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Father, 2 kids killed in crash on Pennsylvania Turnpike
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A father and his two children were killed in a crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lancaster County over the weekend.In a release, Pennsylvania State Police said the deadly crash happened on the Turnpike in the area of mile marker 268.7 in Penn Township, Lancaster County, on Saturday around 4:25 a.m. State police said the driver of a tractor-trailer hit the driver of a Honda Accord in the right lane, knocking both vehicles off the road. All three people in the Honda died, authorities said. Both vehicles were headed eastbound. LancasterOnline reported that the three victims in the Honda Accord were identified as 43-year-old Donnell Hickson, of New York, 18-year-old Decir Hickson, of Pittsburgh, and an unidentified 11-year-old girl. Their deaths were reportedly ruled by the coroner as accidental. Law enforcement told LancasterOnline that the tractor-trailer overturned on top of the Honda. The truck driver was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating the crash.
Baraka wants equity to be the ‘north star’ of state budget, proposes tax cuts for poor and middle class, huge tax hikes for wealthiest N.J. residents
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is pledging to reimagine the New Jersey state budget with equity as its guiding principal if he wins next year’s governor’s race, promising to raise taxes on the state’s highest earners and positioning himself as the furthest left in a burgeoning field of Democratic candidates.
LIVE MAP: How to get around Route 3 accident in Clifton, NJ
NEW JERSEY - Traffic during the evening commute near Clifton, NJ could be impacted after a tractor-trailer reportedly exploded and caught fire on Route 3, closing multiple lanes on the highway on Monday morning. JUMP TO: LIVE TRAFFIC MAP l WHAT WE KNOW. "As of 10:47 a.m., there's a Tractor...
Heyman believes Yankees would be willing to part with Spencer Jones for Tarik Skubal, but not Garrett Crochet
The Yankees seem like they are sure to dabble in the pitching market ahead of the trade deadline. Audacy MLB Insider Jon Heyman thinks they’d part with highly-regarded prospect Spencer Jones for Tarik Subal, but not Garrett Crochet.
Yankees’ DJ LeMahieu, Anthony Volpe finally break brutal home run droughts
In one day, two Yankees got off the schneid in the long-ball department. DJ LeMahieu went deep for the first time this season while Anthony Volpe hit his first home run in over two months as the Yankees beat the Rays 9-1 on Monday afternoon in The Bronx. LeMahieu’s home run, in his 40th game of the season, came after he spent Sunday on the bench amid a brutal slump. He came to the plate in the fifth inning 0-for his last-18 and batting just .176 on the season, but got a sweeper down the middle from right-hander Zack Littell and lifted...
Stabbing incident leaves three men injured in New Rochelle
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (PIX11) — Three men were stabbed in New Rochelle on Sunday morning, according to the New Rochelle Police Department. The incident happened around 4:18 a.m. on the 200 block of North Avenue, police said. Responding officers found a large disorderly group at the scene and located the three men but say the […]
Route 3 Eastbound, Valley Road Ramp Closed Tonight Following Tractor Trailer Fire
Route 3 eastbound remains closed following a tractor trailer crash and fire this morning in Clifton, Passaic County, according to an alert from the New Jersey Dept. of Transportation. Route 3 westbound reopened at 5:30 pm. One lane on Route 3 eastbound is expected to reopen later Monday night upon...
Watchdog who criticized NYPD's handling of officer discipline resigns
The head of an oversight board that investigates allegations of misconduct by New York City police officers announced her resignation Monday, ending a tenure in which she had publicly criticized the NYPD's handling of a major disciplinary case and sought to expand the panel's authority.Arva Rice, the interim chair of the Civilian Complaint Review Board, didn't give a reason for her resignation, but her departure has been widely expected since early spring. A person briefed on the situation said Rice learned in April that Mayor Eric Adams, a former police captain, wanted her out of the post. The person...
New Officer for Rye PD
The City of Rye welcomed a new police officer on Monday morning, July 22nd. Victor Rodriguez joined the Rye PD after two years at the City of Mount Vernon PD. Rodriguez was born and raised in the City of Yonkers and attended Gorton High School. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science from Monroe College where he also played for the baseball team.
Francisco Lindor, Jeff McNeil power Mets to split with Marlins
MIAMI -- Francisco Lindor homered twice, Jeff McNeil also went deep and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 6-4 on Monday night.McNeil had three RBIs as the Mets split the four-game series against the National League's worst team. New York (51-48) is 5-5 versus Miami (35-65) this season."It's not easy to hit them here, even pull side," Lindor said. "It's baseball. I guess the ball was flying for me. It was a good day."Mets starter David Peterson (5-0) permitted two runs and six hits in five innings. The left-hander walked four and struck out four."I felt I did...
Nets forward earns Summer League MVP after stellar Las Vegas performance
NBA Summer League MVP winners and legends often make it to the rotation of their squad by the season due to their consistent performances. The Jordi Fernandez-led Brooklyn Nets may have just found a guy that might help them remain competitive despite the departure of Mikal Bridges. Jalen Wilson blazed up for the squad and […] The post Nets forward earns Summer League MVP after stellar Las Vegas performance appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Death of developer sheds light on status of new office building on St. Mark's Place and 3rd Avenue; 'The project is entirely on spec'
The story of NYC developer Brandon Miller, who died after being found unconscious in the garage of his $8 million Water Mill home, has become tabloid fodder in recent weeks. Many of the stories focused on the lavish lifestyle that the 43-year-old Miller led with his wife, Candice Miller, a blogger and Instagram influencer, and two children who shuttled between their $50,000-per-month Upper East Side rental apartment and a Hamptons home in Water Mill with a collection of classic cars.
Lindor's 2 homers lead Mets to 6-4 win over Marlins and split of 4-game series
MIAMI (AP) — Francisco Lindor homered twice, Jeff McNeil also went deep and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 6-4 on Monday night. McNeil had three RBIs as the Mets split the four-game series against the National League’s worst team. New York (51-48) is 5-5 versus Miami (35-65) this season. “It’s not easy to hit them here, even pull side,” Lindor said. “It’s baseball. I guess the ball was flying for me. It was a good day.” Mets starter David Peterson (5-0) permitted two runs and six hits in five innings. The left-hander walked four and struck out four.
Michael Kay was over Jose Siri's slow trot, despite Yankees' participation in antics too
In the digital era of social media and brand identity, athletes have become showmen more than ever before. In the NFL, players have created their own signature touchdown celebrations, like Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson's "Griddy" or future Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski's "Gronk Spike."
Chair of NYC police watchdog agency resigns after criticizing NYPD in misconduct case
58th Annual New York Urban League Frederick Douglass Awards Dinner NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 06: Arva Rice attends the New York Urban League's 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards Gala at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. Arva Rice was appointed by Mayor Eric Adams to head the Civilian Complaint Review Board in February 2022. [ more › ]
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