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Awake NY and Union LA Celebrate with Anniversary Tee Collaboration
Awake NY is marking the first anniversary of its flagship store this summer with a special collaboration that brings a taste of both coasts together. Partnering with Union LA, this new collaborative t-shirt pays homage to the shared roots of both brands. Awake NY founder Angelo Baque and Union LA head Chris Gibbs both honed their skills in the vibrant ’90s-2000s downtown NYC scene. Baque started his journey at the Stüssy store and later at Supreme, while Gibbs gained experience at Union under the guidance of Supreme founder James Jebbia before taking Union to Los Angeles.
Can you afford the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in NYC?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- If you’re in the market for a one-bedroom apartment, hoping to snag a small piece of rented real estate in NYC, get ready to shell out some big bucks: According to a new report, the average median rent for that category of living space is $4,300 – the highest rate in the nation.
Upstate New York development features fossil-fuel-free homes
About two hours north of New York City, amid the lush forests and babbling brooks of the Catskill Mountains, sits a new housing development — where every home is designed to avoid the use of fossil fuels. Hale: “The whole approach is about reducing emissions from the built environment.”...
The Daily Dirt: Why this tiny deal story went viral
Normally we don’t cover investment sales of just $3.8 million, or even deals 10 times larger. But we made an exception for the purchase of this Inwood rental building because it showed how much rent stabilization has limited the value of such properties. Most New Yorkers would be shocked to hear of Manhattan apartments in good condition selling for just $79,000 apiece.
CUNY Tries to Keep College-Bound Students on Track Amid Federal Financial Aid Chaos
The CITY partners with Open Campus on coverage of the City University of New York. Students in New York City and across the country have major financial-aid questions this summer that could complicate their ability to get to college in the fall. That’s because of the botched rollout of the redesigned Free Application for Federal […] The post CUNY Tries to Keep College-Bound Students on Track Amid Federal Financial Aid Chaos appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Ag Commissioner Ball: Ag Adorns Summer in New York
Between dairy month and ice cream month, the start of county fairs across the state, and a downright delicious selection of New York fruits and vegetables beginning to hit their peak, there’s no season like summer to enjoy all that’s great about agriculture here in New York state.
Casts of THE GREAT GATSBY, SUFFS & More Will Perform Today at Broadway in Bryant Park
Today, July 25, 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park continues its 2024 program, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. New Yorkers and visitors to the Big Apple alike are invited to stop by starting at 11 am, with performances running from 12:30pm – 1:30pm on the stage at Bryant Park.
Notable projects that have been killed in New York
Sometimes issues can live or die with a decision from one influential person. That was recently highlighted by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s halt to congestion pricing, but it’s not just governors who have that power. Politicians at all levels and even politically engaged citizens can almost single-handedly bring down projects that would have otherwise moved forward. Here are a few key New York City projects and the individuals who killed them.
‘Sing Sing’ Reveals An Intimate, But Undercooked, Prison Redemption Story
(REVIEW) “Sing Sing” is a movie that tells a beautiful true story with arresting authenticity. But the movie so underdeveloped its characters and their stories that it actually holds itself back from the full range of intimacy the filmmakers clearly desire to convey. “Sing Sing” — the latest...
‘When I realized this wasn’t actors or bad AI’: You haven’t been truly scarred until you’ve seen Donald Trump motorboat Rudy Giuliani ⏤ in drag
From Kamala Harris’ viral “coconut tree” meme to online renderings of Republicans as has-been musicians, social media is quickly becoming a valuable battleground for this year’s already chaotic presidential race. Most recently, social media platform TikTok has been responsible for resurfacing a video in which Rudy...
Dad of NYC teen who drove 101 in 30-mph zone gets probation for facilitating access to BMW in deadly crash
The father of a New York City teenager accused of causing a fatal accident while driving 101 mph in a 30 mph zone was sentenced to probation for crimes linked to the crash last year, officials said. Sean Smith, 40, had been accused of helping facilitate his son's access to...
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively fans say stars seem ‘performative’ and ‘fake’ on red carpet after actress denies divorce
RYAN Reynolds and Blake Lively fans have accused the celebrity couple of being performative on the red carpet after the actress denied divorce rumors. On Monday, the pair were photographed while attending the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere after-party in New York City. Ryan, 47, was seen sporting an unbuttoned, light...
Brooklyn man arrested on weapons charge
Nassau County Police arrested a Brooklyn man for allegedly possessing an illegal firearm during a traffic stop on Friday, July 19, at 9:11 pm in Woodbury. According to detectives, Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team (CIRRT) Officers while on routine patrol observed a gray 2011 Mercedes-Benz traveling northbound on Woodbury Road at a high rate of speed. Police say that a loaded 9mm Ruger handgun and a switchblade knife was recovered from inside the vehicle during the traffic stop. The operator of the vehicle, Emmanuel E. Pressley, 20, arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree and multiple VTL violations.
FBI searches home of former aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul
The FBI searched the Long Island home of a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday. The former staffer, Linda Sun, has not been accused of wrongdoing, and an FBI spokesman declined to release details beyond confirming that agents “conducted court-authorized law enforcement activity in Manhasset.” Sun and her husband, Chris Hu, […]
More Women Disappear From Hudson Valley, New York
Police from another part of the Hudson Valley are hoping you can help them find a missing woman. On Wednesday, Hudson Valley Post reported on women who went missing from Dutchess and Columbia counties. CLICK HERE for more details or read more below. Town Of Newburgh Police Searching For Missing...
Caught Speeding In New York’s Capital Region! Is This You?
Were you captured traveling 40mph or more on this 25mph residential road in the Capital Region of New York? Take a look at the pictures below to see if you, or someone you know, were "caught" traveling over the speed limit in Schenectady, NY. According to Solomon Law Group, a...
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