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Heckscher Museum Wins Grant for LGBTQ+ Programs
The Heckscher Museum of Art has been awarded a grant of $250,000 to support LGBTQ+ exhibitions and programs. The museum said that the program was inspired by the 10th anniversary of the Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) Supreme Court decision, which recognized same-sex couples’ right to Read More ...
Southeast Queens celebrates back-to-school with block party and backpack giveaway hosted by Council Member Nantasha Williams
Sign up for our QNS email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Southeast Queens’ second annual Back-to-School Block Party and Backpack Giveaway brought together hundreds of community members on Sunday, Aug. 25. The event, hosted by Council Member Nantasha Williams in partnership...
JFK AirTrain effectively free to ride as Port Authority bungles OMNY rollout
Open turnstiles at JFK airport allow commuters to go between the subway and Airtrain free of charge. Savvy transit riders said they’ve been able to skirt the fare for the pricey people mover since October, when the agency installed OMNY tap-to-pay readers at select turnstiles. [ more › ]
Mayhem Announce 40th Anniversary North American Shows
Mayhem will be celebrating their 40th anniversary during some November North American shows. According to a press release, the concerts will be “a once-in-a-lifetime experience for fans, featuring a setlist that spans their illustrious career, from their groundbreaking debut album, ‘Deathcrush,’ to present day.” Here’s the dates:
Beachgoers help shark back into ocean after it washed ashore at Rockaway Beach in Queens
People at Rockaway Beach in Queens helped a shark back into the ocean after it washed ashore on the sand on Monday.Zoe Berger, who captured video of the animal, says the shark wasn't beached for long before two men and a woman took action, jumping into the water to help guide it back to sea.Berger says one of the men helping had to hold the shark by its fin and steer it back to the ocean.This specific type of shark is called a thresher shark and is considered a vulnerable species.Meanwhile, on Sunday a man was injured at a beach in South Jersey on Sunday after a possible shark bite.Man injured at South Jersey beach after possible shark bite----------* More Queens news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Mets Minor League Players of the Week: Week Twenty-One
Week: 6 G, 22 AB, .546/.615/.955, 12 H, 3 2B, 2 HR, 4 BB, 2 K, 0/0 SB (Single-A) 2024 Season: 19 G, 63 AB, .254/.422/.571, 16 H, 3 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 19 BB, 22 K, 5/6 SB, .297 BABIP (Rookie) / 62 G, 218 AB, .234/.344/.367, 51 H, 10 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 BB, 81 K, 5/10 SB, .341 BABIP (Single-A)
NYC West Indian Day Parade: Guide to the Labor Day Weekend Celebrations
The West Indian American Day Parade, now in its 57th year, is a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture, music, and heritage that has become a staple in NYC. This annual event was brought to life by Caribbean immigrants who sought to recreate the joyous and expressive festivities from their homelands in their new community. The […] The post NYC West Indian Day Parade: Guide to the Labor Day Weekend Celebrations appeared first on Documented.
31 people displaced by Brooklyn 4-alarm fire
Nine people were injured, including 6 firefighters, after a fire tore out a row of houses in Brooklyn Monday night, the FDNY said. Now dozens of families are looking for a place to stay. FOX 5 NY’s Linda Schmidt has the details.
Groom-To-Be Dies In Car Crash A Day Before His Wedding
The 38-year-old fiancé and his cousin were riding in the car together when they were struck by an oncoming pickup truck going the wrong way. Shauntea Weaver is grieving the loss of her fiancé Kirk Walker, 38, after he was killed on Aug. 24 in a wrong-way car crash in Harlem the day before their wedding.
Afropunk's BLKtopia Delivers Late Summer Fun in Prospect Park
The 2024 edition of Afropunk BLKTopia pulled up to the Lena Horne Bandshell in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on August 23 and 24, with all of the pomp, punk and pride we've come to expect. But a change of venue, a departure from its usual and copious star-studded lineup and alternative bands, left this year's punk festival with mixed reviews and festivalgoers wondering whether it was worth the $140.
Alesso To Take Over Brooklyn Storehouse In September
One of New York’s favorite DJs is returning to Brooklyn in September. The brand-new Brooklyn Storehouse will host Alesso and a stellar lineup on September 6th and 7th. Joining him on stage includes AC Slater, Westend, John Alto, and more. The venue holds a whopping 5,000 ravers. Alesso has...
La Fête Carnival! Annual West Indian Day Parade to start in Crown Heights on Monday
CROWN HEIGHTS — THE ANNUAL WEST INDIAN DAY PARADE will return to Crown Heights on Monday, Sept. 2. The parade is a component of Carnival celebrations, which also include SOCAFEST on Aug. 30, a vibrant live-music celebration of the Caribbean diaspora, the Youth Fest/Junior Carnival Parade, and the Brooklyn Panorama competition, one of the largest steelpan drum competitions in the world. The West Indian Day Parade is a beloved local tradition. Carnival events tickets and times can be found on the West Indian American Carnival Day Association’s social media (@newyorkcarnival on Instagram).
Troy Ave Released From Prison After Serving Six Months
Troy Ave is a free man after spending six months in prison. The Brooklyn, N.Y. rapper announced his freedom from behind bars in a post on Instagram on Monday (Aug. 26). In the post, which can be seen below, Troy is posted up outside Rikers Island Correctional Facility in The Bronx. He stands in front of a red Lamborghini Urus and holding a large bag a cash in one hand. He captioned the post, "Ya Boi Home."
Quick Dish NY: HUSTLE CRABS Live Comedy TOMORROW 8.28 at Union Hall
The perfect after-work event awaits you Sweet Summer Crabs this Wednesday, August 28 at Union Hall in Brooklyn. The live comedy showcase hosted by Gabe Pacheco features a deliciously curated line-up of talented stand-ups including. Janeane Garofalo. Todd Barry. Nina Kharoufeh. Nore Davis. Rojo Perez. It’s just the thing you...
NYC Intervenes After Brooklyn Mirage Bans Naloxone
Brooklyn Mirage faces backlash after banning naloxone amidst broader safety concerns. Patrons have expressed fears that not enough is being done to keep them safe. Security and safety have become a growing concern for patrons of Brooklyn Mirage and its parent, Avant Gardner. Yet, seemingly out of nowhere, naloxone was banned from the venue, although it did not appear on its prohibited items list.
Locals Call on Pol to Reduce Arrow Linen Rezoning, Back Fully Affordable Build
As the controversial rezoning proposal for Arrow Linen’s site in Park Slope moves through the city process, advocates for a shorter, more affordable housing development say they have found a developer willing to build one. Their vision, they say, could yield more apartments than what is currently planned by...
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.
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