Cliffside Park
LATEST NEWS
Adams administration says it fought for restorations too
The budget game may be over, but City Hall still has the final deal on its mind. This year’s $112 billion budget included many restorations for things like libraries, education and cultural institutions. Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday said his administration was fighting just as hard for the money...
Norman Kleeblatt’s Very New York Story
As an independent publication, we rely on readers like you to fund our journalism and keep our reporting and criticism free and accessible to all. If you value our coverage and want to support more of it, consider becoming a member today. This article is part of Hyperallergic’s 2024 Pride...
FTC says gig company Arise misled consumers about how much money they could make on its platform
NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a gig work company, saying it misled people about the money they could make on its platform. Arise Virtual Solutions reached a settlement with the FTC, agreeing to pay $7 million to workers the FTC says were harmed by the company's misconduct. Arise is a technology platform that connects major companies with customer service agents who freelance on its platform.
NYC records department is hiring history enthusiasts
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Do you have a passion for history and preserving historical records? The New York City Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) is hiring for various positions in multiple boroughs. “DORIS’ mission is to foster civic life by preserving and providing access to historical and contemporary records of New York City […]
Exclusive look into NYPD's new technology, safety precautions for 4th of July celebrations
The NYPD's Counterterrorism Maritime Unit is preparing the Hudson River for the nation's biggest 4th of July celebration.The NYPD said there are no specific or known threats to New York City or the Macy's Fireworks on Thursday, but said it is important to be on high alert for large events that could be a target for terrorism or lone-wolf attacks.This year police are turning to new technology and taking advantage of drones and the water to keep everyone safe.Lieutenant Patrick Golden with NYPD's Counterterrorism Maritime Unit exclusively showed Eyewitness News the technology used to keep the area safe on the...
Budget cuts: Funding restored but problems remain for some community composting sites
In an 11th-hour reversal, the city restored funding to community composting programs for its 2025 fiscal year budget. Mayor Eric Adams praised his own efforts and Speaker of the City Council Adrienne Adams’ ability to “land the plane,” but advocates say a monthslong campaign led by the Save Our Compost NYC coalition was the driving force.
NYC employers must now inform workers of their labor rights
Starting in July, employers must notify employees of their labor rights through the poster "Know Your Rights at Work" One of the main rights is that the employer cannot retaliate against the worker who decides to exercise their legal protections. Immigration status is not an impediment for workers to exercise...
Jude Treder-Wolff’s Solo Show, “Faster,” Is at Playhouse 46 on Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7
After a successful run at The NYC Fringe Festival, Jude Treder-Wolff‘s solo show, Faster, part of the Turn the Lights On! Festival, comes to Playhouse 46 on Saturday, July 6 at 4:30 PM and Sunday, July 7 at 3 PM. Treder-Wolff is a real-life licensed therapist, storyteller and improviser...
NYCHA steps up evictions: report
NEW YORK (PIX11) — NYCHA is struggling with thousands of tenants not paying their rent, according to reports, and is now stepping up efforts to evict delinquent tenants. According to the publication “The CITY,” NYCHA evicted 62 households in the first quarter of this year, compared to 58 evictions in 2023. Most of those tenants […]
Review: KEN PAGE at CVRep
Ken Page. If you don’t know the name then you haven’t been paying attention. If you are reading Broadway world reviews then you probably have a pretty good education of New York theatre royalty. His charm has graced the stages of Broadway, many theatres throughout the country, Cabaret clubs, film, and television. Audiences know his voice best as Oogie Boogie the villainous bag of bugs from Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
Potentially Fatal Salad Recalled In New York
Check your refrigerator for this potentially deadly salad. A New York-based company has issued a recall because of a health risk to consumers. Solata Foods LLC. of Newburgh is recalling its “Fresh Spinach” product due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. What Is Listeria monocytogenes. According to the Centers...
Fireworks in NYC: Are they legal?
NEW YORK - July 4 is fast approaching, and officials are reminding New Yorkers once again that fireworks are illegal in New York City. In New York state, only sparkling devices (also known as sparklers) are legal for customer use, but not in New York City or on Long Island, where they are illegal.
Family fighting for tougher drunk driving laws
Last week's deadly crash into a Long Island nail salon by an alleged drunk driver brought back painful memories for a mom who similarly lost her son. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg spoke to Alisa McMorris about her story as she fights for change with a roadway safety bill.
Inside Chick-fil-A's first all-digital restaurant
Chick-fil-A opened its first mobile pickup restaurant in New York City recently, a digitally focused unit with no seating, no ordering kiosks and no front-of-house staff. The urban prototype, which debuted in March, is geared to busy New Yorkers seeking speed and convenience. Digital orders make up more than half of sales in some markets, and New York City’s use of mobile exceeds that number, according to Chick-fil-A.
These 6 NYC high schools are exempt from a new math curriculum mandate
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.New York City’s sweeping effort to overhaul algebra instruction with a new curriculum mandate will exempt some campuses — all of which are specialized high schools, officials confirmed this week.By next fall, 420 city high schools will be required to use a curriculum called Imagine Learning Illustrative Math for Algebra 1, part of an effort to address plummeting math achievement in the wake of the pandemic.The Education Department has granted just six exemptions to that mandate, all of them specialized high schools that admit students...
Northside Senior Center Gets a Lift Gift
On the morning of June 13, NYS Assembly Member Emily Gallagher went to the Northside Older Adult Center to present a $365K check to give the center a new elevator. “The Northside Older Adult Center in Williamsburg is one of my absolute favorite places in the whole district. It’s a diverse, creative, loving community of elders. But for years, they’ve been struggling with a broken down elevator, leaving whole sections of their building inaccessible to many of their members. That’s why I was so proud to deliver the capital funding they need to get a brand new elevator! Thank you Marta and Ron for your incredible leadership. We cherish you and this community so much,” said Gallagher.
Big Umbrella Day, Designed for Neurodiverse Audiences, Returns to Lincoln Center
Big Umbrella Day will be returning to Lincoln Center on Saturday, July 6 for the sixth consecutive year. The full day of free programming (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.), part of Summer for the City, is designed for audiences with autism and other developmental disabilities. It will be taking over the entire campus with sensory-based, interactive exhibits. Here are some highlights:
Opening Alert: Dip and Drip, Fairview, NJ
Dip and Drip is a new recent opening in Fairview. It’s being billed as a “dessert haven, specializing in high-quality European chocolates”. Their menu (View Menu) features crepes, waffles, and gelato along with bowls, drinks and more. The business is currently open seven days a week. Dip...
IKEA is coming to Fifth Avenue in Midtown
IKEA’s Red Hook location. Photo courtesy of Eden, Janine, and Jim on Flickr. IKEA is returning to Manhattan. The home goods store will open a new store in Midtown within 570 Fifth Avenue, an office tower developed by Extell Development. Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group which owns most IKEA stores worldwide, plans to open an 80,000-square-foot store across two cellar levels with a corner entrance on Fifth Avenue. The Swedish company opened a store on the Upper East Side in 2019 but closed about two years later.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.