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Brave 11-year-old NYC girl recalls shoving creep who tried to hug, kidnap her after school: ‘I was scared’

The fearless 11-year-old Bronx girl who thwarted a creep who tried to kidnap her this week described the harrowing experience in an interview with The Post, including the moment she shoved the sicko and got away. The youngster, Fatima, bravely fended off her still-at-large attacker as she was walked home from school in Mott Haven around 6 p.m. while it was already dark. “I felt very nervous and shocked. I was scared,” she said of the kidnapping attempt, which happened after she accidentally got separated from her older brother and was approached by a random stranger walking in the opposite direction. Fatima was walking near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard when she was approached by a stranger. Google Maps “As soon as I passed him a little bit, he started asking questions,” Fatima said. “Where did I live, if I was 18.” 11-year-old NYC school girl thwarts attempted kidnapping with amazing act of bravery Fatima answered no and tried to walk away but the creep approached the pre-teen again — this time asking her for a hug. “He was like, ‘can I have a hug?’ I was like, ‘no, no thank you,’” Fatima said. He asked for

New York, NY · 14h

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Blauvelt Student Named One of Six $25,000 ‘Generation 9/11 Scholars’ from Children & Grandchildren of World Trade Center Victims’ Families

As the nation marked 25 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks upon New York City, the Pentagon and Shanksville, PA, the Barasch & McGarry Charitable Foundation held a “September 11th Descendants Scholarship Reception” granting $150,000 in college scholarships to six graduating high school seniors selected by the September 11 Memorial & Museum who lost loved ones to 9/11-related illnesses.

New York, NY · 5h
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$847 Million Powerball Jackpot Won in New Jersey

One lucky person just got $847 million richer from a single Powerball ticket, and it happened in New Jersey. The New Jersey Lottery announced that a Bergen County supermarket in Montvale sold the winning ticket ahead of the November 4 Powerball drawing. The winner has yet to come forward to claim the multimillion-dollar prize. Read on to learn more about the Montvale Powerball jackpot winner.

Montvale, NJ · 1d
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Montclair School District Crafts 2027-28 Calendar as Board Members Weigh Whether to Open Schools on Election Day

Montclair Public Schools officials are crafting the 2027-28 school year calendar, which should largely replicate the current school year’s, school district officials said. But some board members have questioned whether to open schools for Election Day 2027 as the prospects for relocating polling sites out of school buildings — a long-sought goal of the school district — prove increasingly unlikely next year.

Montclair, NJ · 1d
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New York Post

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Man found dead in trash bag in NYC was ‘devout’ churchgoer, pianist from Ghana

The man who was found dead in a trash bag in Brooklyn last week was a “devout” churchgoer from Ghana who played gospel music on the piano, according to his neighbors. Joseph Owusu, 24, was found lifeless in a garbage bag around 9:20 a.m. Oct. 30 outside a church at East 93rd Street and Avenue L in Canarsie, according to the Embassy of Ghana. Footage obtained by News 12 shows one person unloading the large black bag holding Owusu’s body from the truck of a white sedan – as another occupant of the car stood by – before abandoning it on the sidewalk. Owusu lived in the Olinville section of the Bronx, where neighbors described him as a charming and delightful person who regularly attended church in that borough. Joseph Owusu, 24, was found lifeless in a trash bag in Canarsie last week. Gofundme Owusu was known as a “devout” churchgoer from Ghana who played gospel music on the piano. Gofundme Vegas lawyer who represented Tupac Shakur’s killer Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis found dead “He could walk into a room and light up a room,” said neighbor Derrick Jackson, 55. “I saw him the day before, just here in the

Brooklyn, NY · 19h

Parade

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In 2001, a Fine-Dining Restaurateur Set Up a Hot Dog Cart in a Rundown NYC Park to Help Revive It; the Burger Chain It Became Does $1.3 Billion a Year

Danny Meyer put a hot dog cart in a neglected Manhattan park in 2001 to help bring it back. It lost money for three years. The logo was free. The whole thing was sketched on a napkin. In 2015, it went public at a billion-dollar valuation.

New York, NY · 21h

One Mile at a Time

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Combative LaGuardia ATC Berates Southwest Pilot Over Taxiway Mistake

A Southwest 737 cut off an Embraer on the LaGuardia taxiway, but the air traffic controller's on-air scolding and stopped traffic were the more unprofessional part.

New York, NY · 7h

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NYPD arrests man accused of $1,749 in retail thefts; extradition to Pennsylvania pending

NEW YORK (WOLF) — A man accused of stealing more than $1,700 in merchandise from stores in Stroud Township was arrested in New York and is awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania, police said. Gerard Allan Mollica was taken into custody by the New York Police Department at 12:08 a.m. Friday,...

New York, NY · 5h

Parade

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Legendary Katz’s Deli Is Bringing a Classic NYC Hanukkah Feast to Your Doorstep

Eight nights. One iconic feast.

New York, NY · 19h

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Young adults leaving foster care get help from Macy's stylists ahead of gala

One personal stylist said helping participants prepare for the event has given greater meaning to his work.

New York, NY · 19h

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Nellie Pou Wins 9th Congressional District Election

The incumbent candidate, Pou held the NJ-09 district, which includes Clifton and parts of Little Falls. The 70-year-old defeated Republican candidate Rosie Pino by a margin of 32 points. According to the New York Times, the district voted 36 points more Democratic than it did in the 2024 presidential election.

New Jersey · 1d

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Behind The Scenes: Back From Rotterdam With All The Stories

MISSED GYMCASTIC LIVE IN ROTTERDAM? WATCH THE REPLAYRecorded Saturday, Oct. 24, at Worlds with Dutch Olympians Bart Deurloo and Eythora Thorsdottir. The room was sold out, but you can still catch the replay with a virtual ticket.WATCH THE REPLAYNEW YORK CITY · Friday, Dec. 4, 7:00 pm ET (4:00 pm PT) — With special guest Katelyn Ohashi. Get NYC ticketsDiscount codes are available on the ticket purchase pages, including Club member discounts.

New York, NY · 23h

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SNAP Recipients to Benefit From Expanded Grocery Incentive Program

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced an expansion of Get the Good Stuff, a program that helps residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits afford nutritious food. The initiative will add up to 12 supermarkets to the 21 stores currently participating, a 57% increase. The New York City...

New York, NY · 3h

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NYC landmarks made of gingerbread now on display at MCNY

Waldorf Astoria New York by Brianna Farrell and Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower by Susanna Caliendo and Mario DiBiase. All photos by Brad Farwell for MCNY. You can’t eat these New York City landmarks, though you may want to. The Museum of the City of New York’s fifth annual Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off opened to the public on Friday, featuring edible creations of iconic landmarks by talented professional and independent bakers from across the five boroughs. This year’s theme, “Iconic New York,” invited participants to reimagine a building, place, or thing that represents the heart of their neighborhood, community, or borough. A panel of judges awarded prizes across several categories, with Angela Carlucci winning “Best Overall” for her spirited, edible depiction of the Coney Island Cyclone.

New York, NY · 23h

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Queens Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Elderly Woman’s Home Using Forged Nassau County Notary Credentials

A 40-year-old Queens man has pleaded guilty to stealing an elderly woman’s home while she was receiving hospice care, using forged property deeds and notarizations […] The post Queens Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Elderly Woman’s Home Using Forged Nassau County Notary Credentials first appeared on SciFisland.com .

Nassau County, NY · 6h

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First-ever sourdough pita hits the market

RIDGEFIELD, NJ — Across social media, sourdough has been all the rage, coveted for its gut-healthy properties from natural fermentation. With the launch of Simply Sourdough, Toufayan Bakeries is listening to this demand, but more importantly, it’s returning to the technique that helped launch the company a century ago.

Ridgefield, NJ · 1d

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Crashes Near NYC Schools Killed 76 People and Injured 27,518 Since 2021

A new analysis of more than five years of police-reported crash data identifies the New York City school zones with the most crashes during school hours, led by a Brooklyn career and technical high school with 197 crashes. New York, NY - November 11, 2026 - Abaev Law Firm released...

New York, NY · 9h

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Inside Journal Square’s Massive Transformation: New Housing, Retail, Arts and Education

The seemingly endless number of cranes in Jersey City’s Journal Square neighborhood has been a big story for years, but the residential building boom is about to be complemented by a new theater space, some educational facilities, and much needed affordable housing. The project closest to finishing in the...

Jersey City, NJ · 2d

ABCNY

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Ramsey mayoral race separated by just 7 votes as count continues

The race for mayor in Ramsey remains unresolved, with just seven votes separating the Republican incumbent and her Democratic challenger.

Ramsey, NJ · 20h

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‘Jane Elliott Against The World,’ Oscar-Contending Documentary On Pioneering And Polarizing Educator, Heads To Theaters

EXCLUSIVE: Jane Elliott Against the World , the Oscar-contending documentary about the Iowa educator who opened the eyes of Americans to the pernicious mechanism of racism, will soon reach theaters. 'Independent Lens' Series Acquires Four Documentaries: Prize Winners 'Jane Elliott Against The World,' 'Seeds' & More Judd Ehrlich’s film, winner of the Jury Award for Best Documentary at the Bentonville Film Festival, opens December 4 at The Quad in New York City and in Los Angeles at Laemmle Noho 7. The feature, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, has won audience awards at the Boulder International Film Festival, Cleveland International Film Festival, Sonoma International Film Festival, and Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, among other honors. It screens at DOC NYC on November 15. Jane Elliott Against the World is set to make its premiere on the PBS series Independent Lens and on streaming on March 29, 2027. Watch an exclusive clip from the film below. Independent Lens/Flatbush Pictures “In 1968, Jane Elliott divided her all-white Iowa classroom by eye color, creating a lesson in discrimination that made her a national icon and lightning rod in the fight against racism,” notes a synopsis. “Now, nearing 90, she takes on a

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