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    The Yankees needed to make a corresponding move to get Aaron Judge back into the lineup, and that turned out to be placing Oswald Cabrera on the 10-day injured list with a right ankle sprain.
    The stint on the IL will be retroactive to May 6. Peraza had suffered the injury last week during the Yankee 4-3 extra-inning win over the Cleveland Guardians and manager Aaron Boone hinted on Monday that a stint on the IL could be an option for Peraza. 
    Boone didn’t sound too concerned about the
  • WINTER STORM: How PlowNYC helps you track snow plow progress in your neighborhood

    New Yorkers will hear the rumble of snow plows on their streets Sunday, if the forecasters are right. They can also track where, when, and how often those plows have visited their blocks.Snow will start falling early Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service, and continue through Monday afternoon, with the heaviest accumulation predicted on Sunday afternoon and evening. City officials have said the city is well-prepared for the snow, especially for keeping roadways — from h
  • Bronx gas blast: One dead, 15 wounded, 175 people displaced after high-rise explosion: FDNY

    Fire marshals are now investigating a Bronx gas explosion at a high-rise apartment building early on Saturday morning that left one person dead and 15 others seriously injured.The FDNY said the blast occurred just before 12:10 a.m. on Jan. 24 as firefighters were investigating a gas odor emanating from the upper floors of 3485 Bivona St., a high-rise apartment building within the Boston Secor Houses, a public housing complex.The explosion caused "severe structural damage in six apartments" on ea
  • WINTER STORM: Mamdani will need to avoid snowy pitfalls of predecessors in his first real test as mayor

    Nothing cross-examines a New York City mayor in the court of public opinion quite like a major winter storm, as Mayor Zohran Mamdani is about to learn. Just three weeks into his four-year term as the city’s chief executive, Mamdani has spent the latter half of this week gearing up for a dramatic nor’easter expected to blow in early Sunday morning. As of Friday afternoon, forecasts predict between 10 and 15 inches of snow will fall between Sunday and Monday.Donning a classic New
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  • Car Insurance Costs Are Breaking Small Businesses, But Help Is On The Way

    New York’s affordability crisis is squeezing small businesses from every direction. Rising rents, higher labor costs, supply chain disruptions, and inflation have already pushed many neighborhood companies to the brink. But one major cost driver has quietly become one of the most punishing: auto insurance.New York drivers now pay some of the highest auto insurance rates in the nation, nearly double the national average. According to Bankrate, full coverage costs an average of $4,031 per ye
  • Mourners pay respects to Pamela Guerrero, who died under mysterious circumstances in Soundview

    Mourners pay respects to Pamela Guerrero, who died under mysterious circumstances in Soundview
    Pamela Guerrero, 29, who was found dead last month in a Soundview apartment building, was laid to rest and honored by hundreds of mourners on Jan. 23 at Holy Cross Church.Many lined up to pay their respects to Guerrero, who lay in an open white casket, as her mother, Paulina Pacheco, clung to the side of the casket and cried.To Guerrero’s family, frustratingly little is known about how and why she died. She was found unresponsive Dec. 21 at 1225 Stratford Ave., about two blocks from her mo
  • WINTER STORM: MTA system to remain operational as NYC experiences big snowfall, MTA chair says

    MTA Chair Janno Lieber has stated that the city's transit network will remain operational as New York City prepares for a potentially historic winter storm this weekend, with forecasts predicting at least 10 inches of snow Sunday into Monday.The forecasted snowfall, expected to begin late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, would be the city's biggest in years, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said at a briefing Friday morning. Still, Lieber said the MTA system stands ready to deal with whatever nature
  • WINTER STORM: MTA system to remain operational as NYC experiences big snowfall, Lieber says

    MTA Chair Janno Lieber has stated that the city's transit network will remain operational as New York City prepares for a potentially historic winter storm this weekend, with forecasts predicting at least 10 inches of snow Sunday into Monday.The forecasted snowfall, expected to begin late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, would be the city's biggest in years, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said at a briefing Friday morning. Still, Lieber said the MTA system stands ready to deal with whatever nature
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  • Bronx Opera to perform Mozart’s ‘Idomeneo’ this February at Lehman College

    Bronx Opera to perform Mozart’s ‘Idomeneo’ this February at Lehman College
    The Bronx Opera will be performing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Idomeneo" on Thursday, Feb. 12, Saturday, Feb. 14 and Sunday, Feb. 15, at Lehman College's Lovinger Theater, located at 250 Bedford Park Blvd. W.Idomeneo, set on the island of Crete in the aftermath of the Trojan War, is a high-stakes tale of gods, love and sacrifice. It will be performed in English by a talented cast and ensemble, many of whom are coming off recent local, regional and international performances before joining to
  • WINTER STORM WATCH: NYC students will have online learning if snow shutters schools on Monday, says Mamdani

    As a potentially historic winter storm approaches New York City this weekend, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday that even if schools are closed to in-person instruction, classes will continue online.Speaking at a press briefing at the city’s Emergency Management Department on Jan. 23, Mamdani said public schools will either remain open or pivot to remote learning on Monday, with a final decision expected by noon on Sunday. A full closure without instruction, he said, is not under considerat
  • WINTER STORM: NYC students will have online learning if snow shutters schools on Monday, says Mamdani

    As a potentially historic winter storm approaches New York City this weekend, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday that even if schools are closed to in-person instruction, classes will continue online.Speaking at a press briefing at the city’s Emergency Management Department on Jan. 23, Mamdani said public schools will either remain open or pivot to remote learning on Monday, with a final decision expected by noon on Sunday. A full closure without instruction, he said, is not under considerat
  • 8 Easy Fresh Snow Activities That Keep Kids Outside Longer

    [caption id="attachment_417687" align="alignnone" width="822"] Getty Images[/caption]Fresh snow activities only require two things: warm coats and a little willingness to let go of perfection!At a Glance: These fresh snow activities are easy, cheap, creative, and don’t require much prep. The trick is leaning into it before it turns slushy and gray. Remind the kiddos that we’re only using fresh, clean snow. Avoid playing with snow that’s near streets or where animals (pets or ot
  • Congress approves over $15 million in federal funding for Bronx projects

    Congress approves over $15 million in federal funding for Bronx projects
    Congress approved a sweeping federal funding package that will provide more than $15 million for infrastructure, supporting improvements to infrastructure, housing and community programs in the Bronx.The funding was secured by U.S Rep Ritchie Torres through Community Project Funding, which allows members of Congress to request federal dollars for local projects.
    Torres’ office said it received more than 100 proposals and submitted 15 projects to the House Committee on Appropriations, the m
  • 11 Fresh Snow Edible Treats That Feel Like Winter Magic

    [caption id="attachment_417674" align="alignnone" width="822"] Getty Images[/caption]If you've ever wondered what to do post-snowstorm, look no further: these fresh snow edible treats are here to charm the kiddos over!At a Glance: Fresh snow treats don’t need perfection: it’s designed to be wild, creative, and cool! Always use clean, freshly fallen snow from the top layer, and avoid areas near roads or where pets have been. Cold weather safety first! Bundle your kids up, step outside
  • Three teenagers charged for deadly Bronx shooting that claimed 19-year-old man’s life

    Three teenagers have been charged with the cold-blooded fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man in the Bronx earlier this week.The three suspects, whose identifications were not released by the NYPD due to their ages, were apprehended on Thursday afternoon following an investigation by the 47th Precinct. Each suspect — two of whom were 15 years of age; the other, 16 years old — faces charges of murder and criminal possession of a weapon.Police said the teenage trio shot Turner Jahmir, 19
  • Nonprofit Roads to Success kicks off 25th anniversary celebration on MLK Day

    Nonprofit Roads to Success kicks off 25th anniversary celebration on MLK Day
    The nonprofit Roads to Success celebrated 25 years of empowering youths and strengthening communities on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.Roads to Success reflects Dr. King's spirit and legacy through its leadership rooted in compassion, action and helping others. The organization is committed to championing children and young adults across New York City, including inspiring and empowering them to take control of their futures by giving them access to equitable paths to success.As part of the nonprofi
  • NYC Health + Hospitals appoints new Deputy Chief Nursing Officer at North Central Bronx campus

    NYC Health + Hospitals appoints new Deputy Chief Nursing Officer at North Central Bronx campus
    NYC Health + Hospitals CEO Christopher Mastromano announced the appointment of Dr. Sheba Thomas as the new Deputy Chief Nursing Officer at the North Central Bronx campus on Tuesday, Jan. 20.Dr. Thomas earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at the New York Institute of Technology before getting a Master of Science degree from Long Island University. Additionally, she is a board-certified Nurse Executiv
  • Bronx Chamber of Commerce inducts new members to Board of Directors amid record growth

    Bronx Chamber of Commerce inducts new members to Board of Directors amid record growth
    New and returning members of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce board of directors took their oath of office on Jan. 22, as representatives of the borough’s expanding business landscape. In an event at Manhattan University, Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz administered the oath, which in part said: “I will act in the best interests of the organization, uphold its mission and values, exercise my responsibilities with integrity and care, and support the Chamber’s role as a truste
  • WINTER STORM WATCH: NYC mobilizing ahead of possible snowstorm, Mamdani says

    A major winter storm will likely hit New York City this weekend, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday the city is leaving nothing to chance.Mamdani said the Sanitation Department would begin pretreating the city's highways, major streets, and bike lanes with brine on Friday to prevent ice and snow buildup in advance of the storm.On Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service (NWS) put New York City under a winter storm watch from late Saturday night, Jan. 24, through Monday afternoon, Jan
  • New documentary on legendary Bronx graffiti group TATS CRU shows in South Bronx

    New documentary on legendary Bronx graffiti group TATS CRU shows in South Bronx
    A new documentary covering the renowned Bronx graffiti artist group TATS CRU screened in the South Bronx on Sunday night — the film’s final showing after screenings at several locations across New York City.“Spray Can Stories: TATS CRU” premiered at Sankofa Haus, an event venue in Mott Haven. Featuring interviews with members Sotero “BG183” Ortiz and Hector “Nicer” Nazario, the 38-minute documentary describes the group’s start and rise to pro
  • Photos: Habitat for Humanity NYC and Westchester County perform restoration work at Crotona Park East church to mark MLK Day of Service

    Photos: Habitat for Humanity NYC and Westchester County perform restoration work at Crotona Park East church to mark MLK Day of Service
    In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County brought volunteers together on Monday, Jan. 19, to help restore All Souls Evangelical Church, located at 1701 Vyse Ave. in Crotona Park East.This effort, which was centered on service, reflection and meaningful community impact, saw volunteers from youth, faith-based and campus groups spend the day restoring the historic church by painting the interior and creating vibrant murals.[c
  • Bronx murder-suicide: Retired Port Authority cop shot sister dead and wounded mother before taking own life, sources say

    A man identified as a retired Port Authority Police Department officer allegedly shot his sister dead and wounded his senior mother, then turned the gun on himself, in an apparent Bronx murder-suicide attempt on Thursday morning.Police sources said the carnage unfolded inside a ground-floor apartment at 2500 Johnson Ave. in Spuyten Duyvil just before 8 a.m. on Jan. 22.Officers from the 50th Precinct rushed to the location after receiving reports that multiple people had been shot.Upon arriving a
  • BREAKING: Possible Bronx murder-suicide involves retired Port Authority cop who shot sister dead and wounded mother, sources say

    A man identified as a retired Port Authority Police Department officer allegedly shot his sister dead and wounded his senior mother, then turned the gun on himself, in a horrific Bronx murder-suicide attempt on Thursday morning.Police sources said the carnage unfolded inside a ground-floor apartment at 2500 Johnson Ave. in Spuyten Duyvil just before 8 a.m. on Jan. 22.Officers from the 50th Precinct rushed to the location after receiving reports that multiple people had been shot.Upon arriving at
  • BREAKING: Possible Bronx murder-suicide involves man with Port Authority Police ID shooting sister dead and wounding mother, sources say

    A man believed to be a Port Authority Police Department officer allegedly shot his sister dead and wounded his senior mother, then turned the gun on himself, in a horrific Bronx murder-suicide attempt on Thursday morning.Police sources said the carnage unfolded inside a ground-floor apartment at 2500 Johnson Ave. in Spuyten Duyvil just before 8 a.m. on Jan. 22.Officers from the 50th Precinct rushed to the location after receiving reports that multiple people had been shot.Upon arriving at the sc
  • Renderings unveiled for proposed two-tower, 805-unit residential complex in New Rochelle

    Renderings unveiled for proposed two-tower, 805-unit residential complex in New Rochelle
    Renderings have been released for a proposed two-tower residential complex that would feature 805 total rental units at 466 Main St. in New Rochelle, Westchester County.Both towers would be 28 stories tall and span 929,415 square feet. In addition to the 805 rental units, the property would also have retail on the ground floor, an outdoor swimming pool, a valet parking garage capable of fitting up to 711 vehicles and indoor and outdoor amenities that cover 25,000 square feet.[caption id="attachm
  • Bronx teen shot dead just blocks away from his home: police

    Police in the Bronx are looking for the gunman who fatally shot a teen not far from his home on Wednesday evening.According to police sources, officers from the 47th Precinct rushed to a residential neighborhood located at 3685 Secor Ave. in Eastchester at around 5:39 p.m. on Jan. 21.Upon arrival, cops discovered 19-year-old Jahmir Turner lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to his back. The location where Turner was found is about a five-minute walk from his Bivona Street home.EMS rushed Tu
  • Will NYC public school students get a snow day if storm hits this weekend? Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels says, ‘Let’s see’

    With a major snowstorm expected to hit the Big Apple on Sunday, students at NYC public schools might just get the next day off. Or, at least off from navigating the hallways and classrooms of school.Remote lessons will be provided in lieu of in-person classes on Monday, should the storm turn out to be severe, new Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels said on Wednesday morning.Reporters on PIX11 Morning News asked Samuels if schools will be open on Jan. 26, a day after a potential snowstorm hits
  • NURSES STRIKE: Talks to resume as cold grips NYC, with a path of a potential agreement seeming to open

    The union representing some 15,000 striking nurses said Wednesday it is going back to the bargaining table Thursday at the urging of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani.The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) said it would resume talks with hospital bosses in the hope of finally putting the long nurses strike to an end just before a major cold snap hits the Big Apple."NYSNA nurses at Montefiore, Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Morningside and West, and NewYork-Presbyterian will re
  • Cody Bellinger re-signs with Yankees on 5-year deal

    The Yankees' option to remain immovable in contract talks ultimately worked out, and Cody Bellinger is staying in the Bronx.The veteran outfielder/first baseman has agreed to a five-year, $162.5 million deal to stay with New York, per multiple reports on Wednesday. The deal includes opt-outs after the second and third years, as well as a no-trade clause.It brings a weeks-long stalemate to an end, as the Yankees were unwilling to go more than five years on a deal, while Bellinger and his agent, S
  • MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor takes on hotel ‘junk fees,’ condemns antisemitism in Brooklyn

    Wednesday, Jan. 21, marked the 21st day of Zohran Mamdani’s term as mayor. amNewYork is following Mamdani around his first 100 days in office as we closely track his progress on fulfilling campaign promises, appointing key leaders to government posts, and managing the city’s finances. Here’s a summary of what the mayor did today.Mayor Zohran Mamdani hit the three-week mark of his historic administration on Wednesday, continuing to zero in on his affordability agenda with a ban

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