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07/17/2021

#RIPBizMarkie 🙏

We're sad to report #BizMarkie has passed away at 57 years old.

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07/13/2021

Marla Gibbs To Receive A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Congratulations!

This award is long overdue and definitely deserving. Marla Gibbs is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this July. Her roles in the hit sitcoms The Jeffersons as Florence the Maid and

07/07/2021

Veteran Actress Suzzanne Douglas Dead at 64

Suzzanne Douglas -- best known as the matriarch in the WB sitcom "The Parent 'Hood" and who recently appeared in the Netflix series "When They See Us" -- has died.

Suzzanne Douglas -- best known as the matriarch in the WB sitcom "The Parent 'Hood" and who recently appeared in the Netflix series "When They See Us" -- has died, TMZ has confirmed.

06/30/2021

Bill Cosby to leave prison after court overturns s*x assault conviction

Bill Cosby to leave prison after court overturns s*x assault conviction

06/23/2021

Timeline Photos

Eric Adams takes the early lead as Andrew Yang concedes in NYC mayoral race in the first test of ranked-choice voting in the city. https://7ny.tv/35MbDTG

06/22/2021

Car fire sends huge plume of smoke rising in NYC

Car fire sends huge plume of smoke rising in NYC

06/13/2021

#HappyPuertoRicoDay 🇵🇷🇵🇷

06/13/2021

HAPPY PUERTO RICO DAY NYC! 🇵🇷 🗽#NewYork #Nuyoricans #NYC #NuevaYork #PuertoRico #Wepa #PRParade #YoSoyBoricua

HAPPY PUERTO RICO DAY NYC! 🇵🇷 🗽#NewYork #Nuyoricans #NYC #NuevaYork #PuertoRico #Wepa #PRParade #YoSoyBoricua

06/09/2021

Parking dispute led to fatal shooting of 10-year-old Queens boy: Shea

An argument over a shared driveway led to gunfire that took the life of 10-year-old Justin Wallace on Saturday, NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea says.

FAR ROCKAWAY, Queens — A day after a man was arrested in the shooting death of a 10-year-old Queens boy, NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said police believe the gunfire stemmed from an ongoing parkin…

06/08/2021

Man dies as a result of a gunshot wound in Litchfield: Police

#BREAKING Connecticut State Police say a man was found suffering from a gunshot wound in a parking lot. Police added a "subject" provided them with a brief statement.

Connecticut State Police say a man was found suffering from a gunshot wound in a parking lot. He succumbed to his injuries.

06/07/2021

Amber Alert issued for 9-month-old taken in Manhattan

AMBER ALERT: A 9-month-old is believed to have been abducted in Manhattan.

The alert was activated by the 32nd Precinct, which says the child was taken on Eighth Avenue at 2:50 a.m. Monday.

06/07/2021

BREAKING: 14 people injured after an MTA bus crashed into a house in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.

BREAKING: 14 people injured after an MTA bus crashed into a house in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.

06/07/2021

Family, Friends Gather To Remember Christine Lugo, Dunkin' Store Manager Killed In Robbery

Family and friends gathered to remember Christine Lugo Sunday afternoon as police desperately try to find her killer

Lugo was killed during a robbery at a Dunkin' in North Philadelphia.

06/06/2021

'Mod Squad' Actor Clarence Williams III Dies At Age 81

Many of his roles embodied Black power and cool.

Many of his roles embodied Black power and cool.

06/02/2021

7-year-old girl missing in the Bronx: NYPD

MISSING: Have you seen her? Police say 7-year-old Madyson Camilo was last seen Tuesday afternoon running away from a Bronx hospital.

MORRIS PARK, the Bronx — Authorities are searching for a 7-year-old girl who went missing Tuesday afternoon after running away from a Bronx hospital, the NYPD said. According to police, Madyson Cam…

05/22/2021

Man accused of ma********ng behind customer at Hamden Walgreen's

Matheney is being charged with public indecency and second degree breach of peace.

HAMDEN, CT (WFSB) - A Hamden man was arrested after police say he had been publicly ma********ng inside a local Walgreen's.

05/22/2021

FBI Joins Hunt For Kevin Bennett, Accused Of Multiple Rapes, Stalking Women In Philadelphia Area

JUST IN: Philadelphia police have identified the suspect wanted for multiple rapes and stalking incidents as Kevin Bennett of Indianapolis.

While most of the victims worked at gentlemen’s clubs in Philadelphia, officials can't seem to connect this last victim to the suspect’s MO.

05/22/2021

Correctional officers charged with sleeping night of Jeffrey Epstein’s su***de dodge jail time in proposed deal

Two federal correctional officers accused of sleeping on the job and browsing the internet the night Jeffrey Epstein hanged himself will dodge jail time in a proposed deal

Tova Noel and Michael Thomas will complete 100 hours of community service and be under pretrial supervision for six months under the deferred prosecution agreement, which requires a judge’s approval. Prosecutors notified the court of the deal in a Manhattan Federal Court filing late Friday.

05/22/2021

$10K reward announced in murder of grandmother celebrating her birthday in Newark

Officials are now offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects in the death of a Newark woman.

NEWARK — Ess*x County officials said Thursday they’re offering a $10,000 reward to help identify persons of interest in the murder of a grandmother celebrating her birthday in Newark. T…

05/21/2021

Universal Hip-Hop Museum breaks ground in the Bronx

The birthplace of hip-hop will now be the home of hip-hop history.

SOUTH BRONX — The most culturally relevant genre of music is finally on its way to getting its due. Titans of hip-hop converged in the Bronx Thursday to break ground on the much anticipated Univers…

05/20/2021

Dave Chappelle says he'll make sure Paul Mooney is 'wildly remembered' - TheGrio

Dave Chappelle, who reintroduced Paul Mooney to younger generations via his now-iconic Chappelle’s Show, has vowed to uphold the legacy of the legendary comedian, who died early Wednesday.

Mooney appeared on Chappelle's popular TV show, blessing sketches like "Ask a Black Dude," "Mooney at the Movies" and "Negrodamus."

05/20/2021

Jason Derulo and his girlfriend Jena Frumes have welcomed a baby boy 💙🍼 https://bit.ly/3bDNRMO

Jason Derulo and his girlfriend Jena Frumes have welcomed a baby boy 💙🍼 https://bit.ly/3bDNRMO

05/20/2021

Massachusetts medical examiner rules Mikayla Miller died by su***de

A Massachusetts medical examiner concluded that Mikayla Miller, 16, died by su***de in a Boston surburb.

Miller was found dead hanging from a tree in the woods. Her death sparked outrage in the community. Her mom called for an independent investigation.

Miller, a 16-year-old Black girl, was found dead hanging from a tree in the Boston suburb of Hopkinton on April 18.

05/19/2021

Comedian Paul Mooney Dead at 79

Paul Mooney, the longtime comedian, writer and actor known best for his work with Richard Pryor has died. R.I.P.

Comedic legend Paul Mooney dead at 79.

05/19/2021

‘Like a nightmare’: Woman fatally shot at Brooklyn vigil for friend killed less than 24 hours earlier

A fight at a Brooklyn house party when a guest accidentally stepped on somebody’s foot left 2 dead.

A fellow male reveler, 31, was shot in the chest.

A young mom was shot in the head later at a vigil for the slain man. Her brother was killed years ago.

Shalimar Birkett, 32, was attending the memorial on Park Place near Howard Ave. in Brownsville when she was shot about 11 p.m. Monday, cops said.

05/16/2021

Pro wrestling star New Jack dies at 58

Former pro wrestling star Jerome Young — known in Extreme Championship Wrestling as New Jack — ha died following a heart attack. He was 58.

The Extreme Championship Wrestling star, whose real name was Jerome Young, died Friday after suffering a heart attack.

05/14/2021

SEE IT: Bronx gunman pistol-whips victim before shooting him dead

The video clip starts with the suspect pointing a gun at victim Allen Urena in a hallway while holding a canned drink in his left hand.

The fatal attack happened Sunday around 2:40 a.m. at a Westchester Ave. building near Faile St. in Longwood, cops said.

05/11/2021

Man, 64, punched in unprovoked subway attack: NYPD

A 64-year-old man suffered a broken nose, facial fractures and more when he was randomly punched in the face by the man seen here, police say.

GREENWOOD HEIGHTS, Brooklyn — Police launched an investigation Sunday after a man was punched in the face on a Brooklyn subway in an unprovoked attack, authorities said. Police said the victim…

05/11/2021

Video: Man opens fire on another driver after Brooklyn collision

WATCH: Cops are looking for a man who pulled out a gun and shot at another driver on a Bushwick street after a vehicle collision, police say.

BUSHWICK, Brooklyn — The NYPD on Tuesday released video of a man accused of taking out a gun and opening fire on a Brooklyn street in April after a vehicle collision. Police said it happened back o…

05/09/2021

Times Square stray bullet gunman who shot three was aiming for his brother: sources

The gunman who fired a barrage of rounds into crowded Times Square was trying to kill his brother but wound up wounding three innocent bystanders — including a 4-year-old girl, police sources said.

The suspect, identified by sources as 31-year-old Farrakhan Muhammad, was still on the run Sunday after turning Manhattan’s tourist hub into a shooting gallery, the sources said.

05/07/2021

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will not seek re-election: report

#BREAKING

The political world in Atlanta was rocked on Thursday evening."In a stunning announcement Thursday night, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms told supporters that she will not run for reelection this year. Bottoms announced she will not seek a second term as Atlanta's 60th mayor during a private call...

05/04/2021

Brooklyn man claims he was framed for 1998 murder by the real killer — his close friend

A Brooklyn man is asking a judge to overturn his decades-old murder conviction, claiming he was framed for the shooting by the real killer — his close friend.

Anthony Sims, 45, is asking a judge to overturn his decades-old murder conviction, claiming he was framed for the shooting by the testimony of the true killer — his close friend.

05/01/2021

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04/30/2021

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LISTEN LIVE: bit.ly/iPower989NYLIVE - Today is Friday, April 30, 2021. This is Old Funk & Disco Friday. Playing #GrownFolks Throwback #Funk & #Disco music. We welcome other cities tonight across the country listening from #Baltimore #Atlanta #Chicago #LosAngeles. Listen to us and follow us at Tune-In - Keyword: iPowerFM. “The iPower Evening Show” begins LIVE @ 7P ET / 6P CT only on New York’s iPower 98.9. One Nation Under Urban Music! Keep It Locked! #TBF #iPowerOneNation #MediaGuy35 #TeamDeMarcoJ #DJNY35 #NYC #NewYork #NewJersey #Connecticut

04/30/2021

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