Jabbour says initial Hoboken budget has $17M deficit and over 20% tax increase
Hoboken Mayor Emily Jabbour says that the Mile Square City’s initial budget comes with a roughly $17 million deficit and an over 20 percent tax increase. “Right now, before we make any cuts or find any additional revenue sources, we’re looking at a $17 million dollar budget gap. Closing that gap could require a tax...
EXCLUSIVE: Jersey City firefighters rescue teen girls stuck in 90-foot-tall elevator at NJ Transit...
Within minutes, Jersey City firefighters were on the scene and using their training methods to pull the girls to safety.
Bistro La Source in Jersey City to Close After 18 Years
Another longtime Jersey City restaurant will soon be exiting the local dining scene. As Hudson County continues to experience a steady wave of openings and closures, Bistro La Source has announced it will be closing its doors after 18 years in the neighborhood. Located at 299 Marin Boulevard, the well-known spot has...
Pilot, passenger swim to safety after plane crashes into New York’s Hudson River
A pilot and passenger swam through the frigid waters of the Hudson River and reached shore safely after their Cessna 172 made an emergency landing Monday night, officials said. The aircraft had taken off from Long Island when the pilot was forced to land in the river just after 8...
Cardinal Timothy Dolan chummily whispers into Mamdani’s ear at NYPD event — as ex-archbishop...
Call the lip reader! Cardinal Timothy Dolan was spotted whispering into a smiling Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s ear Wednesday as the two embraced after the ex-New York Archbishop’s swearing-in as one of two new NYPD chaplains. The chummy moment came after Dolan’s recently copped to being “ticked off” that Mamdani didn’t...
12 New York Spots Known For Roast Beef Sandwiches That Keep Crowds Coming Back
There’s something about a perfectly made roast beef sandwich that just hits the spot: tender meat, crispy bread, and all the right toppings. In New York, these sandwiches are more than just lunch. They’re a city tradition, and you’ll find the crowds to prove it. Whether you like yours...
What Most New York Residents Don’t Realize About Flying Roaches
Summer nights across New York often bring a familiar mix of city light, warm air, and the constant movement of urban wildlife. Street lamps glow over sidewalks, restaurant kitchens hum late into the evening, and insects circle outdoor lights along apartment buildings and alleyways. In the middle of this activity, a...
NYC man was ‘mentally obsessed’ with retired teacher he allegedly stabbed to death: neighbors
A disturbed Queens man was “mentally obsessed” with his 75-year-old retired teacher neighbor and even trashed his car years before he allegedly stabbed the elderly victim to death , friends said. Dimitrios Manessis, 48, had a bizarre, long-running gripe with George Dourdounas — leading the younger man to blow up in a...
Woman Hears Faint Cries Beneath New York Train Platform And Discovers Tiny Life Fighting...
On a crowded train platform in New York City, Kristine Malone heard something that did not belong amid the usual rush of noise. Faint, desperate cries echoed up from below the tracks. She leaned over the edge, searching through gravel and metal, trying to pinpoint where the sound was coming...
NYC hospital system moves out of network for major insurance provider
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Mount Sinai, one of New York City’s largest hospital systems, moved out of network for hundreds of residents under the insurance company Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. The change in service went into effect at midnight on Tuesday. The two sides have been unable to reach an agreement since January....
