Jersey City Council rejects $300k NW Financial contract, citing roles in prior budgets
The Jersey City Council rejected a $300,000 contract for NW Financial, citing their roles in prior budgets that has led to an over quarter billion deficit, at last night’s meeting. “On 10.15, I vote no. I recognize that NW Financial Group had been advisors to the city before, I...
Tour bus driver charged following fatal crash on New York State Thruway
Batavia, N.Y. — The driver who was behind the wheel of a tour bus that crashed on the New York State Thruway in Genesee County last summer, killing five passengers and injuring the driver and 48 others, now faces charges. Police said the bus was returning from Niagara Falls...
BMW driver shot dead in botched robbery near New York Botanical Garden: cops,...
A 26-year-old man was shot dead during what appeared to be a botched robbery as he sat in the driver’s seat of a BMW steps from the New York Botanical Garden early Friday, cops and sources said. Three men wearing all black up stormed up to the victim’s ride and opened the door while he was stopped on Thwaites Place...
Fire At Caffe Buon Gusto Leads To Temporary Closure In Hoboken
Caffe Buon Gusto, an Italian restaurant in uptown Hoboken, is temporarily closed after suffering a fire on Wednesday, February 11th. In an Instagram post to customers, the restaurant said that it’s canceling all existing reservations until it receives approval from the fire department to reopen. This comes after a...
This Massive New Jersey Dollar Store Has Shoppers Losing Their Minds
Shoppers across Jersey City and beyond have discovered a retail destination that challenges everything they thought they knew about discount shopping. Located on Newark Avenue, 99¢ Dream has become more than just another dollar store. The massive selection and unbeatable prices have created a loyal following that...
The Fascinating Ghost Town Remains In New York You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Okay, so you know how everyone thinks they’ve seen everything New York has to offer? Skyscrapers, bagels, Broadway, the whole lot. But what if I told you there’s a ghost town hiding in plain sight that barely anyone talks about? Not the spooky, jump-scare kind, don’t worry.
‘The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper Ribs Minneapolis Mayor for Talking Bagels With Mamdani: ‘More...
"I mean, that's great, but..." the Comedy Central host jokes The post ‘The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper Ribs Minneapolis Mayor for Talking Bagels With Mamdani: ‘More Important Things Going On’ appeared first on TheWrap .
The New York Dutch Market Where Amish Vendors Sell Everything From Fruit To Fresh-Baked...
Weekend plans just got a serious upgrade. There’s a New York Dutch market where Amish vendors sell everything from fruit to fresh-baked shoofly pie, and walking through it feels like stepping into a slower, sweeter way of life. This charming New York Dutch market pulls visitors in with homemade...
“We can destroy the f****** city”: Landlord calls for property owners to stop paying...
Humberto Lopes heard the opening bell, drew his fists and posted a profanity-laden TikTok urging landlords to stop paying their property taxes. “Let’s start not paying the property tax for this quarter coming up. We’ll fucking bankrupt this city!” he shouted in the video posted on Tuesday. “The minute we don’t pay...
Dozens of students, families evicted from NYC homeless shelter — after locals plead for...
Two dozen destitute families with 37 school-aged kids were evicted from a Queens homeless shelter — despite desperate pleas for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to stop the displacements. The evictions from the City View Inn in Long Island City began last weeks, shortly after the families received an abrupt notice that it’d...
