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1522 First Avenue’s Façade Nears Completion on Manhattan’s Upper East Side
Façade installation is nearing completion on 1522 First Avenue, a 30-story medical office building in the Yorkville section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Perkins Eastman and developed by Extell, the 449-foot-tall structure will yield 400,000 square feet of Class A office space and retail space on the ground floor and cellar levels. The Hospital for Special Surgery will serve as the anchor tenant, occupying 200,000 square feet across the first eight stories of the building. The property is alternately addressed as 403 East 79th Street and is located between East 79th and 80th Streets.
East Village favorite International Bar reopens on Monday
After nearly a four-plus-month closure, the International Bar reopens Monday at 102 First Ave. near Sixth Street. The bar's Instagram account posted the reopening date yesterday (. ). Back in the spring, the iBar folks told us that paperwork snafu was behind the closure, which seemed to last longer than...
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.
Politicians and Charities Oppose Wynn’s NY Casino Plans
Las Vegas Sands isn’t the only company to face difficulties in relation to its New York casino plans. Politicians representing the West Side of Manhattan have now also opposed Related Cos.’s plans to construct a Wynn-branded casino hotel in the High Line area. The Property Would Add Gaming...
Exclusive: Bronx bodega worker speaks out after hammer attack
It has been exactly a month since Bronx Bodega worker, Oralia Abad, was viciously smashed in the head with a hammer by two individuals. The mother spoke out for the first time and exclusively with PIX11’s Eliecer Marte, about this moment that has scarred her and her family forever.
Juan Soto hit an absolutely majestic home run
New York Yankees superstar Juan Soto has brought fans to their feet all season long. Whether it’s his undeniable determination or the way he hits the ball, Soto’s exciting play has been one of the team’s highlights this year. Soto added yet another highlight to the collection...
Gov. Murphy signs new bill into law to prevent New Jerseyans from falling into medical debt
Gov. Phil Murphy says the bill will bring dignity to the billing process and provide time to recover, as no bills will be given to patients while they’re still recovering at the hospital.
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of pharmacy customers in NJ
💳 No credit card or payment information was accessed. 💳 Affected customers are being offered a monitoring service. A security breach this year compromised the personal information of millions of people who used Rite Aid several years ago. The company discovered a "security incident" on June 6 after...
Nassau Legislature Rules Committee votes to move forward with transferring operations of Nassau Coliseum to Las Vegas Sands
Those against a proposed casino at the Nassau Hub spoke out against the proposed lease transfer, saying it was the first step toward a casino coming to the area.
Register for Tax Exemptions at Upcoming Homeowner Exemption Liaison Program
Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) is partnering with the Nassau County Department of Assessment to bring the Homeowner Exemption Liaison Program (HELP) to The Bryant Library in Roslyn on Tuesday, July 23. During HELP events, Department of Assessment staff will provide homeowners with...
Birthday Celebrations At The Glen Cove Senior Center
Each month, the Glen Cove Senior Center hosts birthday celebrations. This July, the center was joined by Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) to celebrate her mother, Dr. Millie DeRiggi. Dr. Millie DeRiggi celebrated her 86th birthday with the center on July 19. As...
The True Story of the Amityville Horror
Since 1977, a lake house in Amityville, New York, has been the subject of multiple books, television programs, and almost 15 movies. However, the real story of the "Amityville Horror" is rarely told in the films, which focus more on a fiction based around the Lutz family and their alleged haunting. One of the most interesting facts about the Amityville case is that the hauntings have been debunked numerous times. The defense lawyer who initially represented mass murderer Ronald Defeo, Jr. has stated in multiple court documents that the entire haunting was a hoax. Still, the mythology of the Amityville home lives on.
Toxic Candy Found In New York Still For Sale, Many Hospitalized
Recalled candy, that may cause a fatal illness, is still available for sale in New York State. Many people have been hospitalized. The FDA continues to warn about candy from a California company that is getting many people sick across the United States, including in New York State. FDA: Destroy...
Can You Get a DWI in New York if You Ride Your Bicycle Drunk?
In many states, a person who rides a bicycle while intoxicated could potentially face the same charges as someone who was driving a regular motor vehicle while drunk. The reasoning behind this is that the person on the bicycle is operating a "vehicle" while impaired, and therefore poses a threat to both themselves and others on the road.
Terrible Humidity Returns To New York As Next Heat Wave Nears
The humidity is returning to New York State and could bring more severe weather and a fourth heatwave. In early July, New York State was in the top 5 percent of most humid places on the planet. The humidity on July 10 in New York was worse than in Florida...
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