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N.J. towns can’t restrict who buys houses in 55+ retirement communities, court rules
A local ordinance restricting home ownership by age in an Ocean County township is unlawful, a state appeals court ruled in a first-of-its-kind decision. The ruling does not impact who can live in age-restricted retirement communities, said Barry Goodman, an attorney representing New Jersey Realtors, the trade association group that filed a lawsuit against Berkeley Township. But, the ruling made last month does prevent communities from restricting what age people must be to own homes in 55+ communities.
Summer DWI ticket blitz starts today in these 107 N.J. towns
More than 100 New Jersey towns started a two week ticket blitz today targeting drunken and impaired driving with state grant funds, authorities announced Friday. The annual end-of-summer “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign runs through Labor Day. The campaign provided $540,680 grants to 110 law enforcement...
Fox’s Ari Fleischer Predicts Judge Merchan Will Sentence Trump to Prison If He Doesn’t Throw Out Guilty Ruling: ‘It Will Backfire’
Fox News contributor Ari Fleischer predicted that Judge Juan Merchan will sentence Donald Trump to prison if he does not throw out his guilty ruling. The post Fox’s Ari Fleischer Predicts Judge Merchan Will Sentence Trump to Prison If He Doesn’t Throw Out Guilty Ruling: ‘It Will Backfire’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Beloved ‘80s rock star with multiple iconic hits has died, managers announce
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Greg Kihn, the beloved rock singer-song writer best known for two Top 20 hits, “The Breakup Song” and “Jeopardy,” has died, according to a statement from his managers. Kihn died Tuesday, Aug. 13, at age 75 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease,...
J.C. Penney to permanently close 4 stores
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Department store retailer J.C. Penney will shutter four stores across as many states, Retail Dive has reported. According to an email provided by the company, locations in Alabama, Texas and Maine will close before Sept. 22. The J.C. Penney at the Westfield Annapolis Mall in Annapolis, Maryland, will close in 2025.
Florida residents spent over $315 million buying property in NYC
Not very long ago, real estate analyses showed New York residents flocking to Florida. Now, like baggy jeans, vinyl turntables and the Dodge Challenger, that trend apparently is being reversed. According to a study by PropertyShark, a real estate database and research tool used by investors, brokers and appraisers, those...
Woman hit and killed by MTA bus in Queens, police say
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — An MTA bus driver allegedly left the scene after hitting and killing a woman blocks from her Queens home earlier this month, police said Friday. Amesha Keys, 31, was crossing the street when she was struck by an MTA bus making a left turn onto southbound Bedell Street near Baisley Boulevard […]
Molly Qerim tells First Take stars ‘let’s roll with it’ after ESPN show suffers technical problem in new location
MOLLY Qerim kept this morning's episode of First Take on the rails after a technical issue. The popular ESPN show was on the road for today's edition. Rather than in their usual studio, the crew headed to Fanatics Fest in New York City to perform in front of a live audience.
High-Profile Attorney Who Represented Foxy Brown Found Dead In His Car
Salvatore “Night-Life Lawyer” Strazzullo was found dead in Brooklyn Saturday (Aug. 10). His body was discovered in his car, where he was parked in front of his parents’ home. A cause of death has not been revealed, The New York Post reports.Winsome Sinclair, Beloved Casting Director, Dead At 58 Famous throughout NYC for his noteworthy clients and unique defense tactics, Strazzullo represented Foxy Brown in 2011 over accusations of mooning neighbor Arlene Raymond, with whom she was feuding. This would’ve been a violation of a protective order placed on Brown stemming from her pleading guilty in 2008 to menacing Raymond with...
Dutchess County Fair Introduces a New Innovative Virtual Reality Attraction
The Dutchess County Fair is giving guests the opportunity to experience farming in a whole new way. While many of us see the Dutchess County Fair as an opportunity to ride rides, enjoy delicious food and have fun with our family and friends, there is a deeper meaning behind it.
Win a Pair of Tickets to the 2024 Dutchess County Fair
The Dutchess County Fair returns to the fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, New York from August 20th to August 25th. You can win a pair of tickets for admission to the fair below by entering in your information!. All Rides Run Daily: Tues-Sat 11:00 AM til Closing | Sun 11:00AM–8:00PM. Daily...
Many New York Residents Infected With Deadly Virus From Insects
Hudson Valley residents and someone from Long Island were bitten by mosquitoes carrying a deadly virus. First Person In New York State To Test Positive For West Nile In 2024. Earlier this week, a Long Island man became the first person in New York to test positive for West Nile Virus in 2024.
New York Health Officials Worried About Lead In Children’s Blood
Health officials from the Hudson Valley are warning residents about the dangers of lead poisoning, which can cause serious health issues for children. The Putnam County Health Department is currently monitoring lead levels in the blood of children. Health Department Warns Residents About the Dangers of Lead Poisoning. “Lead is...
NY’s Blue Ribbon Commission Graduation Measures get hyped at City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit
City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit welcomed State Department of Education Commissioner Betty Rosa as its opening keynote speaker Thursday before a packed crowd at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Lower Manhattan Thursday. The event brought together industry executives, public sector leaders and academics to...
Emergency Landing Incident In Flight To Western New York
Although several experts say that flying is the safest mode of transportation, that doesn’t prevent many people from being anxious to get on an airplane; especially with the issues of Boeing covering our newsfeeds. It’s true that most flights get to and from their destination without any incident at...
New York State Police Officer Suspended and Facing Charges in Alleged Robbery
It goes without saying that police officers, whether they're village, town, city or state police, when they make an arrest it's because they are dealing with someone who broke the law. Vast majority of the time, those people are regular, everyday civilians, however on occasion, police officers deal with more attention grabbing individuals, maybe some celebrity, a politician, or in this case one of their own.
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