Queens Residents, Powerful Synagogue At Odds Over Proposed Orthodox 'Dormitory'
Some neighbors in Cambria Heights, Queens are fighting a synagogue's plan to expand a building in a cemetery, where already hundreds of worshipers pray each day.
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Some neighbors in Cambria Heights, Queens are fighting a synagogue's plan to expand a building in a cemetery, where already hundreds of worshipers pray each day.
Adam Yauch, also known as MCA of the Beastie Boys, passed away today after a long battle with cancer. He told fans about his condition in July of 2009 via a YouTube video.
Adam "MCA" Yauch of the Beastie Boys passed away Friday but left behind a standard for young artists to strive toward.
A report released Friday also found that the city's fire and police departments are not working together to prepare for the surge in 9/11 calls that would come with a massive crisis such as a terrorist attack.
Okay, all you astronomers, Saturday night is for you, as the moon will be super - literally. Plus, you might see some shooting stars.
A 66,000-square-foot store and cafe will be built along Route 59 and is expected to open in 2013.
Not long from now in a park not that far away, New Yorkers will celebrate the epic science fiction saga "Star Wars" with a lightsaber battle.
"These are the guys that murdered my son, I want them to get justice," FDNY Deputy Chief Jim Riches said. "For me, the proper punishment for them would be the death penalty and I hope that's what they get."
The two suspects followed an 80-year-old man into his building and when the victim reached the second floor, one of the suspects grabbed him and put him in a choke hold while the other took the man's wallet, police said.
Officers went to Pure Pleasure on East Jericho Turnpike after receiving several complaints from the community about alleged illegal material at the store.
The World Trade Center sphere was supposed to be moved out by April 30 to make way for renovations but the iconic 25-foot bronze sculpture that was pulled from the rubble of the Twin Towers is still there.
Two of the animals, a pygmy sperm whale and a white-sided dolphin are dead, were found dead on a beach in the Hamptons. The other, a grey seal, was discovered at Tobay Beach in Nassau County and appears healthy.
Personal listening devices have become a big culprit of hearing loss. In a noisy world, we crank them up to drown out the racket and hear the music. But the trouble is, high volume is little by little, damaging the sensitive cells in our inner ears.
The suspect walked up to a man, punched him in the face and took out an ice pick, police said. He then stole the victim's cell phone and cash and took off.
Fans lined up for hours at the Lincoln Square AMC for a chance to see Marvel's newest movie.
