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New York City to close migrant shelter on Randall's Island in early 2025, Adams says
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday announced the city is closing the migrant shelter on Randall's Island early next year.The city plans to shut down the Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center by the end of February. The reason is that the influx of asylum seekers into the city has dramatically dropped."We're not out of the woods yet, but make no mistake, thanks in large part to our smart management strategies and successful advocacy, we have turned the corner on this crisis," said Adams in a statement. "We're not scrambling every day to open new shelters - we're...
Tourists fall victim to street vendor scams in the Battery
THE BATTERY, Manhattan (PIX11) — They’re not exactly selling the Brooklyn Bridge, but vendors at The Battery are allegedly illegally selling tickets to enter the free park and steering tourists away from the authorized Statue City Cruises that go directly to Liberty Island. Statue City Cruises is the only ferry company authorized to sell tickets […]
Ex-FDNY fire chief faces up to 5 years in prison as he pleads guilty in $200K bribery scheme
A retired FDNY fire chief accused of taking bribes to fast-track safety inspections faces up to five years in prison after admitting Tuesday to his role in the yearslong scheme. “I plead guilty, your honor,” Brian Cordasco, 50, said at a hearing in Manhattan federal court, just three weeks after being accused of leveraging his high-ranking post at FDNY’s Bureau of Fire Prevention to, alongside his fellow chief Anthony Saccavino, scoop up nearly $200,000 in illicit payouts. Cordasco and Saccavino worked with a middleman — retired smoke eater Henry Santiago Jr. — to help real estate developers, high-end restaurants and dozens of...
Hateful vandals attack Rep. Adriano Espaillat’s office —again — after anti-Israel protests rock NYC
Hateful vandals smashed the glass facade of Rep. Adriano Espaillat’s Upper Manhattan office and flung red paint at it early Tuesday, the day after anti-Israel protests rocked the city. Photos show the paint dripping down the exterior of the office on West 181st Street near Bennett Avenue and pooling on the sidewalk — where the words “FREE GAZA” were scrawled in black. The Democratic congressman has been vocal in backing security funding for Jewish sites and speaking out in support of Jewish students attacked at such schools as Columbia University. “My name was on a flier of targeted sites that were going to...
West Orange Resident Warns Others About Driveway Paving Scam
WEST ORANGE, NJ — A township resident who asked to remain anonymous told TAP that her mother was recently the victim of a driveway paving scam, and they wanted to alert other West Orange neighbors about it.The daughter explained that her mom was outside gardening when two men approached her. The daughter believes they chose her because she's older. “The scam involved two men telling homeowners ‘we have extra asphalt from a nearby job’ and asking if they’d like their driveway paved for a discounted price. My mother lives near the cross-section of Watchung Avenue and...
HS Girls Volleyball: Hasbrouck Heights Defeats Lodi on Senior Night
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Priscilla Escamilla’s 11 assists led Hasbrouck Heights to a 2-0 victory over Lodi in a NJIC Meadowlands girls volleyball match on Monday evening on Senior Night. The Lady Aviators improved to 6-8 overall, and 3-4 in the Meadowlands. Lodi falls to 2-13, 0-7.Before the match, Hasbrouck Heights honored seven players - Kyra Blake, Leshaunia Burrell, Priscilla Escamilla, Jaelyn Karwoski, Mackenzie Riordan, Bodhi Thool, and Tiffany Wojtkielewicz - on Senior Night. As is the volleyball team's tradition, underclassmen gave a brief speech as to what a player has meant to her and the team, and presented them with a personalized gift bin with gifts, spiritwear, and snacks. Each senior took photos with her family and as a team.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERTiffany Wotkielewicz and Mackenzie Riordan each had six kills for Hasbrouck Heights in the wins, while Riordan also chipped in with a team-high seven digs. Sophia Romero had a team-high 10 service points for the Lady Aviators. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
4 NYC Bars Named In The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024: The 51-100 List
NYC’s bar scene is unmatched with everything from hidden bars with secret entrances and listening bars for cocktails and records to quintessential hotel bars and even a bar dating back to 1762, so we certainly weren’t surprised when 12 NYC bars landed on this year’s annual World’s 50 Best Bars list released back in April. Though that’s not all–the extended version has just been revealed, unveiling the world’s best bars ranked between 51st and 100th, and four more NYC bars found their way onto the list! The 51-100 list includes bars spanning 35 different cities across the world, and of the 14 bars from the Americas bars from the U.S. lead the list once again. Seven bars hail from four U.S. cities including New York, though we’re in good company with our friends from Miami, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. And New York City is home to four of the seven bars: We’re certainly not surprised Dante made the list as they’re one of our favorites for many things–happy hour, negronis, aperol spritzes…shall we go on?! You can even get their bottled cocktails to-go!
NYC starts lowering speed limit as Sammy’s Law goes into effect
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- On Wednesday, the Department of Transportation (DOT) installed a new 20 mph speed limit sign near Prospect Park West and Third Street, the first of many under Sammy’s Law, which allows the city to set lower speed limits on local streets. “This initiative is not...
Former Adams aide Mohamed Bahi charged in NYC City Hall federal corruption investigation
Mohamed Bahi, a staffer in Mayor Adams’ office who resigned Monday, has been hit with criminal charges alleging he destroyed evidence and tampered with witnesses in the ongoing federal corruption investigation that resulted in the mayor’s indictment last month. Bahi was arrested at 6:20 a.m. Tuesday and presented on witness tampering and destruction of evidence charges brought by the FBI hours ...
Shed Restaurant opens at Mohegan Sun
Oct. 9—UNCASVILLE — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Mohegan Sun Wednesday for the new Shed restaurant. The speakers were Jeff Hamilton, president and general manager of Mohegan Sun, and John Tunney III, co-founder of The Shed restaurants. Guests were then able go into the restaurant for drinks and meals. The restaurant offers a bright take on American Comfort food and features a scratch ...
Comedian Nails Hilarious Comparison Between Upstate NY and NYC [WATCH]
Comedian Dale Elliott Jr. performed at the Albany Funny Bone on May 14, 2024, and part of his set included a hilarious comparison of Upstate New York and New York City. Elliott, a comedian, was born in Kingston, Jamaica. He moved to the United States during his life, and currently resides in California, but his Jamaican heritage gives him a unique perspective on America, a perspective that often gets incorporated into his routine.
Yankees worried about Hurricane Milton while dealing with Royals in ALDS
NEW YORK — The Yankees are playing their most important games of the season this week and their focus isn’t totally focused on beating the Royals to win their Division Series. Not even close. Aaron Judge, DJ LeMahieu, Gleyber Torres, Austin Wells and other Yankees have homes in...
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