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New York City launches campaign to highlight welfare benefits
(The Center Square) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams is trying to get more low-income people on welfare with a new campaign highlighting the process of qualifying for food stamps and other public assistance. Adams rolled out his "Money in your Pockets" campaign on Monday, which aims to screen and educate New Yorkers from “underserved” neighborhoods about which state and federal public benefits they may be eligible to receive from the city. ...
Controversial Brooklyn goldfish puddle has apparently been destroyed
Nuisance or neighborhood beautification project? The debate appears to be moot at this point. The controversy stems from the so-called "Bed-Stuy Goldfish Pond," a sidewalk puddle near a leaky hydrant in Brooklyn where someone kept dumping fish in an effort to turn the hole into a sort of street aquarium.
Pet-friendly affordable housing lottery opens along Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – A pet-friendly affordable housing lottery (with large dogs allowed) has opened up along the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, according to a listing on NYC Housing Connect. Amenities include in-unit washers, dryers and dishwashers, air conditioning, garages and covered parking, a dog park, a gym, a yoga and dance studio, a patio […]
Putting the park back in Park Avenue with proposed redesign in Midtown Manhattan
New York City hopes to finally put the park back in Park Avenue.Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced a major step to revamp East 46th Street through East 57th Street on the famous avenue.They plan to add greenery, public seating, concessions, and safer crossings for pedestrians."We want to redefine park as a greener safer and more welcoming corridor for all New Yorkers," Rodriguez said.The effort comes as the city continues to work on its plan to permanently reimagine Fifth Avenue as a safer, less congested, pedestrian-centered boulevard."High-quality public spaces aren't just...
More Than 200 Artists Selected for Brooklyn Museum's Group Show
The Brooklyn Museum on Monday announced the selection of more than two hundred artists for the Brooklyn Artists Exhibition, which will open on the occasion of the museum’s 200th anniversary. The extensive group show, on view between October 4 and January 26, 2025, highlights the creativity and diversity of...
Gowanus residents, advocates press state and feds to cleanup toxic fumes amid rapid development
There's been a lot of development at Gowanus, but advocates say it's still highly toxic. Gowanus has seen rapid change and development in the last few years, but a century's worth of pollution is still causing problems. [ more › ]
Alex Verdugo, Austin Wells have hilarious reactions to Aaron Judge's absurd double play
The New York Yankees went down to Washington on Monday and managed to stumble into one of their most fun wins of the season. During what could've been an otherwise mundane nine innings against an almost-there-wait-til-2025 Nationals team debuting top prospect Dylan Crews, fans instead witnessed:. The continuation of Leadoff...
Yankees ignite playoff roster competition with latest outfielder waiver claim
The New York Yankees made the procedural decision to move reliever Ian Hamilton to the 60-Day Injured List on Monday afternoon in order to take a proactive look at a potential playoff burner. Don't worry. Hamilton's timeline for return hasn't changed -- or, at least, if it has, the change...
‘She Looks Healthier’: Wendy Williams Makes Shocking Comeback In Public Appearance with Dr. Sebi’s Son After Not Being Seen In a Year
After months of reports that Wendy Williams’ whereabouts were unknown to her family, the former talk show host finally has been spotted in public. In […] ‘She Looks Healthier’: Wendy Williams Makes Shocking Comeback In Public Appearance with Dr. Sebi’s Son After Not Being Seen In a Year
Aaron Judge sends captain's best in classy gesture after ump's terrifying injury
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge sat front and center on Sunday as umpire Nick Mahrley was stretchered off the Yankee Stadium grass. Mahrley was struck by a Giancarlo Stanton backswing and suffered a concussion. Stanton has one of the most violent swings in MLB, so it should come as...
Serena Williams Stuns in Skintight Bodysuit, “100% Real From Forehead to Toe”
While American tennis pros including Coco Gauff are geared up for the 2024 U.S. Open in New York City this week, the GOAT of the sport, Serena Williams is striking a pose. As seen below, Williams rocked a skintight bodysuit with a denim jacket and matching pants by fashion-forward label Off-White. She captioned the series: “100% real from forehead to toe…lol.” (Williams is clapping back at rumor that she’s had plastic surgery.)
Suffolk County Police Rescue Holbrook Man and Dog from Patchogue Waters Early Morning
Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers rescued a Holbrook man and his dog from the water in Patchogue early this morning. Ethan Brako was crabbing at Mascot Dock and Marina when his dog, Brina, a 2-year-old pit bull, jumped into the water at 3:26 a.m. Brako jumped in but was unable to exit the water. Marine Bureau Officers Kyle Profit and Tyler Mankowski-Hassett, aboard Marine X-Ray, responded to a 911 call reporting the pair in the water and rescued Brako and Brina.
NY weather: Prepare for dense fog in New York Tuesday morning
The National Weather Service issued a report at 6:06 a.m. on Tuesday for dense fog until 9 a.m. for Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester and Suffolk counties. "Patchy dense fog has formed in different parts of the region early this morning. Visibilities will be reduced to a quarter mile or less within the patchy dense fog. The fog is expected to dissipate by 9 a.m. Motorists should be prepared for rapid changes in visibility and allow for extra spacing between vehicles. Use low beam headlights," says the weather service.
State Warns Against Storm-Related Price Gouging
State Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert Monday warning businesses against price gouging of essential items in Suffolk County after a federal emergency was declared because of the extensive storm last weekend that caused serious damage and flooding. New York’s price gouging statute bars Read More ...
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