Specialty beverages sold in 25 states recalled for possible contamination
(WHTM) – Various specialty beverages that were sold across 25 states have been recalled for possible contamination. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), SKS Copack of Cerritos, CA, is recalling various specialty beverages because they could be contaminated with Salmonella. These specialty beverages w
Highbridge neighbor hailed a hero for helping family escape apartment fire
The fire broke out shortly before 12:50 p.m. on the sixth floor of 1425 University Ave.
This New York City Teacher Might Be the Inspiration Behind New Girl: ‘You’re Jess...
While many people could relate to sitcoms and their characters, this former New York City teacher may have been the inspiration behind the protagonist of New Girl. Michaela Lae (@viperpilotkarathrace) on TikTok gave a compelling reason why she might be the real Jessica Day. “New Girl is not based on me, but my 16-year-
Viral Video Shows ICE Injure Wrong Teen In New York
ICE agents badly injured a New York teen. Turns out the teen wasn't the person ICE agents were actually looking for.
Harlem’s Legendary Melba’s Restaurant Is Going to Hollywood in New Apple TV+ Series
Harlem, stand up. Melba’s Restaurant is finally getting the recognition it deserves and honestly, it feels like a win for the whole hood. The beloved soul food staple, world-famous for its signature Southern fried chicken and waffles, is now headed to Apple TV+, bringing its Harlem story to an even bigger spotlight far
What New York City’s Possible Rent Freeze Means for Anyone Thinking About Moving There...
New York City is weighing a possible rent freeze for about 1 million stabilized apartments, a move that could shape costs, competition, and expectations for anyone considering a move in 2026. The proposal would not cover most market-rate units, but it could still affect pricing across the city.
‘I don’t feel safe:’ Staten Islander says his car, with only 5K miles, is...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — For the past five months, Brett Grant’s 2024 Jeep Compass has been showing signs of distress: Persistent warning lights and messages pop up on the dash, the automatic emergency braking system randomly disables itself and “service 4WD” indicators are consistent. Blind spot monitoring and auto headl
Fentanyl killed his brother. A casket promise drives this native Staten Islander’s mission to...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Michael DiTomasso was on a FaceTime phone call with his parents when he found his 31-year-old brother, David, lying blue and lifeless on Oct. 14, 2023, a victim of fentanyl poisoning. “His hand was rock solid, like cement,” he recalls. “I don’t know what to...
Mamdani administration faces backlash over 2 new Brooklyn hotel homeless shelters
The solarium’s celling is falling. The two new locations are in Crown Heights and Flatbush. [ more › ]
74-year-old Staten Island man accused of selling crack cocaine to undercover officer
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Authorities allege that a 74-year-old man sold drugs to an undercover officer in Stapleton. Frank Ammirato of Central Avenue in St. George was arrested April 17 for the incident that began when an undercover officer handed $40 to the defendant, according to the criminal complaint based on an inves
