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Northwell At Jones Beach Theater Opens For The 2024 Summer Concert Season With New Additions
Northwell at Jones Beach Theater ceremoniously cut the ribbon Thursday, opening the theater for the 2024 summer concert season after undergoing a massive renovation to modernize the venue and prepare it for the season. The five-year multi-million dollar project, in partnership between New York State Parks and Live Nation, was...
New York project will renew 60 miles of pavement
The New York Department of Transportation recently began a two-year, $18.3 million project to renew 60 lane miles of pavement in Nassau and Suffolk counties. The project will enhance public safety by improving driving conditions. Work includes replacing the existing road surfaces with two inches of new asphalt, and applying lane markings and crosswalks with […] The post New York project will renew 60 miles of pavement appeared first on Transportation Today.
Legislator Solages Celebrates Groundbreaking of Inwood Apartments for Veterans and First Responders
Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages (D – Valley Stream) joined with the Inwood community on Wednesday, June 26 to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new residential building geared toward veterans and first responders. Situated near the Long Island Rail Road station at the intersection of Bayview Avenue and...
Controversial Decision in Nassau County Sparks Outrage
In a divisive move, the Nassau County Legislature in New York has passed a controversial law preventing transgender female athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports teams at county-owned facilities. This decision follows a failed attempt earlier this year by Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman to implement a similar ban through an executive order, which was swiftly challenged in court.
Downtown Sounds Returns This Summer
Downtown Sounds (DTS) returns to Glen Cove’s Village Square this summer. The free concert series has been a town staple for the past 27 years. This year’s lineup includes familiar fan-favorite bands, as well as new performers. The concerts take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Square...
These 3 NYC boroughs have some of the smallest average apartment sizes in nation, study finds
While many New Yorkers are paying considerable rent for the privilege of living in the Big Apple, many of their apartments are considered small with barely enough room to comfortably hang their hat. However, a new study shows that the national average apartment size is starting to increase. Are New...
See it: Monkey spotted hanging out inside tow truck in the Bronx
TREMONT, the Bronx (PIX11) – A monkey was spotted hanging out inside of a tow truck in the Bronx on Sunday, Citizen App video showed. The monkey, which was wearing a diaper, is named Tiki, according to the monkey’s owner. She is a 3-year-old spider monkey whose owners suspect will never be potty trained. She […]
Affordable Housing Lottery Launched in New York City; Multiple Apartments Up for Lease under NYC Housing Connect
A new residential building in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, offers affordable housing options through a lottery system. The structure, consisting of 33 residences, was designed by Adam R. Taddonio and developed by Isaac Broyn under the 952 Bedford LLC. There are ten units available on NYC Housing Connect for residents with incomes...
Ensuring Clean Drinking Water For Hicksville Households
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the State of New York recently broke ground on a pivotal drinking water infrastructure project in Hicksville, N.Y. System operators will install a system to safeguard the community’s drinking water from PFAS chemicals, also known as ‘forever chemicals.’ The project received water infrastructure investments under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement grant program.
Common & Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels Announce Free Concerts In New York City
Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage announced two new shows for the 2024 season lineup, with Common and Pete Rock scheduled to perform a free concert at Herbert Von King Park in Brooklyn, New York, on July 14 and Run DMC’s Darryl “DMC” McDaniels hosting a DMC and Friends concert at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens on July 21, with a special guest appearance by Jadakiss.
Legislator Koslow Congratulates Woodward Children’s Center Grads
Nassau County Legislator Seth I. Koslow (D – Merrick) celebrated with the graduates of the Woodward Children’s Center in Freeport on Wednesday, June 26. Since opening its doors in 1957 under the direction of Freeporter Gertrude Berman, Woodward has been providing inclusive and supportive educational services for students with special needs so that each graduate is equipped with “the social and emotional skills necessary to face life’s challenges” and a “cutting edge education to meet the demands of the future.”
Coney Island is The Place to be For July 4th Fireworks in Brooklyn
Sure, it's a bit sad that Macy's 4th of July Fireworks this year is back on the Hudson River, but fear not, Brooklyn! Because all the action is in Coney Island. After you've watched Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest from 11am to 1pm, go take a dip in the ocean, ride the Cyclone and stick around for the fireworks to start at 9:45pm.
Westbury Fire Department Recognizes Four Members For 50 Years Of Service
In late May, the Westbury Fire Department honored four of its members for 50 years of service to the community. Ex-captain Michael Rice, Ex-Chief Robert Borra, Ex-Chief Robert Price and firefighter Ian Rodgers were honored by current Chief LaShaun L. Carr and the Westbury Fire Department at the Memorial Day Inspection/Parade.
Sunnyside tenants displaced by fire to remain in temporary homes under new agreement
Tenants who lived in a Sunnyside building that remains uninhabitable after it was destroyed by a fire late last year will receive another six months of temporary housing from their landlord, who faced public pressure in recent days to extend the tenants’ housing after initially threatening to end it.
Port Washington Calendar for July 10 to July 17
9:30 a.m. (Blumenfeld Park) Join your favorite librarians at the park across the street from the Library for story time! No registration required. 12:00 p.m. (Port Washington Public Library, Lapham Room) Explore NY pirates with Professor Ron Brown, delving into New York’s seafaring history, including the legend of Captain Kidd and the buried treasures on Long Island. Sponsor: Nautical Advisory Council. Register at pwpl.org.
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