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Bergen County Holds Clear the Shelters Campaign
TETERBORO, NJ - Nine-year-old Jacob Joana could barely contain his excitement as he clutched a small cardboard crate with soft meows coming from inside. "I wanted to have a best friend in the house, so this is going to be my best friend now," Jacob said of his new kitten, Oreo, as he walked to the car with his family.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Jacob and his grandparents were among several hundred people who visited the Bergen County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center during their weekend push of the Clear the Shelters campaign,...
CDC warning for NJ: Rising virus cases as temperatures heat up
☑️There are more cases of dengue in 2024 so far than all of 2023. ☑️All of the cases in New Jersey were contracted from out-of-country travel. ☑️Those who are infected don't get sick but suffer from symptoms. The CDC issued a warning about record increases in cases...
Phillip Lim to Host Supima’s 17th Annual Design Competition
Phillip Lim, creative director and cofounder of 3.1 Phillip Lim, will host the Supima Design Competition runway show on Sept. 5 at 1 p.m.Kristen Bell, Mindy Kaling and More Toast The Great & Red Wing Heritage Footwear Collab Supima is the nonprofit luxury brand dedicated to supporting the use of American grown Pima cotton worldwide. The show takes place at the Prince George Ballroom at 14 East 28th Street in New York. The Supima Design Competition supports emerging talent by enlisting outstanding graduates from top design universities across the country. These finalists engage in a months-long mentorship program through Supima culminating in...
Man, 20, fatally struck by train after argument near Elmhurst Ave: NYPD
ELMHURST, Queens (PIX11) – A 20-year-old was fatally struck by a train near the Elmhurst Avenue station Monday morning after an argument with a teenager, according to the NYPD. The 20-year-old was pronounced dead just after 11 a.m. after being struck by a northbound train on the M and R line, according to the NYPD. […]
City Agencies Asked to Review Land for Potential Housing Development
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday announced the issuance of Executive Order 43, requiring city agencies to review their city owned and controlled land for potential housing development sites. As New York City faces a generational affordable housing crisis with just a 1.4% rental vacancy rate, the Adams...
New York man dies in early-morning crash in Berwick
BERWICK, Maine — Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened in Berwick on Saturday. The single-vehicle crash happened around 2:45 a.m. on Portland Street, near where it it intersects with Old Route 4, Berwick police said Monday in a press release. Mark Neary, 67, of New York City,...
Alicia Keys, Kristoffer Diaz, Linda Aziza Miller Will Be Honored at 2024 Arthur Miller Foundation Honors
The Arthur Miller Foundation (AMF) has announced the 10th anniversary of its annual Arthur Miller Foundation Honors will be held October 27 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre. This year's honorees include 16-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, Tony nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz, and musician and Keys’ former educator Linda Aziza Miller.
US Open starts Monday in NYC. See the street closures & more.
NEW YORK -- The US Open starts Monday in New York City, with the biggest names in tennis taking the courts in Queens.Officials say while there are no specific or credible threats to the tournament, the NYPD is prepared for a safe and smooth event. On average, the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center draws upwards of 80,000 spectators a day. "Today begins the first round of the 144th US Open Tennis Championship, and the eyes of the world will be on Queens for the next two weeks," Police Commissioner Edward Caban said. "The NYPD has been planning for...
It’s the last week to apply for free groceries in NY
Editor’s note: The video above aired on June 23, 2024. Correction: A previous version of this story misstated the date for the application deadline. The story has been updated. NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — New Yorkers have one week to apply for free groceries while school is out for summer. The new Summer EBT program […]
Officials to spray for mosquitos across NYC this week: Here’s where
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Health officials will spray for mosquitos in New York City this week in an effort to reduce the risk of West Nile virus. Crews are set to spray parts of upper Manhattan on Monday and southwest Brooklyn on Wednesday. Here’s where: Manhattan: Brooklyn: Residents are asked to stay indoors during the […]
Taste of Times Square is Returning to the Crossroads of the World
A pre-pandemic foodie favorite is making a comeback — the outdoor food and music festival Taste of Times Square returns next month to the Crossroads of the World. On Monday, September 9 from 5pm to 9pm, for the first time since 2019 Taste of Times Square will feature over 30 participating restaurants, ranging from Mexican, Caribbean, Argentinian, […] The post Taste of Times Square is Returning to the Crossroads of the World appeared first on W42ST.
Chalkbeat now has a new look — and a public health sister site
Welcome to the new Chalkbeat!If you’re a regular reader, you might notice that things look a little different here today. Nothing about our stories or the functionality of our site is changing, but we have a new look that we hope you enjoy: simple, modern, and with the work you know and love front and center. Why? It’s always nice to feel fresh at the start of a school year. But more importantly, the change comes as we launch a new sibling site. Meet Healthbeat, which is officially launching today to cover public health.Healthbeat reporters will be digging into issues...
Here’s what Staten Island students can expect from new literacy curriculum, according to officials
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City will expand its literacy initiative to Staten Island public schools for the first time in the 2024-2025 academic year — and educators are prepared, according to the president of the city’s public school teachers union. Staten Island is part of...
NY man charged with stealing sword, bullhorn from Rick Pitino’s St. John’s office
NEW YORK (AP) — A 25-year-old man has been arrested for stealing a ceremonial sword and bullhorn from Coach Rick Pitino’s office at St. John’s University, New York City police said Saturday. Emanuel Yakubov was arrested Friday, one day after police released surveillance footage showing two men...
THE PROM Comes to The Heights Players Next Month
The Heights Players will kick off its 69th season with the award-winning musical The Prom for a limited engagement beginning September 6th, 2024! Set in current day New York City and Indiana, The Prom brings humor and color to an important issue facing the nation - LGBTQIA rights. Four eccentric...
Morning audio update: Mayor Adams’ ambitious rezoning plan, reopening of a vital Social Security office, inspiring story of an S.I. man who beat cancer (Aug. 23-26, 2024)
Good morning Staten Island, and welcome to the brand new daily SILive.com morning report. Today’s Morning Report, which covers stories from the weekend through today (Monday) includes Mayor Eric Adams’ ambitious rezoning plan for NYC, the reopening of a vital Social Security office in Staten Island, and an inspiring story of a local man who beat the odds against cancer. Plus, we’ll cover a heartwarming animal rescue operation and a lively community festival. Stay tuned for all this and more!
Security Firm Billed for Hundreds of Eight-Hour Shifts at Migrant Shelters. Internal Records Tell a Different Story.
A Long Island security firm routinely billed taxpayers for full eight-hour shifts at one of the city’s biggest migrant shelters, even as daily time logs kept by staff show hundreds of entries in which guards recorded arrival times later than the shifts started or departure times before they ended, a review by THE CITY has […] The post Security Firm Billed for Hundreds of Eight-Hour Shifts at Migrant Shelters. Internal Records Tell a Different Story. appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
UFT President Michael Mulgrew isn’t afraid to pivot
Michael Mulgrew sounds like an idealistic liberal who wants everybody to realize the American dream; he just wants to make sure he’s the one who gets his members there first. The 59-year-old former high school teacher leads the United Federation of Teachers, whose nearly 200,000 members include New York City public school teachers, school nurses and other school workers.
UWS hotspot Bánh Vietnamese Shop House opening a new restaurant in the East Village
The owners of the popular (and well-reviewed) UWS establishment Bánh Vietnamese Shop House are opening a sibling restaurant at 99 Third Ave. between 12th Street and 13th Street. Signage arrived for Bánh Anh Em on Thursday. (Thanks to EVG reader Seth Treiman for the photo and tip!) The...
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