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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.
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 […]
Calling All Bushwick Creatives! Sign up For Bushwick Open Studios by Sept. 2
Bushwick Open Studios 2024 is back, bringing together artists, musicians and the entire community from September 27 to September 29. This year, the theme is "Chrome and Flower," to celebrate the community's creative spirit in style, according to a press release from the organizer Arts in Bushwick. The sign-up for Bushwick creatives to be included in the weekend showcase is September 2.
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.
Mayor Adams Issues Order Requiring City Agencies to Review City Owned and Controlled Land for Potential Housing Development Sites
Part of Adams Administration’s Pledge to Use Every Possible Tool to Create More Affordable Housing and Deliver 500,000 New Housing Units by 2032. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has 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 percent rental vacancy rate, the Adams administration is proposing bold, forward-thinking solutions and using every possible tool available to deliver the affordable housing that New Yorkers need. The executive order will help support the Adams administration’s bold “moonshot” goal of building 500,000 new homes by 2032.
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...
Brooklyn’s legendary heavy metal venue Saint Vitus has closed for good
Saint Vitus Bar, Brooklyn’s legendary heavy metal venue, has closed for good. The bar, which has hosted titans like Megadeth, Anthrax, Deafheaven, Killing Joke, Carcass and Against Me in its time, has officially shut its location in Greenpoint, New York City. On Instagram, the bar announced its closure, writing...
NYC new mandatory trash bins: Where can you buy them?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — With Mayor Eric Adams mandating new trash bins across the city, many people are wondering: Where do I get this new bin?. After all, starting Nov. 12, all homeowners, which includes one- and two-family residences, as well as small apartment buildings, will need to adhere to new trash containerization rules requiring the use of official New York City trash cans.
Tenants and critics react to historic housing discrimination settlement
Last week, Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Commission on Human Rights signed off on an historic settlement against Parkchester Preservation Management. Now, residents and housing advocates are speaking out. “We hope the summons serves as a notice to other landlords that discrimination does not pay,” said Elizabeth...
Readington Police: Readington Barn Fire Caused by Vehicle Inside
READINGTON, NJ - A fire that gutted a barn on Pine Bank Road in Readington was caused by a vehicle inside, according to Readington Township Police Lt. Steven Rindock. Rindock said the fire began around 5:50 p.m. Aug. 22, and began with a vehicle that was contained within the building.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "The vehicle was being worked on in that shop and was currently disabled," he said. "We're unsure specifically how." Rindock said that the person who reported the fire said the vehicle caught fire first and then spread from that point...
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...
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!
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...
Zonobia Crowell: A place for community
As families in Cypress Hills get ready to head back to the classroom, Zonobia Crowell is making sure they have the tools to succeed. "We might not have all the, the supplies that they need, but I hope that it helps a little bit to, to get them on their way,” she said.
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.
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.
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...
Ex-NYC cop seeking Hudson Valley House seat was accused of falsely charging teen girl
Alison Esposito was a New York City police lieutenant in 2016 when she and fellow officers from a Manhattan gang unit went to an East Harlem apartment one night to arrest a suspect in several shootings. They made that arrest. But they also cuffed a 16-year-old girl and charged her with punching and scratching Esposito. Those charges were dropped several months later, and the city wound up paying $25,000 to settle a lawsuit by the girl, who...
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