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10 Things You May Not Know About Amiri Baraka, Father Of The Black Arts Movement
Amiri Baraka died Jan. 9, 2014, at the age of 79 after battling an undisclosed illness. Indeed, the world has lost one of its greatest literary giants. While Baraka’s work is widely known and read, there may be a few things that many may not know about him. Baraka...
Long Island family holds onto hope son taken by Hamas is alive
NEW YORK (PIX11) — On Oct. 6, 2023, Orna and Ronen Neutra received a text message from their son, who was serving in the Israel Defense Forces. It was the last time they heard from him. The next day, Omer Neutra was called to respond to the massacre at the Nova Music Festival. PIX11’s Anthony […]
Here are the top 25 colleges in NYC, according to U.S. News & World Report ranking
It’s not an easy decision to choose a college or university, but if you’re looking to stay in New York City, U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2025 Best Colleges guide to help students make an informed choice. U.S. News ranked nearly 1,500 four-year bachelor’s degree-granting...
Macy’s to hire 31,000 seasonal employees despite dozens of store closures
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Despite announcing the closure of 150 stores over the next two years -- even making some of those closures earlier than expected -- Macy’s is gearing up for a busy holiday season, announcing it will hire more than 31,000 workers over the next several weeks and months.
NJ businessman bribed deputy mayor who got cash in restroom
🔷 Bribes included cash and high-end jewelry from pawn shop. 🔷 In exchange, official helped broker city land deals. A 64-year-old businessman admitted bribing a Newark official in exchange for illegal help buying and redeveloping city-owned properties. Fittingly, the dirty business happened near a toilet, investigators said. Irwin...
Eric Adams says he will run for reelection and won’t resign if he faces more charges
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he would not resign if faced with more criminal charges in addition to the corruption case currently against him, adding that he is still aiming to win reelection to City Hall’s top position. Speculation has built that Adams could buckle under the pressure of the litany of charges […]
7 Pro-Palestinian activists taken into NYPD custody during NYC Oct. 7 protests
Seven Pro-Palestinian activists were taken into custody by police during mass protests in Manhattan marking one year since the beginning of the ongoing Hamas-Israeli conflict, officials said Tuesday. The protesters were all taken into custody near the New York Stock Exchange on Wall St. around 1:20 p.m. Monday, where demonstrators complained that cops forced them into a barricaded area on ...
NYC marks Oct. 7 anniversary of Israel-Hamas war with memorial
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Hundreds of New Yorkers and politicians are coming together Monday to remember the victims of the Hamas-Israel war one year after the conflict began in the Middle East. The memorial kicks off at 5:30 p.m. on the south side of Union Square. “We will say loudly and clearly not another bomb,” […]
Staten Island HS girls’ soccer: Ava O’Donnell’s ‘heady’ play helps lift Sea over NDA, 3-0
A few weeks ago, St. Joseph by-the-Sea coach Tara Ferraiuolo vowed her team would tighten things up while defending corner kicks and, suffice it to say, it’s been a point of emphasis in training. Well, all that extra practice on corners has apparently given the Vikings’ offense a boost...
Kenilworth David Brearley Middle High School Update: Important Message from Acting Principal
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following message regarding student safety from Acting Principal of David Brearley Middle High School, Madelyn Pavelchak.Good afternoon, David Brearley parents/guardians,CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWe take the safety and security of our school with the utmost seriousness. Nothing is more important than the safety of your children. We drill regularly, we are trained to handle all types of security threats, and we work hand-in-hand with the Kenilworth Police Department. Of course, everyone plays a role in the safety of our schools. This includes reporting concerns and/or threats when they arise. This...
Anti-Israel student and teacher protesters at NYC universities plan campus walkouts on Oct. 7 anniversary
Students and professors at several New York City universities are expected to stage walkouts Monday in a widespread protest of Israel on the anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attack on the Jewish state, according to reports. Walkouts are expected to begin around 11:30 a.m. Monday at Columbia University, with law enforcement sources telling The Post that police and campus security are aware and preparing to monitor the situation. Columbia donations drop nearly 29% to $21.4M in wake of anti-Israel protests Jewish students are planning to respond with their own vigil in remembrance of the roughly 1,200 Israelis killed on Oct 7, 2023....
Staten Island HS boys’ soccer: Tottenville edges Susan Wagner to grab hold of second place
Tottenville is off to a solid start on the pitch and a new voice in first-year head coach Alfonso Castaneda-Diaz has a lot to do with the team’s early season success. Castaneda took over from long-time head coach Ron Nathanson this year, and the 32-year-old has provided the Huguenot school with a jolt.
Let the haunting begin: These Central Jersey towns have Halloween decorating contests
The spirits have been summoned to Central Jersey once again with several towns giving the BOO-tiful season a glow-up with Halloween house decorating contests. Suddenly, it’s encouraged to dust off the spooky, drag out those family skeletons, awaken the vampires, witches and ghouls and set the attic ghosts free. ...
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