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Summer heat ahead for the second half of June
The summer solstice isn’t until June 20, but summer heat arrives Friday. We’ve already gotten a few tastes of summer warmth this year, including an 87-degree day in New York City in April (still our warmest day of the year to date), but so far this year, stretches of summer weather have been fleeting. That is going to change quickly in a big way.
I Live in New York City on $56,000: Here’s My Monthly Budget
Life in New York isn't cheap. According to the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, it's the sixth-most-expensive place in the country to live with an overall cost of living index is...
NYC’s Own Cam’ron Disgusted With City Still Having Rat Problems
'I just left New York... I can’t do rats no more. I’m too old for rats.'. Harlem-raised entrepreneur and music artist Cam’ron doesn’t have that hometown warmth one comes to expect after moving away. On a recent trip to New York City, the “It Is What It Is” host still declares love for the city but also states that some things don’t change, saying, “I put my time in with them rats and roaches,” and stating that the city “was disgusting.”
Nos. 2, 5 subway service restored after person struck by train in Brooklyn: MTA
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – Nos. 2 and 5 subway trains were temporarily delayed Wednesday after a person was struck by a train in Brooklyn, according to the MTA. The person was struck at Church Avenue, officials said. No service disruptions on the Nos. 2 and 5 lines remained by Wednesday evening. For real-time subway service […]
Multi-Million Dollar Scheme: 7 LIers Accused Of Scamming Government For Services Never Provided
The indictments were unsealed on Long Island at federal court in Central Islip on Tuesday, June 11. Seven of the eight are from Long Island and the other from New York City:. Adnan Arshad, also known as “Eddie,” age 45, Mount Sinai;. Rehman Diwan, age 24, Hicksville;. Jessica...
The Diner Featured In ‘Friday The 13th’ Is Only 1 Hour From NYC
You may have been covering your eyes every time Jason walked into scene while watching Friday the 13th, but as a New Yorker we were focusing on something else entirely: the diner featured in the movie. And, as it turns out, that diner is just a short trip from NYC! Just about an hour drive from NYC is Blairstown Diner, an old-school, small town diner that’s not only been flipping pancakes for locals and visitors since opening in the ’40s, but also attracting horror movie fans after playing host to a scene from the classic horror film Friday the 13th. And though it has gained the reputation of being the scariest diner in New Jersey, the only thing actually scary here is how good the food is. Blairstown Diner is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, offering all the typical fare you’ve come to associate with a classic diner, from any style eggs and pancakes to hamburgers and hot dogs. And of course you have to get yourself a classic milkshake!
EBT card-skimming scam leaves victims in Pennsylvania, New York and elsewhere in limbo
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Since the start of this year, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services noted more than 2,400 stolen SNAP benefit requests have been filed across the state. A spokesperson said it is unclear how many are from a recent card skimming scam targeting these benefits.Over the last several days, CBS News Philadelphia has heard from dozens of people living in and outside the Delaware Valley.Takiyah Holmes was at a loss for words on Tuesday. Last week, she said her SNAP benefits were stolen and used at stores in New York City. All that is left, she said, is $0.25...
The Best Shopping in NYC, According to Vogue Staffers
When it comes to shopping in NYC, there’s always somewhere to go. But sometimes, that never-ending list of places to go can leave visitors—and even locals—with a serious case of analysis paralysis. Finding all of the must-sees in an enormous pile of skippable spots is, to be trite, like finding a needle in a haystack.
NYC lottery players win $1M, $4M in Mega Millions
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Two New York City lottery players got very lucky in Tuesday’s drawing, winning $1 million and $4 million prizes, the New York Lottery announced Wednesday. In Bed-Stuy, a second-prize ticket worth $4 million was sold at Ralph Avenue Liquor Store on Ralph Avenue near Bainbridge Street. And in the Bronx, a […]
Bystander shoots knife-wielding menace who was harassing NYC food vendor: sources
A knife-wielding menace who was harassing a Midtown hotdog vendor Tuesday night was shot by a witness who intervened in the confrontation, according to police and sources The 39-year-old man was threatening the street vendor on 33rd Street and Broadway around 8 p.m. when he pulled out a knife, started scraping it on the ground and pointed it at four men standing on the corner. One of the men then pulled out a gun and shot the instigator in the leg, according to police sources. ‘Very jealous’ ex-boyfriend shoots girlfriend, her son inside NYC home before shooting himself: sources One person is in custody, however, it was not immediately clear if he is the shooter or not, the sources said. Teen murder suspect tracked down to NJ home’s yard after dramatic five-hour manhunt: police CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR METRO DAILY NEWSLETTER The unidentified shooting victim had an outstanding warrant, according to cops. He was taken by EMS to Bellevue Hospital, police said. The investigation is ongoing. For the latest metro stories, top headlines, breaking news and more, visit nypost.com/metro/
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