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12/30/2020

PROMO AD: LISTEN LIVE: bit.ly/iPower989NYLIVE - Starting off your evening all this week in the #NewYork & #TriState Area. LISTEN LIVE: bit.ly/iPower989NYLIVE at 6P ET / 5P CT. It’s THE NEW YORK PM DRIVE, featuring Today’s Hottest Commercial Free Music of #NeoSoul and #RnB. Followed by THE iPOWER EVENING SHOW at 7P ET / 6P CT. Join DeMarco J., UnPretty Ricky & Rafael Castro for MIX-IT-UP VARIETY WEDNESDAY. Then at 11P / 10P CT, It’s COMMERCIAL FREE Neo-Soul and R&B! The actions starts LIVE TONIGHT @ 6P ET. One Nation Under Urban Music only on New York’s iPower 98.9. #NYC #Newark #NewJersey #Hartford #Connecticut #iPowerOneNation

12/30/2020

BMW driver recounts run-in with NYC bike gang: ‘They’re going to kill us’

"I never thought New York would get this bad.”

The BMW driver whose ride was surrounded and trashed by a gang of bicyclists on Fifth Avenue was attacked in broad daylight while driving with his elderly mom — who screamed during their escape, &#…

12/30/2020

Rally held for Black teen accused of stealing phone in viral incident at SoHo hotel

A rally was held Wednesday in support of a Black teenager who was falsely accused of stealing a cell phone at a Manhattan hotel, where he was staying with his Grammy-winning father.

A rally was held Wednesday in support of a Black teenager who was falsely accused of stealing a cell phone at a Manhattan hotel, where he was staying with his Grammy-winning father.

12/30/2020

Dance pioneer Adolfo 'Shabba-Doo' Quinones dead at 65: report - TheGrio

Rest in power, Shabba-Doo! 🙏🏾

Quinonoes, the dancer-actor-choreographer whose moves as part of The Original Lockers inspired a generation and fueled a culture, was 65.

12/30/2020

Dawn Wells, Mary Ann on 'Gilligan's Island,' dies of COVID-19 at 82

BREAKING: Dawn Wells, best known for her role as on the classic sitcom "Gilligan's Island," died Wednesday from complications related to COVID-19. She was 82.

12/30/2020

Brooklyn family looks for affordable housing after spending year in 4 shelters

Its been a tough year for Scherry Barnett and her 15-year-old daughter Schania.

They are staying at The Stewart Hotel, a shelter for homeless families in Midtown.

“I’ve been waiting a year in the shelter system to find housing,” said Barnett.

Its been a tough year for Scherry Barnett and her 15-year-old daughter Schania.

12/30/2020

Man flees in wheelchair after trying to rob Midtown bank: NYPD

He walked into a Manhattan bank with a cane and slipped a note to the teller. When she didn't comply, he left and fled down 45th Street in a wheelchair, police said.

Police are looking for a man they say tried to rob a Wells Fargo bank in Midtown Manhattan back on Dec. 4 before fleeing the scene in a wheelchair, according to the NYPD.

12/30/2020

Police: Machete-wielding man dead after terrorizing neighborhood in Brooklyn

UPDATE: Police say a machete-wielding man is dead after approaching officers and injuring a woman and her dog Tuesday night.

Police say a machete-wielding man is dead after approaching officers and injuring a woman and her dog Tuesday night.

12/30/2020

Joe Clark, Tough and Dedicated NJ Principal Who Inspired Film ‘Lean on Me,' Dead at 82

Joe Louis Clark, whose toughness and dedication to the students at a troubled high school in New Jersey landed him on the cover of TIME magazine and inspired the 1989 movie “Lean on Me,” has died at the age of 82, his family said.

Joe Louis Clark, whose toughness and dedication to the students at a troubled high school in New Jersey landed him on the cover of TIME magazine and inspired the 1989 movie “Lean on Me,” has died at the age of 89, his family said

12/30/2020

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12/30/2020

LISTEN LIVE: bit.ly/iPower989NYLIVE - Coming up @ 7:35P ET, “DeMarco Comes Real” with Today’s Tuesday Rant. Talking about Mental Health on how it effects Black/African-Americans.. How it becomes a taboo in the Black & Brown Communities; and also how a city where you’re from can trigger your depression on how you was hurt. I’ll talk more about this on The IPES on New York’s iPower 98.9. #iPowerOneNation #NYC #AfricanAmericans #NewYork #NewJersey #Connecticut #BlackPeople #MentalHealth #Depression #Boston

12/29/2020

LISTEN LIVE: bit.ly/iPower989NYLIVE - Today is Tuesday, December 29, 2020. This is Hip-Hop and R&B Monday. Playing Today’s #HipHop #RnB & #Reggaeton 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: iPower FM. “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! #iPowerOneNation #MediaGuy35 #TeamDeMarcoJ #DJNY35 #NYC #NewYork #NewJersey #Connecticut

12/29/2020

Good evening, everyone! LISTEN LIVE: bit.ly/iPower989NYLIVE -
The Pre-Show Hour “New York PM Drive” now on New York’s iPower 98.9. We playing non-stop #HipHop and #RnB 6-7P ET. Then we go LIVE starting @ 7P ET / 6P CT for “The iPower Evening Show.” Keep it locked #NYC #NewYork #NewJersey #Connecticut here on 98.9. One Nation Under Urban Music in the #TriState Area! #Manhattan #Bronx #Brooklyn #Queens #StatenIsland #iPowerOneNation Follow us on Tune-In Keyword: iPower FM.

12/29/2020

Young Thug Says Jay-Z Doesn't Have 30 Songs People Know Off Top

Young Thug seems to think very highly of himself in the pantheon of hip-hop.

12/29/2020

Man, 29, Critically Hurt By Hit-And-Run Driver In Brooklyn, Police Say

BREAKING OVERNIGHT: A 29-year-old man is in critical condition following a hit-and-run in Brooklyn. The victim was reported inline skating at the time, and the driver is now in custody.

Video of the car allegedly involved in the crash showed a shattered windshield and front end damage.

12/29/2020

LISTEN NOW: bit.ly/iPower989NYLIVE - Thank you everyone across #iPowerOneNation who listened to us and took the iPower One Challenge, listening to all 4 hours of “The iPower Evening Show.” We’re always on 24.7 on Tune-In - Keyword: iPowerFM. Tomorrow is Hip-Hop R&B Tuesday. Playing nothing but #HipHop #RnB #OldSkoolRap. Please join us same time 7-11P ET / 6-10P CT. Our mics are now cold! We’ll be back on the air in 19 hours. Commercial Free Music is next. Keep It Locked on The IPES #iPowerOneNation #NYC #NewYork #NewJersey #Connecticut

12/29/2020

LISTEN LIVE: bit.ly/iPower989NYLIVE - Today is Monday, December 28 2020. This is Hip-Hop and R&B Monday. Playing Today’s #HipHop #RnB & #Reggaeton music. We welcome other cities tonight across the country listening from #Boston #Baltimore #Atlanta #Chicago #LosAngeles. Listen to us and follow us at Tune-In - Keyword: iPower FM. “The iPower Evening Show” begins LIVE @ 7P ET / 6P CT only on New York’s iPower 98.9FM. One Nation Under Urban Music! Keep It Locked! #iPowerOneNation #MediaGuy35 #TeamDeMarcoJ #DJNY35 #NYC #NewYork #NewJersey #Connecticut

12/28/2020

LISTEN LIVE: bit.ly/iPower989NYLIVE - Good evening, everyone!
The Pre-Show Hour “New York PM Drive” now on New York’s iPower 98.9. We playing non-stop #HipHop and #RnB 6-7P ET. Then we go LIVE starting @ 7P ET / 6P CT for “The iPower Evening Show.” Keep it locked #NYC #NewYork #NewJersey #Connecticut here on 98.9. One Nation Under Urban Music in the #TriState Area! #Manhattan #Bronx #Brooklyn #Queens #StatenIsland #iPowerOneNation Follow us on Tune-In Keyword: iPower FM.

12/28/2020

Diddy cancels New Year’s Eve party over COVID concerns

Diddy puts health above partying.

The rapper will forgo his annual New Year’s Eve party, a change from some celebs who've spent the shutdown partying.

“In efforts to keep everyone safe and healthy... Unfortunately we are not having a NYE party this year!”

Diddy is putting health above partying.

12/28/2020

Trump signs COVID-19 relief bill after nearly weeklong delay

JUST IN: After days of opposition and hours before the federal government was going to shut down, President Trump signed the $900 billion coronavirus relief package.

After days of opposition, President Trump signed the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill.

12/27/2020

Univ. of Utah football star, 19, dies in accidental shooting - TheGrio

RIP Ty Jordan 🙏🏾❤️

University of Utah freshman running back Ty Jordan died on Christmas night after an accidental shooting, according to family.

12/27/2020

Pro wrestler Jon Huber, known as Brodie Lee in AEW, dies at age 41

Jon Huber, the professional wrestler who fought as Brodie Lee in All Elite Wrestling, died Saturday. He was 41.

Huber died from a lung issue not related to COVID-19, according to his wife.

12/25/2020

Explosion rocks buildings in downtown Nashville

A large explosion occurred in Nashville early Christmas morning, damaging multiple buildings in the downtown area.

Metro Nashville Police Department spokesman Don Aaron said authorities believe the explosion was intentional.

Three people so far have been injured and multiple buildings have been damaged.

12/25/2020

Man arrested after Cuomo staffer randomly struck in head with cinder block in Manhattan

The man suspected of randomly striking a woman in the back of the head with a cinder block is under arrest. The victim is a member of Gov. Cuomo's staff.

The man suspected of randomly striking a woman in the back of the head with a cinder block is under arrest. The victim is a member of Gov. Cuomo's staff.

12/25/2020

Happy Holidays from iPower One

From our family to yours!!! Merry Christmas from iPower One. #NYC #NewYork #NewJersey #Connecticut #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays

12/24/2020

America cheers as Rush Limbaugh finally goes off the air

Social media celebrated what may be the last toxic Rush Limbaugh broadcast ever.

Social media celebrated what may be the last Rush Limbaugh broadcast ever.

12/23/2020

Andrew Yang Files Paperwork to Run for New York City Mayor

Businessman and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang has filed paperwork to run for mayor of New York City, the city’s Campaign Finance Board confirmed on Wednesday. http://4.nbcny.com/pGZgmA2

12/23/2020

Teen boy fatally shot in the head at NYC deli

He was 16 years old.

The unidentified teenager was at Ali Kings Deli at 1097 Boston Road when he was struck by a bullet around 12:10 p.m., according to police.

12/23/2020

Whodini Rapper John ‘Ecstasy’ Fletcher Dead at 56

John "Ecstasy" Fletcher, who co-founded the legendary hip-hop group Whodini and was known for rocking a Zorro hat like no other, has died.

Whodini rapper John "Ecstasy" Fletcher is dead at 56.

12/22/2020

Eric Hale Becomes 1st Black Male to Win Texas Teacher of the Year Award

Another major win for 2020! 🏆

Eric Hale, a first-grade teacher at Burnet Elementary School in Dallas, has made history as the first Black man to win Texas Teacher of the Year.

12/22/2020

Happy Birthday, Lincoln Tunnel! The gateway to New York City from New Jersey opened to traffic on December 22, 1937. In this image, you can see cars stopped at the state line inside the tunnel.

12/22/2020

PICTURED: Dad 'who BEHEADED his two kids aged 12 and 13'

He's worried inmates will 'kill him' in jail

12/22/2020

Box truck catches fire on Horace Harding Expressway

A box truck carrying propane tanks burst into flames while trying to avoid hitting a car on the Horace Harding Expressway.

12/20/2020

Meet the First Black Pilot to Fly Solo Around the World (It Took Him 97 Days!)

He was only 23-years old when he did this! 🏆

In 2007, at the age of 23, Barrington Irving set a world record when he not only became the first Black person to complete a solo flight around the world in a single-engine plane, but the youngest person to do so at that time as well!

12/20/2020

No bail for suspect in Harlem subway fire that killed hero No. 2 train operator

An ex-con was ordered held without bail in the death of a hero subway operator who helped riders escape a fire on a Harlem train.

The suspect admits starting the blaze with a Bic lighter — but he insists he wasn't responsible for the conductor's death.

Avinger told detectives that he used a Bic lighter to set a “small fire” even as he insisted he wasn’t responsible for the conductor’s death.