New York City woman found dead on Montauk trail identified as Lauren Balik, 35
State police on Friday identified the woman found dead on a hiking trail in Camp Hero state park in Montauk on Thursday as 35-year-old Lauren Balik of New York City. Trooper Brittany Burton, a state police spokesperson, confirmed Balik’s identity Friday, noted that state police are investigating and that “there is no t
Americans Say These Are The Best Sushi Restaurants In Each State
The best sushi restaurants are not always the fanciest or the most expensive. Across the country, diners tend to remember places that serve fresh fish, treat regulars well, and offer a meal that feels worth the bill. From neighborhood sushi counters to special-occasion omakase spots, these restaurants have earned loyal
Black-Owned Fitness Businesses to Support in Hoboken + Jersey City
Keeping up with your physical health is important at all times of the year, and visiting knowledgeable, inclusive trainers and professionals can help in achieving your fitness goals. From fitness studios to lifestyle centers, there are so many Black-owned fitness businesses serving the community in Hoboken, Jersey City
Dispute between organizers, mayor’s office leads to venue change for NYC Puerto Rican Heritage...
Community members gathered on Thursday for the NYC Puerto Rican Heritage Reception at Pacha New York in Williamsburg, which is located at the former site of Brooklyn Mirage.
Children and mother struck by 18-wheeler in Jersey City
A crossing guard was also on duty at the time, helping pedestrians across the street, officials reported.
$200K in perfume, $50K in government laptops, $20K in liquor — NJ man’s warehouse...
A Jersey City man, Derek Spivey, is sentenced to four years for his role in stealing over $270,000 worth of warehouse goods, including $50,000 in laptops from the Department of Defense.
Horrifying video captures mother, two children struck by 18-wheeler on school run in NJ
Heart-stopping video captured the moment a mother and her two young children were hit by an 18-wheeler while heading to school in New Jersey, trapping one of them beneath the rig. The horror unfolded Wednesday around 8:45 a.m. when the truck stopped just before an intersection near Ocean and Wilson avenues in Jersey Ci
Forest Avenue Subway Horror: Man, 35, Killed By M Train In Ridgewood
A 35-year-old man was struck and killed by an M train at the Forest Avenue subway station in Ridgewood on Tuesday afternoon, police said, turning an otherwise routine commute into a grim scene. Emergency crews cut power to the tracks so they could remove the body, briefly shutting down service along the Myrtle Avenue s
7 U.S. Cities Where Americans Feel Broke Even With a Decent Paycheck
A good paycheck used to mean breathing room. In many American cities today, it only means surviving another month without falling behind. Rent is higher. Groceries cost more. Insurance feels heavier. A modest home now looks like a luxury purchase. Families that once believed hard work would keep them stable are discove
Mamdani City Hall Sits On Pay Gap Secrets, Furious Union Says
City Hall is catching heat from one of its own unions, which on Wednesday demanded that Mayor Zohran Mamdani finally release an overdue pay-disparity report. Union leaders say the missing dataset leaves thousands of municipal workers, many of them women of color, in the dark about who earns what while rent, housing and

















