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New York Community Bancorp subsidiary selling residential mortgage servicing business for $1.4B
A subsidiary of New York Community Bancorp, Flagstar Bank, is selling its residential mortgage servicing business to Mr. Cooper Group Inc. for about $1.4 billion. The sale includes mortgage servicing rights and the third-party origination platform. “While the mortgage servicing business has made significant contributions to (Flagstar), we also recognize...
Intern season: grab a free chicken sandwich at Popeyes
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Intern season is nearly over, but not before the interns get a day for themselves. On Thursday, National Intern Day, Popeyes is giving out free chicken sandwiches for interns and the people who help them with a $10 purchase. “Whether it’s sitting in on those semi-inspiring intern lunch and learns, running […]
Sets 2024 Return at Radio City Music Hall
The annual Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes will return to the Great Stage at Radio City Music Hall November 8, 2024–January 5, 2025. The famed holiday engagement spotlights the Radio City Rockettes and features nine extravagant numbers throughout a 90-minute production. The 2024 Christmas Spectacular will again feature the “Dance of the Frost Fairies,” which was reimagined in 2022 and features the Rockettes as fantastical winged fairies, performing alongside fairy-drones that dance high above the audience. Audiences can also expect such classic numbers as "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers."
Man allegedly steals laptops, electronics from Bronx school: NYPD
BEDFORD PARK, The Bronx (PIX11) – A man is accused of stealing laptops and electronics from a Bronx school before the end of the school year, according to the NYPD. It happened on June 13 at a school on Grand Concourse in Bedford Park. The suspect allegedly broke into the school around 9 a.m. and […]
Men’s Basketball Adds Kingston Price
BRONX, N.Y. – The Fordham men's basketball team has rounded out its 2024 recruiting class with the addition of Kingston Price, it was announced today by Head Coach Keith Urgo. "We're so excited to welcome Kingston and his family to Fordham," said Urgo. "Kingston is a high-energy, hard-nosed player...
Several treated for smoke inhalation after fire at JFK Airport
A fire broke out at Terminal 8 of New York’s JFK Airport on Wednesday, July 24, forcing approximately 100 people to be evacuated, according to ABC7. Nine people suffered minor smoke inhalation and more than 250 flights were delayed, ABC7 said. Footage showed a heavy smoke cloud inside the terminal as passengers were being evacuated. […]
Take Part in a Whitney Museum Pop Up Event at The New York Transit Museum on July 27
The Whitney Museum of American Art is getting out of the galleries and into the boroughs in celebration of the 2024 Whitney Biennial. On Saturday, July 27, the Whitney is heading to Brooklyn for an artmaking project inspired by the Biennial at the New York Transit Museum. Hundreds of New...
Risk of mosquito-borne diseases remains low in NYC, but that could change
Dengue is primarily carried by Aedes aegypti, a mosquito species that doesn’t tend to thrive in temperate climates like New York's, at least not yet. Despite rising cases in New York, local mosquitoes aren’t carrying dengue — at least, not yet. [ more › ]
Making the College Application Process Accessible for Dancers
Last fall, Chauna Sumpter and her daughter Carrington Hope Mason—then a high school senior—flew from Southern California to New York City to attend Dancewave Through College and Beyond. Over the course of a few days, Mason took college-level master classes, attended an audition, and spoke with faculty members and representatives of dozens of university dance programs. After the weekend, Mason received messages from 11 schools, urging her to apply. “The experience put schools on her list that she thought were out of her league,” says Sumpter. “It boosted her confidence.”
Greenpoint Affordable Housing Lottery Opens With $1,782 Studios
An affordable housing lottery has launched for 115 apartments in a glassy luxury tower in Greenpoint with a swimming pool and interiors by prominent Brooklyn design firm Workstead. Under construction near the waterfront, the 381-unit building at 16 Dupont Street is part of Greenpoint Landing, the 22-acre, 10-building complex made possible by the 2005 Greenpoint-Williamsburg rezoning.
Jack-o’-lantern-filled ‘Pumpkin Nights’ return to the Bronx Zoo this Fall
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — The spirit of the great pumpkin is already taking over the Bronx Zoo. The zoo is already gearing up for its second annual Pumpkin Nights event, set to return on Sept. 26 and to run through Oct. 27. The fall-themed attraction features 5,000 animal-themed jack-o’-lanterns set up in different ecosystems. […]
Elon students and alumni connect in NYC for networking and community building
The Study USA Elon in New York program recently brought together current students and Elon alumni living and working in New York City. The event fostered a strong sense of community, with many alumni offering valuable wisdom and advice to the students. The event was held on Wednesday, July 17 at Marymount Manhattan College.
3-foot-long snake found inside Manhattan rehab center: NYPD
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – A 3-foot-long snake was discovered inside a Manhattan rehab center Wednesday night, according to the NYPD. Officers responded to 1920 Amsterdam Ave. in Washington Heights around 10:30 p.m. The snake was removed from the first-floor lobby and taken to the ASPCA, according to authorities. No injuries were reported. The snake is […]
Major Retail Store Will Raise Membership Prices In New Jersey
For the first time in seven years, the membership fee at this beloved chain is going up in New Jersey and all across the nation. According to the US Sun, membership fees at Costco are on the rise, and you will either pay five or ten dollars more annually, depending on which plan you have.
This week will have New Jersey’s worst night of sleep, study says
You don’t need me to tell you it’s been quite a hot summer, but did you know that the heat could be leading to having a restless night?. Wanting to avoid the high energy cost of blasting air conditioning has resulted in many New Jerseyans not getting their desired amount of sleep.
NYC multifamily finally bridging bid-ask gap, as maturities loom
When interest rates topped out last year, the rise drove a wedge between what sellers were asking and buyers would pay. The gap dragged New York City investment sales activity to around a decade low, according to Ariel Property Advisors. Now, higher rates are fueling its comeback — at least...
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of pharmacy customers in NJ
💳 No credit card or payment information was accessed. 💳 Affected customers are being offered a monitoring service. A security breach this year compromised the personal information of millions of people who used Rite Aid several years ago. The company discovered a "security incident" on June 6 after...
Below-Grade Work Continues for RAMSA’s 255 East 77th Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side
Below-grade work is continuing at 255 East 77th Street, the site of a 36-story residential skyscraper in the Lenox Hill section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Robert A. M. Stern Architects with Hill West Architects as the architect of record and developed by Naftali Group, the 500-foot-tall structure will span 170,481 square feet and yield 62 condominium units, as well as 3,861 square feet of retail space, two cellar levels, and 33 enclosed parking spaces. The property is alternately addressed as 1481 Second Avenue and located at the corner of Second Avenue and East 77th Street.
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