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Next Phase Of Public Electric Vehicle Chargers Arrive In Brooklyn
With more New Yorkers transitioning to electric vehicles, New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced the next phase of expansion of the city’s network of public electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers. Construction has begun on new fast-charging stations at NYC DOT parking fields in Brooklyn and the Bronx, communities where drivers licensed by the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) are highly concentrated. Both sites are slated for completion by the end of the year.
Joe Bonamassa Fills The Capitol Theatre With Essential Blues Rock
Legendary blues rock guitarist and New York native, Joe Bonamassa brought his “Blues Deluxe Summer Tour” to the historic Capitol Theatre in Port Chester. Most recently, Bonamassa released his newest effort Live At The Hollywood Bowl With Orchestra earlier this summer. Friday, Aug. 26 was the first of two back-to-back nights that Bonamassa rocked the “Original Rock Palace.”
The historic and modern merge in this 1700s N.J. home that has come up for sale
If you want to live inside a piece of history, this home for sale in Hillsdale might be for you. The Dutch Colonial was built in 1796 by Capt. John H. Banta who bought the land in 1755 and eventually cobbled together a 395-acre homestead. If you purchase a product...
Demolition Wraps Up For Manhattan Detention Complex At 124-125 White Street In Chinatown, Manhattan
Demolition is finishing up at 124-125 White Street, the site of the Manhattan Detention Complex (MDC) in Chinatown, Manhattan. Led by design-build organization Gramercy Group Inc., the $2.13 billion project will replace the aging detention center known as “The Tombs” with a 15- to 17-story facility standing 295 feet tall and spanning 1.25 million square feet. The property is bound by Walker Street to the north, the Manhattan Criminal Court Building to the south, Baxter Street to the east, and Centre Street to the west. The demolition process is slated to cost $125 million.
New York Retail Chains With Low Prices Plan Massive Expansions
Beloved retail chains with prices "too good to be true" announced plans to open a number of new locations. It seems like every week, sometimes every day, coworkers or myself write about a popular business that announced closures. Home Goods, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls To Open More Locations. A company...
Foundations Underway For 5055 Broadway in Inwood, Manhattan
Below-grade work is underway at 5055 Broadway, the site of an 11-story mixed-use building in Inwood, Manhattan. Designed by Fischer + Makooi Architects and developed by Timber Equities, the 155-foot-tall structure will span 50,808 square feet and yield 60 rental apartments in one- to two-bedroom layouts, with 25 percent dedicated to affordable housing, as well as amenities and ground-floor retail space. The 7,500-square-foot property is located between West 215th and 216th Streets and was once a surface-level parking lot.
Rural New York Counties Face Spike in Gun Violence at Start of Deer Hunting Season
A recent study has uncovered a concerning pattern in rural New York and across similar regions: gun violence surges significantly at the beginning of deer hunting season. Research led by Patrick Sharkey from Princeton University highlights a troubling 49% increase in firearm-related injuries and deaths during the first week of the hunting season compared to the week before. This spike persists even after excluding rare hunting accidents from the analysis.
New York Walmart Makes Major Change To Self-Checkout
After an increase in thefts, a New York Walmart has made a massive change to its self-checkout lanes. Customers at one Walmart will be limited when it comes to using self-checkouts. Do You To Show Your Receipt At Walmart In New York?. If a Walmart exit greeter asks you for...
Woman injured in Sparkill shooting on Saturday
SPARKILL – A woman was injured after being shot on Saturday in Rockland County. According to the Orangetown Police Department, officers responded to the area of Edward Street and The Joseph B. Clarke Rail Trail in Sparkill at about 12:40 p.m. for a report of an unconscious female. It was determined that the unconscious female suffered from a single gunshot wound. The unidentified woman was transported to Westchester Medical Center for further medical treatment.
Governor Hochul announces $18 million investment in project at Oakdale Commons in Broome County
Governor Kathy Hochul recently outlined plans for the next two phases of a transformative, mixed-use development project that is breathing new life into the former Oakdale Mall in Johnson City, Broome County. Now known as Oakdale Commons, the distressed mall is undergoing a rebirth aimed at creating a vibrant, walk-able, mixed-use, mixed income, transit-oriented anchor destination for residents and visitors alike in the Southern Tier.
Poughkeepsie Man Arrested in Connection with Fatal Manhattan Shooting
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A Poughkeepsie man has been charged with multiple counts, including first-degree murder, following a fatal shooting in Manhattan earlier this summer. Jayquan Straker, 35, of 22 Styvestandt…
Massive Utility Bill Relief Coming From New York State
There is some great news coming to families who are struggling to make ends meet. New York State is going to be helping to pay the high utility bills for those who qualify. There is a good chance that your air conditioner has been cranking this summer. The heat and humidity have been brutal and it seems as though the summer heat is going to hang on for awhile. What will the winter bring? Will it be colder than most?
Wood Stove And Fireplace Ban For New York State?
As we wait for the fall to arrive, there are some asking "is New York State going to ban Fireplaces and wood stoves this year"?. The summer heat is still pressing on and the New York State Fair is about to begin. However, the cooler air is coming and many homeowners believe the most affordable way to heat their home is with firewood.
New York Goodwill Wil Not Accept These 10 Items
STUFFED ANIMALS - No stuffed animals, infant toys or games. HELMETS - Goodwill New York will not accept motorcycle or bicycle helmets. BEDS - No beds and mattresses, including bed frames and futons. - Goodwill New York will not accept your old treadmill or elliptical. MEDICAL DEVICES - Goodwill New...
New York Senator Addabbo urges governor to expedite NYC-area casino bidding process
New York Senator Addabbo urges governor to expedite NYC-area casino bidding process. About a dozen furlongs from one of the oldest racetracks in the nation, a debate on the licensing prospects of three New York casino projects has become a summer rite of passage. Story continues below. Since the inaugural...
Men’s Soccer to Kick Off Season
Returning for his sixth year with the program, head coach Carlo Aquista will lead Fordham Men’s Soccer into action this fall. Matt Sloan, a former All-Conference and All-Region selection standout at Fordham University, will join him as assistant coach. In addition to the six new additions to the squad...
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