NY firefighters tackle blaze in freezing temperatures
LONG ISLAND (PIX11) — North Bellmore fire crews, assisted by mutual aid fire departments in neighboring towns, battled a house fire on Logue Street, which started around 6 pm, according to the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office. Fire officials tell PIX11 News three people have been displaced. No injuries have been...
Carjacking horror outside NJ fast-food spot sends man to hospital
A man who was carjacked outside a Sonic restaurant in Elizabeth was sent to a hospital after the suspect ran him over with the car, police said.
This New Jersey Eatery Has Perfected The Meatball And It’s About To Make Your...
So here’s the deal: I thought I knew meatballs. I really did. Then I walked into PizzAmore Italian Kitchen at 323 Broad St, Carlstadt, NJ 07072, and suddenly my definition of “meatball” had to be rewritten. You know that moment when food is so good you stop mid-bite and just stare at it?
This New York Sandwich Shop Proves One Perfect Sandwich Is Plenty
Some kitchens say more by doing less, and that is where New York often eats best. In Greenwich Village, Panineria NYC makes its case quietly, with a short menu and a clear sense of purpose. The room stays focused, orders move efficiently, and nothing feels added just to impress. It...
Woman, 58, shoved onto Brooklyn subway tracks in unprovoked attack
BROOKLYN, NY – Police are searching for a suspect who pushed a 58-year-old woman onto the subway tracks at the Lafayette Avenue station Thursday night in what authorities are calling a random, unprovoked assault. The NYPD said the incident occurred around 10 p.m. on January 8, when the victim was…
Gambino mobster James LaForte pleads guilty in brutal extortion, racketeering case
BROOKLYN, NY – A longtime member of the Gambino organized crime family pleaded guilty in federal court to racketeering and violent extortion charges, capping off a sweeping prosecution that dismantled a major faction of one of New York’s most notorious Mafia families. James “Jimmy” LaForte, 49, of New York, admitted…
N.J. teacher says boss threatened to use witchcraft on for complaining repeatedly about mold
A former teacher at an Early Head Start program in Passaic County says her supervisor threatened “to use witchcraft” to stop her from complaining about mold in her classroom. Betzahy Gonzalez, of Paterson, claims in court papers she was ridiculed and eventually terminated after complaining about a damp...
N.J.-based Salad House chain plans rapid expansion with 5 new locations
New Jersey-based Salad House, a chain franchise known for its fresh, made-to-order customizable salads, plans to open three new locations in New Jersey this month with two more in the works. The openings planned for this month include:. Marlboro - 314 Route 9 North. Metuchen - 660 Middlesex Ave. Wall...
N.J. unveils plan for 9-mile urban greenway on abandoned rail line in 2 counties
New Jersey has released a plan to transform an abandoned rail corridor into a nine-mile greenway that will connect eight towns across Essex and Hudson counties. The greenway will traverse Jersey City, Secaucus, Kearny, Newark, Belleville, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, and Montclair. Many of these areas are overburdened...
NYC civil service exam: Here are the salaries for positions open in February
The New York City civil service exam schedule is open for February, and some jobs pay more than others. The application period for exams opened Feb. 4. Exam applications currently open include: chemical engineering intern; chief marine engineer; child and family specialist; civil engineering intern; electrical...

















