The World’s First Banana Pudding Scoop Parlor is in NJ
New Jersey just made dessert history with a spot dedicated entirely to scooping banana pudding. Yes, scooping it like ice cream.
Paterson teacher accused of assaulting 9-year-old in classroom
In a troubling turn of events, a local teacher is facing serious charges that have sent shockwaves through the Paterson community.
Not groovy: ‘Disco ball’ causing ‘light; pollution’ inferno on NYC block
An Upper West Side “boogie” man is causing a disco ball inferno on West 86th Street. Residents are not digging the blinding purple light caused by what they assumed was a disco ball on the ninth floor of the Dexter House hostel between West End Avenue and Riverside Drive. One even raged that “Disco guy” was causing...
NYC’s annual HIV report shows uptick in diagnoses amid funding concerns
The city’s latest HIV Surveillance Annual Report cites an increase in the number of residents diagnosed with the disease, while health officials voice concerns over looming federal budget cuts. Across New York City, 1,791 people were newly diagnosed with HIV in 2024, representing a 5.4% increase from 2023. On...
Man dies after looking unwell in Rikers Island cell: Officials
There have been at least 14 in-custody deaths in New York City this year.
At least 46 people rushed to hospital from NYC’s 2 overdose prevention centers
At least 46 people from the two New York City safe-injection sites were rushed to the hospital in cardiac arrest or with life-threatening strokes or seizures
Mamdani plans to end destruction of homeless encampments in NYC
The destruction of homeless encampments across New York City, a hallmark policy of Mayor Eric Adams' administration, will be halted by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
Family heartbroken after deadly Queens moped crash
A 68-year-old father of five was struck by moped driver and killed in Queens on Friday, leaving his family heartbroken right before the holidays.
Longwood shooting leaves teen hospitalized; no arrests
The shooting happened just before 7 a.m. on Intervale Avenue.
Tenants at the Castle in East Orange could see their rent doubled to over...
The East Orange Rent Control Board will consider the rent hike in two weeks.
