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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...
Electric Vehicles for Thee, Gas Guzzlers for Me, New Jersey Governor’s Hypocrisy on Gas Car Ban
Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey is pursuing an ambitious plan to phase out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles in the state, starting with restrictions in 2027 and aiming…
Jersey City Man Sentenced To Prison For Role In Narcotics Operation
JERSEY CITY, NJ.- Last Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Dwight Drew, 35, of Jersey City, New Jersey, appeared in Hudson County Superior Court and was sentenced to prison for his part in a large-scale multi-county narcotics distribution operation. According to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, Hudson County Superior Court Judge John...
ELF THE MUSICAL Comes to New Stage Theatre
Elf The Musical is coming to New Stage Theatre in November. Performances run November 30-December 1, December 7-9, 12, 14-16, 19-21 at 7:00 p.m. and December 2, 3, 10, & 17 at 2:00 p.m. A title known the world over, Elf The Musical is based on the cherished 2003 New...
Prison for NJ man who ripped off MILLIONS from grieving military families
TRENTON — A Monmouth County U.S. Army Reserves major has been sentenced for ripping off at least two dozen grieving Gold Star families for a few million dollars collectively. Caz Craffy, 42, of Colts Neck, would serve over 12 1/2 years in federal prison for making risky investments while...
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...
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...
THE PROM Comes to The Heights Players Next Month
The Heights Players will kick off its 69th season with the award-winning musical The Prom for a limited engagement beginning September 6th, 2024! Set in current day New York City and Indiana, The Prom brings humor and color to an important issue facing the nation - LGBTQIA rights. Four eccentric...
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.
Stacked N.J. football Week 0 schedule headlined by Battle at the Beach
Welcome back N.J. high school football – you were missed. The Garden State is back in action on the gridiron and the Week 0 schedule is loaded. It starts with the Battle at the Beach – a three-day showcase across two locations. On Thursday at Ocean City’s Carey...
Kenilworth's Michigan Deli Closed 8/26
KENILWORTH, NJ - Due to a family emergency, Michigan Deli will be closed on Monday, Aug. 26. The popular eatery will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, Aug 27. Stay tuned on TAPinto Kenilworth for the weekly specials. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Michigan Deli is located at 219 Market Street. Nestled between the industrial borders of Kenilworth and Roselle Park, Michigan Deli is serving up a spread of classic, old school, luncheonette style food with an emphasis on quality ingredients and homemade recipes. From prime locally sourced burgers to hand breaded chicken cutlets to...
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.
UFT President Michael Mulgrew isn’t afraid to pivot
Michael Mulgrew sounds like an idealistic liberal who wants everybody to realize the American dream; he just wants to make sure he’s the one who gets his members there first. The 59-year-old former high school teacher leads the United Federation of Teachers, whose nearly 200,000 members include New York City public school teachers, school nurses and other school workers.
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...
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