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Fordham Heights: Police Appeal for Help Locating 50-Year-Old Man Reported Missing
The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 50-year-old man reported missing from Fordham Heights. Police said that Gustavo Garcia of 2302 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY was last seen on Wednesday, July 3, at around 10 p.m. at his home. They said he is described as male, Black, Hispanic, is around 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighs 200 pounds, has short hair, and wears glasses.
Spec-Quack-ular: 'World's Largest Rubber Duck' Coming To Rye Playland
"The World's Largest Rubber Duck" will arrive in Rye Playland on Friday, Aug. 16, and stay through Sunday, Aug. 18, serving as the centerpiece of the park's "Second Annual Duck Days of Summer" celebration. The 61-foot-tall duck, which aims to bring "love and joy to the globe," according to its...
22-Year-Old New Dad Found Dead Following Arizona Building Collapse
A man was killed in Arizona after the warehouse he worked in collapsed, leaving behind a son born just two weeks earlier. The Arizona man, presumptively identified by authorities as Oswaldo Antonio Montoya Torres, was working the night shift at the Freeport warehouse on July 24 when a downburst hit. The sudden gust of wind caused the warehouse’s side to cave in. While others escaped, Torres was unfortunately entrapped within the rubble of the collapse.
Mail carrier robbed at gunpoint on Queens street: police
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — Police are on the hunt for a man who allegedly robbed a United States Postal Service mail carrier at gunpoint in Queens on Monday. The robbery was caught on camera. Surveillance video showed a man walk past the mail carrier at the corner of 55th Avenue and 63rd Place around 12:30 […]
Mets Acquire Tyler Zuber From Rays
The New York Mets have acquired reliever Tyler Zuber from the Tampa Bay Rays for Paul Gervase. Anthony DiComo was the first to report the trade. Zuber has a 2.70 ERA in two appearances this season for the Rays. In parts of three MLB seasons, he has a 5.13 ERA over 56 games.
Free Health Fair for Westchester Families: A Community Wellness Event
Free Health Fair for Westchester Families: A Community Wellness Event. Westchester families, mark your calendars for this upcoming health fair in Mamaroneck. The Healthier Mamaroneck Access to Care Health Fair will offer families the opportunity to access several valuable health resources, information, and goodies, and best of all, it’s all free. This health fair is open to all families. Organizers also say this upcoming fair will also be a great space for the Spanish-speaking immigrant families of our community to take advantage of all of the resources that will be available this weekend. Families won’t want to miss this free and family-friendly day of health and fun.
Daredevil social media influencer stole ATMs across N.J., $38k in handbags, cops say
A social media influencer known for filming himself speeding through dense city traffic in luxury cars at ultra-high speeds and baiting police into chases, was charged by authorities for a series of robberies in Bergen County that targeted ATMs and luxury handbags at a consignment shop, police alleged in charging documents.
McCoy signs deal with San Diego Padres
Hofstra University baseball outfielder Alex McCoy announced he signed a free agent contract with the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, July 17, just one day after the culmination of the 2024 MLB Draft. While the deal is official, a physical signing is still pending. As a Baltimore native, McCoy transferred...
Grand Opening: New Far Rockaway Library Now Open with High-Quality Jewish Section
The Far Rockaway Library officially opened today at the corner of Central Ave and Mott. The library features a Jewish book section for both adults and children, along with Mishpacha and Family First magazines. You don’t need to be a Queens resident to get a library card; anyone living in...
Updates from the Hicksville Water District
Water District Holds Awards Ceremony for 2024 Water Conservation Poster Contest Winners. The Hicksville Water District (HWD) recently held an awards ceremony to celebrate the 29 winners of the District’s 2024 Water Conservation Poster Contest. An annual tradition in the District, the poster contest helps Hicksville’s elementary school students...
Inouye Adds Jake Long to Softball Staff as Assistant Coach
BRONX, N.Y. - With the fall semester just around the corner, Head Softball Coach Melissa Inouye announced Tuesday the addition of Jake Long to her staff for the upcoming season. Long makes his way up the coast to The Bronx from Gainesville, Fla. where he spent the past two seasons...
Yankees Surprisingly Sign Ex-Outfielder and World Series Hero as a Pitcher
The New York Yankees have already made a big splash in the trade market. The team acquired Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins on July 27. The Yankees are not done making moves before the July 30 trade deadline. The team made two moves on July 30 bringing arms...
Islanders Need a Blockbuster Trade to Become Serious Contenders
The New York Islanders entered the offseason with clear goals for each position group. Forwards needed a top-six forward and multiple bottom-six forwards, the defense needed to get healthy, and goaltending needed to forget about last season. While the defense and goaltending issues were addressed, the forward core still needs to add a top-six forward.
Attorney for Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Suspect Rex Heuermann Suggests Separate Murder Trials, Change of Venue
The attorney representing Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann indicated that his client may seek to have separate trials for each of the six murders he is accused of having committed, reports say. At the hearing, prosecutors turned over "voluminous" amounts of evidence, including 30 terabytes of data seized...
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