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Spike Lee’s Serial Killer Thriller Is Based on an Infamous Murderer?
Spike Lee captures the horror of the Son of Sam in Summer of Sam without glorifying the killer. The film showcases New York City as a character embodying self-destruction and fear. Summer of Sam is Spike Lee's cynical yet audacious and unhinged take on the chaotic summer of 1977. Spike...
Yankees 4, Rays 6: Late surge can’t overcome early wasted opportunities
It’s not that you can call today a lifeless performance by the Yankees’ starting nine — they tallied nine hits and six walks to put traffic on the bases, especially early. However, time after time they failed to come through with the clutch hit, finishing the day 2-for-10 with runners in scoring position and leaving nine men stranded. Aaron Judge finally broke that pattern, giving the team life with his seventh-inning three-run home run, but it was too little, too late.
Knicks' conference opponent makes claim that will shock NBA world if it comes true
If the New York Knicks finished as the second-best team in the East again next season, that'd be a win. Even after re-signing OG Anunoby and trading for Mikal Bridges, the Celtics are still the conference favorite. The Sixers, who finished seventh in the conference last season, should be somewhere at the top after signing Paul George.
Report: AL East rivals eyeing Cubs starter
Both the Yankees and Red Sox have checked in with the Cubs and discussed the potential availability of right-hander Jameson Taillon, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale writes in his weekly Sunday Notes column. The Cubs have yet to determine whether they’ll move any veteran pieces prior to the deadline, per...
Brewers add to bullpen depth with trade for inconsistent reliever
The Mets have dealt left-hander Tyler Jay to the Brewers in exchange for minor league right-hander TJ Shook, per a club announcement. Jay had been designated for assignment by New York last week to make room for lefty Alex Young on the club’s 40-man roster. The Brewers had an open spot for Jay on their 40-man roster after designating Joel Kuhnel for assignment earlier Sunday.
Northwell Health Taps Instacart for Nutrition Support
Northwell is leveraging Instacart Health’s tools to address social determinants of health among its patients, the companies recently announced. Northwell Health and Instacart are partnering to provide food and nutrition services to Northwell’s patients, the companies announced on Wednesday. New Hyde Park, New York-based Northwell Health is a...
Slashing at Hofstra Incites Concerns Amongst Students About Their Safety
Two people were assaulted with a knife by a group of masked men outside of the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Center on Wednesday, June 19 at 4:20 p.m., where the Academy Charter High School was hosting their graduation ceremony. Since Wednesday, six men have been charged with gang assault and weapons charges after being taken into police custody, according to FOX5 NY.
5 dogs abandoned in NJ home, in nailed-shut closets with cig burns
IRVINGTON — Five neglected pit bulls were rescued from an abandoned home in the Essex County Township, according to a report by News 12. The Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption in Cranford was first alerted to two dogs left outside the property on July 3. Upon further investigation, rescuers went into the house and found three other pit bulls in the basement, nailed inside closets with no food and water, said The Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption president, Lauren Denoma.
Pete Alonso’s struggles continue as Mets flounder against Marlins again
MIAMI — Pete Alonso may have been the Mets’ lone All-Star, but he certainly hasn’t played like one lately. If his .576 OPS for July wasn’t a blemish enough entering Sunday, the slugging first baseman had three at-bats with runners in scoring position that could have altered the outcome against the Marlins, and failed to produce in all of them.
What's next for Yankees' DJ LeMahieu, who was benched for Sunday's game vs. Rays?
NEW YORK – Physically, Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu says he’s “good,’’ though his psyche is a bit shaken by a .177 batting average through 39 games. “It doesn’t give you much hope, the last month or so,’’ LeMahieu said of his struggle to find any rhythm at the plate.
NYPD raids brazen NYC nightclub, discovers hidden warehouse with $10M worth of illegal drugs: cops
Police seized more than $10 million worth of illegal drugs in a brazen Bronx nightclub that doubled as an illicit warehouse, cops said Saturday. Complaints from neighbors and a smoke shop inspection at another location led police to request a search warrant for the massive unmarked space that takes up half a block along Timpson Ave and East 147th Street in the Mott Haven neighborhood, cops said.
Troubled NYC man charged with first-degree murder in grisly slaying of four relatives, including two young kids
A disturbed Brooklyn man was slapped with multiple counts of first-degree murder on Sunday in the gruesome slashing spree that left four relatives dead — including two young children. Shahboz Rajabboev, 24, was awaiting arraignment in the Bensonhurst bloodbath that left relatives believed to be his mother, sister-in-law and...
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