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Coney Island Cyclone closed indefinitely after malfunction leaves riders hanging
Sign up for our Brooklyn Paper email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. The Coney Island Cyclone remains closed indefinitely after the iconic rollercoaster malfunctioned and riders had to be evacuated. The near-century-old wooden coaster’s train got stuck on the rails mid-ride on...
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...
Route 17 Pursuit Leads To Eventual Arrest Of Hit-Run Driver, Police Say
Vincent Vespe, of Montvale, struck another vehicle in a white Toyota Tacoma in Wood-Ridge on Aug. 19, Lyndhurst Police Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said. Officer Kapp pursued the suspect vehicle after it refused to stop through several streets in Lyndhurst before entering Route 17 north, Auteri said. Lyndhurst officers Lt....
Viral 'buy nothing' movement gains traction with New Yorkers
The allure of the luxury window display pulls shoppers into stores from Madison Avenue to Fifth Avenue to the Meatpacking District. Manhattan has everything for the well-heeled, but the city is also home to people who don’t buy anything. Ingrid Wang is part of a viral trend called “Buy...
A New Era For VHS Football
On January 2, the Verona High School football team entered a new era: a new weight room calendar, a new coach, a new playbook–and a new mentality. With the first game approaching on August 29 against Jefferson Township High School, Verona enters this season with months worth of meticulous preparation and resolve.
These ants quietly took over Manhattan — and they're not stopping there
New York: The city that never sleeps, the concrete jungle where dreams are made of and more recently ... home to a mysterious ant spreading across the city — before continuing across metropolitan and even state lines. NPR science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce joins host Regina G. Barber to trace the MahattAnts' takeover, explain why they're an interesting invasive species case study. Plus, how everyday people can get involved in research efforts to learn more about these critters. Read more of Nell's ManhattAnt story here. And if you like this story, check out our story on ant amputation!Interested in hearing more animal news? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.
Façade Reaches Pinnacle of JPMorgan Chase Headquarters at 270 Park Avenue in Midtown East, Manhattan
Façade installation has reached the roof parapet of JPMorgan Chase’s 1,388-foot supertall headquarters at 270 Park Avenue in Midtown East. Designed by Lord Norman Foster of Foster + Partners with Adamson Associates as the architect of record and developed by Tishman Speyer, the 60-story skyscraper will yield 2.5 million square feet of office space with a capacity of 15,000 employees, and will become the tallest structure in New York completely powered by hydroelectric energy. The property occupies a full city block bound by East 48th Street to the north, East 47th Street to the south, Park Avenue to the east, and Madison Avenue to the west.
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 […]
Francesco Clemente Collaborates With Eleven Madison Park Chef Daniel Humm on a New Cocktail Bar
Three years ago, Francesco Clemente was in his Manhattan studio speaking with a friend, a devoted vegetarian, by phone. “She was asking me if we should go have a meal at Daniel’s restaurant,” recalls Clemente, meaning the much-acclaimed and then newly plant-based Eleven Madison Park, helmed by chef Daniel Humm. “I said to her, ‘I don’t know Daniel.’ And then the bell rang, and Daniel was in the room.”
Manhattan University Names Brother Augustine Nicoletti, FSC, Vice President Of Mission
A longtime member of the Manhattan University community is assuming a new and vital role. Brother Augustine Nicoletti, FSC, has been named Vice President of Mission; he also will serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet. As Vice President of Mission, he will develop and implement community-wide programs and events for faculty, administrators, staff, and students that support the Lasallian Catholic mission as well as overseeing two of the University’s most visible centers – The Holocaust, Genocide, and Interfaith Center and the Dorothy Day Center.
Shifting rates and herd mentality: How NYC traded a slow spring for a hot summer
The late summer heat typically drives buyers out of the city and broker commissions down. This year, it’s driving buyers crazy. In contrast to the typically quiet end-of-summer market, brokers say they’ve been seeing bidding wars and unheard-of numbers for properties across the city. The bump in activity...
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.
Pro Rodeo Is Pushing to Capitalize on America’s Western Culture Obsession
On a soupy, August Saturday in Brooklyn, N.Y., more than 10,000 fans at the Barclays Center started the evening like any other. They streamed into the arena through windy security lines, scanning QR codes and checking bags, then moving on to buying hot dogs, kettle corn, and merch. But the...
Alternative justice basketball program returns to Queens prison
For the second year in a row, a unique initiative that looks to steer teens away from the criminal justice system and help rehabilitate those already in it took a trip to Queensboro Correctional Facility in Long Island City. Flames, a pro bono program that operates in New York State...
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.
A 32-Mile-Long Cycling & Pedestrian Path Heads To NYC
After years of planning officials are finally making moves on the 32-mile cycling and pedestrian path heading to Manhattan’s waterfront. The path, whose plans were first put into place during former Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration, will close one of the biggest gaps on the East River greenway. The East River Greenway is part of the larger Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, which includes the Hudson River Greenway and the Harlem River Greenway. In total the trails make up a 32-mile path that runs along Manhattan’s waterfront. The city Economic Development Corporation recently began the search for contractors to oversee the $120 million project. The path will stretch just under one mile and be built atop pillars on the waterway between East 41st and East 53rd Streets near the United Nations. Officials first broke ground on the project back in November 2019, and a section of the pathway was opened between East 53rd and East 61st Streets last year. However, the path ends right before reaching the UN, which means pedestrians and cyclists must walk and bike along traffic-heavy First and Second Avenues–this project will change that.
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