Neighbors fear suspected killer may have returned to Longwood building
The landlord told News 12 that Reginald Copland was discovered with a knife lodged in his chest inside his first-floor apartment at 1006 Longfellow Ave.
Controversial bus lane project will force Staten Islanders to move their cars before dawn
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A redesign of a major Staten Island bus lane is moving forward, with construction expected to begin this summer. But community members and elected officials say the change will negatively impact residents, teachers, parents, students and businesses — and result in a multi-neighborhood parking nigh
Rangers rescue hikers with bee stings, blisters, and a broken finger
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation forest rangers came to the aid of two 18-year-olds from New York City injured while hiking in the Adirondack High Peaks on the afternoon of June 6. Rangers first responded to a call for a hiker with facial swelling in the area of...
Think you’re middle class in New Jersey? Here’s the salary you need
Middle class salary in New Jersey is an economic indicator that worries thousands of residents, since the figures necessary to belong to this segment reach historical levels in 2026. Studies on the labor market link these figures with a constant challenge for families who face a high cost of living...
Guy unveils $1.3M Hudson County budget amendment for legal, rental, & food needs
Hudson County Executive Craig Guy announced an amendment to the 2026 county budget, which totals over $769 million, allocating $1.31 million in additional funding for legal services, rental assistance, and food security programs. “Throughout this year’s budget process, I have prioritized funding for our most vulnerable
Jersey City Council gives initial OK to Canal Crossing PILOT, 10% BOE allocation
The Jersey City Council gave the initial okay to a 30-year payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement for Canal Crossing, as well as a related but separate measure to give the local board of education 10 percent of their PILOT revenues at last night’s meeting. The 508-unit project...
Jersey City Council pulls camera-assisted parking contract over pay-to-play issues
The Jersey City Council pulled a resolution for a pilot contract for camera-assisted parking due to campaign contribution disclosure issues at last night’s meeting. “While preparing for tonight’s council meeting, the Mayor’s Office identified a donation to the mayor, and the majority of the council members, from an Aut
Jersey City to Pull Millions From Bank Over ICE Detention Financing
Jersey City is divesting from Citizens Bank because of its reported financial ties to the private prison companies running Immigrant Customs and Enforcement (ICE) detention. At its Wednesday night meeting, the City Council voted unanimously in favor of a resolution urging the city not to place taxpayers’ money with a b
Rikers captain allegedly extorted underlings for lux handbags and rides to casino during work...
A greedy Rikers Island captain shook down her underlings for a luxe bag and rides to a casino — saying she’d only approve their timesheets if they complied with her lavish demands, the feds charged Thursday. Latanya Brown, 51, separately bilked taxpayers by billing for thousands of dollars in phony “overtime” in 2024 a
Rockaway Ferry Crew Plucks Capsized Boater From Jamaica Bay Chaos
A routine Rockaway run turned into a full-on rescue mission Saturday when a NYC Ferry crew spotted a man clinging to his capsized boat in the rough waters of Jamaica Bay off Rockaway Park. The crew alerted FDNY and the U.S. Coast Guard, and city rescue teams pulled the man from the water. He was taken to St. Johns Epis
