Author: amNewYork
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Former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm paralyzed after horse riding accident, thousands raised for recovery • Brooklyn Paper
Former Congress Member Michael Grimm, pictured here at his 2011 swearing-in ceremony, was recently paralyzed in a horseback riding accident, and is receiving support through a GoFundMe campaign that has raised over $300,000 for his recovery. File photo by Tom Callan More than $300,000 has been raised to support former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm’s recovery…
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Three indicted in anti-Semitic vandalism spree targeting Brooklyn Museum board members • Brooklyn Paper
A cleanup crew works behind caution tape to remove antisemitic graffiti from a Brooklyn Heights building targeted in a recent series of hate crimes aimed at Brooklyn Museum board members. File photo by Dean Moses A woman and two men have been indicted in connection to a series of anti-Semitic incidents targeting members of the…
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Man accused of sucker-punching senior on Upper West Side undergoing psychiatric evaluation
Hansel Esparragoza, 37, allegedly sucker-punched 81-year-old Guela Levi Freeman as she walked her dog along 66th Street and Amsterdam Avenue on Sept. 13. The attack left the octogenarian unconscious and suffering bruising and pain, though her faithful pet remained by her side throughout the ordeal. Photo by Dean Moses The man accused of assaulting a…
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NYC MARATHON | Thousands cross the finish line and complete personal journey in the world’s greatest foot race
As Jared Ward crossed the New York Marathon finish line he was met by his daughter Ellie. Photo by Dean Moses They came, they saw, they conquered the five boroughs. Some 50,000 participants pushed themselves to the limit at the TCS New York City Marathon Sunday — racing from the foot of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge…
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Anthony Rizzo saw writing on wall that Yankees would decline his contract option
Oct 15, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees first base Anthony Rizzo (48) celebrates after catching the last out to defeat the Cleveland Guardians in game two of the ALCS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images It was clear that Anthony Rizzo knew that his days…
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Early-morning Bronx shooting leaves man wounded: cops
FILE – Police at a crime scene File photo/Lloyd Mitchell Bronx cops are looking for the shooting suspect who wounded a man early on Saturday morning. Police said the shooting occurred at about 4:50 a.m. on Nov. 2 at the corner of East 152nd Street and Courtlandt Avenue in Melrose. According to law enforcement sources,…
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Dogs dazzle at Fort Greene’s Great PUPkin Costume Contest • Brooklyn Paper
Cruising to win: $1 billion Powerball winner Pug “Beast” placed third in the 26th annual Great PUPkin Costume Contest at Fort Greene Park. Photo by Gabriele Holtermann Canines and their two-legged friends had a howling good time at the 26th annual Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest in Fort Greene Park on Oct. 26. Brooklyn’s largest…
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Boy sucker punched, stabbed by mask-wearing perp on Bronx bus
Police are searching for this suspect who allegedly assaulted a teenager on a Bronx bus on Oct. 25, 2024. Police in the Bronx are looking for the suspect who sucker-punched and stabbed a 14-year-old boy on board a bus last week. According to law enforcement sources, the victim was on the Bx8 bus near…
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2024 World Series: Yankees vs. Dodgers Game 3 odds, how to watch, more
Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (27) reacts after hiting a two-run home run in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game one of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images The Yankees’ backs are approaching the proverbial…
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Jets collapse late, nightmare season continues in 25-22 loss to Patriots
Oct 27, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) hands the ball off to running back Rhamondre Stevenson (not seen) during the first half of a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images The 2024 Jets were expected to contend for a Super Bowl;…