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Father and son charged in fentanyl-related fatal overdoses of 3 Sussex County residents
A Sussex Borough father and son have been charged in the fentanyl-laced overdose deaths of three borough residents, who all died within a week, authorities said. Victor Johnson, 45, and his son, Aljauan Sanders, 18, were indicted June 20 on 11 counts, including three counts of first-degree strict liability death and charges for...
High School Near Westchester Border To Permanently Close After 100 Years
A high school near the border of Westchester will cease operations and not re-open in September of 2024.St. Barnabus High School in the north Bronx said the decision was made "with a heavy heart.""Despite such a beautiful and successful celebration of our 100th anniversary, our school is unable to …
Iconic Longtime Westchester Bakery Damaged By Fire Seeks Help In Rebuilding
A bakery that has served its Westchester community for more than eight decades is now asking for help in recovering from a devastating fire that forced it to close. Delite Bake Shop, located in Yonkers at 773 Yonkers Ave., was damaged in a blaze that started on Saturday, July 13 around 12:30 a…
Knicks lock up Tom Thibodeau with contract extension
Tom Thibodeau has led the New York Knicks to their most successful stretch in over a decade. The team is rewarding him accordingly. Thibodeau has agreed to a 3-year contract extension with the Knicks that runs through 2027-2028, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. ESPN Sources: New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau has agreed on a... The post Knicks lock up Tom Thibodeau with contract extension appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Keefe D Allegedly Went Undercover With LAPD To Implicate Diddy In 2Pac’s Murder
Update: On Wednesday (July 24) 6:20 PM EST, TMZ reports law enforcement alerted the outlet that Diddy was never a suspect in the murder of Tupac Shakur. The authorities have maintained this stance and, as a result, didn’t believe Keefe D’s claims that Puffy was somehow directly or indirectly involved in Pac’s death.Snoop Dogg Named Greatest Rapper Of All-Time On 'Family Feud' Over 2Pac, Biggie, JAY-Z Duane “Keefe D” Davis allegedly cooperated with the LAPD in an undercover operation to implicate Diddy in 2Pac’s murder. The Sun reported on Saturday (July 20) that prosecutors revealed Davis participated in the undercover work...
"MAGA dictatorship or American democracy": Experts warn of "chaos" and "corruption" if Trump wins
Legal experts, political advisors and scholars from across the political spectrum are warning that a second term for Donald Trump could mean effectively ending democracy in America, a threat they say calls for voters putting aside their policy differences to defeat the threat of autocracy in November. The warning came...
Mr. Apollo describes the rich history of the Apollo Theater in Harlem
For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has been the beating heart of Harlem, a beacon of African American artistry. It's a place where legends are born and history is made.One man has witnessed just about all of it."I remember every time I saw Mr. Brown, or Marvin Gaye here at the following concert, they would always, always ask me how was I doing in school and always lied to him, I was doing well. And apparently, James Brown didn't believe me one day," said Billy Mitchell, Mr. Apollo. "He made me leave the Apollo, go to the Bronx, get my report card and bring it back and show it to him."You can watch Joelle Garguilo's full report in media player above.
Sharks test positive for cocaine in Brazil: marine biologists
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Sharks off the Brazilian coast have tested positive for cocaine, according to a study from marine biologists. At least 13 sharpnose sharks had the drugs in their system, researchers said. It’s unclear how the cocaine ended up in the sharks. Scientists speculated that trafficking and high use of the drug in […]
Food Truck in Prospect Park Has Free Meals for Kids All Summer
No Kid Hungry New York and the NYC Public Schools rolled out three mobile food trucks this summer to reach more kids across the city with free summer meals, expanding the program to areas with historically low participation, including Prospect Park in Brooklyn. The mobile food truck will be open...
City Sues Over Hazardous Conditions at Historic Hell’s Kitchen Landmark
The owner of the Windermere, a historic and long-vacant Hell’s Kitchen building, has put the public in danger by failing to fix its crumbling facade and remove a neglected sidewalk shed, according to a lawsuit filed by the city on Monday. “Once defined by its landmarked architecture, the Windermere is now overshadowed by the derelict […] The post City Sues Over Hazardous Conditions at Historic Hell’s Kitchen Landmark appeared first on W42ST.
Grade the Trade: Knicks land starting center by trading Randle in blockbuster pitch
The New York Knicks pulled off the surprise blockbuster of the summer, trading a mountain of draft picks for Brooklyn Nets wing Mikal Bridges. After then re-signing OG Anunoby to a lucrative new deal, the Knicks have a pair of two-way wings that every team in the league would want when the playoffs roll around.
Subway gun scanners to be piloted at handful of stations
Some New York City subway stations are set to be fitted with upgraded security systems that can detect guns.Mayor Eric Adams first announced the new subway safety system in March. Now, he's saying the system could be ready to launch in a few subway stations across the city by the end of the week.The weapons detection scanners, which were created by Evolv Technology, are the same systems used at Citi Field.Earlier this month, Adams said the company conducted thousands of tests and that the city is "extremely impressed with the outcome.""I think this is going to become the norm for...
Some New Yorkers with SNAP benefits can purchase hot meals
NEW YORK -- Some New Yorkers who get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits may now be able to purchase hot meals.City lawmakers say they are hoping more restaurants will participate as they look to expand options for residents. Here's who is eligibleThe Restaurant Meals Program is only available to certain SNAP households. It includes individuals ages 60 or older, those with disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness.State Sen. Roxanne Persaud, who represents District 19 in Brooklyn, sponsored the legislation and said she hopes to expand the program quickly to give New Yorkers who qualify more options."My dream is that every...
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively fans say stars seem ‘performative’ and ‘fake’ on red carpet after actress denies divorce
RYAN Reynolds and Blake Lively fans have accused the celebrity couple of being performative on the red carpet after the actress denied divorce rumors. On Monday, the pair were photographed while attending the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere after-party in New York City. Ryan, 47, was seen sporting an unbuttoned, light...
‘When I realized this wasn’t actors or bad AI’: You haven’t been truly scarred until you’ve seen Donald Trump motorboat Rudy Giuliani ⏤ in drag
From Kamala Harris’ viral “coconut tree” meme to online renderings of Republicans as has-been musicians, social media is quickly becoming a valuable battleground for this year’s already chaotic presidential race. Most recently, social media platform TikTok has been responsible for resurfacing a video in which Rudy...
Hugh Jackman Admits Hanging Out With Taylor Swift Made Him Feel ‘Not Great’ About Himself
Hugh Jackman recently joked that hanging out with Taylor Swift has negatively impacted his self-esteem. At the world premiere of Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine in New York City on Monday, stars of the film Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman opened up about spending time with Blake Lively and Swift.
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