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NY $30 billion in funding for the Housing Choice Voucher Program
NEW YORK (WWTI) – Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a $30 billion renewal of funding for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV). This funding will help the Public Housing Authority (PHA) continue to aid families and individuals in need of affordable housing. New York received $3,342,654,520. “These housing choice […]
New Brunswick woman sues after alleged RWJ hospital construction accident
NEW BRUNSWICK – A city woman who works as a crossing guard is suing the owners and contractor of a Somerset Street construction site after a metal pole allegedly fell 15 stories and struck her. Chquiha Jackson filed the lawsuit in Middlesex County Superior Court on May 10 against...
U.S. Postal Service issues alert about ‘vishing’ scam: What you need to know
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Have you received a phone call or voicemail message from an unfamiliar number claiming the need to verify sensitive personal information? If so, don’t respond, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) warns. In fact, delete the voicemail. It’s a scam that can cost you your identity.
Tacos with pasta? Middlesex County restaurant now serving both Mexican and Italian food
Z Taco, a one-year-old Mexican restaurant in Millstone, was renamed Zinna's Too and now offers Italian entrees from sister restaurant Zinna’s Bistro in Cranbury. The two restaurants are both owned by Biztro Hospitality. Mochi donuts:Here's where to try the newest Asian fusion craze in Central Jersey. Need a break?...
Woman stabbed to death outside her Manhattan apartment building, boyfriend sought
A 29-year-old woman was stabbed to death outside her Manhattan apartment building early Monday — and cops are searching for her boyfriend, officials said. Shirley Rodriguez was knifed near W. 172nd St. and Haven Ave. in Washington Heights about 5:35 a.m., cops said. She was rushed to Harlem Hospital but could not be saved. The attacker, believed to be a boyfriend or ex-boyfriend, is being ...
Man charged with punching actor Steve Buscemi in NY is held on $50,000 bond
NEW YORK (AP) — The man charged with assaulting actor Steve Buscemi on a Midtown street has been held in jail on bond in New York, prosecutors said. Police have said the 66-year-old actor — known for his roles in “Boardwalk Empire,” and “Fargo,” among other performances — was walking in Manhattan on May 8 when a stranger punched him in the face. Police arrested a man Friday in connection with the assault, three days after having released a photo of the suspect.
Which Jersey Shore schools called police the most?
Schools in Monmouth and Ocean counties are calling police more often than they did prior to the pandemic, according to data from the New Jersey Department of Education. Across both counties, police calls to schools increased 25% between the 2018-19 and 2022-23 school years, according to New Jersey's School Performance Report data.
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...
Woman alleges NYPD counterterror cop ex-husband used influence to get her unjustly arrested
The ex-wife of an NYPD officer involved in policing mass events and protests alleges in a complaint filed with internal investigators that the cop had her unjustly arrested by fellow officers and held for more than a day as a tactic in their contentious child custody and visitation rights battle. Sharon Maynard, a speech pathologist who works with the city Education Department, detailed an ...
A new family member is waiting for you. Adoptable pets looking for a home to share with you. May 18-19
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Recent years have seen a rise in the popularity of pet travel to the point where some pet owners would not leave the house without their animals. There are now fewer restrictions on pets traveling with their owners on buses, trains, and other modes of transportation. More hotels are now allowing cats, dogs, and birds inside. Many don’t care what kind of pet you bring as long as it stays within the weight restrictions.
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