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Law professor on VP Harris securing party nomination
CUNY constitutional law professor Natalie Gomez-Velez joins PIX11 to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris securing enough super delegates to earn her party’s nomination for president and possible legal challenges before the DNC less than a month away.
Public Safety was Never at Risk, Official Says in Wake of Power Outages Caused by Severe Storm
BAYONNE, NJ - Former Bayonne City Council President Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski was on hand at a city council meeting recently raising questions about a power outage that left Bayonne officials scrambling to ensure that emergency response remained available to all residents in the aftermath of a sudden, and strong, storm. Severe thunderstorms struck Bayonne on Wednesday, June 24, bringing with it gusts of wind of up to 80 miles per hour and leaving toppled trees and downed power lines throughout the city in its wake.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This left several challenges, including...
Hundreds Of Jobs Are Available At The NYC Department Of Transportation
The New York City Department of Transportation is currently offering a plethora of job opportunities, with hundreds of positions up for grabs, including some that come with impressive salaries. You can find the available job opportunities for the City of New York at JobsNYC, the official career website. Presently, the...
Man Found Dead In The Water At Rockaway Beach During A Summer When Drownings Were Common
Officials reported that a man was found dead in the water near the Rockaway Beach boardwalk in Queens early Monday morning. Police discovered the body shortly after midnight. According to the police, the man was spotted floating by bystanders at around 12:30 a.m. They immediately called 911, and first-responders quickly arrived at the scene. Even though CPR was performed, the man was unfortunately pronounced dead after being taken to St. John’s Episcopal Hospital.
Video: Cole Escola Talks Writing Inspiration for OH, MARY on THE VIEW
Cole Escola, the writer and star of the hit Broadway play Oh, Mary, stopped by The View on Tuesday to talk about the show, which was recently transferred from Off-Broadway. The comedy centers on First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, played by Escola, during the weeks leading up to Lincoln's assassination. Since its debut, the play has gained a significant following and has been praised by critics and audiences alike. This morning, the play was extended on Broadway and will now be playing through November 10, 2024 at the Lyceum Theatre.
Proposed NYC bill would require landlords to provide AC in the summer
The sweltering New York City summer heat often forces New Yorkers to flee to the apartments of friends with a coveted air conditioner. But a new bill introduced on Thursday would require landlords to provide AC to all of Gotham’s tenants. The bill, introduced by Council Member Lincoln Restler,...
Jeanine Tesori, Tiler Peck, Isaac Mizrahi, More in Works & Process Fall 2024 Season
The Guggenheim Museum has announced the lineup for the fall 2024 Works & Process series, which will include a sneak peak of Jeanine Tesori's newest opera Grounded, ahead of the opera's Met premiere when it opens the 2024-25 season. Met General Manager Peter Gelb will moderate the September 9 discussion with the creative team, and members of the cast will perform selections from the opera, based on the play of the same name by George Brant, who also penned the opera's libretto. Grounded concerns a fighter pilot who is grounded due to an unexpected pregnancy, and subsequently reassigned to piloting lethal drones remotely.
Dan Noonan, Advocate for Cancer Awareness, Dies
Fire Department of New York (FDNY) Retired Firefighter Danny Noonan has passed away after a battle with leukemia. He was one of nearly 700 FDNY members who responded to a fire at the New York Telephone Company in Manhattan in 1975. Many of them were struck with cancer in the aftermath.
New Agreement Attempts to Safeguard LGBTQ+ Youth in Foster Care
Dan entered into the youth shelter system at the age of 17. As a young child growing up in Brooklyn, Dan said he experienced immense bullying and mistreatment as a result of his gender identity. After coming out as transgender in his junior year of high school, he said he felt a lot of pressure from friends, but also at home.
'The Notebook' tickets now available through December
The Tony Award-nominated musical, adapted from the 1996 Nicholas Sparks novel and the 2004 romance movie, opened at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre this spring. Their love still goes on! The Notebook on Broadway has released a new ticket block, with seats now available for performances at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre through December 29. Get The Notebook tickets on New York Theatre Guide.
Local Playwright, Alum to Present Free Play at Bandshell in August
HAWTHORNE, NJ - A local playwright and Hawthorne High School alum is presenting her latest production at the town bandshell with two dates in August. Estelle Barbieri has written and directed the play “Out of Fuel”, which is to be performed at the town bandshell on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10 at 7 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Estelle, who was a Hawthorne High School senior at the time, started the Summer Student Theatre Program in town a few years ago during the COVID lockdown. "The main reason she organized this group was because the high school theatre club came to a halt during that time and it allowed those students interested to continue performing in an outdoor environment," her mom, Susan Barbieri, said. "It also allowed Estelle to pursue her passion as a writer and director." Estelle is currently a film major at Hofstra University. This will be her third free performance with the Summer Student Theatre Program. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Origami Angel announce new LP & tour with Arm's Length, Macseal, Forests, share double single
Origami Angel have announced a new album, Feeling Not Found, due September 27 via Counter Intuitive Records, and you can pre-order it from the band’s new early-2000s Windows-looking website feelingnotfound.com. It was produced by Will Yip, and it features recent single “Fruit Wine” as well as two new songs that were just released with a double music video, “Dirty Mirror Selfie” and “Where Blue Light Blooms.”
Mike Nasty presents new release ‘Deep South’
Now available through Nasty Tracks label. New York City artist Mike Nasty has just released his latest EP, titled ‘Deep South’, under the Nasty Tracks label. ‘Deep South’ is a masterful blend of hard-hitting percussion, lush piano chords, and hypnotic vocals, capturing the true essence of its genre. This new release pays homage to the artist’s Southern roots, with influences tracing back to his hometown of Memphis, TN.
Iconic rock star returning to stage after illness
SARATOGA, New York – A month after canceling tour dates due to an unspecified illness, Neil Young will return to the stage in September. Young is set to play Farm Aid at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Sept. 21 in New York. He’ll be joined by other iconic artists including Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews along with Mavis Staples, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Lukas Nelson with The Travelin’ McCourys, and Charley Crockett, according to Rolling Stone.
Calling All Actors: Two Stars Needed For a Downtown Movie
Our Filmmakers in Chief, Remy and Andrew Neymarc, known professionally as the Neymarc Brothers, are gearing up to film in Lower Manhattan this summer. The duo, whose credits include the viral short “Happy Valentine’s Day,” beat out an impressive selection of applicants for the Filmmaker in Chief creative residency with their film treatment, and soon they’ll start filming “Dance” downtown. The Neymarcs are looking to cast two lead roles: Gabriela and Raphael.
Football To Hold 7 On 7 Contest Wednesday
The Verona High School football team will hold its first 7 on 7 tournament on Wednesday, July 24, beginning at 4 p.m. There are four pools set for the contest and 16 high schools will be competing, from Don Bosco Prep to Elizabeth, Mahwah, Montclair Kimberley Academy and more, as well as VHS. Seven on seven is a non-contact version of football that emphasizes passing and receiving skills. Verona participated in a similar tournament organized by Nike at the Jets training facility earlier this summer.
Crash Damages Utility Pole, Wrecks Sedan In Fair Lawn (PHOTOS)
A driver escaped injury in a one-car crash early Tuesday, July 23 in Fair Lawn.According to Boyd A. Loving, a red Toyota Corolla struck a utility pole, directional sign, and parked vehicle on the 40-00 block of Broadway. Photo(s) of the day, 07/23/2024: The driver of a red colored Toyota C…
NYC parents charged after unlicensed teen son allegedly caused deadly crash
NEW YORK -- It's believed to be the first-of-its-kind prosecution in New York. Two parents have been charged after their son -- an unlicensed teen -- allegedly drove at a high rate of speed and crashed, killing his passenger.Sean Smith, 40, and Deo Ramnarine, 43, stood inside Queens Criminal Court on Monday with their 17-year-old son, whose name is not being released because of his age.The teen is charged with multiple offenses, including manslaughter, and now his parents have been charged and sentenced.Here's what the DA says happenedThen 16, the teen was behind the wheel of a BMW on May...
Police: Duo stole 280 iPhones worth $117K in NJ smash and grab
A Passaic man has been accused of helping steal a massive amount of iPhones from an Essex County wholesale electronics store three months ago. On April 18 around 2:24 a.m., Fairfield police were sent to investigate an alarm going off at United Tower Associates, which also operates as Digital World Shop, along Bloomfield Avenue.
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