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Celebrate National Ice Cream Day in NYC with Van Leeuwen, Hello Kitty
TRIBECA, Manhattan (PIX11) — Looking for a way to celebrate National Ice Cream Day in New York City? Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has teamed up with Hello Kitty to make a specialty berry white chocolate flavor, which goes on sale Sunday, National Ice Cream Day. And customers can give the new, hot pink flavor a […]
Massive Number Of Tourists Choosing Upstate New York Over NYC
Tourism is booming in "unexpected" places in Upstate New York, but declining in New York City. In late June, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul paused the start of Congestion Pricing "indefinitely." The plan was set to start on June 30 and would have charged drivers at least $15 to drive...
Knicks rookie proves he's NBA-ready with under-the-radar Summer League showing
The new-look The New York Knicks have done a terrific job of improving their roster and appear to be a title contender on paper. However, one of their lesser-known roster additions was Tyler Koleck, who was taken 34th overall despite being seen by many as one of the best point guards in the draft. Thus far, he has proven that with his strong NBA Summer League play.
Positive Update: Local Mother & Newborn Child in Need of Tefillos
Slansky Tehillim Update: B’Chasdei Hashem, we received the following positive update from the family of the new mother and infant child in need of Tefillos:. “To our family friends and the entire Klal Yisroel, We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support shown to our families over the past week.
New Knicks PG to Play ‘Significant Minutes’ as Jalen Brunson’s Backup: Insider
New York Knicks new addition Cam Payne is expected to soak up the backup point guard minutes next season, according to SNY’s Knicks insider Ian Begley. “Obviously, the Knicks were looking to add a ball handler — to have Payne spell Jalen Brunson at times and have a ball handler in that second unit,” the Knicks insider said on “Begley’s Mailbag” on July 18.
Jails Are Overcrowded Because Cases Take Too Long to Process, Report Says
In a new report, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander found increasingly lengthy court case processing times are dramatically inflating New York City’s jail population, which has risen by over 57% since 2020, costing the city hundreds of millions of dollars each year. From 2019 to 2023, the number...
'Law & Order: SVU': Check Out Where The Show Is Actually Filmed
Law & Order: SVU is a popular and long-running police TV series. Famously, the detectives do their work in New York City!. As fans of Law & Order: SVU know, New York City is where the dedicated detectives investigate those vicious felonies. On the series, we see the detectives on...
NYC currently offering affordable housing units near the water
The Housing Connect website in New York City offers affordable housing opportunities, including apartments near the water, with rents significantly lower than the city's average, and amenities including pools, gyms, and concierge services.
Madonna’s Son Says He Doesn’t ‘Have Enough Money to Get Food’ After Moving Out of Her House
Madonna’s son David Banda recently joked that he has to “scavenge” for food after moving out of his mother’s New York City apartment. “It’s lovely to experience it being nine o’clock at night, me being hungry and realizing that I don’t have enough money to get food and scavenging,” Banda, 18, quipped via Instagram Live […]
26-year-old won the NYC housing lottery, pays $881/month for a 1-bedroom apartment: How the process works
Nahjae Olin was born and raised in the Bronx, New York City. She and five of her siblings grew up in a one-bedroom apartment just one block away from the place she now calls home. In 2019, the 26-year-old preschool teacher had just moved back in with her family after...
A New ‘Blue Bloods’ Show Is in the Works, But It Doesn’t Have Anything to Do With the Tom Selleck Series
The new 'Blue Bloods' is based on a YA book series about an elite group of New York City vampires. Say hello to the new Blue Bloods. Production company Awesomeness, which is owned by Paramount, has begun developing a show based on the best-selling YA book series of the same name by Melissa de la Cruz.
NYCHA residents protest what they say are inhumane conditions
NEW YORK – NYCHA residents rallied across all five boroughs Saturday, calling for improved living conditions.Residents are saying "enough is enough."NYCHA residents protest living conditions outside Jacob Riis HousesOutside the Jacob Riis Houses on the Lower East Side, residents protested with a list of demands, saying they are dealing with inhumane conditions.Linda Mitchell said she's been living there for more than 20 years, and the water in her apartment has been unclean for over three years."I just came from PA buying water just to wash. I live with a son. That's two people that gotta buy water to brush our...
Knicks Urged to Sign Former Starter as Isaiah Hartenstein Replacement
With the Knicks continuing to weigh their options in looking for a big guy to replace departed center Isaiah Hartenstein, the possibility of a trade is looking increasingly remote. The Knicks could move guard Miles McBride (perhaps with a first-round draft pick) to bring in a low-salaried option like Nick Richards or Walker Kessler, but more likely, they’re going to sign a minimum-contract player.
Former Knicks forward who was supposed to fill void last season signs overseas
This time last season, New York Knicks fans were convinced (or trying to convince themselves) that Isaiah Roby would be Julius Randle's backup. A few weeks earlier, the front office traded Obi Toppin to the Pacers, leaving a void in the frontcourt. Roby signed with New York on the final...
The U.S. Migrant Crisis: Federal Intervention Needed Now (video)
The United States is facing an unprecedented migrant crisis that requires federal intervention. Local governments are being asked to subsidize this crisis, but they are neither designed nor built to handle such a massive influx of migrants. This situation has escalated into both a humanitarian and fiscal crisis for cities like New York, Chicago, and Denver.
'He loved his community' - Wake services held in Seaford for late Hempstead Town Councilman Carini
Family, friends and the community gathered at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home to celebrate the life of Carini, who died unexpectedly last Sunday at 49 while he visited family in Florida.
'I’ve always dreamed about winning': First-time champion crowned at Norwich Invitational
NORWICH - A few seconds after clinching the 98th Norwich Invitational golf championship on the 17th hole, Christian Jensen hugged his parents in an emotional embrace you would see when a PGA golfer wins the Masters or U.S. Open for the first time. For Jensen, winning his first Norwich Invite championship was tantamount to winning a major. ...
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