How “freeze the rent” really works
New Yorkers gathered outside the LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City, New York City, U.S., on May 7, 2026, to demand a rent freeze on rent-stabilized apartments. (Photo by Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images) On Thursday, tenants and organizers gathered outside the theater at the New York City College...
Red Hook School Abuse Shock: Brooklyn Jury Slaps City With $18 Million Verdict
A Brooklyn jury has hit the City of New York with an $18 million verdict in favor of a man who says he was sexually abused while a student at P.S. 15 in Red Hook in the early 1970s, according to the law firm that tried the case. The jury in Supreme Court of Kings County found the city acted recklessly in how school off
This popular pizza chain is shuttering locations across U.S., and the list is growing...
Months after announcing plans to shutter hundreds of restaurant locations this year, including a restaurant on Staten Island, Papa Johns International is making significant reductions, according to a recent report. The pizza chain has closed dozens of locations across at least 17 states in 2026 so far, revealed an anal
Mamdani’s NYPD Hiring Spree Ignites DSA Revolt At City Hall
The New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America publicly rebuked Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday after the NYPD moved to add roughly 580 uniformed positions this year. The organization says the hires roll back the mayor’s campaign vows to keep headcount steady and warns the expansion will cost the city
NYC Woman’s Body Found Off Montauk Trail Near Camp Hero, Cops Probe Mystery Death
A hike along the bluffs at Camp Hero State Park turned grim Thursday afternoon when walkers stumbled on the body of a woman near the Montauk Point East Overlook, according to New York State Police. Troopers arrived to find the woman dead on the trail and later identified her as 35-year-old Lauren Balik of New York City
Maryland Cheesesteak Lands on Beli’s List of the 12 Best in America
A Maryland cheesesteak shop has earned national recognition, landing on Beli’s newly released list of the 12 best cheesesteaks in the United States. Frank’s Pizza & Pasta, located at 6620 Belair Road in Baltimore, was ranked No. 12 on the list and was the only Maryland restaurant included. Beli is a popular restaurant-
10 most expensive homes sold in Union County, June 1-7
A single-family home in Summit that sold for $4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Union County over the week of June 1-7. The county saw a total of 133 residential real estate sales during the week of June 1-7, averaging $781,278. The average price per square foot was $441.
The Oldest Ice Cream Parlor in NYC Has Been Around for Over 100 Years...
🍨 Eddie’s Sweet Shop, New York City’s oldest ice cream parlor, has been serving homemade ice cream and old-fashioned treats in Queens for more than 100 years. 🏛️ The historic shop retains its vintage charm with a marble counter, swivel stools, pressed-tin ceilings and an antique cash register.
Two men charged after police recover 33 allegedly stolen cases of energy drinks in...
FLORHAM PARK BOROUGH, N.J. (Morris County) — Two Union County men have been charged with receiving stolen property after police said they were found with dozens of stolen cases of energy drinks during a traffic stop in Florham Park. According to police, a vehicle was stopped May 25 on...
Iconic pizzeria, rebuilding from fire, may soon be for sale. Here’s why.
Years after a catastrophic fire closed Santillo’s Brick Oven Pizza and months after the man who mastered its mythical oven suffered a stroke, one of New Jersey’s most beloved pizzerias may soon be up for sale. The Santillo family announced Friday it is seeking a buyer to take...
