Major Gas Explosion At 3-Story Building In Borough Park
BOROUGH PARK, Brooklyn — FDNY is on the scene of a major gas explosion at 13 Avenue and 43 Street in Borough Park.
NY – Forecasters: Hurricane Joaquin Could Potentially Follow The Destructive Course Of Hurricane Sandy
New York, NY – Hurricane Joaquin could hit the New York metropolitan area as a tropical storm on Tuesday, potentially following the destructive course of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, weather forecasters said on Thursday.
New York Military Academy Sold In Bidding War To Chinese Investors
Cornwall, NY – The bankrupt New York Military Academy, a 126-year-old preparatory school on the Hudson River that counts billionaire Donald Trump among its graduates, was sold on Wednesday after a bidding war between groups backed by two China-based investors.
The Blackphone 2 Is Now Available In The US
One of the most interesting corners of the Android world just arrived in the US. As of today, US customers can pick up a Blackphone 2 for just $799 — more than an iPhone 6S or a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.
District Attorney on NY Long Island Bans Prosecutors From Owning Guns
The district attorney of one New York county is prohibiting prosecutors from owning a handgun a rule some law experts claim is unconstitutional.
Facebook Is Down For Second Time In Less Than A Week
NEW YORK — Facebook has a case of the Mondays.
Inside The Phenomenon of ‘Frum Porn’
Sexual modesty is a staple of nearly all of the world’s major religions. Christianity forbids sex before marriage and Islam requires that women remain covered to various degrees.
Rockland County, NY – Spring Valley Mayor On Hot Seat After Ordering Underling To Approve Yeshiva Without Inspections
Rockland County, NY – Spring Valley Mayor Demeza Delhomme has come under fire after he allegedly ordered an underling to green-light the opening of a new yeshiva despite the fact that proper inspections of the building and its construction have yet to be completed.
Philadelphia, PA – Downtown Philadelphia Deserted Ahead Of Pope Francis’ Visit
Philadelphia, PA – Heightened security for Pope Francis’ weekend visit remade downtown Philadelphia into a heavily fortified and largely deserted pedestrian mall on Friday, with the usual bustle of commuters giving way to anxiety and anticipation.
California Wildfires Destroy At Least 1,400 Homes
Middletown, CA – California fire officials say at least 1,400 homes have been destroyed by two Northern California wildfires.