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Take your child to a free show as Kids' Night on Broadway returns
Kids' Night on Broadway returns Tuesday, Aug. 20. The program, propelled by the Broadway League, allows children 18 and under to attend a Broadway show for free when accompanied by an adult paying full price. The offer is applied as 50 percent off each ticket when purchased as a pair. ...
Advocating for the closure of Rikers Island and criminal justice reform
The news was huge for Jonathan Monsalve, president and CEO of Osborne Association, a nonprofit advocating for the closing of Rikers Island, decriminalization and decarceration. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday that $108 million would be allocated to transform the former Bayview Correctional Facility along Manhattan’s west side near Chelsea into 124 affordable housing units and a community hub. The project, entitled “Liberty Landing,” partners Osborne with Camber Property Group to house formerly incarcerated individuals.
‘Uncovering your best self’: The application process for future FDNY firefighters
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The deadline to become a firefighter with the FDNY is approaching. The filing period for the firefighter exam is open for applicants ready to start their careers with the nation’s largest fire department and will close on Aug. 9. “Take the first step in uncovering your best self,” read the website […]
Friendly Reminder: Zone 2 Recycling Wednesday Morning, Clark
CLARK, NJ — There is recycling pickup in town on Wednesday, July 24, for those residents located in Zone 2. The Clark DPW reminds residents to "bring recycling curbside the evening before pick-up. No Styrofoam, food-soiled pizza boxes or plastic bags of any type will be collected. If you have additional items, or overflow, please place in a pail beside the recycling bin."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For more on DPW recycling, click here. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Some New Yorkers with SNAP benefits can purchase hot meals
NEW YORK -- Some New Yorkers who get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits may now be able to purchase hot meals.City lawmakers say they are hoping more restaurants will participate as they look to expand options for residents. Here's who is eligibleThe Restaurant Meals Program is only available to certain SNAP households. It includes individuals ages 60 or older, those with disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness.State Sen. Roxanne Persaud, who represents District 19 in Brooklyn, sponsored the legislation and said she hopes to expand the program quickly to give New Yorkers who qualify more options."My dream is that every...
Architect Shares More Information About Town Hall Renovation with Township Committee
MILLBURN, NJ – Architect Eli Goldstein of The Goldstein Partnership provided a second presentation to the township committee about proposed renovations to town hall. He had spoken about renovating versus rebuilding the town hall in May. Additional information is on the township website. Goldstein explained, “In order to understand the existing building, one of the firms that's part of our team used a very sophisticated laser scanner and scanned the entire inside and outside the existing building to develop as built drawings, since there weren't any in the town's files.” He reported that an expert in historic...
New York’s first-ever Bartender Week will debut this November
There are over 2,000 bars in NYC that fuel the city’s nightlife. And drinking—whether that be alcoholic beverages or not— is a universal language that brings people from all walks of life together. Hanna Lee Communications (HLC), an award-winning multimedia PR and marketing agency, wants to honor that in the first-ever “New York Bartender Week.”
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Cohen Ashby’s homer lifts Auburn; ‘Underdog’ Penfield stuns Harrison behind Noah Limuti’s 11K, one-hitter (181 photos)
Fans at Great Kills LL had to sweat it out on Tuesday. If not for the heat, then for the nail-biting finishes on the diamond. If you thought day one of “Pool B” action at the Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament was exciting, then you probably had to hold onto your seat for day two.
Clifton neighbors concerned about chemical spill
CLIFTON, N.J. (PIX11) — Residents on Normandy Road in Clifton expressed concern Tuesday about the flammable chemicals from Monday’s tanker explosion on Route 3. “It smelled like gasoline but stronger, and it burns your eyes when you’re back there,” said Arturo Gaviria, referencing his backyard, which is steeped in chemicals. Gaviria said hazmat crews have […]
'#WeOutsideToo': Inside the NYPD's Tuesday arrest in Washington, D.C.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2024. Donate today. 200 NYPD police officers are in Washington, D.C. to assist Capitol Police with policing protests that are expected in the wake of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit. But in a bizarre move, two top NYPD officials made a pit stop in a Ross Dress for Less department store parking lot to arrest someone in an unrelated incident on Tuesday.
Brooklyn’s ‘Heal Through Art’ helps young artists turn creativity into businesses
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — In the heart of Brooklyn, a transformative initiative known as the “Heal Through Art” program makes waves by empowering young individuals by fusing creativity and business acumen. The program aims to nurture the artistic talents of youth and equip them with the skills necessary to turn their creativity into thriving brands […]
Nieca Goldberg, MD, to return to practice at NYU
Nieca Goldberg, MD, and cardiologist behind the 'Go Red for Women' campaign announced that she will be returning to practice at NYU Langone (New York City). Dr. Goldberg currently serves as a clinical associate professor at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine (New York City). Previously, she was the medical director of NYU's Women’s Heart Program, Senior Advisor of Women’s Health Strategy at NYU Langone Health, and the founder and Medical Director of the Joan H. Tisch Center for Women’s Health at the NYU Langone Medical Center.
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NYC Mayor says he disagrees with VP Kamala Harris on this one issue
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday that he disagrees with Vice President Kamala Harris on her handling of the border, but also had a finger to point elsewhere. Like most Democratic officials around the country, Adams has thrown his support behind Harris’ presidential campaign after President...
Glen Ridge Pop-Up Party in The Glen Wednesday
The Borough of Glen Ridge Mayor & Council is throwing an epic Pop-Up Party in The Glen tomorrow, Wednesday, July 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. The reason? “Just to have fun,” says Recreation Director Jim Cowan with a smile. The Council cooked up this idea to bring...
Hoboken City Council to vote on compromise rent control ordinance to avoid referendum
Councilmembers and landlords who’ve been eager to avoid a public referendum on changing Hoboken’s rent control laws have agreed on a compromise to fulfill that goal. The compromise ordinance, finalized Tuesday, will “maintain existing tenant protections and address concerns raised by (landlords)” and avoid “a potentially less protective initiative referendum.”
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