Notorious NYC mob hangout Aldo’s trades in its shady past with Italian halal reboot
It was an offer he couldn’t refuse. One of the Big Apple’s most notorious Mafia hotspots is shedding its wiseguy reputation to become a halal Italian restaurant — thanks to a former pizza-slinger who bought the business from its cash-strapped owners in December. Sheik Ahsan Ali, 29, the new proprietor of Aldo’s...
Man on violent rampage breaks into Midtown steakhouse, hotel and 7-Eleven
There was heartbreak on Valentine's Day morning after the man destroyed a set of custom-made doors at Uncle Jack's Steakhouse on 9th Avenue in Midtown. Now, it is boarded up.
New Jersey Restaurant Known for the Best Views Is Opening a Second Location
Blu on the Hudson is expanding beyond its iconic skyline views, bringing its upscale dining experience to Essex County. Here’s where it’s opening and what to expect.
Tour bus driver charged with manslaughter after crash kills 5 in New York
Five people were killed and dozens more were injured in the crash.
Gunman at large after double shooting in Longwood
Investigators say the incident occurred around 2 a.m. at 1061 Home St.
NYC Mayor Mamdani Backs Down on Expanded Rental Assistance Program, Citing $7 Billion Deficit
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is pulling back on his campaign promise to expand the CityFHEPS rent assistance program, report Sally Goldenberg and Mihir Zaveri in The New York Times. The $1 billion initiative offers vouchers to low-income residents to support rent payments. “About 65,000 households, representing...
Former N.J. movie theater sold, to be converted into something completely different
A former movie theater in North Bergen was recently sold and will be transformed into a self-storage facility. JLL Capital Markets announced the sale last month of the 73,398-square-foot property at 3131 Kennedy Boulevard. The firm represented seller Madison International Realty in the deal with buyer Safely Store....
The Egg Cream At This Candy Store In New York Is So Good, It’s...
In the concrete jungle where $20 cocktails and celebrity chef pop-ups reign supreme, there exists a portal to another era where fountain sodas are still mixed by hand and breakfast costs less than your monthly streaming subscriptions. The Lexington Candy Shop stands defiantly at the corner of 83rd and Lexington...
New York City sues Utah-based Extra Space Storage, alleging ‘bait-and-switch scheme’
New York City is suing Utah-based Extra Space Storage, accusing the company of operating a "bait-and-switch scheme" that traps customers through "predatory business practices."
New York Weather Alert: Feb 28–Mar 13 Spring Shift Gains Ground Across I-95 And...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. New York, New York – A measurable warming trend is expected to expand across New York State as February transitions into March, increasing the likelihood that winter’s most persistent cold relaxes during...
