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Panda-monium takes over Dragon Fest in NYC for Panda Day
MIDTOWN, Manhattan (PIX11) — What’s black and white with food all over? Panda Day at this year’s Dragon Fest in New York City. The “panda-monium” kicks off at 10 a.m. on Sunday and will span Seventh Avenue from 56th to 57th streets in Manhattan. It’s all part of the largest celebration of Chinese culture known […]
Dangerous Storms Moving Eastward With Wind Gusts Up To 70 MPH Reported, Tornadoes Possible
A potent system sweeping through the Northeast is bring severe storms to parts of the region. Scattered storm activity, which began in the middle of the afternoon Tuesday, July 16, is expected to continue into the middle of the evening. According to the National Weather Service, the primary threats are...
DSA Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani is considering a run for NYC mayor
Socialist Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani is seriously considering a run for mayor, City & State has learned. The state legislator has reached out to multiple people to discuss challenging Mayor Eric Adams in next year’s Democratic mayoral primary, according to eight people familiar with those conversations. Mamdani is a...
Neo-Nazi planned poisoned candy attack on Jewish children in Brooklyn, federal prosecutors say
(NEW YORK) — A Georgian national has been indicted for allegedly planning a mass casualty attack on Jews and racial minorities in New York City, as well as encouraging others to commit similar violent acts. Michail Chkhikvishvili — who calls himself “Commander Butcher” — is leader of the violent...
Wanted man indicted for attempted murder of cop
WHITE PLAINS – An Armonk man was indicted for attempted murder of a North Castle police sergeant in May, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah said Tuesday. Joseph Spennato, 38, was arraigned on an indictment for attempted aggravated murder and attempted aggravated assault on a police officer, both felonies, and a misdemeanor of criminal possession of a weapon.
Zeckendorf, Atlas Capital nab $1B for luxury project on Hudson
Zeckendorf Development and Atlas Capital Group have secured a $1 billion loan to finance the project at 80 Clarkson Street, the New York Post reported. The loan, which may be Manhattan’s largest residential-construction loan since before the pandemic, was provided by London-based Cale Street Partners and San Francisco-based Farallon Capital Management. The financing was arranged by a Newmark team led by Jordan Roeschlaub.
Watch Out: 12 Wanted New York Men Are ‘Armed And Dangerous’
Top New York officials warn these 12 wanted men should be considered "ARMED and DANGEROUS." Several have ties to the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Can you help the police find these men? What should you do if see one or know someone's whereabouts?. Can You Help Police Find...
Rental at historic Crown Heights site opens lottery for 48 apartments, from $3,128/month
All renderings courtesy of Morris Adjmi Architects. A lottery opened this week at a new luxury rental building on a historic site in Crown Heights. Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects, Mason Gray is a mixed-use development at 959 Sterling Place consisting of a seven-story brick building with 158 apartments. Landmarked as part of the Crown Heights Historic District, the property is home to a 19th-century Romanesque Revival complex currently occupied by the Hebron Seventh Day Adventist Church and School. Qualifying New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, priced at $3,128/month for studios, $3,345/month for one-bedrooms, and $4,000/month for two-bedrooms.
New York City FC Makes Multi-Million Philanthropic Gift to York College
This $7.5 million pledge, beginning with $2 million available immediately to York College, will fund health and wellness, athletics, and other programs. QUEENS, NY (July 16, 2024) – New York City FC today announced a $7.5 million philanthropic gift to York College to build on the Club’s ongoing relationship and support its mission of providing high-quality education to Queens and beyond. This represents York College’s largest philanthropic gift since its founding. These unrestricted funds will be used to aid in the growth of the college’s programs and services for students, faculty and staff around health and wellness.
Lottery warning to urgently check numbers as $1m jackpot still unclaimed after win – it was sold at a grocery store
ONE fortunate individual has won a $1 million jackpot after buying a ticket at a grocery store, but their identity is unknown and the money remains unclaimed. Lottery officials are urging people to check the numbers on their tickets in a bid to try and find the lucky winner. The...
More Charges Filed Against Driver, 25, In Port Imperial Crash: Prosecutor
Luis Tubac-Socoy faces charges of aggravated assault, endangering an injured victim and assault by automobile, among others following the Friday, July 5 crash, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. At 9:50 p.m., a crash occurred at Avenue at Port Imperial and Port Imperial Boulevard between a Ford F350 and a...
NY officials warn homeowners not to rent backyard pools
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Homeowners thinking about renting their private pools to New Yorkers looking to cool off during the hot Gotham summer may be breaking the law, officials said. Authorities are advising against using Swimply and other apps to use backyard pools from strangers for health and safety concerns, according to Richmond County District […]
Adi Roy, Michael James Scott, Tshidi Manye, More Will Celebrate Disney at
The free lunchtime concert will include performances from Aladdin, The Lion King,. Broadway in Bryant Park, the free lunchtime concert series featuring current Broadway productions, will continue July 18 with a celebration of Disney on Broadway. Presented by iHeartMedia New York’s 106.7 LITE FM with iHeartRadio Broadway, the weekly concerts...
Free swim lessons begin in Jackson Heights
Standing poolside at the Garden School in Jackson Heights Monday afternoon, Councilmember Shekar Krishnan (D-Jackson Heights) announced the launch of a pilot program that will provide 2,600 New York City second-graders with free swim lessons. The effort, known as Wave Makers, is the result of a public-private partnership between the...
Paterson police arrest suspect in double shooting downtown
PATERSON — Authorities arrested a Paterson man Tuesday afternoon who is charged with attempted murder in the nonfatal double shooting that happened on the afternoon of July 3 in the middle of Paterson's downtown business district. A “wanted” bulletin issued by Paterson police detectives on Monday identified Daeron Jones, 37, as the suspect...
Dean Who Shepherded NY Studio School’s Signature Drawing Marathon Retires
At the beginning of this month, the New York Studio School of Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture announced that British-born artist Graham Nickson had retired from his position as dean of the Manhattan art school after 36 years. During his longtime tenure, Nickson was a champion of drawing and comprehensive arts education, having established the Studio School’s celebrated Drawing Marathon in 1988 and its Master of Fine Arts program in 2004.
Paterson patrol officers barred from using new pursuit vehicles after 2 crashes
PATERSON — City police officials have stopped allowing patrol officers to use the department’s new Dodge Durango Pursuits after crashes six days apart damaged two of the vehicles. The 10 Durango Pursuits acquired for the police division went into service in the middle of June, officials said. One...
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