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Opera to mark 10th anniversary of Eric Garner's chokehold death
The family of Eric Garner and Dartmouth's Hopkins Center for the Arts (the Hop) will mark the 10th anniversary of his death on Wednesday with a seven-part opera and art festival. The big picture: Garner's death after a banned chokehold by a New York police officer and his plea, "I...
Meteor may be responsible for loud boom heard in Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens
Could a meteor be the cause of a loud boom that was heard in parts of New York City and northern New Jersey?New York City officials began checking out reports in Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens of a loud noise heard Tuesday morning. There were also similar reports in New Jersey.New York City Emergency Management Department received an update from NASA, who estimated that a meteor entered the atmosphere and disintegrated above the New York City metropolitan area earlier on Tuesday.Preliminary analysis indicates the meteor passed over the Statue of Liberty before fragmenting high above midtown Manhattan. No meteorites were...
Man caught in tide floats from Queens, NY to New Jersey
MIDDLETOWN — A swimmer who went into the water in Queens on Monday morning was pulled from the water off Sandy Hook after treading water for 16 miles. Middletown Police Deputy Chief Paul Bailey said the man believed he went in the water near Breezy Point in Queens and got swept up by the tide.
Exclusive: RFK Jr. Campaign Operative Arrested For Violating Protective Order Against Woman He Allegedly Beat
Trent Pool, who serves as a paid consultant on the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. independent presidential campaign. was arrested in May in Dallas, Mediaite has learned. The post Exclusive: RFK Jr. Campaign Operative Arrested For Violating Protective Order Against Woman He Allegedly Beat first appeared on Mediaite.
Loud boom reported in parts of NJ, NYC
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — Social media was abuzz Tuesday with reports of a loud boom noise heard in parts of New Jersey and New York City. NASA’s Meteoroid Environments Office told PIX11 News it estimates that a fireball may have flown about 49 miles above Upper Bay near Greenville Yard in Jersey City. Based on reports […]
FBI raid of Mayor Adams official uncovers illegal construction
An FBI raid of KSK Construction tied to NYC Mayor Eric Adams uncovered an illegal residential project in the East Village, Gothamist reported. KSK failed to obtain permits for the 12-story project at 280 East Houston St. to begin the above-ground work on the project. The city’s buildings department told Gothamist it did not notice the oversight until the publication inquired about it last month. By then, the 157-unit project already had five stories built.
Hospital for Special Surgery leaders react to 15th consecutive top orthopedic ranking
Leaders with New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery reflected on its legacy after being named as the No. 1 hospital for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. In 2023, HSS provided care to more than 211,000 patients and performed more than 41,000 orthopedic surgeries, according to a July 16 news release.
Mets' Pete Alonso makes trade-deadline wish clear
During his All-Star Game media availability on Monday, first baseman Pete Alonso made it clear he wants to remain with the New York Mets beyond the July 30 MLB trade deadline."I’d love to stay and I don’t want to get traded," Alonso directly said, as shared by Alex Smith of SNY. "I love [New York]. It’s home."Alonso remains on track to reach free agency after the season and repeatedly was the subject of trade rumors as the Mets floundered in May. However, the Amazins entered the All-Star break at 49-46 on the campaign and in possession of a wild-card playoff berth.The...
Beauty salon owner pushed to her death by her own son, NYPD says
NEW YORK -- A community is shocked and saddened by the death of a beloved East Harlem salon owner.The life of 44-year-old Vianel Garcia was cut short on Sunday afternoon in Riverside Park in Washington Heights. Detectives say she suffered fatal injuries after she was pushed down a grassy embankment by her own son, 22-year-old Miguel Duval."A bunch of police were huddled in that corner. There was someone trying to do CPR for what felt like 20 minutes," witness Natalia Weaver said.Police said Duval was taken into custody just hours after his mother's death. He's now facing a charge of...
NYC will soon stop cash assistance for residents who fail to meet work requirements
In a letter to providers, DSS said that beginning on July 28 the agency is instituting work requirements for some safety net benefits. The Department of Social Services says it will begin slashing aid for people who fail to meet work requirements starting July 28. [ more › ]
Knicks signing former NBA Finals piece
The New York Knicks are adding to their stable of point guards. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Monday that the Knicks are signing veteran guard Cam Payne in free agency. They are giving Payne a one-year contract worth $3.1 million, Charania adds. Payne, 29, is a former lottery pick who has played for... The post Knicks signing former NBA Finals piece appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Police source: Pursuit ends with suspect shot after hitting trooper with car (GALLERY)
ROCK HILL – A police pursuit early this morning (Tuesday) that began in Ulster County, ended in Sullivan County when the suspect allegedly struck a state trooper who was standing outside his car and other officers opened fire, wounding the man, a law enforcement source told Mid-Hudson News. Police...
New York Men Confess To ‘Senseless Murders’ Of Hudson Valley Kids
Two New York Gang Members men committed "senseless murders" of teens in the Hudson Valley. The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, announced a guilty plea following the death of a Dutchess County Teen. New York City Man Confesses To Killing Dutchess County, New...
Baby in NJ dies after being left in 100-degree parked car
LAKEWOOD — An infant died Monday afternoon after being left inside a vehicle on one of the hottest days of the year, according to the Ocean County Proseuctor's Office. Prosecutor Bradley Billihimer said Lakewood police were notified about a child in cardiac arrest outside the Kollel Cheshek Shlomo on New Egypt Road around 1:45 p.m.
Failed Inspection Causes Emergency Closure On Busy Bridge In Westchester
Part of a busy bridge in Westchester is closed to traffic as crews make emergency repairs following a failed inspection, officials announced. The northeast ramp of the "H-Bridge" in Tarrytown, which carries Railroad Avenue over Metro-North tracks, is closed to traffic, village officials announ…
Westchester doctors warn of the impacts of extreme heat
Westchester County doctors say they are watching the impact that recent heat is having on people firsthand. Doctors at Urgent Care of Westchester in Tarrytown say this is especially the case for people who already live with medical issues like diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. The extreme heat...
Metro-North Railroad Unveils Fifth Wrapped Locomotive from Heritage Series to Honor Employees
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad has rebranded a fifth locomotive with special colors and designs as part of a Heritage Series to highlight the railroad’s 40 years of service to the public. Unlike the previous four rebrands, the rebranding of locomotive No. 214 pays tribute to the Metro-North workforce. Skilled craft workers at Metro-North’s North White Plains Shop restored locomotive No. 214, and a wrap was applied featuring pictures of past and present Metro-North workers.
One year later, Jarrel Garris' family seeks accountability for death at hands of police
One year ago last week, New Rochelle resident Jarrel Garris died after being shot in a physical confrontation with New Rochelle Det. Steven Conn. And one year later, Garris' family and community advocates are calling on the New York Attorney General to charge Conn in connection with his death. ...
SUNY Purchase recognized in 2025 edition of Fiske Guide to Colleges
PURCHASE – SUNY Purchase has been selected to be included in the 2025 edition of The Fiske Guide to Colleges, which includes profiles of more than 300 of the “best and most interesting colleges in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.”. According to the description in the 2025...
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