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NYC police watchdog leader resigns, goes out on ‘own terms’ after rift with Adams admin
The outspoken head of the NYPD watchdog has resigned from her post — leaving on “her own terms” after months of pressure from the Adams administration for her to step down, The Post has learned. Arva Rice submitted her resignation Monday morning in a letter to Mayor...
Two major NYC tunnels to partially close for tests on 20-ton flood doors
Two New York City tunnels connecting Manhattan to Brooklyn and Queens will be partially closed throughout the Summer while the MTA runs tests on the 20-ton flood doors that protect the major passageways from hurricanes and storms. The tests, which are taking place in The Hugh L.Carey Tunnel and Queens...
‘Wolf of Airbnb’ Konrad Bicher sentenced to prison for illegal NYC sublet scheme
A flashy Florida man who claimed to be the “Wolf of Airbnb” was sentenced Monday to more than four years in prison after pleading guilty to illegally subletting more than 18 Manhattan apartments — and raking in more than $1 million in rental income while refusing to pay rent.
Aaron Rodgers weighs in on New York vs. New Jersey debate
Aaron Rodgers wants to bring two Super Bowls to … New Jersey?. Rodgers accidentally weighed in Monday on the age-old debate of whether the Jets (and Giants) actually belong to New York or New Jersey now that both teams have their training facilities in New Jersey, along with playing home games at shared MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
Masked gunmen on scooter behind fatal shooting outside NYC migrant shelter that may be tied to Tren de Aragua gang: sources
A pair of scooter-riding masked gunmen were behind a shooting outside a Brooklyn migrant shelter that left one asylum seeker dead and the other critical — in what sources said could be a Tren de Aragua gang-related hit. The gunplay erupted around 11 p.m. Sunday outside a shelter at...
Robitussin maker settles lawsuit in US over 'non-drowsy' claim
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The maker of Robitussin settled a consumer lawsuit that claimed its "non-drowsy" cough and flu medicine causes drowsiness, agreeing to pay $4.5 million and remove the "non-drowsy" claim from its packaging and marketing. A preliminary settlement with Haleon, which was spun off by GSK in July...
Mets vs. Marlins prediction: MLB odds, picks, best bets for Monday
Will Ingrid Andress ever sing the national anthem again?. Will George Clooney and Nancy Pelosi star in the movie “Backstabbers”?. Will a blonde wig, orange makeup and an ear bandage be this year’s most popular Halloween costume?. There ain’t gonna be no rematch. “I believe it is...
Body found in fifth apparent drowning off NYC beach as pols call for more lifeguard hours: ‘Going to get worse’
A man was found dead in the water off the coast of Rockaway Beach early Monday morning in what appears to be the fifth drowning death at a New York City beach this summer. The man, who was identified as in his 30s, was pronounced dead on arrival at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital. A cause of death has yet to be released, though police said the death wasn’t suspicious.
Staten Island waterfront revitalization underway: Hundreds enjoy music festival on esplanade
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Ronnie Littman is on a mission to help revitalize the Stapleton waterfront. His efforts paid off when hundreds of adults and children came to the Stapleton Esplanade on Saturday, where they enjoyed a day filled with music, dancing, and food. This was the fifth annual...
Three people shot in Jersey City in 25-hour span
Three people were shot in Jersey City between early Sunday and early Monday morning and three people were robbed at gunpoint, capping a violent weekend in the city. A man was shot in the right clavicle, left buttock, and groin region in the first shooting, at approximately 1 a.m. Sunday, on Bright Street near Route 78, Jersey City spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione said.
Storms threaten each day this week with thunder, flooding possible — then heat returns
After a relatively quiet weekend weather-wise, the threat of storms is back on this week. Grab an umbrella and keep it close by, we’ll be in and out of shower chances for the next several days. A series of low pressure systems will be moving through the area this...
Paterson activist on police advisory group involved in bar assault
PATERSON — Ernest Rucker, a community activist and member of the Paterson Police Department’s advisory council, was involved in an assault late Friday night at the Elks Club bar on Ellison Street. Rucker, who is in his 60s, told Paterson Press he was defending himself against a Rochelle Park man who was threatening...
Huntington’s Annual Anne Frank Memorial Ceremony Features Holocaust Survivor Rosalie Simon
Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth, in conjunction with the Suffolk YJCC, hosted the Town of Huntington’s 13th Annual Anne Frank Memorial Ceremony. The event took place on Friday, July 19 at Arboretum Park in Melville, home of the Anne Frank Memorial Garden. The event was held mid-way between Anne...
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.
N.Y. weather: Organized showers, thunderstorms headed to NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders can expect to see scattered thunderstorms in the forecast for the next few days before the sun comes out for the weekend. National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist Bill Goodman said the radar indicates Staten Island should be in the clear until later Monday, as most of the storms are currently north, near Bergen and Rochester counties.
NYC Mayor Adams announces citywide initiative to prevent more lithium-ion battery fires
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Mayor Eric Adams announced several new citywide actions on Monday, each one aimed at preventing more deadly lithium-ion battery fires in New York City and promoting safe e-bike charging and usage. “When used correctly, e-bikes are a convenient, low-cost transportation option that reduce congestion and...
High rents, upfront costs are keeping New Yorkers stuck
High rents are not a new phenomenon in New York City, but paired with steep upfront costs, many are finding it tough to secure their next home. A new StreetEasy market report for the month of June shows that renters across the city are sticking put and staying in their current homes for longer thanks to those two factors.
Jersey City officials cut the ribbon on revitalized 360-year-old Bergen Square
Jersey City officials cut the ribbon on a revitalized 360-year-old Bergen Square this morning, with the parking lots now converted into a pedestrian plaza. “Our vision for Bergen Square is to build a usable outdoor public space in the heart of Journal Square for everyone to enjoy, with an important emphasis on the valuable role this area and Jersey City has played in our nation’s history going back thousands of years,” Mayor Steven Fulop said in a statement.
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