The NYC Subway Station Abandoned 77 Years Ago That You Can Only See Taking...
New York City’s abandoned lore expands for decades, spanning from vacant hospitals and rehabs centers to wiped away subway stations. They’ve always been a source of joy for history enthusiasts, photographers, and every New Yorker in between. This time around, we uncover the abandoned 18th Street subway station that...
What is The Longest River in The State of New York?
NEW YORK - New York State has abundant significant rivers, shaping its geography, history, and economy. The answer requires a slight clarification when considering the "longest river" associated with New York. While the St. Lawrence River forms a significant part of the state's northern border, the title of the...
Pre-pandemic work rules are back this month for NYers who get cash benefits
A person passes frozen turkeys displayed for sale inside a grocery store on November 14, 2022 in New York City. Benefit recipients and their advocates say the work requirement can be onerous for low-income New Yorkers to navigate, and could cut them off when they need help most. [ more › ]
NYC breaks record for compost collection in second week of new rules —and now...
A record-breaking 3.8 million pounds of compost was collected in the second week of a new recycling mandate — a number so overwhelming that the city is opening a new site dedicated to the “black gold.” That’s 1,900 tons of food scraps, food-soiled paper and yard waste — equal in weight to eight and a half Statues of...
These Staten Island neighborhoods have the most cigarette smokers
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of disease, death and disability in the United States, claiming more than 480,000 lives each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite the well-documented risks, which include cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung...
Round-Trip Jacksonville-Miami Train Ride An Eye-Opener
A keen observer with a curious and analytical mind, Fernandina Beach resident Pat Keogh, an 81-year-old New York City native, views life through a Bronx lens and an acerbic wit. Pat grew up dependent on public transportation. He sold beer at Yankee Stadium to pay for tuition and books at...
Update: “Inflation Refund” Checks Coming To Millions In New York
Nearly 9 million in New York should be receiving a check from New York State in the near future. As part of this year's state budget, Gov. Katy Hochul proposed New York State’s first-ever Inflation Refund. Inflation Refund Check Part Of State Budget. The Inflation Refund is part of...
Bronx dad and former amateur boxer with 2-month-old son shot dead outside NYC elementary...
A 34-year-old Bronx dad who just welcomed a baby son and spent much of his youth in the ring as a promising amateur boxer was gunned down outside an elementary school late Tuesday, cops said. Carlos Teron — who started boxing at only 9 years old and ultimately made his way to an elite amateur tournament — was shot in...
Marshals investigating suspicious house fire on Staten Island; 1 person in custody
A man is in custody as fire marshals investigate a suspicious house fire that broke out on Staten Island on Wednesday. The three-alarm fire started just after 1 p.m. on North Burgher Avenue in the Randall Manor section. FDNY officials say firefighters discovered heavy flames in the back of 131 North Burgher Ave., a...
Arrested Man’s Booby-Trapped Rifle Discharges at NJ Train Station
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A Florida man has been indicted on multiple weapons and endangerment charges after allegedly transporting a cache of firearms—including a booby-trapped semi-automatic rifle that discharged during his arrest—onboard an Amtrak train in New Jersey, state officials announced.
