The William Sackett Jr. House at 123 East 10th St: An elegant home where...
Have you ever passed by an interesting residential building in New York City and wanted to know more about its history? In this series, Brick Underground teams up with Tom Miller, creator of Daytonian in Manhattan, a blog about Manhattan buildings and other historic architecture. Each week, we run an excerpt from the Daytonian’s archives with a link to the full article.
Jersey City Council discusses potentially hiring legislative counsel during caucus
The Jersey City Council discussed a resolution that would begin the process of establishing their own legislative counsel versus the administration’s corporation counsel at yesterday’s caucus. “I did send all of you information on this: It’s something the public has been asking us for this for some time....
Jersey City Council expresses dismay about $85k police radios for FIFA World Cup
The Jersey City Council expressed dismay about spending $84,890.01 in grant money to purchase police radios as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup security efforts this summer. “We have to buy Motorola radios because it’s for FIFA. And FIFA has already mandated equipment and uh contracts and interoperability for all the bits,” Police Communications Director Robert Baker Sr. explained. He noted that the...
Woman hit, killed by driver while sitting on bench in NYC
BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — A woman was fatally struck by a driver Tuesday while sitting on a bench, police said. It happened around 1:32 p.m. near the Co-op City complex, according to the NYPD. Police said a 72-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were sitting on a bench when a driver traveling northbound on Bartow […]
East Village restaurant fighting to stay open | Monica Makes It Happen
Monica Morales goes one-on-one with the owner of a beloved East Village restaurant now facing one of its toughest moments yet. Angel Romero, the Founder of Caravan of Dreams says rising costs and ongoing challenges have put the business at risk, but what’s happening next is a powerful reminder of what community really means. Loyal […]
Grand Jury Indicts Man Accused of Scamming Over $100K From Local Small Businesses
A grand jury has indicted a Weehawken man who allegedly scammed over $100,000 from local entrepreneurs and small business owners, the Jersey City Times has learned. By sharing your email address with us, you’ll be entitled to view two Jersey City Times articles each month. In addition, you’ll be signed up for the daily email “Jersey City Today, ” the weekly “This Weekend” events email...
Video shows N.Y. state troopers, NYPD officers save 3 people from burning car
A dramatic video shows NYPD officers and state troopers rescuing three passengers trapped inside a burning car after a crash in Queens.
‘It’s mind blowing’: Number of vacant NYCHA apartments increases
During a housing crisis in New York City, there are thousands of city-run apartments sitting empty and the number has grown since 7 On Your Side started tracking the problem.
‘Get out of the car’! NYPD bodycam shows dramatic Grand Central Parkway rescue
A 20-year-old man has been arrested on charges including assault, child endangerment, and reckless driving in connection with a crash on the Grand Central Parkway last month. Three passengers were trapped inside. Flames were intense. Now, the NYPD is releasing bodycam footage showing the dramatic rescues. According to the New...
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in New Jersey
NEW JERSEY — A woman was killed Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle crashed into a bus stop in the Co-op City section of New York City, according to investigators. The crash happened just after 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Bartow Avenue and Co-op City Boulevard. Authorities said a 55-year-old man driving a 2018 Mazda CX-5 […] The post One...
