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DOT Begins Safety Upgrades for Atlantic Av. But Locals Want More
The city will begin making a handful of promising safety improvements to the western (and wealthy) segment of Brooklyn's deadly Atlantic Avenue this month, but Department of Transportation officials have left out some key recommendations from locals. DOT plans to add another mid-block crossing, some concrete pedestrian islands near the...
First Trader Joe’s to open in Harlem: ‘honored to be part of this community’
HARLEM, N.Y. (PIX11) – In a first in the company’s history, Trader Joe’s, the grocery store loved by New Yorkers, is opening in Harlem on Thursday. The store, which will open at 8 a.m. on 123 West 125 Street, will end the area’s food desert. “We’re...
Classic Car Show Motors Into Coney Island
Antique car enthusiasts revved up their engines at the third annual Classic and Antique Car Show, hosted by the Alliance for Coney Island and the Antique Automobile Association of Brooklyn on July 20. Dozens of classic cars were on display at West 12th Street and Surfside Avenue in Coney Island,...
Woman pushed, robbed in Brooklyn apartment building: NYPD
SHEEPSHEAD BAY, Brooklyn (PIX11) — Police are searching for two robbers who stole $3,000 from a woman in a Brooklyn apartment building earlier this month, police said. The suspects shoved the woman and robbed her in the building near East 18th Street and Avenue V in Sheepshead Bay at around 12:35 a.m. on July 12, according to the NYPD. The victim did not know the thieves and was not injured during the incident, police said.
Manhattan/Bronx robbery crew getting bolder while stealing motorcycles and necklaces: NYPD
Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. A band of thieves stealing motorcycles and jewelry across Manhattan and the Bronx are getting bolder and more dangerous, police reported. According to police sources, the robbers — who numbered between...
Four new pickleball courts added at Alley Pond Park
Search our comprehensive guide to things to do in Queens for more local events — or submit your own!. Queens community members and leaders gathered at Alley Pond Park in Oakland Gardens to celebrate the completion of four new pickleball courts in the athletic fields on Friday, July 19.
Queens Midtown Tunnel and Hugh L. Carey Tunnel to partially close for the rest of the summer
Commuters may have noticed a bit of extra traffic when driving into Manhattan at night lately—and things are not going to get much better for the next few weeks. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced that two major tunnels connecting the island to other parts of the city have been and will continue to be partially closed at night in an effort to carry out tests on the 20-ton flood doors that protect them from various storms and hurricanes.
Girls’ Flag Football Wins State Competition
Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School (POBJFK) girls’ flag football team won the first-ever New York State Public High School Sports Association (NYSPHSSA) Division 1 Flag Football Championship on June 2 in Cortland, beating Scarsdale High School. This accomplishment marks the first state title that the school has...
New York City cracks down on illegal smoke shops in the Bronx
The NYPD and New York City Sheriff are teaming up to take down some major illegal cannabis operations. The crackdown includes three recent raids in the Bronx, where police netted over $10 million worth of illegal products. PIX11's Anthony DiLorzeno has the story.
Metro Vein Centers Celebrates National Expansion with Pennsylvania and New Clinic Openings in New Jersey, Texas, and Arizona
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- Metro Vein Centers, the fastest-growing network of providers specializing in personalized vein care, is announcing the opening of five new clinic locations in New Jersey, Texas, and Arizona, as well as expanding their clinical coverage to the state of Pennsylvania. These expansions reflect the brand’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality vein care and addressing a variety of vein diseases, including spider and varicose veins, as well as more advanced venous conditions across fifty locations nationwide. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724835198/en/ Brooklyn Metro Vein Center (Photo: Business Wire)
New bus routes coming to Queens. Maps show proposed changes.
NEW YORK -- New bus routes are coming to Queens, and riders have a chance to weigh in on the plan Wednesday night.A public hearing is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Queens Borough Hall. It's a hybrid event, so people can participate in-person or virtually. Click here for how to join the hearing.Map shows Queens Bus Network RedesignThe MTA says the project is still in the design phase, but it's meant to create more reliable service, better connections and ease of use. That includes creating 15 new routes, eliminating 10 existing lines and modifying dozens more.If approved by the MTA Board, the redesign...
Food Truck in Prospect Park Has Free Meals for Kids All Summer
No Kid Hungry New York and the NYC Public Schools rolled out three mobile food trucks this summer to reach more kids across the city with free summer meals, expanding the program to areas with historically low participation, including Prospect Park in Brooklyn. The mobile food truck will be open...
Firefighters in the Lower Hudson Valley Save Deer Stuck in Mud
Firefighters in the lower Hudson Valley recently worked together to help free a deer that had gotten stuck in the mud. Several attempts to pull the animal out had proven futile, as one firefighter told ABC that if you stepped into the muck it would be "down to your knee".
New York Makes Deed Theft a Crime, Protects Homeowners From 'Predatory' Sales
Brooklyn homeowners now have significant new protections against predatory schemes on their property. Updates to existing laws enacted last week make deed theft a crime and bar LLCs from forcing sales of longtime family homes. The goal of the changes is “preserving intergenerational wealth, preserving communities, very much with a...
Richard Carbonaro, Ph.D. Named Associate Dean For School Of Engineering
Key Leadership position will help lead and expand the school’s programs. Manhattan College’s Richard (Rich) Carbonaro, Ph.D. P.E., is now the Associate Dean for the School of Engineering (SoE), helping to lead the highly-regarded program with a legacy that spans over 130 years. In this position, the Manhattan...
City Sues Over Hazardous Conditions at Historic Hell’s Kitchen Landmark
The owner of the Windermere, a historic and long-vacant Hell’s Kitchen building, has put the public in danger by failing to fix its crumbling facade and remove a neglected sidewalk shed, according to a lawsuit filed by the city on Monday. “Once defined by its landmarked architecture, the Windermere is now overshadowed by the derelict […] The post City Sues Over Hazardous Conditions at Historic Hell’s Kitchen Landmark appeared first on W42ST.
Escalator fire breaks out at JFK Airport’s Terminal 8: FDNY
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – An escalator fire sent smoke into John F. Kennedy International Airport on Wednesday, according to the FDNY. The fire broke out around 7 a.m., fire officials said. About 100 people were evacuated from Terminal 8, according to Port Authority. A video posted to Citizen App showed police, firefighters and ambulances surrounding […]
Flight Club Signs Lease at 31 Union Square West in Flatiron, Manhattan
State of Play Hospitality group has signed a lease to open Flight Club, a technology-enabled darts gaming facility, at 31 Union Square West in Flatiron, Manhattan. This will be the group’s first venue in Manhattan, and its ninth lease for the Flight Club brand in North America. The location will be a global flagship for the brand.
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