deli in Flatbush, Brooklyn apparently following dispute
A man was shot and killed outside a deli in Brooklyn Thursday afternoon.According to police, officers responded to the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Dorchester Road just before 2 p.m. for reports of a shooting.They found a 22-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the groin.The victim was taken to Kings County Hospital where he was pronounced dead.It appears that the male victim was involved in a verbal dispute with an unknown person, outside the deli, prior to the shooting.There are no arrests, and the investigation is ongoing.----------* More Brooklyn news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
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