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Mayor Eric Adams faces lawsuit over rental assistance laws
A legal battle is brewing between some New York City tenants and Mayor Eric Adams. The renters say the mayor has the power to keep them out of shelters by enacting new laws passed by the City Council, so why haven't those laws been implemented. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Kool DJ Red Alert honored with statue in Harlem park
A hip-hop legend was honored Friday with his own statue in his home neighborhood as part of the ongoing Harlem Sculpture Gardens exhibit. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell was at the unveiling in Montefiore Park, along with Kool DJ Red Alert himself.
The Missing: Cleveland teen found safe in NYC, chilling reminder for parents about online predators
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A 16-year-old Cleveland girl who went missing, triggering an endangered missing teen alert, has been found safe in New York. Dais-Marie Alicea vanished from her grandparents’ home on July 14, prompting an urgent search by Cleveland police. Her mother, Jennifer Alicea, spoke first with Cleveland...
The American Academy of Arts and Letters is debuting a new exhibit space in Washington Heights
This September, the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the 300-member honor society championing and fostering excellence in American culture, is opening 10,000 square feet of space within its galleries to the public. It’ll be within the Audubon Terrace complex of buildings on Broadway between West 155th and West 156th...
Seton Hall University Names 11 Students from Piscataway to Spring 2024 Dean’s List
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ -- Seton Hall University officials announced students who qualified for the Spring 2024 Dean's list, and congratulated them for their outstanding academic achievements. After the close of every semester, undergraduate students completing all courses with a GPA of 3.4, with no grades lower than "C", qualify for the Dean's List.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The following students from Piscataway were named to the list: Talynn Diaz Talea Lewis Karis LoPiccolo Cameran Lowery Nicholas Morgan Sanjana Patel Shivani Patel Vidhi Patel Ayaz Rabbani Gabriella Robinson Navita Sivakumar One of the country's leading Catholic universities, Seton Hall has been showing the world what great...
NYC paid consultants $350,000 to help right-size preschool programs. The findings remain elusive.
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.As Mayor Eric Adams took heat last year for rolling back a planned expansion of preschool for 3-year-olds, he repeatedly claimed the project had been mismanaged.The problem, Adams said, was the previous administration hadn’t properly accounted for supply and demand in different neighborhoods, leading to a glut of unfilled seats. So the city enlisted the consulting firm Accenture to figure out the right balance of seats at a neighborhood level across the early childhood system.The cost would top $760,000, according to the city’s budget director,...
Harvey Weinstein Retrial Tentatively Set for November
A tentative new trial date has been set for Harvey Weinstein in New York, following the overturning of his 2020 rape conviction. Harvey Weinstein Appears In Court as Prosecutors Investigate New Claims With Fall Trial In Mind In a hearing Friday, Judge Curtis Farber estimated that jury selection could begin on Nov. 12 for the new trial. In prior hearings, prosecutors have said they are investigating sexual assault claims from additional women who have come forward and may look for a possible new indictment against the former Hollywood mogul. Weinstein’s attorney, Arthur Aidala, has maintained his client’s innocence and has been pushing for...
Area Fire Departments on OSHA Rule Changes
Local fire departments are raising concerns over plans by OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, to update some of its rules and regulations that haven’t been changed since the 1980s. New York Assemblyman Billy Jones was joined this past week by several Fire Chiefs and First Responders from across the North Country who say those Emergency Response Rule changes could negatively impact volunteer fire and EMS services.
See it: Puppy rescued by NYPD officers gets ‘second chance,’ makes incredible recovery
NEW YORK (PIX11) – After weeks of intensive care, a puppy rescued by NYPD officers has made an incredible recovery, the ASPCA announced on Friday. The officers who saved the pup also reunited with the mini poodle. “The ASPCA couldn’t be happier to share that after weeks of intensive...
New Jersey shelters offer $50 adoption fees for dogs
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – Three New Jersey animal shelters are hoping to find loving homes for dogs at their shelter by offering $50 adoption all weekend long, Associated Humane Societies announced on Friday. “Adopting an adult dog comes with numerous benefits,” read a statement provided by AHS. Adult dogs...
Wine with a Show—A New Wine Musical
Billed as “Sex in the City” meets the vineyard, Winesday: The Wine Tasting Musical is currently playing at The Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center in New York. This off-Broadway comedy, with book and lyrics by Jenne Wason and music by Joseph Benoit, follows five wine-loving girlfriends who meet every Wednesday as they attempt to participate in a book club, tap dancing club and yoga club. However, it quickly becomes apparent that what they really want is an excuse to taste wine, gather and gab (or sing) about their messy love lives, parental woes (both child and pet varieties), career stresses and even attempt to solve a wine caper.
The most unexpected person compliments Knicks for 'winning' the offseason
The New York Knicks took a big loss when Isaiah Hartenstein signed with the Thunder, but outside of that, they've had a good offseason thus far. They traded for Mikal Bridges, re-signed OG Anunoby, signed Jalen Brunson to an extension, and added point guard depth. Those moves were enough for Reggie Miller to give the Knicks an excellent offseason grade.
Noun, Cassie Ramone, Shilpa Ray & more playing Brooklyn's Rogue Music Festival
Rogue Music Festival, a “queer-female-run music festival dedicated to paying artists fairly,” will return to Brooklyn this summer for its second edition, happening on August 9 at Baby’s All Right, August 10 at 3 Dollar Bill, and August 11 at Starr Bar. The night 1 lineup features...
Summer League Game Thread: New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons, July 19, 2024
The New York Knicks (1-2) take the court for their fourth Summer League exhibition, this time against the Detroit Pistons (2-1). Thanks to Tyler Kolek’s heroics, an excellent performance by Rokas Jokubaitis, and Ariel Hukporti’s double-double, the ‘Bockers overcame the Kings in a thriller on Wednesday. Can they repeat their magic formula on Friday against Detroit?
Andy Grills Ryan Serhant About Selling His NYC Pad: "You Still Feel Good About This Price?"
Ryan Serhant is officially working for Andy Cohen. The news was confirmed on July 18 during Ryan’s guest appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. At one point during the episode, the host revealed he was saying goodbye to his Manhattan apartment and had hired Ryan as his listing agent.
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