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I’m a super-commuter — I travel across 4 states to work in NYC and my salary is worth it
It takes a lot of work for Kyle Rice to get to work. But for a six-figure salary, the suburban father of two doesn’t mind spending over $1,500 a month and traveling across four states for his 125-mile commute into the concrete jungle. “Come with me as I do a super commuter from Wilmington to my job in Manhattan in New York City,” said Kyle Rice, an EMS software developer from New Castle, Delaware, inviting over 1.4 million TikTok viewers to join his two-hour trek. “I commute through 4 states and a total of 240 miles round trip,” he added in the caption...
Mayor Eric Adams May Rescind Diddy’s Key To New York City
The fallout from the video showing Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting his ex Cassie Ventura continues, as New York City Mayor Eric Adams may be reconsidering Diddy’s key to the city award, per PIX11.Adams presented the Harlem native the award in Times Square in 2023, for “his contributions to music, business, and philanthropy,” according to mayor’s office. The mayor was giddy to hand over the key, telling Diddy on stage, “The bad boy of entertainment is getting the key to the city from the bad boy of politics!” But the newly released video of Diddy violently attacking his ex-girlfriend at a...
Cop who sued to get his job back files another lawsuit against N.J. town
A police officer in Bergen County who a judge ordered rehired after he was unlawfully terminated two years ago has filed another lawsuit claiming township officials violated his rights under state whistleblower laws. Lyndhurst Police Sgt. Richard Pizzuti was terminated March 8, 2022, following a disciplinary hearing over six days...
Video shows aftermath of partial building collapse in Brooklyn
NEW YORK -- Scaffolding toppled onto cars in Brooklyn as the roof of a vacant building partially collapsed on Sunday, launching a New York City Department of Buildings investigation. Surveillance video shows red dust filling the street in a matter of seconds as scaffolding at 143 Roebling Street in Williamsburg fell to the ground. "Loudest boom I've ever heard" Chase Winovich opened his door on Sunday evening to find Hope Street covered and the scaffolding across the street completely collapsed. "We hear the loudest boom I've ever heard in my life," said Winovich. "I see the scaffolding all over the place. If it's to...
Midtown hub for homeless New Yorkers to eat, rest could close after city ends contract
Brady Crain, executive director of MainChance said the city's decision to terminate its contract with the drop-in center would force them to close down. The city provides 95% of the nonprofit's funding. Monday, May 13, 2024. The MainChance drop-in center has offered New Yorkers a place to rest, shower and eat for more than 30 years. [ more › ]
NYC mayor defends police response after videos show officers punching pro-Palestinian protesters
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended the police department’s response to a pro-Palestinian street demonstration in Brooklyn over the weekend, calling video of officers repeatedly punching men lying prone on the ground an “isolated incident.”. “Look at that entire incident,” Adams said...
African-American History and Culture Parade and Festival in Montclair
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The 2024 Montclair African-American History and Culture Parade and Festival is set to take place on Saturday, June 1. This annual event, established in 2014, honors the rich heritage and significant contributions of African Americans to the Montclair community. The celebration kicks off with a vibrant parade featuring colorful floats, marching bands, and dance troupes. Each year, two distinguished individuals are selected as Grand Marshals, adding a touch of honor and reverence to the event. After the parade, the festivities continue at Nishuane Park with live performances, art exhibitions, delicious food, and activities for all...
City Hall aide suspended during FBI probe of Adams campaign fundraising is cooperating with feds: sources
A City Hall aide who was suspended for inappropriate conduct amid an FBI probe into Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign fundraising is cooperating with the feds, sources confirmed to The Post. The Adams staffer who turned on her boss has been identified by sources as Rana Abbasova, whose home was raided by the FBI as part of the federal corruption investigation into the mayor’s 2021 campaign. After Abbasova’s New Jersey house was raided in November 2023, sources have said she urged fellow City Hall staffers to delete texts, leading to her suspension. The “improper” behavior was reported to the feds, and City...
‘Mental Matters’ Event at West Side Park Center in Newark to Focus on Wellness
NEWARK — The public will be able to access mental health resources and services this Wednesday at a “Mental Matters” event hosted by United Community Corporation (UCC), the nonprofit announced. The event, to be led by UCC’s community-based violence intervention program, will be at the West Side Park Community Center in Newark on Wednesday, May 22, from 1 to 4 p.m., organizers said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Attendees can look forward to activities and services, including yoga sessions provided by local wellness experts to promote relaxation and mental well-being, healthcare screenings, grocery distribution, and...
Newark schools to get more than 7000 A-I surveillance cameras this summer
Newark schools are getting a dose of artificial intelligence this summer. More than 7,000 cameras equipped with A-I will be installed in the schools at a cost of $12 million. School officials say the systems are aimed at making schools safer, but others say they could invade students’ privacy or misidentify students.
New York-Dublin video link is back up after shutdown for bad behavior
NEW YORK (AP) — A video link between New York City and Dublin that was shut down due to inappropriate behavior on both sides of the Atlantic has reopened with new security measures. The open-air video link between the two cities, which opened May 8 and was taken offline last week, reopened Sunday and will operate between the hours of 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. in New York, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Dublin. The Dublin City Council and Manhattan business group Flatiron NoMad Partnership organized the livestreaming public art installation called the “Portal.” They said they have installed more fencing on the New York side and taken steps to prevent people from stepping on the sculpture and holding their phones up to the camera lens. “Now, if individuals step on the Portal and obstruct the camera, it will trigger a blurring of the livestream for everyone on both sides of the Atlantic,” the organizers said in a statement.
NYC crime wave continues with 21,000-plus shoplifting complaints for 2024 so far, all thanks to lefty Dems
Don’t believe pro-crime progressives when they lie about public safety here in NYC: This year so far has seen 21,578 shoplifting complaints from Gotham’s retailers. That’s a 5% increase over last year’s obscene 20,552; more than 41% of the 2024 crimes are concentrated in Manhattan. And that’s part of an ugly, persistent trend. Full-year numbers since 2021 have jumped from 43,892 to 59,137, an increase of almost 35% — and the real problem is surely far higher, as exhausted merchants don’t bother to report many incidents. NYC shoplifting soars with over 21K complaints lodged so far this year — causing CVS, Walgreens to...
Teen Arrested After Pursuit Leads To Officer Injury In Montclair, Police Say
At 6:52 a.m., officers received a complaint of people hiding behind vehicles in a parking lot at 50 Greenwood Ave, Montclair police said. Both vehicles, a white Range Rover and a silver Kia Optima, left the parking lot as police arrived, officers said. The Kia Optima was revealed to have...
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