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Park Ridge 9U Owls attack! Back-to-back champs more than earn redemption
PARK RIDGE—Congratulations to the Park Ridge Owls 9U baseball team, which capped off a dream season with back-to-back championships. Entering the spring with the sting of last summer’s 1-0 championship loss to the Northern Valley Norsemen still fresh, the Owls were on a mission. Determined to erase the memory of that narrow defeat, they took to winter workouts and spring practices with a singular focus: redemption.
Arrest in burglary of memorabilia from St. Johns University basketball coach Rick Pitino's office
Police have arrested a man for stealing memorabilia from St. John's University basketball coach Rick Pitino's office in Queens.Emanuel Yakubov, 25, is charged with burglary and criminal trespassing.Police were still searching for a second suspect."St. John's University is grateful for the rapid response made by the NYPD and the recovery of stolen property. The safety and security of our campus community are essential, and our cooperative relationship with law enforcement helps ensure that," St. John's Spokesperson Brian Browne said.A basketball and bullhorn, worth about $375, a ceremonial sword and other items were taken during the Tuesday afternoon break-in on Goethals...
Mr. Darren Walker, Dr. Albert Bourla, and Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to be awarded Concordia Leadership Award at the Annual Summit 2024
NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — The Concordia Leadership Council is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Leadership Award: Mr. Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, for the nonprofit sector; Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, for the private sector; and H.E. Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, for the public sector. The three recipients will be formally recognized for their exceptional leadership at the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit (September 23-25, Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel), the leading public-private sector forum alongside the UN General Assembly.
Newark Restaurant Fined $168K For Failing To Pay Workers In Overtime
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Swahili Village Bar and Grill in Newark willfully failed to pay 84 servers, cooks, and bussers overtime pay when they worked more than 40 hours in a workweek, in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. “Restaurant industry workers too often fall victim...
33-year-old pays $2,100/month to live with 23 roommates in Brooklyn—take a look inside
In a city as notoriously expensive as New York, it's common to see people in their late 20s and early 30s living with roommates to help manage the high cost of living. But Ishan Abeysekera has taken that to the next level with his current living situation in Brooklyn: a communal building that he shares with a whopping 23 other people.
A New Work That’s Steeped in the Classic, but Still Individual
<First published online in the New York Times on July 17, 2012>. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — It’s startling how different New York City Ballet looks at the open-air Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The light has the effect of subtly changing faces, feet, musculature. Choreography, too. As I watched two performances here on Saturday, works as familiar as George Balanchine’s “Concerto Barocco” and “Symphony in C” suddenly revealed fresh details. The dancers looked happy, despite the afternoon heat, as if performing for friends. A high quotient of young people in the audience cheered and clapped at every opportunity.
Brokerage Beat: News from Compass, C21, Onward, BHGRE, Christie's RE
Editor's note: The brokerage business is a busy one, with frequent moves, mergers and milestones. Here we highlight some of the latest activity among brokerages across the U.S. and globally. Chicago, NYC teams join Compass. Two high-producing teams have recently switched over to Compass. In New York City, The Zweben...
This organization supports the families of first responders. Here's how you can get involved
First responders are the first ones to jump into action in times of emergencies, whether it's running into burning buildings, confronting armed shooters, or rescuing people from terrible accidents.They are constantly risking their lives to keep us safe.Behind every first responder is a family and children taking on a unique set of challenges.President and CEO of The First Responders Children's Foundation Jillian Crane and Lisa D. White, Deputy Commissioner for Employee Relations with the NYPD, joined Eyewitness News to discuss the important work the foundation is doing.To find out how you can get involved, visit the foundation's website.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More New York City news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit 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.
Fundraiser started for Bogota police officer who lost everything in house fire
A GoFundMe fundraiser will support a Bogota police officer whose house caught fire on Thursday. Officer Anthony Montano was on patrol when he received the news from his wife. Everyone in the family is safe and have avoided injury, but the family lost all their belongings in the fire. ...
Off-duty NYPD detective arrested in Manhattan: police
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – An off-duty NYPD detective was arrested in Manhattan Friday night, police said. Christina McKeever, 30, was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired – alcohol, and refusal to take a breath test, according to the NYPD. McKeever was arrested in the 1st precinct in Lower Manhattan, police said. McKeever […]
Minions Take over Chestnut Street with Nutley Family Service Bureau’s Movie Night
NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Family Service Bureau parking lot was transformed into a movie theater this summer. Moviegoers enjoyed free hot dogs, ice cream novelties, and, of course, popcorn thanks to Nutley Family Service Bureau’s new Community Advisory Board. Over 50 families carried their lawn chairs and blankets to watch the movie “Despicable Me” on a large screen in the parking lot.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The free outdoor movie night happened with a grant provided by Partners for Health Foundation in Montclair. This was the first free movie night the CAB...
Old Farmer’s Winter Prediction Good News For New York?
The editors of the Old Farmer's Almanac have leaked their 2024-25 Winter prediction for New York State. READ MORE: CHECK OUT THE FARMER'S ALMANAC'S 2024-25 WINTER PREDICTION. New York State is split into three different regions in the prediction and it looks like all three regions are in for a warmer and drier than normal winter this year.
Man Robbed in Broad Daylight by Bike Riding Goon in New York City; Victim was Knocked Out and then Robbed
An individual on a bicycle assaulted a man, causing him to lose consciousness, and proceeded to steal from the victim on a street in Brooklyn, as reported by the police on Friday. An alarming incident took place shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Sunday near Metropolitan Avenue and Manhattan Avenue in...
Two Men Allegedly Lead Police on High Speed Chase Through Sullivan and Orange
New York State Police said that they pursued two suspects from Westchester County, that lead them on a high speed chase that took them through two counties. The chase took police on two of the areas busier state routes, and then ended with a crash on the New York Thruway.
Morris County to Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on September 8th
PARSIPPANY, NJ - On Sunday, September 8th, the Morris County Board of County Commissioners will be holding the 23rd annual Morris County 9/11 Remembrance ceremony at the Morris County 9/11 Memorial located at 460 West Hanover Avenue in Parsippany. The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will conduct the remembrance, joined by U.S. Reps. Tom Kean Jr. and Mikie Sherill, as well as Sheriff James Gannon. The event will take place at 6pm and will begin with a march of area police, fire, rescue and emergency personnel, accompanied by a color guard, up West Hanover Avenue as music is...
Federal lawsuit challenges mask ban in Nassau County
Editor’s note: The story in the video player aired on Aug. 14, 2024. MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — A disability rights organization is challenging Nassau County’s ban on wearing masks in public except for health and religious reasons, arguing it is unconstitutional and discriminates against people with disabilities. The federal class action lawsuit, filed by Disability Rights of […]
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