Valley Stream
LATEST NEWS
Port teens honored for their volunteer work at the Port Washington Public Library
Two Port Washington Public Library summer employees, Angela Parada and Jazmin Ramirez-Rodriguez, played crucial roles in the library’s programming for Spanish speakers after noticing a need for help. Parada, who is starting her freshman year of college, and Ramirez-Rodriguez, a junior at Schreiber High School, were originally hired at...
News helicopter finds missing boy while reporting on missing boy
A missing 9-year-old boy in Brooklyn was found when a news helicopter saw a child who fit the description sitting on the family’s rooftop. When the NYPD reported a missing child Thursday in Brooklyn, CBS News New York immediately sent Chopper 2 to the scene,... When the NYPD reported a missing child Thursday in Brooklyn, CBS News New York sent their helicopter to the scene, but what they didn’t realize is that it would play a crucial role in finding the boy. Watch the video of the helicopter spotting the boy as the search was underway.
Best of Brooklyn: 5 Famous People From BK
Brooklyn boasts many bragging rights. These include being the home of many notable Americans who have shaped various aspects of life, including politics and entertainment. Their legacies live on through the current generation, who learn from the best that anything is possible. Here are five people who were raised in...
Get a taste of Little Italy during the annual Ferragosto Festival
BELMONT, The Bronx (PIX11) — The tastes and culture of Italy will take over the Bronx during the annual Ferragosto Festival on Arthur Avenue. The celebration of all things Italian is back on Sep. 8 and will stretch from East 187th Street to Crescent Avenue starting at 12 p.m. Ferragosto Festival is free to all, […]
Brooklyn goldfish pond destroyed overnight, community rallies to restore
BROOKLYN - The Brooklyn puddle that caused a big splash for housing goldfish was reportedly ruined overnight Monday. The makeshift pond was originally created after Bed-Stuy residents noticed a flooded tree pit caused by a leaky fire hydrant and decided to turn it into an impromptu aquarium. The community typically...
Brooklyn luxury contracts sped up in August
Brooklyn’s luxury market this past week may have looked similar to last year at first glance. The borough saw 15 properties enter contract from Aug. 19 to Aug. 25, the same number as this week last year, according to Compass’ weekly report of homes in Brooklyn asking $2 million or more. The contracts — consisting of one co-op, eight townhouses and six condos – had a median asking price of $2.8 million, a tick above the median asking price last year of $2.7 million.
Woman, 76, injured after being shoved to the ground in Queens: NYPD
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – A 76-year-old woman was attacked in Queens back on Aug. 6, according to the NYPD. It happened around 2 p.m. near 63rd Street and Queens Boulevard. A man allegedly approached the woman and pushed her to the ground, per police. The woman suffered injuries to her lower back and right hip. […]
30-33 29th Street Tops Out in Astoria, Queens
Construction has topped out on 30-33 29th Street, a seven-story residential building in Astoria, Queens. Designed by Z Architecture and developed by Neel Dvivedi under the 30-33 29th Street Realty LLC, the 70-foot-tall development will span 22,410 square feet and yield 33 rental units with an average scope of 679 square feet, as well as a cellar level, a 30-foot-long rear yard, and 17 open and 17 enclosed parking spaces. The property is located between 30th Avenue and 30th Drive on an interior lot.
The Daily Dirt: Queens BP offers conditional support for City of Yes
The Queens borough president says yes to the City of Yes, with some exceptions. Donovan Richards is the last of the borough presidents to weigh in on the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity. He was also the only one to hold a hearing on the text amendment — no small thing, given that Queens is home to the most vocal opponents of the text amendment.
UCC Mas goes ‘A Day at the Circus’
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own!. United Community Centers (UCC) Mas in East New York, Brooklyn will be portraying “A Day at the Circus” for the very first time in competing in the Junior Carnival in the Brooklyn-based West Indian American Day Association’s (WIADCA) Carnival.
Emergency Declaration Issued For More Counties In New York State
New York State issued another "Disaster Emergency." Over the weekend, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul today signed an executive order declaring a "Disaster Emergency" for Suffolk County, New York. "Disaster Emergency" On Long Island, New York. The "Disaster Emergency" comes after "record rainfall" fell on the Long Island County on...
Credit Card Debt Spikes in NYC as Working Families Feel Post-Pandemic Pinch
On Friday, Alicia Velasquez and Julieta Rodriguez stood in line with hundreds of other parents at Fordham Plaza in the Bronx for an event sponsored by Fordham University and borough elected leaders so local children could pick up free backpacks and school supplies. Like so many in New York, these two mothers are caught in […] The post Credit Card Debt Spikes in NYC as Working Families Feel Post-Pandemic Pinch appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Boukman Eksperyans Plays Haitian Vodou Rock Reggae After the West Indian Day Parade
Boukman Eksperyans is one of Haiti’s most famous musical groups. Their mizik rasin is a form of Haitian roots music that blends Haitian Vodou traditions with rock and reggae. That places it in the Latin alternative frame. Boukman Eksperyans in New York City. East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Boukman Eksperyans plays...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.