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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...
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.
Glendale residents flooded with alleged fraudulent medical bills
Elected officials and law enforcement are warning locals after several dozen people in Glendale received mail believed to be related to a possible medical bill fraud scam. The officials are warning locals about the potential scam – which has an unknown origin – and are asking residents to reach out to them or the Queens district attorney’s office should they also receive the mail.
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...
Cartoonist Roz Chast to be Honored at Brooklyn Book Festival
The Brooklyn Book Festival announced the list of writers participating in this year’s festival, which includes cartoonist Roz Chast as recipient of the 2024 Best of Brooklyn (BoBi) Award. The nine day festival kicks off with its online Virtual Festival Day on September 22, a tradition that started in...
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. […]
Farewell to the Astor Place Starbucks, now officially closed
Updated 4:30 p.m.: Through a spokesperson, ASG Equities, the landlord at 21 Astor, said that they offered Starbucks a lease extension at exactly the same rent:. ASG is appreciative of Starbucks' decades-long tenancy at 21 Astor. We are sad they chose to leave, even as we offered a lease extension that would have allowed them to remain in their existing space at the exact same rent. This corner on top of the Astor Place subway has extensive glass frontage, tremendous signage, and incredible foot traffic. We are quite confident that this space will be of interest to a wide range of community-oriented retailers.
In the depths of the Jackson Heights subway station, a cultural center emerges
The scene Thursday inside a formerly abandoned retail space in the Jackson Heights subway station. It has been turned into a community radio station and cultural space. The MTA is turning empty retail spaces throughout the subway system into sites of culture and community. [ more › ]
Neptune Diner serves its final meal in Astoria, Queens
NEW YORK -- The Neptune Diner served its final meal Sunday in Astoria, Queens. The restaurant has been in business for more than 40 years at the corner of Astoria Boulevard and 31st Street.The owners say they were not given a chance to renew their lease, because the property will soon be turned into a residential building. Loyal customers showed up Sunday to say farewell."I've been coming here, my daughter is 17, so 18 years already," said Anna Garcia. "It's nostalgic. I'm meeting up with her and her dad, so we can have our last little lunch here. We've been coming here since...
One in Six NYCHA Playgrounds Is Closed Despite Mayor Adams’ Repair Vow
When Eric Adams ran for mayor, he pledged to prioritize the repairs of what were then 89 broken-down public housing playgrounds. Yet the number of New York City Housing Authority playgrounds closed this summer has spiked to 117 out of a total of 695 playgrounds. That’s up from 71 closed last year, records obtained by […] The post One in Six NYCHA Playgrounds Is Closed Despite Mayor Adams’ Repair Vow appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
New Milford football starts anew with veteran coach | State of the Program
New Milford begins its next chapter under a new coach who won a sectional title at another small public school and last season was an assistant at a parochial powerhouse. The Knights’ summer workouts regularly feature more than 40 players, an encouraging sign for veteran coach Bill Straub, who stresses accountability. “They start being...
Elder Abuse by Care Giver Caught on Camera! Harlem Family Demands Justice for 95-Year-Old Grandmother | WATCH
*The New York City community of Harlem is reeling after video footage surfaced showing a home health care aide viciously attacking 95-year-old Dorothy Foye in her own home. Recorded by Nest and Ring cameras, the video captured the aide repeatedly hitting Foye, including striking her with a pot, as the frail woman clung to her walker.
Monday’s Headlines: Smell a Rat Edition
Kudos again to reporter Katie Honan for not only photographing the mayor in his new rat swag (which Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar, again at Hizzoner's side, probably won't don until there's a version in red), but then solving the mystery of the new garb:. As Honan eluded, there's more to...
Boutique apartment building in Jersey City more than 75 percent leased, developers say
Starling at 66 Monitor St. in Jersey City — Courtesy: Alpine Residential/Fields Grade. Alpine Residential and Fields Grade have leased more than 75 percent of their new 39-unit luxury apartment building in Jersey City, the firms announced last week. Known as Starling, the property at 66 Monitor St. hit...
Retail space at downtown Montclair condo property on the market for sale, JLL says
Shops At The Siena at 42 Park St. in Montclair — Courtesy: JLL. The owner of nearly 36,000 square feet of high-end retail space in downtown Montclair is looking to sell the property, brokers with JLL said in a recent offering. Located at 42 Park St., the asset known...
U.S. Dept. of Education Blog Post: “Book Bans Are Not Just Bad Policy; They Can Raise Civil Rights Issues”
From a U.S. Department of Education Blog Post by Matt Nosanchuk, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Operations and Outreach, Office for Civil Rights:. While it is not the role of the U.S. Department of Education (Department) to make decisions on curricula or a school’s book screening process, it is our responsibility—through the Department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR)—to ensure that schools protect the right of all students to have equal educational opportunities that are free from unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin (including shared ancestry and ethnic characteristics), sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, or age. When students’ access to education is limited or denied because of discriminatory conduct based on one of these protected grounds, federal civil rights laws are implicated, and schools must respond.
Democratic council member who allegedly chomped on police officer's arm blames 'police brutality'
A Democratic New York City council member is now speaking out against the NYPD for “brutality” and “Asian hate” following a protest where she allegedly bit a cop, penetrating his skin, during a protest. Susan Zhuang was arrested for allegedly biting a deputy police chief during...
Congestion pricing advocates plan to file lawsuits against Gov. Hochul to restart NYC program
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is planning two separate lawsuits which would challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul’s congestion pricing pause. Lander, along with lawyers, plaintiffs and advocates announced on Friday that they would be filing the motions with the goal of restarting the controversial program. If you purchase a...
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