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Week Five: Monday, July 22: Exploring Water
"Adventure Begins at Your Library!" To celebrate the joy of reading and bestow the spirit of adventure on your summer, the Yonkers Public Library has eight weekly themes to help you get the most out of your summer reading journey. Water is everywhere! Water makes up most of our bodies,...
Schools: Supply Drives, New Leaders at Huntington, South Huntington
Numerous organizations are collecting school supplies for students. Here are a few: The office of Assemblyman Steve Stern is collecting supplies for the Scott Martella Supply Our Students Drive 2024, now through July 31, Monday-Friday, 10:00AM-4:00PM. The office is located at 95 Broad Hollow Road, Read More ...
Huntington Hospital Handles Fallout From Firework Mishaps
Huntington residents continue to celebrate the Fourth of July and other events with backyard displays of fireworks, despite the documented dangers. Dr. Jennifer Goebel, an emergency medicine specialist at Huntington Hospital, said that fireworks injuries can mean the loss of fingers or hands, or serious Read More ...
Phase Two Of Starhill Affordable Housing Complex Breaks Ground At 1600 Grand Avenue In Morris Heights, The Bronx
Services for the UnderServed and Bronx Pro Group recently celebrated the groundbreaking for phase two of Starhill, an affordable housing project at 1600 Grand Avenue in Morris Heights, The Bronx. The project will add 244 affordable apartments to the property, with 74 of which designated as supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals and families. On-site supportive care services will be provided by Services for the UnderServed. The project was designed by Marvel Architects.
Duo Wanted For Stealing From Vehicle In Ronkonkoma
According to Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers, the incident happened in Ronkonkoma in front of an Express Drive North home on Wednesday, July 10, at approximately 5:40 a.m. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about...
Wakefield: Police Appeal for Help Locating 69-Year-Old Man Reported Missing
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating a 69-year-old man reported missing on Sunday, July 21, who lives in Wakefield. Police said that Maximino J Ruiz, of 4453 White Plains Road in The Bronx was last seen on Sunday, July 21, at approximately 6 a.m. at 600 East 233rd Street in The Bronx.
Jeffries secures $1M for safer streets around Brownsville schools
Sign up for our Brooklyn Paper email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. The streets surrounding three Brownsville schools will become much safer for students and pedestrians thanks to a $1 million cash infusion secured by Congress Member Hakeem Jeffries for his district in the fiscal year 2024 government funding bill.
Contra Reopens as a Cocktail Bar
The tasting menu restaurant, Contra, announced last fall that it would be closing after a decade. That was only half the story since owners Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske Valtierra kept the space. On July 23, they debut a reimagined version of 138 Orchard Street, as Bar Contra, adding cocktail expert and longtime friend Dave Arnold, known for experimental Existing Conditions, and Booker and Dax, as an owner.
Bike Rack Saves Pedestrians in Crash on Busy Brooklyn Street
A New Jersey driver with a long record of recklessness on New York City streets crashed his car onto a sidewalk in Brooklyn on Monday morning, but his out-of-control car only came to rest after nudging up against a bike rack, witnesses said. According to one witness, the driver jumped...
New York Comedy Festival founder on 20th anniversary of the event
The Big Apple will be filled with a lot more laughter than usual come November. The New York Comedy Festival will be in full swing. The festival's founder, Caroline Hirsch, talks about it on PIX11 Morning News.
Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman calls for safe spaces amid ongoing gun violence, drownings
Sign up for our Caribbean Life email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman on July 13 joined residents for a fun-filled day of barbecuing, music, and community togetherness, at the return of East 34th Street Block party after a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
An affordable housing lottery just opened up on the Brooklyn waterfront
As much as we love Brooklyn, the rents are getting way out of hand—especially if you’re a little pickier about living somewhere with air conditioning and no roaches. Luckily, the city still has programs that set aside a certain amount of units in brand-new luxury buildings for all of us who aren’t millionaires (yet).
AHLA Reacts to Controversial New York City Hotel License Law
A new hotel licensing law introduced on July 18, 2024, in New York City is being called “disruptive” by the American Hotel & Lodging Association today. The bill, introduced last week in the New York City Council, would require hotels to obtain additional licenses to operate. Under the...
Op-Ed | Mayor’s Charter Commission must not weaken democracy and block voters’ rights
Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. In November’s General Election, New Yorkers will be able to vote on whether to apply advice-and-consent, a well-established democratic process used by many of the nation’s city and state governments, to 20 additional city agency commissioners.
It’s the last day to get money for a new air conditioner in NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) – It’s the last day to apply to get money for a new air conditioner in New York City. Eligible locals can apply for up to $800 for a window or portable air conditioner or fan or up to $1,000 for an existing wall sleeve unit. The cost will cover the air […]
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