Fraud allegations pile up against Bert I. Dweck and his family
Brooklyn real estate broker Bert I. Dweck and his family face more fraud lawsuits in New Jersey as alleged victims circle the family’s assets. Four lawsuits have been brought against Bert I. Dweck in New Jersey state court since the start of the year. In total, Bert I. Dweck of Dweck Group faces 11 lawsuits in New York
Waterfront N.J. restaurant with skyline views abruptly closes after decades
Chart House, a fixture of the Hudson River waterfront dining scene in Weehawken for decades, has abruptly closed, ending one of Hudson County’s most recognizable special-occasion restaurants. The Lincoln Harbor location closed Friday, according to online listings and local reports. Google now lists Chart House as perma
NY Judge Tosses Evidence in Mangione Case
"It doesn't mean that the case can't go forward, right?"
Rental Voucher Expansion Absent From Mayor’s Budget Plan, As City Hall Proposes Program Reforms
The CityFHEPS program’s expansion, first passed by city lawmakers in 2023, would extend eligibility to people facing eviction and people with more modest incomes, but has been delayed by a debate over its costs. Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined to include an expansion of the city’s housing voucher program in...
Man wanted for Bridgeport assault captured in New York
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WFSB) - A felon wanted for seriously assaulting a woman on Bridgeport’s East Side was captured in New York on Friday morning by United States Marshals. 45-year-old Frank Moreno was captured after he had an active arrest warrant in connection to an assault on the night of May 6th.
Somtum Der to close on Avenue A on May 31
After nearly 13 years on Avenue A, Somtum Der is closing. The Michelin-recognized Isan-style Thai restaurant will serve its final meals on May 31. We were told the owners are planning to move back to Thailand, though it's unclear whether that is directly tied to the closure. In the meantime,...
Truck crashes into huge downed tree in Newark, trapping driver inside
The three-foot diameter tree then fell on utility wires and two parked vehicles.
All‑you‑can‑eat sushi comes to Staten Island: Here’s how Shima does it
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Sushi Shima lands in an otherwise sleepy stretch of the Staten Island Mall, anchored by an improbably durable Applebee’s and a new pickleball venue. With Red Robin gone, there was little reason to venture this way—until Shima rose from the frozen crustacean ashes of Mighty Crab, breathing life bac
NYPD investigating early morning shots fired in Dongan Hills
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Police are investigating after several shots were fired early Monday morning in Dongan Hills. The incident was reported around 3:20 a.m. at 34 Dongan Hills Ave., according to an NYPD spokesperson. The address provided is for one of the apartment buildings located at the Berry...
NYC Police Search for Suspect in Assault on Children at City Park
Sicko wanted for shoving group of children, choking 7-year-old boy in NYC park – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) New York City authorities are actively seeking a man accused of attacking a group of young children in a local park, an incident that highlights ongoing concerns about safety i
