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NYC Thundery Showery Muggy Wednesday
Good morning everyone. The Northeast is socked in with clouds, showers, thundershowers and muggy conditions for today and tomorrow until we can get some clearing on Friday. There’s a tiny strip of sunshine from northwest Pennsylvania into western and central New York, but that’ll come with a price later.
Missing NY man dies after being found in rural Peoria County
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. – In what the Peoria County Sheriff describes as one of the most difficult searches ever done locally, authorities have found a missing 77-year-old man from Green Island, New York. Sheriff Chris Watkins says unfortunately, John Dubaic died not long after search crews found him in...
Despite New Owner’s Promised Upgrades, ‘100% Affordable’ Atlantic Yards Building Endures Hot Water Outages, Broken Door, Even Bees
Only after a local councilmember’s push did landlord Avanath meet with the tenant group at 38 Sixth Ave., but progress has come slowly, and tenants scorned a proposed partial rent abatement as insufficient. The website for 38 Sixth Ave. promises a “luxurious urban affordable apartment lifestyle,” touting “Brooklyn’s desirable...
Food Truck in Prospect Park Has Free Meals for Kids All Summer
No Kid Hungry New York and the NYC Public Schools rolled out three mobile food trucks this summer to reach more kids across the city with free summer meals, expanding the program to areas with historically low participation, including Prospect Park in Brooklyn. The mobile food truck will be open...
West Nile virus detected in all 5 NYC boroughs: What to know
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Mosquitoes with West Nile virus were detected in all five boroughs in New York City, according to health officials. On Long Island, 16 more samples tested positive for the virus in Suffolk County, bringing the total there to 32 so far this season. There are no positive cases of West Nile […]
Dog adoption fees waived at the Animal Care Centers of NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) — If you’ve been thinking of adopting a furry friend, today might be the day. In honor of New York City’s Adopt-A-Dog Day, the Animal Care Centers of NYC in partnership with Royal Canin Pet Food will waive adoption fees for pups at their shelters on Wednesday. New pet parents will also […]
Council members criticize Adams after advice-and-consent proposal blocked
Some City Council members are criticizing Mayor Eric Adams' Charter Revision Commission as a "sham" after its final ballot proposals blocked their own advice-and-consent proposal. "The mayor wants to do it his way—but it’s a City Council and a mayor and they are supposed to be equal parts of government,"...
YIMBY’s Q2 2024 Construction Report Counts More Than 1,000 New Building Filings in New York from April Through June
As New York City simmers in some of the year’s hottest weeks, the city’s construction and real estate markets remain equally hot. The second quarter of the year, which spans the period from April through June, registered a total of 1,077 new building permits filed with the city’s Department of Buildings. As such, Q2 2024 counts the second-highest number of new permit filings since YIMBY began its tally at the start of the decade and continues the strong trend established in the two preceding quarters, which now count the first- and third-highest permit filing totals. The 14,795 filed-for residential and hotel units also make for one of the highest quarterly counts of the decade, as do the 21.5 million filed-for square feet of new building floor area. YIMBY has meticulously vetted each of the thousand-plus new building permits submitted to the city in the second quarter and compiled a series of charts and analyses that look at emergent overarching trends.
After deadly shootings, Clinton Hill residents urge end to mega shelters for migrants
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2024. Donate today. Trash piles up on sidewalks near two mega shelters for migrants in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, the source of rising ire from neighbors. Fights have broken out on the sidewalk outside the shelters, located near the Brooklyn Navy Yard....
Markus Hoecherl: Pioneering Efficiency in Real Estate Transactions
“Recent developments within thMarkus Hoecherle brokerage community, sparked by a million-dollar settlement from N.A.R. and other organizations, suggest upcoming changes in fee structures. These changes are expected to have a significant impact on the brokerage business, affecting agents, buyers, and sellers nationwide.”. Markus Hoecherl. Markus, the Founder & President of...
NYPD Seeks Public Help to Identify Suspect in Hate Crime Incident
The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a criminal mischief case considered a hate crime. The incident occurred early in…
Unsettled weather continues to drench NY, NJ
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A stationary front will continue to bring unsettled weather to much of the region before moving offshore later this week. We can expect mostly cloudy skies this afternoon with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will be below average with a high of 80 in the city and upper-70s to low-80s in the suburbs.
NYBG scientists delve into the world of plants on new podcast
To say there are a lot of plants at the Nolen Greenhouses at the New York Botanical Garden is an understatement. The sprawling facility in the Bronx is responsible for growing and maintaining an extensive array of botanical life for the entire garden. What You Need To Know. The Nolen...
'Make Me Famous,' a documentary on 1980s-era East Village-based painter Edward Brezinski, finally gets an East Village screening
After screenings in NYC and elsewhere over the past year, "Make Me Famous" is finally playing in the neighborhood where the documentary is set — the East Village. Starting on Saturday, Village East by Angelika will screen the film three times at the theater on Second Avenue and 12th Street.
Openings: Crepe City on Avenue A
Crepe City debuted at 199 Avenue A between 12th Street and 13th Street earlier this month. I stopped by for a friends and family soft opening, and met owner Abdulnaser Alzokari (pictured below in the tie with staff). Specialties here include crepes, waffles (creatively spelled whaffles!), ice cream and bubble...
Hugh Jackman Admits Hanging Out With Taylor Swift Made Him Feel ‘Not Great’ About Himself
Hugh Jackman recently joked that hanging out with Taylor Swift has negatively impacted his self-esteem. At the world premiere of Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine in New York City on Monday, stars of the film Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman opened up about spending time with Blake Lively and Swift.
Some New Yorkers with SNAP benefits can purchase hot meals
NEW YORK -- Some New Yorkers who get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits may now be able to purchase hot meals.City lawmakers say they are hoping more restaurants will participate as they look to expand options for residents. Here's who is eligibleThe Restaurant Meals Program is only available to certain SNAP households. It includes individuals ages 60 or older, those with disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness.State Sen. Roxanne Persaud, who represents District 19 in Brooklyn, sponsored the legislation and said she hopes to expand the program quickly to give New Yorkers who qualify more options."My dream is that every...
‘Spoiler alert’: Ryan Reynolds himself gives the game away on Lady Deadpool’s true identity at ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ premiere
If there’s anyone Marvel Studios thought it could trust to keep Deadpool & Wolverine‘s darkest secrets under lock and key it was probably Wade Wilson himself, Ryan Reynolds. And yet the Canadian actor just spilled a big one on the red carpet of the much-anticipated threequel’s world premiere in New York City.
Rudy Giuliani’s first-class RNC travel was paid for by Mike Lindell’s media platform, attorney says
Rudy Giuliani’s trip to Milwaukee for last week’s Republican National Convention was bankrolled by the media platform started by “My Pillow Guy” Mike Lindell, Giuliani’s lawyer told a bankruptcy court that is scrutinizing the former New York City mayor’s finances.
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