Moment off-duty firefighter breaks woman free from car submerged in flood
Travis Langan was recognized by Mayor Mamdani on May 22 for rescuing Carmen Pinto, after she was trapped in her car during a flash flood.
Staten Island Biker Dies After Turnpike Guardrail Wipeout In Rutherford
A Sunday morning ride ended in tragedy on the northbound Western Spur of the New Jersey Turnpike in Rutherford, where a Staten Island motorcyclist was killed after losing control and being thrown from his bike, state police said. Troopers responded at about 9:30 a.m. and found the rider ejected from his motorcycle; he
The dramatic sinking of the Washington Irving on the Hudson 100 years ago
The flagship steamer was the only Hudson River Day Line vessel lost by accident.
This Cozy New York Restaurant Is Run Entirely By Grandmas And You’ll Never Want...
If you’ve ever wished you could hire someone’s grandmother to cook for you, Staten Island has made that dream come true. Nonnas of the World Community brings together grandmothers from different cultures to create a dining experience that feels less like a restaurant and more like being adopted by multiple families at
New SNAP work requirements begin Monday; thousands of New Yorkers could lose benefits
Following a three-month grace period, new federal regulations to qualify for SNAP have officially taken effect. Many recipients must now log at least 20 hours per week in paid employment, unpaid verifiable work, approved education/training or approved volunteer service. The rules primarily impact adults aged 18–64 who
New York may be facing a crime trend even worse than deadly gang violence
While New York’s leaders have been cheering the city’s steady decline in murder , another indicator has been giving public-safety advocates pause. Homicides and shootings have been on a downward trajectory, but felony assaults exploded in early 2021 — and remain far above their pre-pandemic lows. The city has seen just
Staten Island restaurant tied to Mamdani event closes; officials say it had no NYC...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Stapleton restaurant that drew attention last summer as the backdrop for a campaign appearance by then-mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani has since closed—and officials say it never obtained a New York City health permit. Istanbul Bay Authentic Mediterranean Restaurant, known as Istanbul Bay by...
Jeff Bezos Says The ‘Best Way’ To Put Money In People’s Pockets By Not...
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. On Thursday, Amazon.com, Inc. founder Jeff Bezos reacted to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's new government efficiency initiative just days after the two publicly sparred over whether higher taxes on the wealthy wou
New nightclub approved at former Brooklyn Mirage despite past tragedies
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A new nightclub looking to rewrite the tragic history of its predecessor got approved for its temporary liquor license Thursday. Pacha New York is preparing for its June 20 opening at the old Brooklyn Mirage venue at the Avant Gardner space. Avant Gardner went belly up in 2025 after a trio of deat
Flight Turns Around Midair Over Possible Security Threat
Scott Olson / REUTERS/Scott Olson A United Airlines flight to Spain was diverted back to New Jersey on Saturday over a possible security threat. According to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the flight departed Newark at 6 p.m. bound for Palma de Mallorca but returned to Newark at 9:37 p.m. The aircraft w
