George Washington faced 8,600 Hessian troops arriving on Staten Island 250 years ago
On August 15, 1776, a flotilla of British ships arrived on Staten Island, New York, carrying more than…
Hate Crime Charges Filed in Manhattan Synagogue Attack
NEW YORK (AP) — Hate crime charges have been filed against a man who disrupted Shabbat services in…
NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed August 7 – 14
Every year, inspectors arrive unannounced at more than 25,000 restaurants to examine health and safety standards. Most eateries…
Vintage Buses Roll Into Brooklyn For Annual Festival
Because replacement parts for decades-old buses are not always readily available, keeping them running can require expertise and…
Maria Metzger Obituary Aug 13, 2026
Maria Massa Metzger, 60, passed away peacefully at home on August 13th, surrounded by her loving family, following…
News 12 | Bronx | Rabbis Urge Mayor Mamdani To Change Tone During Private City Hall Meeting
A group of 10 New York City rabbis privately met with Mayor Zohran Mamdani at City Hall this…
Bayonne Bans Data Centers | Secaucus, NJ Patch
Asbury Park, Red Bank, Phillipsburg and Neptune are some of the biggest New Jersey towns to ban data…
Cornell study shows 68.3% of New Yorkers name cost of living top concern
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Prices outpacing wages in New York mean everyday household budgets can’t keep up. In…
Infamous Paul Castellano mob mansion on Staten Island back on the market — with a $4M price cut
It’s an offer buyers keep refusing. The ornate Staten Island mob mansion that just can’t find a buyer…
Hawk rescued off the side of a busy New York roadway by police
NORTH HILLS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A hawk was rescued by local police off the side of a busy…
Coney Island Is Hosting a Wild Rollercoaster Race This Weekend
There are plenty of ways to spend a Sunday at Coney Island: eating a hot dog on the…
New City Council bills would curb pedicab price gouging
A ride through Central Park in a pedicab is part of many tourists’ itineraries. “We want to visit…