Dyker Heights Parents Furious Over Asbestos Fears At P.S. 176 Playground
Parents at P.S. 176 The Ovington School in Dyker Heights say months of construction have left them with more questions than answers about asbestos, and they are not cooling down. Families allege debris was hauled away in containers labeled “asbestos” that were placed in the playground and near parent drop off, and...
Why A Brooklyn Bakery Owner Said ‘It Wasn’t About The Money’ After Viral Moment...
With over 600,000 views and likes, her bank account looked completely different afterwards but Kearsley said she doesn't want to experience that again. Jatee Kearsley, owner of Je T’aime Patisserie in Brooklyn, admitted to never wanting to go viral again, claiming it saved her business but at the expense of her...
The Crullers At This New York Bakery Are So Delicious, You’ll Dream About Them...
A great pastry has a way of lingering in your memory long after the last bite, and the crullers at this New York bakery do exactly that. Word about them spreads quickly among locals who know where to go when they want something sweet that feels both classic and unforgettable.
Brooklyn Ammo Pipeline Exposed As Italian Dealer Admits Secret Russia Route
An Italian arms dealer who turned Brooklyn into a launchpad for an underground ammo pipeline has admitted his role in the scheme, pleading guilty in federal court to conspiring to export American-made ammunition that prosecutors say was ultimately funneled to Russia for its war against Ukraine. Manfred Gruber, 61,...
21-year-old accused of manufacturing and selling ghost guns in Brooklyn and Staten Island
Police say one of the purchased firearms has since been connected to at least eight shootings throughout Jersey City.
Retired NYPD cop from Selden loses foot, community steps up
Friends of a retired NYPD officer from Selden who lost part of his leg this month amid a flurry of health complications are rallying to support him and his family. A GoFundMe campaign created by his sister-in-law, Lisa Leonardi-Pastor, has raised nearly $9,000 as of Tuesday for Michael Banks, 58, a decorated former...
These Enormous Fabric Stores And Warehouses In New York Are Packed With Fabric Treasures
Those who love sewing, quilting, or creative projects, often feel like walking into a massive fabric store can be like stepping into paradise. In New York, several enormous fabric stores and warehouses offer exactly that experience, with aisles filled floor to ceiling with colours, textures, and patterns waiting to...
PETA’s ‘Hell on Wheels’ pig truck targets Hamilton Pork in Jersey City
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) rolled its “Hell on Wheels” truck into Jersey City this afternoon, targeting Hamilton Pork by playing audio recordings of pigs on their way to slaughter. “Every piece of pepperoni or ham sandwich was once a thinking, feeling being who suffered...
Street safety advocates mark one year since fatal Ocean Parkway crash
GRAVESEND — MOURNERS AND SAFE-STREET advocates gathered March 29 at Ocean Parkway and Quentin Road to mark the first anniversary of the crash that killed 34-year-old Natasha Saada and her daughters, Diana, 8, and Deborah, 5, CBS News New York reports. Flowers were laid at the intersection where influencer...
After Nearly 100 Years, This Historic NYC Spot Famous For Its Celebrity Theater Caricatures...
After 99 years as a cornerstone of New York City’s Theater District, Sardi’s —the legendary restaurant known for its celebrity caricatures, burgundy banquettes, and deep ties to Broadway—will be closing its doors on June 24th, 2026 . But not to worry, it’s not a curtain call, only a temporary intermission . The...
