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Brooklyn Real Estate Listings Six Months Later: Three Sold, One Still Available
This week, a look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago focuses on homes in Park Slope, Greenpoint, Bay Ridge, and, a neighborhood outside of the borough, Jackson Heights. How did they fare?. This circa 1907 limestone in the Park Slope Historic District is set up...
Will Play Off-Broadway's Lynn F. Angelson Theater
Following a sold-out run at Brooklyn Academy of Music this past winter, Our Class, by Polish playwright Tadeusz Slobodzianek, will transfer to Classic Stage Company’s Lynn F. Angelson Theater, running September 12-November 3. Helmed by Ukrainian-born director Igor Golyak, the production is the first of two plays in the...
Police: Man Nabbed Stealing $4k In Clothes From Greenwich Lululemon
On Saturday, July 20, an incident took place at Lululemon on Greenwich Ave in Greenwich. Officers arrested Humberto Vega-Santiago, a 42-year-old man from the Bronx, New York, for shoplifting at a clothing store. Lt. Patrick Smyth of the Greenwich Police stated that the suspect was caught by officers when he returned to the store to commit another theft.
Man fatally shot in head steps from his Bronx home: NYPD
CROTONA PARK, the Bronx (PIX11) — A man was fatally shot in the head steps from his Bronx home early Tuesday, police said. Authorities found Idriss Cherif-Elfarissy, 28, with a gunshot wound to the head near East 176th Street and Mogehan Avenue in Crotona Park just before 3 a.m., according to the NYPD. The victim […]
'PAVEMENTS,' The Pavement movie directed by Alex Ross Perry, will premiere at the 2024 Venice Film Festival
PAVEMENTS, the movie about Pavement that filmmaker Alex Ross Perry (Her Smell, Golden Exits) has been working on for a few years, will make its world premiere at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, which runs August 28 – September 7. That’s Venice, Italy and not Venice, California if you were wondering.
New Agreement Attempts to Safeguard LGBTQ+ Youth in Foster Care
Dan entered into the youth shelter system at the age of 17. As a young child growing up in Brooklyn, Dan said he experienced immense bullying and mistreatment as a result of his gender identity. After coming out as transgender in his junior year of high school, he said he felt a lot of pressure from friends, but also at home.
Brooklyn native, former Oakland city attorney says Harris would bring ‘New York-style grit’ to White House
Brooklyn residents and community members have a lot to say after Sunday’s shocking announcement that President Joe Biden won’t run for a second term. Biden also endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place. Harris, already the first Black female vice president would have the chance to make even more history in November.
Juan Soto hit an absolutely majestic home run
New York Yankees superstar Juan Soto has brought fans to their feet all season long. Whether it’s his undeniable determination or the way he hits the ball, Soto’s exciting play has been one of the team’s highlights this year. Soto added yet another highlight to the collection...
Westchester County Senior Injured in Alleged Assault by Roommate
The New Rochelle area in Westchester County has been a hotbed for police activity in recent weeks. Last week, news was released of a tragic fatal car accident that claimed the life of a single teenage driver. That case is still being investigated and no new information has been released...
Jersey City Man Admits Accepting Bribes To Smuggle Contraband Into Prisoners At Essex County Correctional Facility
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A former Essex County correctional officer admitted accepting $14,000 in bribe payments to smuggle in contraband tobacco and a cell phone to inmates being detained at the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark. Efrin Wade, 36, of Jersey City, pleaded guilty to one count of extortion under color of official right.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to the documents filed in this case and statements made in court, Wade, who had served as a corrections officer at Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF) since February 2020, began communicating with an...
Three Sentenced In Fatal Shooting Of Jersey City Teen: Prosecutor
Rayquan Carmichael, 23, was sentenced to 40 years in state prison for murder, while Isaiah Huggins, 24, was sentenced to 42 years in state prison for murder, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The two were convicted back in March, Suarez sad. Carmichael was already serving time in prison on...
Small plane crashes at Long Island MacArthur Airport; pilot and passenger killed
An investigation is underway after a small plane crashed at Long Island MacArthur Airport in Islip on Monday, killing a pilot and passenger.The FAA says a single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza A36 crashed near the end of the runway at the airport around 6:15 p.m.Suffolk County police say the small plane took off in the southwest direction and, according to a witness, was airborne and for some "unknown reason" attempted to return to the airport. Upon return, the aircraft crashed.They say two adult men, the pilot and a passenger, were pronounced dead at the scene. They have yet to be identified.No other...
Know Him? Crocs-Wearing Burglar Snags Cash From Long Island Macy's Store
If you recognize this fashion-forward burglar, police want to hear from you.Nassau County Police were called to the Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream at around 8 a.m. Sunday, July 21, for a burglary at the Macy’s store.Surveillance video captured a man entering the store through an unlocked door be…
27-Year-Old Injures Cops At Merrick Planet Fitness: Police
Nassau County Police were called about a disturbance at the Planet Fitness in Merrick, located on Merrick Road, shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday, July 21. As they were arriving, Getho Brevette, of Merrick, drove away heading westbound on Merrick Road. Moments later, he crashed into another vehicle before leaving the scene and returning to Planet Fitness, police said.
Legislator Drucker Hosts Car Seat Safety Check at Syosset Library
Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) recently partnered with the Nassau County Police Department’s Office of Community Affairs and Nassau County’s Department of Traffic Safety to provide free Child Car Seat Safety Checks at the Syosset Public Library. Certified technicians applied...
Birthday Celebrations At The Glen Cove Senior Center
Each month, the Glen Cove Senior Center hosts birthday celebrations. This July, the center was joined by Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) to celebrate her mother, Dr. Millie DeRiggi. Dr. Millie DeRiggi celebrated her 86th birthday with the center on July 19. As...
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