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The story of one girl’s escape from ISIS takes top honors at Stony Brook Film Fest
A documentary film that chronicles the journey of a young Yazidi girl returning from ISIS captivity won the Grand Prize award at the 2024 Stony Brook Film Festival, the Island’s largest and most celebrated. It marked the second time in the festival’s 29-year history at Staller Center that a...
Jewish eaters again aid diner targeted for supporting Israel and hostages in Gaza
Jewish customers supported a Long Island diner last October after it was boycotted by local residents upset that the owner had put posters of hostages abducted from Israel in the business’ front window, and began flying Israeli flags at its entrances. Now, after vandals smashed that window at the Golden Globe diner, they again have...
N.Y. Lottery: Staten Island winner gets $50K in Powerball third prize
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — One lucky winner scored $50,000 with a third-prize Powerball ticket purchased on Staten Island. The New York Lottery announced the winning ticket for the July 27 drawing matched four white balls and the red Powerball. Staten Island’s lucky lottery player snagged their ticket from Bagel Deli/Village Green Bagel Cafe, located at 262 Arden Ave., in Arden Heights.
BRP Companies Celebrates Grand Opening of The Monarch in Jamaica, Queens
Last week BRP Companies, public officials, and project partners celebrated the grand opening of The Monarch at 92-29 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard in Jamaica, Queens. The 25-story mixed-use building brings 605 mixed-income residences to the downtown neighborhood, along with 20,000 square feet of state-of-the-art amenity spaces and 14,000 square feet of retail space to the community.
Neptune Diner serves its final meal in Astoria, Queens
NEW YORK -- The Neptune Diner served its final meal Sunday in Astoria, Queens. The restaurant has been in business for more than 40 years at the corner of Astoria Boulevard and 31st Street.The owners say they were not given a chance to renew their lease, because the property will soon be turned into a residential building. Loyal customers showed up Sunday to say farewell."I've been coming here, my daughter is 17, so 18 years already," said Anna Garcia. "It's nostalgic. I'm meeting up with her and her dad, so we can have our last little lunch here. We've been coming here since...
Local athlete becomes 1st Black woman to win individual fencing medal for USA
A local athlete has made history at the Paris Olympics.Lauren Scruggs, who was born in Queens, won silver and became the first Black woman from the United States to win an individual medal in a women's fencing event.Not only is Scruggs an Olympic medalist, but she is also a student at Harvard University.She says her upbringing and balancing her athletic and academic life have helped her when she competes.The 21-year-old says she wants others to see her win as an opportunity to break barriers."Just growing up in the environment has made me a solid fencer because of those hardships, and...
Queens subway rider stabbed for not giving suspect money: NYPD
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A man is accused of stabbing a woman after she refused to give him money in a Queens subway station Sunday night, police said. Randol Contreras, 24, allegedly stabbed the 23-year-old victim in the chest and abdomen with a knife at the mezzanine level in the Jamaica-Van Wyck subway station at […]
Mets fans are furious at WFAN radio host
Sal Licata only owned himself in an attempt to claim victory over the Atlanta Braves and their fans. In not trying to sound like every other self-deprecating New York Mets fan licking their wounds after losing two straight to the Braves, we won’t solely blame Licata for this weekend’s happenings. But this is a coincidence Read more... The post WFAN’s Sal Licata still hasn’t learned his lesson about the Mets appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Six indicted in alleged Flushing election fraud
Six defendants were charged last week in a 161-count indictment for alleged voter fraud in a Flushing City Council race last year. The six defendants, including the candidate’s daughter, volunteered for Yu-Ching James Pai, who ran unsuccessfully for Flushing’s Council District 20 after winning the Republican primary race, which prosecutors now say was influenced by election fraud.
Mets trade deadline acquisition gets roughed up by the Braves in his debut
Shortly after their game against the Atlanta Braves, the New York Mets acquired veteran reliever Ryne Stanek in a trade with the Seattle Mariners. This was a move that was most certainly needed to add depth to a bullpen that has struggled throughout portions of the 2024 season. The Mets...
James & Main Cited For 'Great Portions, Flavors'
James & Main opened in East Rockaway at 1 Main Street on Friday, July 26. Billed as “the South Shore’s newest classic,” the restaurant and bar describes itself as a place “where the simple pleasures of the past meet the tastes of today." Lining the walls...
Nassau County H.S. Athletics HOF 2024 class announced
The Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame will hold its 2024 induction ceremony Sept. 25 at the Crest Hollow County Club. For more information, tickets and the full list of honorees, go to www.sectionviii.org. The following is a list of honorees local to the Herald coverage area. TOM...
12 people rescued from sinking boat off of Long Island
Greater Long Beach coverage is funded in part by Toast Coffee + Kitchen, now open in Long Beach. Click here to visit the website. Rescue workers on Long Island saved a dozen people from a sinking boat near Point Lookout over the weekend, police said. Nassau County Police’s Marine Bureau...
Gun-Packing Trio Accused of Punching, Choking, and Throwing Bowling Balls at Baldwin Security Guard
The First Squad reports the arrest of three individuals for a Robbery that occurred on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:23 a.m. in Baldwin. According to Detectives, Officers responded to a call at Ultra Lanes, located at 2407 Grand Avenue, for an Assault. Upon arrival, Officers discovered that a security guard of the establishment was the victim of an assault. Further investigation revealed that the defendants: Davian Campbell, 26, of 3615 Bertha Drive, Baldwin, Danny Daniels, 26, 1425 E. 94th Street, Brooklyn and Ariel Sariah Gangadeen, 25, of 668 E 85th Street, Brooklyn were being disruptive and refused to leave, they began punching, kicking, choking, and throwing bowling balls at the victim. They also stole the victim’s phone and fled the scene in a white BMW.
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