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Staten Island parents arraigned; they argue breathing issues could have caused baby’s death
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Defense attorneys for a Staten Island couple charged with reckless endangerment over burns on their baby’s arm are arguing for lower bail, given what they say is ongoing uncertainty as to how the child died. For starters, argued attorney Mark Fonte at an arraignment...
Readers sound off on Memorial Day, NYC’s speed limit and the Daily Double
Today we remember our own lost fighting in wars Brooklyn: Originally, Memorial Day was called Decoration Day. A day to remember those who died in service of the United States of America and other countries with the common understanding of liberty, freedom and human rights. Decoration Day derived from the Civil War, when flowers were placed on the graves of those who died in this country’s ...
NYC’s Adams turns Staten Island into BESS site dumping ground with new zoning rules (opinion)
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Coming soon to a neighborhood near you: battery energy storage system sites. Staten Island, which was the city’s garbage dump for decades, now looks to be the dumping ground for these BESS sites. You can thank Mayor Eric Adams for that. If you purchase...
Baby falcons hatch atop Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge; MTA shares adorable photos
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The MTA Bridges and Tunnels recently announced that three peregrine falcon chicks have been hatched on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. According to an MTA release, the chicks have joined their mother in the specially built nesting box atop the 693-foot Brooklyn Tower, and have been “banded for wildlife monitoring.”
N.Y. law would require stolen cell phones to be disabled
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. —A piece of New York legislation requiring providers disable stolen cell phones passed the State Assembly Friday. Staten Island elected officials support “Detective Brian Simonsen’s Law,” named for a 19-year NYPD veteran killed by friendly fire in 2019, and it’s expected to be voted on in the New York Senate in the coming weeks.
10 most expensive homes sold in Monmouth County, May 13-19
A house in Rumson that sold for $4.3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Monmouth County in the past week. In total, 215 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $819,907, or $401 per square foot.
Asbury Park Riots In 1970 Form Basis of Coming of Age Story
For over fifty years, Paul Bomba had a story he wanted to tell. It's a tale about Asbury Park that starts off in July of 1970 as the beach town erupts with racial unrest. Three unlikely teenage friends (Adam, Mollie, and Howard) struggle with family conflicts and their racial, cultural and class identities in the midst of the chaos. The town and those teens will never be the same.
What's new at the Jersey Shore in summer 2024? Here are 9 things you need to know
Brooklyn Adams, the owner of Lava Java in Lavallette, has hired and trained her crew, over-ordered supplies, and is putting the finishing touches on a new, full-service coffee window that can alleviate the long lines inside the cafe. The weeks leading up to Memorial Day have been slower than last...
FREE REDBANKGREEN SHIRTS, NEW COMMENT POLICY
We made it to Memorial Day Weekend. Of course, we’re repping that in our masthead at the top of this page (and below, in case you missed it). You may have noticed that we like to have fun at redbankgreen. It’s a core value, really. If you’re going...
Sloth’s visit to NYC tattoo parlor Haven Studio sparks city fine, denials from business
A sloth visited Brooklyn — and sparked trouble with the city Health Department. The Long Island man who recently abandoned his Sloth Encounters storefront in the Town of Islip after legal action from local officials allegedly brought the exotic South American beasts to Kings County and is now facing a fine. The Dec. 8 visit at tattoo parlor Haven Studio brought the business a $500 penalty, while wildlife exhibitor Larry Wallach was issued a summons for bringing the creatures without a permit and now faces a July 2 hearing, the city Health Department said. Haven Studio denied the incident, claiming the information sloths...
‘Landmark’ NYC ice cream parlor faces eviction as locals say it’s a sign neighborhood just isn’t the same
An iconic, decades-old Brooklyn ice cream shop is set to be evicted this summer – leaving neighbors and longtime customers distraught over the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood. “We have been here since May 1984 – 40 years,” said Anthony “Tony” Fongyit, 74, the owner of Scoops Ice Cream Parlor on Flatbush Avenue in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. “A lot of people have been upset. It’s heartbreaking right now to see what’s going on with this lease situation,” he told The Post. Fongyit was ordered to vacate the storefront within four months when his landlord brought him to civil court earlier in May, following about five...
This Is The Most Charming Restaurant In New Jersey
There are two things that New Jersey has that work well together. When you add up our charm and great food, it equals a great dining experience. Experts say this is the most charming restaurant in New Jersey. When you think of charm, you can't help but imagine that amazing...
Brooklyn remembers fallen heroes at 157th Memorial Day parade
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Brooklyn came together on Memorial Day to honor the brave men and women who died serving their country. The 157th annual Memorial Day Parade and service provided a solemn backdrop for veterans and families to pay their respects. Retired Vietnam veteran Ralph DiSpirito attended the parade with his family. “We’re here […]
80 years later, D-Day through the eyes of Staten Islanders
Editor’s note: A group of Staten Islanders, including students from Wagner College and its choral group, are in Normandy, France, to honor those who fought and those who died in the D-Day invasion of June 6, 1944 -- the largest seaborne invasion in history. This opportunity on the 80th anniversary was developed by and is led by Lori Weintrob, director of the Wagner College Holocaust Center, and Thomas Juneau, director of choral activities and conductor.
10 baby falcons hatch on Bayonne, George Washington, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridges in conservation win
Ten baby falcons were welcomed to the Port Authority and MTA families when three hatched atop a tower in the shadow of the Bayonne Bridge, four hatched inside a George Washington Bridge tower and three more hatched at the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
Stay safe: DWI checkpoints planned in NJ for Memorial Day weekend
🔴 DWI checkpoints will be set up in two Monmouth County towns this weekend. As we gear up for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, the Monmouth County DWI Task Force has announced it will be conducting two DWI checkpoints this weekend, Allenhurst Police Chief and County DWI Task Force Coordinator, Michael Schneider announced.
Couples wanted: NJ shore county hosting a free group wedding
💍 A group wedding is scheduled for June 26 at a golf course. 💍 The group wedding is a trial run for potential future events. Engaged couples are being given the opportunity to tie the knot for free. They just have to be willing to share the spotlight with other lovebirds.
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