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New York City to spray pesticides to help prevent spread of mosquitoes, diseases they may carry
Beginning Monday, the city will spray pesticides to prevent the spread of mosquitoes and any diseases they may carry. However, the spray can unintentionally harm some of nature's most beautiful creatures.Monarch butterflies have a sacred space on the grounds of an Inwood church."We created a nature sanctuary on the grounds of a sanctuary. So it's a sanctuary in a sanctuary," said Keith De Cesare.De Cesare, Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary Founder protects the butterflies through every stage of their lives - from eggs on milkweed leaves to tiny caterpillars that grow quickly as they gnaw their way through those leaves - to...
Groom-to-be, cousin killed in NYC crash 1 day before wedding
NEW YORK – We're learning more about the victims of Saturday's deadly crash on the Henry Hudson Parkway. One of the men killed was supposed to get married Sunday. His cousin was also killed.The groom-to-be, 38-year-old Kirk Walker, was in a Dodge Challenger with his cousin, 40-year-old Robert McLaurin, when a wrong-way driver slammed head-on into their vehicle, police said. Both Walker and McLaurin were pronounced dead at the scene.According to police, the wrong-way driver got out of the vehicle and ran away after the crash, and has not yet been caught. A passenger in that vehicle was...
Black River Legion hosts veterans breakfast
BLACK RIVER, New York (WWNY) - The Black River American Legion started a new tradition on Sunday with a Veteran’s Breakfast. Veterans were given a free breakfast while family members had to pay around 10 dollars per meal. The goal was to bring awareness to our local vets. “We’re...
Farewell, WCBS 880: One of NYC’s last all-news radio stations signs off after almost 60 years on-air
After almost 60 years, WCBS 880 AM is signing off the air at midnight tonight leaving listeners with only 1010 WINS to serve the tri-state area as the region’s only all-news station, multiple media outlets are reporting. Earlier this month, NJ.com reported that Audacy, the station’s owner announced that...
Historic East Harlem Church Faces Uncertain Future: Holy Rosary’s $5 Million Sale
In a move that’s stirring emotions and raising questions about the preservation of Harlem’s architectural heritage. The Archdiocese of New York is in the final stages of selling the historic Holy Rosary Church to a property developer. This sale marks a significant shift in the landscape of East...
NY murder-suicide leaves 5 dead before meeting with realtor to sell recently deceased mother's home: report
A horrifying murder-suicide on New York’s Long Island left five people dead, and it reportedly happened before a family was set to meet with a realtor to sell a recently deceased woman’s home. Nassau County police arrived at the home on Wyoming Court in Syosset around noon Sunday...
Charlie Parker Jazz Festival returns for 32nd year: ‘No better place than Harlem for jazz and art’
HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — What do you get when you combine art and music festivals in Harlem? You get a fabulous day in Marcus Garvey Park. It was the 32nd annual Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, a three-day tradition for jazz lovers to pay tribute to one of the greatest saxophonists of all time. Charlie Parker […]
The Bessies, Announce Inaugural Board of Directors, Organizational Restructuring, and 2024 Ceremony Pause
The New York Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies has announced restructuring the organization in 2024 with sustainability at the forefront. This year, for the first time, the Bessies will welcome an inaugural board of directors. Members of the board include Dave Archuletta, Aziza A. Bowser, Esq., and Charles Vincent Burwell. Together, they will work to pursue independent nonprofit status for the Awards, as well as expand fundraising practices within the organization. In addition to incorporating as a 501(c)3, the board plans to build partnerships with mission-aligned organizations in order to further its impact in the community.
West Nile Virus and mosquitos: NYC map details hot spots in Staten Island, other boroughs
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The number of mosquitos testing positive for West Nile Virus is significantly higher than the previous year, according to new data from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH). According to the most recent information from the DOH, 321 mosquito pools have...
Here and Now: Insurance fraud, a new Harriet Tubman book, and Mc Lyte
On this episode, the high cost of insurance fraud, including its impact on communities of color.Also, a rare look at the life of abolitionist and activist, Harriet Tubman. We'll introduce you to a relative who's written a new book about Tubman's life beyond the famed underground railroad.And, we'll talk to the third grader from Crown Heights on a mission to show the world "love wins."Plus, hip hop legend, Mc Lyte is sharing with us why she's back on the mic.Here and Now with Sandra Bookman airs Sundays at 12:00 p.m. on Channel 7, WABC-TV in New York City.SUBSCRIBE TO THE HERE AND NOW PODCASTDiscover more podcasts from abc7NY hereWATCH Here and Now on our Connected TV apps for Fire, Roku, Apple TV and Android TV. Click here to learn more.WATCH: More Here and Now episodesSEND STORY IDEAS TO EYEWITNESS NEWS
Red Lobster to close more struggling restaurants this week
Red Lobster is closing more restaurants across the country amid its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. In a bankruptcy filing Thursday, the company said it was rejecting the leases of 23 struggling locations that it had deemed to be a drain on its finances. It plans to vacate the restaurants by Aug. 31.
Dog's cries from inside NYC building's trash compactor brings about rescue, but not in time
A dog was euthanized last week following a disturbing discovery inside a Manhattan building's trash compactor. The animal was discovered Friday morning at the Governor Alfred E. Smith Houses off South Street in Lower Manhattan, police and ASPCA officials confirmed over the weekend. A person cleaning out the trash compactor...
New Yorkers commemorate Battle of Brooklyn day at Green-Wood cemetery
New Yorkers got the chance to experience history at the Battle of Brooklyn Day at Green-Wood Cemetery on Sunday. “You can really step out of your world for at least a few moments,” History at Play founder Judith Kalaora said. History at Play is a performance troop. Kalaora and...
NYC GIG: Debra Devi, Danielia Cotton, The Outcrops at Berlin Under A, Sept 5, 7 PM
DEBRA DEVI – 9 pm. Debra Devi plays “dreamy blues-rock and blistering psychedelic jams” (Relix) driven by her soulful voice and expressive guitar playing. American Blues Scene calls Devi “one of today’s top female blues/rock guitarists,” comparing her to Samantha Fish and Susan Tedeschi. Devi’s live EP, Jamification Station Vol. 1, reached #5 on the Relix/Jambands Top 30 Radio Chart, staying in the Top 30 for three months.
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