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NY weather: Weather alert for dense fog in New York Monday morning
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 5:37 a.m. on Monday for dense fog until 8 a.m. for Fulton, Montgomery, Schenectady, Saratoga, Albany, Rensselaer and Columbia counties. "Locally dense fog has developed along rivers and within sheltered locales across the central and eastern Mohawk Valley, Capital District, northern...
East Village mainstay Katinka is closing after 45 years on 9th Street
Katinka, one of the most unique shops in the East Village, is closing at the end of August after 45 years in business. Jane Williams and Billy Lyles, partners in Katinka and in life, made the announcement yesterday on Instagram:. Thanks for your love and support for 45 iconic years!...
Openings: G's Cheesesteaks on Houston and Avenue B
G's Cheesesteaks is set for its soft opening today at 6 Avenue B on the NW corner at Houston. (First mentioned here.) The storefront (and upstairs floors) have undergone extensive renovations recently. This is the first retail tenant in 15 years in the long-empty building that the new landlords call The B.
NYCFC continues to give back to New York City
One aspect of New York City FC that is always admirable and lovely is the fact the club always gives back to the community. Since Day 1, the Pigeons have shown that they appreciate they can play in the Big Apple, and always want to show their appreciation by giving back. It could be through community service, projects, or monetary donations.
Listeria outbreak from sliced deli meat kills NJ resident
An outbreak of listeria linked to grocery store deli meat has killed two people, including one person from New Jersey. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says at least 28 people have gotten sick from the listeria outbreak, all of which have been hospitalized. This outbreak is multi-state, with the other confirmed death being […]
Ocean County halts all foreclosure auctions, fears NJ law encourages phony nonprofits
Ocean County has postponed the foreclosure auction scheduled for July 23 amid concerns that unproven nonprofit agencies are taking advantage of a new law that was designed to even the playing field at sheriff's sales with investors. Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy said his office has sold a dozen properties that prompted an...
Are New Jersey's colleges and universities worth it? Lawmakers propose bill to cap tuition
Higher education is a hot topic these days, and with the fall semester quickly approaching, college students likely have quite a few questions that they need to answer. Where am I going to live? What classes do I want to take? Which books do I need to buy?. How am...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Mon 7/22
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS (Atlantic & Cape May Counties) - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 5 - 10 knots (Gust 12 knots) TODAY: S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming around 10 kt late. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
Union Education Assoc. to Host Annual Town-Wide Block Party
UNION, NJ - A "Town-Wide Block Party", hosted by the Union Township Education Association (UTEA), is set for Tuesday, August 13, in Rabkin Park for all Union residents. "The UTEA tries to find ways to interact with our community," said Ann Margaret Shannon, UTEA President. “The UTEA is excited to mingle and share music, fun, games and a meal with our community."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The fun will include music by a DJ, children’s games and bouncy houses, and a health fair featuring Optical Academy, Zumba, kickboxing, and yoga. Cuisine from local restaurants, including Cafe Z, Cioffi's, Cozy Corner, Johnny Napkins, Mama’s BBQ, and Qsina 8 will be available. Residents five years and up will receive a $10 food voucher (while supplies last). Visitors are asked to bring food to donate to the food pantry and to bring lawn chairs. The event, in partnership with the Township of Union, the Union Township Transportation Association, the Union Fire Department, the Union Police Department, the Union Recreation Department, and Optical Academy, will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rabkin Park. To register, click HERE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
The New York Jets have one of the easiest schedules in the NFL
The path to the playoffs is not built solely upon what should be a talented New York Jets roster. It is also buoyed by the optimism that this schedule is quite manageable for the Jets. Warren Sharp has the Jets pegged as the fourth-easiest schedule in the NFL. The Atlanta Falcons, according to Sharp, have the easiest schedule in the NFL. In the battle for winning the AFC East, the Jets have the easiest schedule. This is significant, given that a divisional title guarantees the Jets a playoff berth. The Jets haven’t made the playoffs since 2010. They last won the AFC East in 2002. Here is the rest of the division as it pertains to strength of schedule No. 4 New York Jets No. 7 Miami Dolphins No. 23 Buffalo Bills No. 31 New England Patriots (the Patriots have the second-hardest projected schedule in the NFL) They open the season on Monday Night Football at the San Francisco 49ers (September 9).
DEVELOPMENTS: Original Works By New York Choreographers Set For Next Month
1 2024 New York Independent Theater Honorary Award Recipients Announced!. Produced by Sabrina Gail Lobner, Developments Original Works by New York Choreographers is a celebration of conceptual dance works and the creatives who breathe life into the art form. Performances are Sunday, August 4th at the Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, 55 Bethune St, Floor 11, New York, NY 10014. Both the 2:00 and 3:45 pm performances are pay what you wish at the door. There is a suggested ticket price of $35.00, as well as the option to pay more or less. All proceeds directly benefit the participating artists!
Historic utility AND high fashion. LL Bean staple finds a new audience as a trendy bag
The sturdy canvas bag made by L.L. Bean and called the Boat and Tote was created to haul heavy blocks of ice but now has become a must-have fashion accessory. It is having an extended moment that's driven by social media like Stanley’s tumblers were. New Yorker Gracie Wiener launched the trend by monogramming one of the utilitarian bags with “Prada" as a joke, and launching an Instagram page showcasing creative phrases like “Schlepper” or “HOT MESS” or “cool mom.” The folks at L.L. Bean are both stunned and happy. A spokesperson says the totes are bringing new customers to the brand.
Arts Beat: Chester Theatre premieres new comedy set in post-9/11 New York
“Pipe Dream,” a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical which had a brief run back in the day, overshadowed by “Oklahoma,” “Carousel,” “The King and I,” and “South Pacific,” gets a rare revival at Berkshire Theatre Group, July 26 to Aug. 31. When “Pipe Dream” opened, it was given an original cast recording, but the musical, based on John Steinbeck’s “Cannery Row” and “Sweet Thursday,” was forgotten, until the New York City Center Encores series revived and recorded the musical with Leslie Uggams. Kat Yen directs, Isadora Wolfe choreographs, and Jacob Kerzner is music director. Sharone Sayegh stars. For details: www.berkshiretheatregroup.org.
Food delivery apps, restaurants prepare for mandated new pricing options in Jersey City
Part of Jersey City’s new law regulating food delivery app companies takes effect Aug. 1, but restaurants have already begun to feel the relief it’s intended to provide. As required in the legislation, apps like Grubhub have already begun offering restaurants the option to retain more of their profit per order.
Frustrated by city ‘dragging their feet,’ legislators behind Hoboken e-bike law hit the streets
Up to the day Mayor Ravi Bhalla decided to sign the law rather than veto it, the legislative attempt to further regulate e-bike use in Hoboken didn’t receive a warm reception from his administration. So when the law requiring all e-bike users in the city to go to city...
Sign Up for IMPACCT Brooklyn's Free Small Business Webinar Bootcamp
Nonprofit IMPACCT Brooklyn is teaming up with Angie Hancock & Associates to host a summer camp for small businesses. The webinar series will feature expert consultants, providing insights into key areas of business improvement. These sessions are designed to equip business leads with practical knowledge and strategies that can enhance...
Map: How Did Community Boards Vote on ‘City of Yes’ Housing Plan
The city’s lowest density community districts — where very little housing has been built despite a citywide crisis — are opposing the mayor’s citywide rezoning proposal that seeks to build "a little more housing in every neighborhood." Community boards in the city's densest neighborhoods are generally...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Brooklyn Heights Co-op, an East Flatbush Row House
The most popular real estate listings on Brownstoner this week include a row house in Bay Ridge, a semi-detached in Farragut, and a townhouse in Brooklyn Heights. Brooklyn Heights, Bay Ridge, and Prospect Park South were popular this week. The least and most expensive properties on the list are both in Brooklyn Heights. The least expensive is a co-op at $725,000 and the most expensive is a townhouse at $6.45 million.
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