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NY Black women electeds rallied for Harris on massive Sunday night Zoom call
A number of Black women politicians from New York quickly rallied behind Vice President Kamala Harris Sunday night, joining more than 45,000 participants across the nation for a Zoom call to show solidarity and support for her presidential campaign mere hours after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race.
3 Found Stabbed After Disorderly Group Disbands In New Rochelle: Suspect At Large
The stabbing happened in New Rochelle on Sunday, July 21 just after 4:15 a.m., when the city's police department was clearing a large disorderly group on the 200 block of North Avenue. According to the department, as officers worked to disband the group, they found three men with stab wounds,...
Florida man gets over 50 months in prison for defrauding NYC landlords
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A Florida man, who refers to himself as the “Wolf of Airbnb,” was sentenced to over 50 months in prison for his connection in a scheme “to defraud New York City landlords and the U.S. Government,” United States Attorney Damian Williams said on Monday. Konrad Bicher, 32, failed to make more […]
Short Hills Resident Suggests Adding Wording About Survivors to 9/11 Memorial
MILLBURN, NJ — Jean Pasternak spoke to township committee members about adding wording about survivors to the Millburn 9/11 memorial. She stated, “I have written to each of you about the 9/11 Memorial aspect of adding this survivor wording on the different plaques, and I did get a reply, and I appreciate those replies.” She explained that her husband was exposed to toxins that he inhaled from the burning pile after returning to downtown Manhattan to work. She shared, “We were unaware of the connection between the 9/11 toxins and his unusual cancer in his 40s, only...
Opinion: Why We’re Getting Arrested at Citibank in Tribeca
“For years, Citi has refused to confront the issue of its fossil fuel business. And so, we are there, outside the bank’s headquarters, blocking the doors, being led away in handcuffs in the desperate hope that our acts may trigger Citi’s leadership to finally start treating global heating like the existential threat it is.”
Getting higher in the standings will be fun for Orlando City SC
Yes, it was a draw instead of a win. But the recent match where Orlando City SC faced New York City FC demonstrated how far the squad’s defense progressed. Orlando City SC isn’t an exception. Few MLS teams get praised for defense. It’s more fun to talk about through balls, free kicks, and shots on goal.
Hunter Biden drops lawsuit against Fox News
Hunter Biden has dropped a lawsuit against Fox News accusing them of illegally publishing explicit images of him as part of a streaming series titled “The Trial of Hunter Biden.”. The lawsuit involved the dissemination of intimate images without Biden’s consent, purportedly violating New York’s revenge porn law....
What’s Going on With Dawson Mercer? How the Skilled Forward Fits in the Short and Long-Term Picture
After signing Santeri Hatakka today, the New Jersey Devils only have three tendered RFAs in need of a contract. While Nico Daws is likely headed for the AHL on a one-year, two-way contract due to the goaltending picture becoming that of Jacob Markstrom and Jake Allen, Nolan Foote is probably more likely to earn a NHL job, considering his waiver status. However, neither Daws nor Foote are even close to Dawson Mercer in terms of expected impact to the team in 2024-25 or how clearly they fit into the long-term picture. Yes, Daws will have his chance when Allen’s contract expires and Markstrom either departs, gets old, or retires. But he still has a lot to prove and earn — as does Foote.
Broadway Babysitters Make a Unique Appearance on Saturday, July 27 at the Green Room 42
The Green Room 42 presents a special afternoon with Broadway Babysitters on Saturday, July 27 at 1:00 PM. Broadway Babysitters is an arts-focused childcare company led by an ensemble of expert childcare professionals. The show is produced and directed by Jackson Bradshaw and features performances by Jennifer Malenke, owner of Broadway Babysitters, Kirsten Freimann, Barry Gold, Jillian Mitchell, Laura Jeanne Portera and Jameson White.
Darren Walker, president of Ford Foundation, will step down by the end of 2025
NEW YORK -- If there are rock stars in philanthropy, Darren Walker, the president of the Ford Foundation, is one of them. And he's about to exit the stage. Walker, 64, has been named one of Rolling Stone’s “25 People Shaping the Future” and Time’s “100 Most Influential People” as he led one of the original American philanthropies since 2013. The foundation said Monday that he will step down from his role by the end of 2025.
Inter Arma Have a Handful of East Coast Shows Lined Up
Months after the release of their latest album New Heaven, Inter Arma‘s got some live dates coming up that you should absolutely go to if you’re able to get out to the east coast. For five days this coming September, the insanely heavy blackened post-metal outfit will be...
Juan Soto claps back at Luis Severino’s 'two good hitters' comments
The New York Mets took a calculated risk this offseason, inking former New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino to a one-year deal. Severino was once a budding star for the Yankees but he dealt with a bevy of injuries during his tenure in the Bronx and had an abysmal 2023 campaign.
Bullying in Stamford schools worries some Latino parents and immigrant families
Some Latino parents and immigrant families say their children face bullying in the Stamford school system. Orfa Palma, a recent immigrant from Guatemala, says her 12-year-old daughter began middle school in late March, but the initial excitement quickly turned into dread. "Kids began to bully her because she is chubby,”...
Dan Noonan, Advocate for Cancer Awareness, Dies
Fire Department of New York (FDNY) Retired Firefighter Danny Noonan has passed away after a battle with leukemia. He was one of nearly 700 FDNY members who responded to a fire at the New York Telephone Company in Manhattan in 1975. Many of them were struck with cancer in the aftermath.
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