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Westchester inspectors trying to keep watery gas from damaging your car
NEW YORK -- CBS New York told you last week about multiple vehicles suffering significant damage after filling up at a gas station in Queens after water somehow got into the underground storage tanks.The city's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection said it sent an inspector to test the gasoline again Tuesday to make sure the issue has been resolved.Protecting you from that is very much on the radar of other local consumer protection officials.Westchester County officials are on the caseTanks that hold the fuel that flows through the pumps and into your vehicle are buried underground at more than...
CHEAP THERAPY By Hoes With Feelings Returns This Month
End your summer Friday with your favorite non-profesh therapists with a jammed-pack show of comedy, therapy, and unhinged advice on Friday, July 12th at 9 pm!. Join Karolena Theresa and Melissa Rich as they provide laughs and unsolicited advice to the show's guest comedians and audience. After each comic's set, they will receive a therapy session from our favorite Hoes with Feelings hosts to unpack an issue and see what's really hiding behind those jokes.
Mayor Adams vows to clean up Times Square area to improve tourism
NEW YORK -- A major crackdown on public safety and quality-of-life issues is underway near Times Square.Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday announced a new Midtown Community Improvement Coalition to clean up the vital source of tourism dollars.As CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports, it's all about dollars and cents because tourism is a big industry in New York City. Last year, it brought in $48 billion in direct spending, but that was only 93% of pre-pandemic levels. The mayor wants a full recovery and then some.Adams recently toured Time Square and was not pleasedThe mayor found the area sadly wanting....
Belmont Park winter racing to take place on a synthetic surface when the track reopens in 2026
Winter racing at Belmont Park will take place exclusively on a synthetic surface when the New York track reopens in 2026, a move made with the hope of keeping horses and jockeys safer and improving year-round conditions when also running on dirt and turf. The New York Racing Association unveiled...
New York’s Real Estate Market May Be Starting to Turn
No one can remember the last time there was a buyer’s market in New York. We may be looking at one now. With a glut of for-sale apartments and prices that are finally starting to creep down, a handful of appraisal firms are officially labeling New York City a “buyer’s market.” (Sorry, renters; we looked for good news, but couldn’t find any.)
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 […]
Budget cuts: Funding restored but problems remain for some community composting groups
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.
How to see Childish Gambino for $10 this weekend
Childish Gambino is treating New Yorkers to the first listening of his new album when he takes the stage at Little Island this weekend. The Grammy winner will be playing a one-night-only concert in The Amph at Little Island at 9 p.m. Saturday.
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...
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”
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...
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...
Calls for new swim safety measures after drownings
There is a new push for greater swimming safety in New York City following the apparent drownings of two teenagers' off of Rockaway Beach last month. In response, local leaders say they want to focus more on recruiting lifeguards and extending their hours. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the story.
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