Bronx college launches new Justice Institute
The University of Mount Saint Vincent (UMSV), a Catholic liberal arts university in the Bronx, has announced a new partnership that aims to connect education more closely with real-life issues facing Bronx communities. UMSV is teaming up with Dedication to Community, a national nonprofit, to create the D2C Justice...
1723 Boston Road Nears Topping Out in Crotona Park East, The Bronx
Construction is nearing topping out on 1723 Boston Road, an eight-story mixed-use building in Crotona Park East, The Bronx. Designed by Kao Hwa Lee Architects and developed by Watermark Capital Group, the 85-foot-tall structure will span 99,425 square feet and yield 98 rental units with an average scope of 799 square...
Housing Lottery Launches for 2305 Belmont Avenue in Belmont, The Bronx
The affordable housing lottery has launched for 2305 Belmont Avenue, a six-story residential building in Belmont, the Bronx. Designed by Hany Demetry of Sotir Associates and developed by George Sarantis under the 2305 Belap LLC, the structure yields 12 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are four units for...
NYC pol seeks overhaul of woke, ‘financially crippling’ gas-to-electric heat conversion law
A woke electric-power conversion law passed under far-left ex-Mayor Bill de Blasio would be weakened to ease the financial burden on many lower- and middle-class co-op and condo residents if a Queens pol gets her way. Councilwoman Linda Lee told The Post she plans to introduce legislation this year exempting many...
New York City Suspends Bronx Contractor Following Building Collapse and Multiple Safety Violations
Following a building collapse in the Bronx, New York City's Department of Buildings has suspended a demolition contractor and paused construction at all sites associated with him. Investigations into Yakov Eisenbach of Hexagon Industries Inc. have raised concerns that Stop Work Orders were not adhered to at several...
Brooklyn Woman Charged With Illegal Surgery in Sheepshead Bay After Patient Suffers Severe Complications
A Brooklyn woman has been charged with multiple crimes after allegedly posing as a licensed doctor and performing a Brazilian butt lift procedure that left a patient with serious medical complications. According to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, the defendant, Nargiza Shukurova, 39, is accused of performing...
NJ school district shuts down offices and schools for winter storm
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – A New Jersey school district is shutting down its offices and schools on Monday, according to the superintendent. Passaic Public Schools will be closed on Monday due to an incoming winter storm. “Due to inclement weather and hazardous driving and walking conditions, Passaic Public Schools and...
NY crime family heir apparent promised to steer clear, but feds say he’s running...
He’s now the boss of the Colombo crime family, the feds say — and his decision to hold court at a family Christmas party in Brooklyn could land him back in the can. Theodore “Skinny Teddy” Persico Jr., the nephew of notorious Colombo boss Carmine “The Snake” Persico,” has officially taken the title once held by his...
Depraved Bronx house of horrors mom’s financial problems revealed — as she remains free...
The twisted mom who allegedly tried to keep her teen boys “babies forever” had $0 in her bank account and was $300,000 in debt shortly before her Bronx house of horrors was discovered, court records show. Lissette Soto Domenech, 64, lived in dire financial straits for years, filing for bankruptcy three times between...
New York Man Notices Unusual Visitor Pawing At His Window During Snowstorm
Picture this: you’re cozy inside while snow is falling hard outside, and out of nowhere, a random cat shows up at your window. What would you do? Would you turn it away, or open the door and help?. I know what I’d choose. I might not bring the cat...
