Fighter Jet Over Pequannock Sparks Speculation Over Trump, Police Say No Emergency Fighter Jet Over Pequannock Sparks Speculation Over Trump, Police Say No Emergency
Fighter Jet Over Pequannock Sparks Speculation Over Trump, Police Say No Emergency A military jet circling over Pequannock Friday morning, Sept. 12, sent residents rushing outside and flooding Facebook with questions. The Pequannock Township Police Department said they were aware of the aircraft around 9 a.m. but emphasized there was no threat to the community. “The Pequannock Police has no knowledge of any emergency situation at this time,” the department wrote on Facebook. “The US military operates on a whole different ‘plane’ than the local police department. If there was anything to be concerned about we would notify our community asap. Please do not call the police d…
8 Accused Of Selling Crack Cocaine Across Spring Valley, Nyack, Haverstraw, DA Says 8 Accused Of Selling Crack Cocaine Across Spring Valley, Nyack, Haverstraw, DA Says
8 Accused Of Selling Crack Cocaine Across Spring Valley, Nyack, Haverstraw, DA Says A months-long investigation into crack cocaine sales in Rockland County has led to the arrests of eight people, prosecutors announced.  The six-month probe targeted drug activity in the Village of Nyack, Village of Spring Valley, and Town of Haverstraw, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced on Friday, Sept. 12.  The names of the suspects who were indicted, arrested, and arraigned on charges of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, were announced as:  Maurice “Rich” Jones,…
$10B Plan Could Restart Indian Point Nuclear Plant In Buchanan, Company Says: Report $10B Plan Could Restart Indian Point Nuclear Plant In Buchanan, Company Says: Report
$10B Plan Could Restart Indian Point Nuclear Plant In Buchanan, Company Says: Report Several years after ending operations, the Indian Point nuclear plant in the Hudson Valley could still be restarted, but it would take billions of dollars, according to a new report by Politico.  Kelly Trice, the President of Holtec International, which is in charge of dismantling the facility, told Politico that reviving the 2,000-megawatt plant is “possible,” though it would require political and financial backing from Gov. Kathy Hochul and President Donald Trump, the outlet reported on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Holtec’s proposal comes as New York leaders show increasing op…
Sitcom Star Polly Holliday Dies, Made 'Kiss My Grits!' A Catchphrase Sitcom Star Polly Holliday Dies, Made 'Kiss My Grits!' A Catchphrase
Sitcom Star Polly Holliday Dies, Made 'Kiss My Grits!' A Catchphrase Polly Holliday, who turned “Kiss my grits!” into a pop-culture staple as Flo on the hit sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 88. Holliday died in New York City Tuesday, Sept. 9 at her home in Manhattan, according to The New York Times, which cited her longtime agent and friend Dennis Aspland.  An Alabama native who came up through regional theater and Broadway, Holliday broke out as Florence Jean “Flo” Castleberry on CBS’s "Alice" (1976–80), then headlined the spinoff Flo (1980–81), where her brassy one-liners — especially “Kiss my grits!” — became part of the American vernacular.  …
Legionnaires' Outbreak: 2 Dead, Over 30 Infected In Westchester Summer Surge Legionnaires' Outbreak: 2 Dead, Over 30 Infected In Westchester Summer Surge
Legionnaires' Outbreak: 2 Dead, Over 30 Infected In Westchester Summer Surge Health officials say Westchester County has seen an unusual spike in Legionnaires’ disease cases this summer, with dozens of infections and multiple deaths confirmed so far.  Westchester Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said Monday, Sept. 8, that the hot, humid weather has created an “ideal environment” for legionella bacteria to thrive. “Our hearts go out to these families that have been impacted,” she said of the two confirmed fatalities resulting from the outbreak. Those who died lived in White Plains and New Rochelle, but were not identified, NBC 4 New York reported.  L…
Support For Capitalism Hits Record Low In US, Poll Finds: Here's Why Support For Capitalism Hits Record Low In US, Poll Finds: Here's Why
Support For Capitalism Hits Record Low In US, Poll Finds: Here's Why Americans' support for capitalism has slipped to its lowest level on record amid economic anxiety and wealth inequality, according to a new Gallup poll. Gallup's latest survey found that 54% of Americans now view capitalism positively. That's down from 60% in 2021 and the lowest number since Gallup began asking for opinions on economic systems in 2010. Views of socialism remain largely unchanged, with 39% positive and 57% negative. "While Americans retain generally positive views of the US economic system, they are less positive toward it than toward free enterprise and small bus…
Here's Every Pizzeria Headed To Dave Portnoy's 'One Bite' Pizza Fest This Weekend Here's Every Pizzeria Headed To Dave Portnoy's 'One Bite' Pizza Fest This Weekend
Here's Every Pizzeria Headed To Dave Portnoy's 'One Bite' Pizza Fest This Weekend Just One Bite? This weekend, it's all you can eat. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is turning New York City into the pizza capital of the world this Saturday, Sept. 13, when his One Bite Pizza Festival takes over Randall’s Island Park. With more than 40 of Portnoy’s highest-rated pizzerias dishing out slices from noon until night, expect New York–style, Neapolitan, Sicilian, tomato pies, grandma slices, and bar pies, all in one place. Here’s the full lineup of pizza royalty coming to NYC, organized by state: NEW YORK Di Fara Pizza – Brooklyn (9.4) John’s of Bleecker St. – Manhattan…
$20M Loan Secured For Boutique Luxury Hackensack Apartments Refinancing $20M Loan Secured For Boutique Luxury Hackensack Apartments Refinancing
$20M Loan Secured For Boutique Luxury Hackensack Apartments Refinancing A luxury apartment building in Hackensack’s revitalized downtown has secured $20.1 million in financing, real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield announced. The firm served as exclusive advisor to Cannon Hill Capital Partners and The Hampshire Companies in arranging the loan for Crossroads 389, an 82-unit multifamily property at 389 Main Street. The five-year, floating-rate loan was provided by Forbright Bank. “Crossroads 389 is well-positioned for success in the thriving Hackensack multifamily market, which has become a vibrant live-work-play destination in Northern New Jersey,” s…
Extras Needed In Cameron Diaz Netflix Movie Filming In NJ/NYC Extras Needed In Cameron Diaz Netflix Movie Filming In NJ/NYC
Extras Needed In Cameron Diaz Netflix Movie Filming In NJ/NYC A new Netflix feature film starring Cameron Diaz is casting before production in the New York and New Jersey area. The movie, "Bad Day," is looking for boys and girls ages 9 to 12 to portray members of soccer teams in a tournament scene, according to a casting notice. The shoot is scheduled for Nov. 3, 4, 5, and 10 in New York City. According to NJ Advance Media, the film also needs bicyclists 18 and up (with their own bikes) for scenes in New Jersey expected to be filmed Sept. 29 and 30, as well as Oct. 2, 3, 6, and 8. Casting directors tell the outlet that most of the film will be produce…
Shake Shack Opening First Full-Time Capital Region Spot In Guilderland Shake Shack Opening First Full-Time Capital Region Spot In Guilderland
Shake Shack Opening First Full-Time Capital Region Spot In Guilderland Capital Region burger fans, rejoice—Shake Shack is finally planting a permanent spatula in Guilderland. The New York City-based burger chain announced plans to open its first year-round, full-scale Capital Region location at Stuyvesant Plaza in Guilderland. Shake Shack will take over the former TGI Fridays building at the Western Avenue entrance, which closed in 2024 after the company shuttered dozens of underperforming locations. Construction is underway, with an opening projected for later this year or early 2026. View this post on Instagram …
NY Driver Hit 118 MPH On I-95 In Stratford: Police NY Driver Hit 118 MPH On I-95 In Stratford: Police
NY Driver Hit 118 MPH On I-95 In Stratford: Police A New York woman is facing several charges after police said she was caught speeding at more than double the limit on I-95 in Stratford. Inga Foksha, 33, of New York City, was arrested around 1:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, after troopers spotted her red Audi A5 flying down the southbound side of the interstate at 118 miles per hour, Connecticut State Troopers said.  They pulled her over near Exit 33.  Troopers said the Audi was also travelling too closely to the vehicle in front of it, and was failing to maintain the established travel lane.  Foksha faces charges of re…
Mount Vernon Gas Station Robbery, Shootout With NYPD: Suspect, 28, Charged, Feds Say (UPDATE) Mount Vernon Gas Station Robbery, Shootout With NYPD: Suspect, 28, Charged, Feds Say (UPDATE)
Mount Vernon Gas Station Robbery, Shootout With Nypd: Suspect, 28, Charged, Feds Say (Update) Federal prosecutors have charged a suspect accused of robbing a gas station attendant at gunpoint in Westchester before firing at New York City police officers during a dramatic pursuit that temporarily halted Metro-North train service in the area. Jamaire Robertson, age 28, a Jamaican national, was arrested on Friday, Aug. 29, and presented in Manhattan federal court the next day, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Tuesday, Sept. 2. He is being held without bail.  The chaos began just after 5:30 a.m. Friday, when two suspects approached a worke…