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Francesco Clemente Collaborates With Eleven Madison Park Chef Daniel Humm on a New Cocktail Bar
Three years ago, Francesco Clemente was in his Manhattan studio speaking with a friend, a devoted vegetarian, by phone. “She was asking me if we should go have a meal at Daniel’s restaurant,” recalls Clemente, meaning the much-acclaimed and then newly plant-based Eleven Madison Park, helmed by chef Daniel Humm. “I said to her, ‘I don’t know Daniel.’ And then the bell rang, and Daniel was in the room.”
New York City is Mumbai of America: Deputy Commissioner Dilip Chauhan at Garje Marathi Excellence Summit 2024
The GMG Excellence Summit 2024, hosted at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, left an indelible mark on participants from across the globe. This two-day event, designed to empower professionals, entrepreneurs and academics, provided unparalleled opportunities for US-based individuals and businesses, as well as attendees from India, the European Union, and beyond.
Sportswriter previews U.S. Open on first day of tournament
For the next two weeks, all eyes will be on Queens as the world’s top tennis players compete in the U.S. Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing. Global stars like Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will converge on New York City, drawing fans and sports writers from around the world.
ELF THE MUSICAL Comes to New Stage Theatre
Elf The Musical is coming to New Stage Theatre in November. Performances run November 30-December 1, December 7-9, 12, 14-16, 19-21 at 7:00 p.m. and December 2, 3, 10, & 17 at 2:00 p.m. A title known the world over, Elf The Musical is based on the cherished 2003 New...
On Staten Island, a public housing complex undergoes a transformation
A new, private developer says the renovations to the West Brighton Houses will be done in the fall of 2026. A developer is handling gut renovations and extensive repairs at the West Brighton Houses, the first Staten Island NYCHA campus converted to private management. [ more › ]
Women’s Equality Day – Get Ready to Vote Like a Mother
“We demand to be heard. We demand to be seen. We demand equality and nothing in between.” So sings the incredibly talented cast of the Tony Award-winning show Suffs, including its creator and star Shaina Taub. The Broadway musical, a mere few minutes’ walk from Grand Central for us Westchester County moms commuting by train, is a must-see!
The Loisaida CommUnity Fridge on 9th and B needs a new home — here's why
On the heels of our story that the 12th Street and First Avenue East Village Neighbors Community Fridge at S’MAC was being forced to close, we received word from Trinity Lutheran Parish that the Loisaida CommUnity Fridge and Pantry at Ninth Street and Avenue B also needs to shutter.
$120M project to close gap in Manhattan’s East River greenway moves forward
A decade-old plan to fill in the gap in the East River greenway near the United Nations is finally moving forward. The city’s Economic Development Corporation last week issued a request for proposals (RFP) from contractors to supervise the construction of the proposed esplanade, which will span less than a mile between East 41st and East 53rd Streets, as first reported by Gothamist. The project is the city’s latest effort to reach its goal of creating a 32-mile cycling and pedestrian path along Manhattan’s waterfront.
Serhant veteran, new dev heads jump to Brown Harris Stevens
The original Serhant band is breaking up. Amy Herman, the first member to follow Ryan Serhant to his eponymous brokerage from Nest Seekers, has left for Brown Harris Stevens. Herman, who spent almost 10 years working with the top broker across the Nest Seekers and Serhant, will be joined by team members and new development heads Charisse Chassen and Francesca Albarrán.
Disney hosts school supply giveaway at Hudson Guild in Chelsea
The clock is ticking down to the first day of school - and the Disney VoluntEARS helped one organization get kids ready for the big day.Hudson Guild hosted the back-to-school bash on Saturday at its main campus on West 26th Street in Chelsea.The VoluntEARS gave away supplies gathered by Disney employees, including right here at Channel 7.There were book bags, notebooks, and a variety of writing tools. All of the items came in countless colors to make sure the kids were happy with the takeaways. There were also activities just for fun, including a bounce house and face painting.Disney is the parent company of WABC-TV. ----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More Manhattan news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Manhattan’s luxury market charges through August
Manhattan luxury buyers seem to be skipping their summer break this August. Over the last four weeks, contract activity for luxury homes in the borough has outpaced the same period last year, up from 60 to 73, according to data from Olshan Realty. If buyers continue to ink deals at this pace, this month is slated to be the third best August in the last 10 years.
One of Manhattan’s Best Vietnamese Restaurants Is Opening Near Union Square
Bánh, an Upper West Side Vietnamese restaurant that opened in 2021 to much anticipation, is opening a follow-up near Union Square: Bánh Anh Em, set to open this winter, is located at 99 Third Avenue, near East 13th Street. Owners Nhu Ton and John Nguyen tell Eater they wanted a location downtown for their customers. The much larger dining room will emphasize making its banh mi and rice noodles from scratch. When the duo first opened Bánh, they were already known for Cơm Tấm Ninh Kiều, their Bronx Vietnamese restaurant reviewed by the New York Times — but as of the beginning of 2024, they sold their ownership rights and focused on expanding the Bánh name.
Smoke advisory issued for parts of NJ
🔥 Two NJ counties are under a smoke advisory, state forest fire service officials say. 🔥 The smoke condition stems from a wildfire last month that's fully contained. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has issued a smoke advisory for parts of the state because of a wildfire that started almost two months ago.
New Jersey’s 60 worst schools for violence and bullying
Your kids are getting ready to head back to school and with that comes your assumption that they're being well cared for. And while New Jersey's schools usually rank as some of the best in the country, not every school in the Garden State offers children a welcoming, supportive learning environment.
Update: Air quality alert for Southeast Pa. Thursday
On Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. an updated air quality alert was issued valid until Thursday at midnight for Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower Bucks as well as Delaware and Philadelphia counties. "The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued a code orange air...
Six New Jersey lottery players won big playing Mega Millions, Powerball last week
Six lottery players in New Jersey won $10,000 or more last week playing Powerball and Mega Millions. The New Jersey Lottery announced Monday its weekly winners. Here's a look at where these tickets were sold from Aug. 19 to Aug. 25: $50,000, Powerball, Aug. 24: sold at Wawa on Sicklerville Road in Sicklerville (Camden County)$50,000, Powerball,...
New laws take on a soft spot in NJ’s strong public education system
Making sure more New Jersey students are reading at grade level is the main goal behind two pieces of legislation signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday. The moves include mandatory screenings for younger students, at least twice a year. “Recent years have brought forth many challenges for...
Stop & Shop to kick the habit, ending all tobacco sales. When is this happening?
QUINCY ‒ Consumers can no longer purchase cigarettes and other tobacco products at Stop & Shop, according to a press release issued by the Quincy-based grocery retailer on Monday. The company is promoting the move as part of its "commitment to community wellness." All 360 Stop & Shop location across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey will end tobacco sales Aug. 31, according to the press release. ...
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