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City Island locals clamor for ferry as congestion pricing nears

City Island residents are hoping the Big Apple’s controversial $15 congestion toll will enable new transportation options in the Bronx enclave. With the introduction of fees scheduled for June, a growing group of islanders living in the charming seaside community known for its seafood are finding cheaper and faster ways to get to other parts […]

An earthquake in Taiwan rocked the island nation on Wednesday.

An earthquake shook the entire island of Taiwan early Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse in the southern city and a tsunami warning to be issued for Japan’s southern islands. Videos and images on social media showed buildings being thrown off their foundations. The U.S. Geological Survey puts the earthquake’s magnitude at 7.5, while Taiwan’s earthquake […]

Mourners gather for slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller’s funeral on Long Island

Hundreds of people are expected to attend the funeral for NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday on Long Island. Local roads were closed by 7:30 a.m. in preparation for a service at St. Rose of Lima RC Church in Massapequa, which was decorated with American flags. Dozens of homes had blue ribbons […]

Coney Island seal typical of ‘seal season,’ expert says

Forget about Shark Week. This time of year is all about seal season. The brightly colored seal that appeared on the sands of Coney Island on Wednesday is part of an annual wave of seal strandings in and around the New York area, experts told the Post. “We consider this to be seal season, so […]

Seal frolics on Coney Island beach, adorable video shows

This seal was ready for beach season. A seal frolicked on a Coney Island beach Wednesday before being spotted by an eagle-eyed city worker and released back into the water. Brightly colored sea creatures were seen wrestling in Coney Island Creek Park after Elijah Hutchinson, executive director of the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental […]