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Morning Bites: Bud Smith Interviewed, Remembering Lewis Lapham, Phil Christman Nonfiction, and More
At Gemini Sessions, an interview with Bud Smith. The CLMP offered an inside look at Feral House. At The Hobbyhorse, revisiting Gustave Flaubert. Christian Lorentzen wrote about the life and work of Lewis Lapham. Some thoughts on book royalties from Catherine Baab-Muguira. Necessary Fiction chatted with Anna Mantzaris. Phil Christman...
Staten Island University Hospital named one of the best hospitals in New York by U.S. News & World Report
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island University Hospital was recently named one of the best hospitals in New York by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was ranked 13th overall in the state, highlighting its commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services to the community. The comprehensive list of...
Bruce Eichner suffers 976th consecutive defeat in Crown Heights
Ian Bruce Eichner’s pursuit of a Crown Heights project has come to resemble Captain Ahab’s manic, ill-fated quest for Moby Dick. In the latest chapter, the Brooklyn borough president recommended rejecting his upzoning proposal, which would allow Eichner’s Continuum Companies to build 475 apartments near the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The project has not actually suffered 976 setbacks in a row, but it seems that way.
How the Cop-Biting Council Member Helped Keep Brooklyn’s Democratic Boss in Power
When Brooklyn Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn rushed to the criminal court arraignment of City Councilmember Susan Zhuang after Zhuang appeared to bite a police officer during a heated protest against a proposed Bensonhurst homeless shelter, it made for a head-scratching spectacle. Bichotte Hermelyn had railed against neighborhoods that pushed back on hosting shelters, especially in […] The post How the Cop-Biting Council Member Helped Keep Brooklyn’s Democratic Boss in Power appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Giants QB Daniel Jones Finally Gets Positive Assessment
I’m not sure there is a player in the NFL right who is catching more heat than New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones. Of course, a lot of that has to do with the Giants’ appearance on HBO’s Hard Knocks, but let’s be honest: Jones was getting cooked long before the series. Much of it […] The post Giants QB Daniel Jones Finally Gets Positive Assessment appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
New Jersey Has Seen A Record Amount Of Jackpots This Summer
Of course, the biggest news was the 1.3 Billion dollar ticket that was sold in Neptune at a ShopRite. lottery winners new jersey, 4 million dollar ticket hazlet nj, hazlet nj lottery winner, laurel market lottery ticket. Photo Credit: Canva. But all summer long people have been winning smaller jackpots...
Guest Columnist: How Does the State Decide If Your School District is ‘High-Performing?’
New Jerseyans have different ways of scoring how their local school districts function but our Department of Education has just one. You may have caught wind of it if you happened upon a panicked school board member muttering, “we’re being QSAC’d!”. What does this mean? Your elected...
NEW LIST: Which NJ & PA Big Lots Stores Are Closing Permanently?
I filled you in a few weeks ago that a beloved retailer was in financial trouble. Big Lots, a discount chain, with over 1,000 locations across America has fallen on tough times because of what the company is calling, "elevated inflation." Not as many Americans are shopping because paychecks aren't...
Stop The Sting Is Helping To Control New Jersey’s Jellyfish Population
If you've spent any time in the Barnegat Bay this summer, you may have noticed that you're not alone when you're swimming. And I'm not talking about the other swimmers. Sea Nettles, a type of Jellyfish have been running rampant this summer causing a lot of people to get stung.
Family in fatal Mamaroneck crosswalk crash calls for justice for mom, son who died
The family of Molly Murphey Donovan and Michael “Mikey” Donovan Volpe, the mother and son who died after being hit by a minibus while on their way to school June 20, say they've been kept in the dark on the investigation and are demanding justice. In a letter sent to the USA Today...
Who is Brad Lander, the Jewish New York City comptroller weighing a run for mayor?
On Sunday afternoons, a small group of Israeli-led activists gathers in Manhattan’s Union Square to hold signs reading “There is no military solution,” chant “Ceasefire now” and call for the return of Hamas’ hostages and an end to the occupation of the West Bank.
AHLA reacts to hearing delay on NYC hotel licensing bill
Kevin Carey, interim president/CEO, American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) released the following statement after the New York City Council postponed a planned July 30 hearing on a bill that, according to the association, would harm the city’s nearly 700 hotels and their roughly 265,000 employees. “Over the last...
Orange resident to sing in Newark’s Independence Park
Volora Howell discovered she could sing at the age of 9, belting out “People” by Barbra Streisand, at a cousin’s house. “They were shocked I was able to hit those notes naturally. I had a gift,” said Howell, who has been living in Orange the past 37 years.
Marina Kondo, Kelvin Moon Loh, Zachary Noah Piser, More Will Star in All-AAPI
Casting has been revealed for Out of the Box Theatrics' upcoming Off-Broadway revival of Michael John LaChiusa's See What I Wanna See. As previously announced, the production will feature an all-AAPI cast and creative team, with performances running September 3–29 at 154 Christopher Street. Opening night is September 18.
Steven Panariello Named CEO of BBH USA
NEW YORK -- BBH USA has appointed Steven Panariello as its chief executive officer. Based in New York City. Panariello will lead the agency in the U.S. to advance its momentum in delivering culture-defining campaigns and creative excellence for brands including Smuckers, Netflix, Samsung and Heineken. Panariello will work alongside...
MTA considers canceling express bus routes due to congestion pricing delay
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The MTA may cancel certain express bus routes to save money after the delay of congestion pricing, according to the agency. The weekday express bus routes that could be affected include the BM2, BM5, SIM1C, SIM4C, SIM23 and SIM24 buses. They were added to the MTA’s bus schedule just last month. […]
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