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NY’s Blue Ribbon Commission Graduation Measures get hyped at City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit
City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit welcomed State Department of Education Commissioner Betty Rosa as its opening keynote speaker Thursday before a packed crowd at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Lower Manhattan Thursday. The event brought together industry executives, public sector leaders and academics to...
District Attorney Hoovler Announces Guilty Plea in Monroe Robbery Case
People Will Recommend Aguibou Karambe be Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that Aguibou Karambe, 22, of Manhattan, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Attempted Robbery in the Second Degree. Under the plea agreement announced on the record at the time that Karambe pled guilty, the People will recommend that he be sentenced to five (5) years in prison to be followed by three (3) years of post-release supervision when he is sentenced on October 16, 2024.
Armed 16-Year-Old Bergen County Boy Charged With Robbing Local Gas Station: Police
A 16-year-old boy from Bergen County has been charged in a robbery of a local gas station in which he flashed a handgun and made off with several hundred dollars, police said.The unidentified teen was wearing a mask and a hooded sweatshirt when he flashed a handgun tucked in his waistband and deman…
Tragedy; Two Yidden Lose Lives in Horrific Mountaindale Accident: Levaye in Monsey
It is with unbelievable sadness that we report on the horrific tragedy that occurred on Thursday evening in Mountaindale, where two yidden passed away r”l after their vehicle rolled over and burst into flames, trapping them inside. R’ Yisroel Shulem Oshri from Belz and R’ Mendy Weinberger from Satmar,...
Massive Old School Biker Event Set For Hudson Valley
Biker Fest to feature food, drinks, live music and an awesome display of bikes. Here's a fun event that you won't want to miss! Paul Maloney, founder of Outback Choppers Custom Cycles is hosting an amazing event for old school bike lovers. There's a big biker community in the Hudson...
Girl Rushed To Firehouse In Passaic Shooting Survives, Prosecutor Says
The juvenile, who sources identified as a female, was driven to the Westside Firehouse after being shot on Monroe and Grove streets just before 11:50 p.m., Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman said. Then girl was then rushed to St. Joseph’s University Medical...
Dozens Of Mopeds, Scooters Impounded In Crackdown On Illegal Operation In Westchester
Moped and scooter riders in Westchester, watch out—the county's police departments are cracking down on those who operate the vehicles where they are not supposed to. The initiative was announced on Friday, Aug. 16 by the Westchester County Police Department, which revealed that it had impounded a total of 16 mopeds and scooters and written 54 summonses over a week.
Byram Hills Ranked No. 1 Public High School in Westchester
Receiving well-deserved recognition, Byram Hills High School was ranked as the number one public high school in Westchester County in Westchester Magazine’s March 2024 issue. The Inside Press asked me to explore the “why” behind the ranking. It is particularly noteworthy as Westchester is home to some of the best high schools in the country. Factors considered included college readiness, average class size, student-to-teacher ratio, SAT scores, the number of counselors, the number of AP courses, and more.
"Happy Gilmore 2" holds casting call for New Jersey extras
NEW YORK -- "Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals."Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. posted the casting call earlier this month, looking for extras for the upcoming Netflix film."Happy Gilmore 2" filming in New JerseyThe movie is set to film scenes in Bergen, Essex, Monmouth, Morris and Somerset counties. Shoot dates will be held from September through November. "It's been almost 30 years since we last saw Happy Gilmore, the long-driving hero who won in the Tour Championship in 1996. Now, we finally get to catch up with him in a new sequel," a Netflix press release for...
10 most expensive homes sold in Essex County, Aug. 5-11
A house in Short Hills that sold for $5.4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Essex County in the past week. In total, 180 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $875,825. The average price per square foot was $392.
Contractor Still Operates Despite Stealing Thousands in Wages From Immigrant Workers
On July 31, home contractor Artemio Fuerte, 38, appeared at the New Rochelle City Court in New York’s Westchester County. According to County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah, Fuerte owned and operated Fuerte Construction LLC, a company that stole $31,500 from at least eight immigrant workers he employed between 2020 and 2023. As part of […] The post Contractor Still Operates Despite Stealing Thousands in Wages From Immigrant Workers appeared first on Documented.
First West Nile virus cases in Westchester
WHITE PLAINS – A New Rochelle resident and one from Mount Vernon have tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the first confirmed human cases in Westchester this year. County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said these first cases are earlier than usual and “should serve as a reminder to all of us to remove all standing water around your home every time after it rains.”
Police union votes no confidence in Essex County Jail head, county administrators. See why
A police union representing supervisors and internal affairs investigators for the Essex County Department of Corrections approved a vote of no confidence in the agency's director and county administrators. The labor organization’s announcement, released Monday, outlined a litany of grievances, claiming mismanagement has undermined the welfare of officers, as well as inmates. The motion...
Latest crime fighting tool coming to Carmel
CARMEL – Carmel Police Chief Anthony Hoffmann is always on the prowl for funds for the purchase of technology. Putnam County’s largest township has been awarded $400,000 in grant funding from the State Division of Criminal Justice Services for technology upgrades in conjunction with the Law Enforcement Technology (LETECH) grant program.
Abuse and neglect of young people with disabilities alleged at detention center
Nonprofit sues Essex County Juvenile Detention Center over failure to provide access to investigate. The state’s largest youth detention center is not providing records or access to speak with young people to a statewide nonprofit investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, according to a lawsuit the group filed. As...
Gunman, 67, Killed 24-Year-Old Victim In Weehawken, Prosecutor Says
Jhonnier Gamboa Acosta, 24, was believed to have been shot and killed by Juan Perez, 67, on Park Avenue between 37th and 41st streets around 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Acosta was taken to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at...
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