13-year, $2B NYC bridge rehab completes 8th of 11 projects
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reopened the renovated South Walk of the George Washington Bridge on Thursday, according to a news release. The project, included in Skanska’s $452 million contract to replace the bridge’s 592 suspender ropes, rebuilt the 1.5-mile pedestrian pathway with widened approach paths and connections to adjacent streets.
Pregnant Hilary Swank Responds to Backlash for Women Having Babies in Their 40s &...
Hilary Swank is responding to the backlash that women in their 40s and 50s receive for having children. The two-time […]
DHS deports woman accused of attacking flight attendant on Newark-bound flight
The Department of Homeland Security identified the woman as Kristina Kedysheva of Russia.
Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports
A popular cookie chain has closed dozens of stores nationwide in 2026, including several in the Northeast, amid plunging sales and growing financial problems, according to reports. At least 60 Crumbl locations have permanently closed in 2026 as of Wednesday, Oct. 14, according to the fan-run we…
North Arlington Priest Father Anthony DiStefano Dies After Cancer Battle
A former pastor of a Bergen County church has died following a years-long battle with cancer. Father Anthony DiStefano, a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark and pastor at the Queen of Peace Church in North Arlington, died Wednesday night, Oct. 14, according to an announcement posted on the Par…
Severe thunderstorms with damging winds possible for tri-state
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A cold front will bring the threat of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, according to the latest forecast data. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the tri-state area in a level two out of five for severe weather Friday afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms may contain wind gusts up to 55-60 mph, […]
Brooklyn cafe shut down after live roaches and signs of mice found — cleared...
New York City health inspectors shut down a Brooklyn cafe after finding live cockroaches, evidence of mice and food held above required cold-storage temperatures. Zaca Cafe’s temporary closure on September…
‘No Kings’ protests: Map of NYC area demonstrations, Saturday street closures
NEW YORK - Hundreds of "No Kings Day" protests are planned across the United States – including in the New York City area – on Saturday to protest the Trump administration's policies. ‘No Kings’ protest near me. Why you should care:. With dozens of streets already scheduled...
NYC area will see a warmer and wetter winter, NOAA predicts: Full outlook details
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued its outlook for the 2026-2027 winter season on Thursday. It’s predicting a warm and wet one for the tri-state area. According to NOAA, the warmth won’t be confined to the Northeast this winter. It will stretch from most of the East...
With Moody in law dept. since January, Jersey City won’t name new police dir.
Jersey City Police Director Tawana Moody was moved to the law department back in January and her prior role will not filled, an official confirmed today. Moody became police director in 2018, under former Mayor Steven Fulop, with the idea of putting her on the path to head the entire department.
