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Numbers show just how elite surprising Yankees bullpen has been
Through their first 45 games, the Yankees have been on a roll. As the bats heat up and the staff continues to dominate, it's go time in the Bronx. But, when assessing this team's strengths, consider the bullpen and all its turnover close to the top of the list, led by an indomitable returning closer who most fans dismissed too early.
Your Old Droog announces new album 'Movie,' shares new song
Brooklyn rapper Your Old Droog has announced a new album, Movie, due June 21 via self-release. It features recent single “DBZ” (ft. Method Man & Denzel Curry, prod. Madlib), a song with Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def), and the just-released, Conductor Williams-produced “Mercury Thermometers.” The new song is another great example of Droog’s knack for boom bap revival, and you can check it out below.
Jon Batiste to Join The Rolling Stones at Metlife Stadium
Photo Credit: Dino Perrucci — On May 16, The Rolling Stones announced that Jon Batiste will open for night one of its program at East Rutherford, N.J.’s MetLife Stadium on May 23. Batiste’s addition to the ticket is one of many exciting highlights of the Hackney Diamonds Tour; the band’s run thus far has boasted thrillingdebuts and bust-outs—including a recent performance of “Wild Horses”—keeping fans on their toes while honoring an unmatched catalog of hits. This announcement also follows the headline performances of both acts at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Teen found injured at Queens subway station: police
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A teen was found injured at a subway station on the No. 7 service line in Queens on Friday, according to the NYPD. Police responded to the 103 Street–Corona Plaza station at around 10:35 a.m. The teen was taken to the Harlem Hospital, according to the NYPD. Additional information about the […]
N.J. Catholic school to close after 65 years
A Catholic elementary school in Bergen County is closing at the end of the school year in June after 65 years of teaching students in Wayne, church officials said Friday. Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Wayne has been grappling with a “significant enrollment decrease” in recent years, according to the Rev. Mateusz Jasniewicz, who heads to parish.
Street closures for the AAPI Cultural Heritage parade in NYC
Editor’s note: The story in the video player aired on May, 21, 2023 MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — The city’s third annual AAPI Cultural Heritage parade steps off on Sunday in Manhattan. The parade is set to begin around 1 p.m., and festivities will take place along Sixth Avenue, from 44th to 55th streets. The AAPI Cultural […]
Police Officer Garth Guthrie Retires After 27 Years
In the early 1990s, Garth Guthrie was routinely profiled by police officers on his morning commute to work. “It’s so funny. I usually would get up early so I can get stopped and searched, so I can make it work on time,” Guthrie said. Guthrie took his...
Union Carpenters and Contractors Deliver Affordability for New Yorkers
Sign up for our acclaimed free weekday newsletter Editorially Black. Get the top Racial Equity stories of the day from America’s most influential oldest continuously published Black newspaper, serving the nation’s largest Black and brown community. Sign up to stay connected. After years of struggling to make ends...
Staten Island students honored at Readers are Leaders ceremony
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella honored the “Exceptional Readers” of the borough’s elementary schools during the 2024 Readers are Leaders Competition Ceremony, held at the Joan and Alan Bernikow JCC in Seaview Wednesday night. Fourth-grade students from 45 Staten Island public,...
NYC to start evicting migrants who hit 30-day shelter limits starting next week
Migrants staying in New York City shelters will be forced out starting as early as next week if they haven’t been able to prove they’ve experienced extenuating circumstances around finding new housing, a top official in Mayor Adams’ administration said Friday. The new approach marks a tightening of existing rules. Under the existing 30-day limit, any migrant who wanted could receive a new ...
Local high school students bid farewell to trout they nurtured as part of a conservation effort
Sign up for our QNS email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. A group of local high school students from Queens joined the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and non-profit Trout Unlimited on a trip to release juvenile trout into a river in Westchester County.
Nearly 99% of unionized Phelps Hospital nurses, caregivers OK strike
SLEEPY HOLLOW - Registered nurses and other caregivers at Phelps Hospital voted with 98.9% support to authorize a strike while the 1199 SEIU-unionized workforce negotiates a first contract with the Northwell Health-run hospital. Workers at the 238-bed hospital, who held an informational picket earlier this month, have said they want guaranteed pensions and...
LIC Springs! street festival returns to Vernon Boulevard Saturday
Vernon Boulevard will transform into a vibrant playground for children and families with the return of LIC Springs! tomorrow, May 18. The free community street fair, hosted by the Long Island City Partnership (LICP), has previously attracted crowds of up to 10,000. Last year’s 10th-anniversary celebration, which honors the neighborhood’s growth and local businesses, was unfortunately canceled due to inclement weather.
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