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NYC Councilwoman Susan Zhuang Arrested After Biting Police Chief During Protest
New York City Councilwoman Susan Zhuang, 38, was arrested Wednesday evening following a heated protest against a proposed men’s shelter in the Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, neighborhood. The altercation occurred at the intersection of 25th Avenue and 86th Street, where tensions over the shelter plan have escalated for months. Zhuang, a...
Mayor Adams sued for refusal to implement rental assistance laws
NEW YORK – A legal battle is brewing between some New York City tenants and Mayor Eric Adams over rental assistance laws.Last year, the New York City Council passed a set of laws that would expand the rent supplement CityFHEPS to help keep low-income New Yorkers out of shelters. After the Council overrode Adams' veto, the mayor refused to enact the laws.In a statement, his office defended the choice, saying in part:"The Adams administration has invested heavily in CityFHEPS — increasing funding, implementing reforms, and significantly expanding eligibility and access for the most at-risk New Yorkers. We have wide-ranging tools...
Knicks eyeing trade for ex-NBA rebounding leader?
After losing Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency this summer, the New York Knicks may be trying to slingshot their way back up the center pile. Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reported this week that the Knicks have “checked in on” Atlanta Hawks big man Clint Capela as a possible trade target. Begley notes that... The post Knicks eyeing trade for ex-NBA rebounding leader? appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
German Fest 2024 takes place this weekend
PUTNAM VALLEY – Get out your lederhosen and your feathered hat! German Fest 2024 is being held this weekend in Putnam Valley. The German-American Social Club has once again organized the event planned for 11 Kramers Pond Road under a giant party tent rain or shine. Entertainment will be...
Central New York Driver Shares Terrifying Experience Of Rome Tornado
One local DoorDash delivery driver from Taberg found himself caught in Freedom Plaza of Rome during the terrifying tornado. His truck lifted off the ground, and he walked away safely. "I was actually doing a DoorDash order," Joey Long recounted, "and as I was coming back, I saw that the...
Manhattan Poodle Reunited With Rescuers And Vet Care Teams After Recuperating From Alleged Abuse
Months after allegedly being abused by its owner, a poodle puppy named Rocket has been reunited with its rescuers. The estimated one-year-old pup is now safe and sound thanks to the efforts of those who rescued him. On May 16th, the New York Police Department (NYPD) came to the rescue...
Residents Set to Save Thousands – New Jersey is Freezing Property Taxes
Living in New Jersey is not cheap. That may be the understatement of the year. It's difficult to make ends meet on an "average" household income, let alone a senior income. According to Bankrate, in April of 2024, the typical New Jersey resident over the age of 65 was only pulling in $1776.73 per month.
Senate approves resolution honoring NJ Purple Heart veterans
💜 New Jersey could soon become a Purple Heart state. 💜The Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan joint resolution. 💜 If signed into law, NJ would become the fourth Purple Heart state in the U.S. To honor our veterans, a bipartisan joint resolution that would declare New Jersey...
See it: Baby kangaroo born at Bronx Zoo makes first appearance
A baby Matschie's tree kangaroo, an endangered species from Papua New Guinea, made its first appearance at the Bronx Zoo on Thursday, marking a significant birth for the zoo and a result of its participation in a breeding program.
Unfortunate Juan Soto image goes viral from game against Rays
Juan Soto is already off to an … eventful second half of the season. An unfortunate image about the New York Yankees star Soto went viral in Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. A Yankees teammate was taking an at-bat during the home half of an inning, and a promotional message about a “Juan... The post Unfortunate Juan Soto image goes viral from game against Rays appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
IN FULL BLOOM: Horton’s Flower Farm in Riverhead opens for the season
Horton’s Flower Farm, 712 Horton Avenue, Riverhead announced on July 13 that it is open for the season. Nestled among the region’s famous wineries, Horton’s Flower Farm offers a unique opportunity for visitors to handpick their own bouquets from over 100 varieties of cut flowers. “When you...
Man Arrested in Woodbury: Loaded Handgun and Switchblade Recovered During Traffic Stop
The Second Squad reports the arrest of a Brooklyn man for Criminal Possession of a Weapon for an incident that occurred on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 9:11 pm in Woodbury. According to Detectives, Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team (CIRRT) Officers while on routine patrol observed a gray 2011 Mercedes-Benz traveling northbound on Woodbury Road at a high rate of speed. Officers activated their emergency lights and conducted a Vehicle and Traffic Law.
Mob series films on Staten Island this summer and fall; locations include restaurants, delis
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Watch for the hit TV series “Gravesend,” created by William DeMeo and produced by Prince’s Bay resident, Michele Frantzeskos, which continues to film with season three. This time around the series will see Shaquille O’Neal — the 7 foot, 1 inch tall,...
Hempstead Councilman Christopher Carini Dies At Age 49
Nassau County resident and Hempstead Councilman Christopher Carini died at the age of 49 on Sunday, July 14, while on a family vacation in Florida, relatives confirmed. Ladder trucks from the Seaford and Wantagh fire departments draped an American flag as a hearse carrying his body drove through Seaford on Thursday, July 18.
Burgos abruptly announces resignation, effective immediately
In a surprise Friday afternoon announcement, Assembly Member Kenny Burgos released a statement saying that he had resigned from the state Legislature, effective immediately. The move brings Democrats’ ranks in the Assembly down to 100, the lowest it has been in years and the bare minimum to hold onto the party’s veto-proof supermajority.
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