shiwangi In a significant upgrade to their rescue capabilities, the Hillndale Volunteer Fire Department has acquired state-of-the-art tools, thanks to a generous $30,000 grant from the Charles M. and Thelma M. Pugliese Charitable Foundation. The grant, aimed at improving the department’s rescue equipment, has facilitated the purchase of four new battery-operated tools, totaling approximately $45,000. Charles … Read more
The Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center, commonly known as “The Boat,” has closed its doors after nearly three decades of operation. This floating prison barge, introduced by the New York City Department of Corrections in 1992, aimed to alleviate overcrowding on Rikers Island by providing a medium- to maximum-security facility with 800 beds in 16 … Read more
In a devastating incident on Monday afternoon, a 52-year-old man lost his life in a workplace accident in the Bronx, New York. The New York Police Department reported that the victim, identified as Francisco Lumbreras by his family, was tragically trapped in a cement mixer while attempting to clean the vehicle. The accident unfolded at … Read more
In a daring and disturbing incident on Saturday night, two individuals, identified as Marquise Webb and Brian Innocent, allegedly assaulted an on-duty NYPD lieutenant on a Bronx subway car. The brazen attack, partially captured on camera, unfolded after officers had instructed the suspects to exit the subway car at the 238th Street station in the … Read more
As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many envision the quintessential feast – a table adorned with a perfectly roasted turkey, surrounded by family and friends. However, the hard work and dedication of small-town turkey farmers in Michigan often go unnoticed as consumers flock to supermarkets for their frozen birds. Advocates like Waneta Cook, from the Cook … Read more
Myra Riddle, a resident of Marysville, is recovering from a frightening incident where she was accidentally bitten by a Yuba County Sheriff’s Department canine during the pursuit of a possible homicide suspect. The incident unfolded just outside Riddle’s Casa Del Este apartment, leaving her with numerous dog bites and bruises. The terrifying scene occurred as … Read more
In a harrowing incident in Austin, Texas, a hostage situation early Saturday resulted in three fatalities, including a police officer. The ordeal began when the Austin Police Department received a distressing 911 call at 2:49 a.m. The caller, a woman in immediate danger, reported a stabbing in progress, setting off a chain of events that … Read more
In recent years, Diwali celebrations in the United States have surged, marking it as a prominent cultural event that follows closely on the heels of Halloween. The festivities have expanded beyond traditional Indian communities to notable American landmarks like Disneyland, Times Square, and even the White House. Notably, in June, New York Mayor Eric Adams … Read more
Hayley Valentine has been appointed as the Senior Head of Content Production for the BBC in the Midlands, where she will play a crucial role in overseeing the BBC’s local services for radio, TV, and online across the West and East Midlands. Leading Local Services for Radio, TV, and Online Hayley currently holds the position … Read more
A federal jury has sentenced Johnathan Remsen, a 38-year-old resident of Loganville in Walton County, to 15 years in prison after he was found guilty of possessing child pornography. This conviction stems from an investigation conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), which uncovered disturbing evidence on a peer-to-peer sharing network called BitTorrent in … Read more