RoseMarie Torenzio had already written one bestselling book on John F. Kennedy, Jr., her former boss at George magazine before she teamed up with People editor at large Liz McNeil to co-author JFK Jr.: An Intimate Oral Biography ( Photo: Matt Berman) JFK Jr’s Chief of Staff Unveils New Oral History Book on her Former Boss at George “John gave an interview once,” reminisced his former executive assistant RoseMarie Terenzio, “where he said, ‘I can get in... News 26 Jul 2024 | 06:22
Aerial view of the portion of Hudson River Park which the foundation that oversees the parkland now wants to spend $65 million to renovate. ( Photo: Marvel Designs) Hudson River Park Proposes $65M to Develop Stretch from Intrepid to Heliport The far West Side from Hells Kitchen through Hudson Yards has, to put it mildly, an unfinished feel. The new Hudson River... News 26 Jul 2024 | 04:38
Oweston sting fish for sale at Tsukiji Fishmarket, Tokyo, Japan. ( Michael Maggs / Wikimedia Commons) Fish Facts, or Oil’s Well that Ends Well—Probably Dietary supplements are serious subjects. Case in point: Fish oil. By 1970, as the Mayo Clinic notes, nutritionists knew... News 26 Jul 2024 | 04:01
A first look is always telling: Tompkins Square Bagels’ location on Second Avenue in the East Village. A very similar location is opening on the UES this October. ( Photo: Ralph Spielman) Bagel Wars May Erupt as Tompkins Square Bagels Rolls Up to the UES Upper East Siders beware! And brace yourself with bready hunger—for a new competitor in the Manhattan Bagel War will soon... Home 26 Jul 2024 | 04:17
Two women were reportedly killed in a July 26 murder-suicide on the Upper East Side, the NYPD said. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Upper East Side Murder-Suicide Shocks Gracie Mansion Neighbors Two women are dead after a murder-suicide in broad daylight on the Upper East Side, on the morning of Friday, July 26. Cops... News 26 Jul 2024 | 06:50
Crime incidents are up in Central Park this year. On May 31, in broad daylight, police say the man pictured above swiped a camera and tripod worth $6,000 and returned the following day to swipe a $1,500 Nikon camera. After an attempted rape in the nothern part of the park, police are installing more cameras. Photo: NYPD Crimestoppers Citing Crime Incidents on Rise in Central Park, NYPD Adds More Cameras The NYPD has added a significant amount of additional cameras to the northern region of Central Park, Deputy Commissioner... News 26 Jul 2024 | 06:54
Vianel Garcia (left) in an undated photo with her son Miguel Duval who is accused of pushing her down a hill and clubbing her to unconsciousness. She was prounced dead at Harlem hospital and her son was arrested in connection with the incident. Photo: Facebook Matricide in the Heights: Harlem Community Heartbroken After Son Slays Beauty Shop Owner New details have been released regarding the murder of Vianel Garcia on July 14th. The 44-year-old woman was a victim of... News 26 Jul 2024 | 08:34
Sue Mi Terry describes herself as an expert on South Korea affairs. ( Photo: Linkedin) UWS Woman Busted as Alleged South Korean Spy, Faces up to Ten Years if Convicted Upper West Side resident and former C.I.A analyst Sue Mi Terry, 54, was indicted on July 16 for allegedly assisting South... News 26 Jul 2024 | 01:31
Police have released the above image of moped-driving suspect sought in a July 23 Hell’s Kitchen assault, which left two men unconscious, and one of them in critical condition. ( Photo: NYPD) Moped Maniac Drives on Sidewalk, KOs Two Men in Hell’s Kitchen After Argument A moped driver knocked two men unconscious in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood in the wee hours of July 23, cops said. One... News 26 Jul 2024 | 07:27
Cops at 42nd Street subway station ( Photo: Brian Berger) Transit Crime is Down Says Mayor Adams but Subway Riders Don’t Agree Mayor Eric Adams recently announced that subway crime is falling. Indeed, during the first half of 2024, NYPD says that subway... News 25 Jul 2024 | 03:56
This is the goat’s fifth year in a row clearing invasive plants from Riverside Park. This summer, they are taking their invaluable contributions uptown to West 143rd St. ( Photo: Facebook Post from Gale Brewer) Riverside Park’s “Goatham Class of 2024” Begin Chewing Their Work for the Summer Riverside Park’s herd of seven goats began their seasonal job of chewing away invasive plants on July 19 after their introduction... News 24 Jul 2024 | 01:27
It is still unclear what the future holds for the Tony Dapolito rec center as locals anxiously await a decision about its demolition from the Parks Department and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Support from Community Board 2 for a new rec center across the street may not be the best sign... ( Photo: India Brown) CB 2 Endorses New Rec Center Plan While Tony Dapolito Demolition Still Undecided No concrete resolutions were made concerning the demolition of the Tony Dapolito rec center following Community Board 2’s... News 26 Jul 2024 | 02:03
It’s an open and shut case when it comes to these 25-ton Queens Midtown Tunnel flood doors. ( MTA) Transit Watch: MTA Vehicular Tunnel Flood Doors to be Tested, Subway Crime Down Live tests utilizing 25-ton doors designed to protect the Hugh L Carey and Queens Midtown Tunnels against extreme weather... News 23 Jul 2024 | 12:19
Rapes have increased by a significant amount on a year-to-date basis in the Chelsea neighborhood, police stats demonstrate. Pictured above: The iconic Robert Fulton Houses, Chelsea. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Transit Crime Dips, but Rapes Rise in Chelsea & Midtown With Mayor Eric Adams hailing a yearly citywide decrease in reported transit crime incidents–when compared to this time in... Home 22 Jul 2024 | 04:58
Officer Garcia holds Rocket, the dog whose life she saved back in May. ( Credit: ASPCA) Abused Dog Rocket Rescued by Canine Loving Cops Makes Full Recovery, Adoption Coming Soon Months after a life-endangering attack, animal abuse survivor Rocket has potentially found himself a permanent home, thanks... Home 22 Jul 2024 | 01:59