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Downtown Jersey City neighborhood groups, condo association vow to fight hotel project by connected developer
A prominent Hudson County developer and restauranteur operates businesses on county- and a state-owned land. But he’s not getting an eight-story hotel on the site of a former bank in Downtown Jersey City, seven neighborhood groups vowed. At least not without a fight. If you purchase a product or...
Savor the Taste of Far Rock at the Rockaways Restaurant Crawl
This Sunday, August 4, Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation (RDRC) beckons all food travelers to their Second Annual Rockaways Restaurant Crawl happening along Beach 20th Street in the heart of downtown Far Rockaway’s business district. From Caribbean, Latino, Italian, Mediterranean and other food genres—more than 10 restaurants dotting the peninsula will showcase what they do best—making Rockaway a food traveler’s day-cation. Attendees will be treated to free food samplings, major discounts at restaurants of their choosing and live music.
Pollock-Krasner Foundation awards more than $3 million in grants
The Pollock-Krasner Foundation in New York City has announced that during its July 2023–June 2024 fiscal year grant cycle it awarded grants totaling $3.1 million to 97 artists and nonprofit organizations. Grants were awarded across 10 countries—including 12 states and Washington, D.C., in the United States. Recipients include Charlotte...
Suspected 9/11 mastermind and two others reach plea agreement: DOD
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A plea agreement has been reached with the suspected mastermind of the Sept. 11 terror attacks, along with two others, the U.S. Department of Defense announced on Wednesday. “The Convening Authority for Military Commissions, Susan Escallier, has entered into pretrial agreements with Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin’ Attash, and […]
NYC begins project to tackle recurrent flooding in Rosedale, Queens
NEW YORK - Some Queens residents coping with recurrent flooding are getting some help from New York City. Wednesday, the city announced a major upgrade to the storm sewers in Rosedale. It's a neighborhood where homeowners have repeatedly had to deal with flooding on their streets, and in their basements. A $51.8 million infrastructure project will help manage stormwater in the area, including new storm sewers and catch basins. The project will also reconstruct 36 blocks with new roadways. It's part of a $2.65 billion investment by the city to alleviate flooding in neighborhoods throughout southeast Queens. "This infrastructure is going to help...
Studies suggest weight loss drugs may aid Alzheimer’s treatment
NEW YORK (PIX11) — New studies suggest popular weight loss drugs may help with Alzheimer’s and quitting smoking. According to the study, the group of drugs known as Glucagon-like peptide-1 or GLP-1, including Ozempic and Wegovy, shows great potential for treating cognitive decline. 200 people were involved in the year-long clinical trial. Results showed that […]
Hundreds of entry-level jobs available in NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Hundreds of entry-level jobs are currently available at different New York City government agencies. The jobs are listed online on JobsNYC, the official careers website for the City of New York. There are currently 352 entry-level jobs available, nearly all of which are full-time. Some of the city agencies that are […]
Meet the mah jongg mavens who play in Bryant Park every Thursday
It’s a steamy Thursday afternoon in New York City and, despite the humidity, Bryant Park is abuzz with activity: Office workers eat their lunches at bistro tables scattered about the park, tired tourists sprawl across the grass, a crowd gathers around a piano to sing show tunes and teens challenge one another in ping-pong.
Brad Lander is running for mayor. Here’s his track record with the real estate industry
Another progressive candidate, who has clashed with the real estate industry but also helped deliver the largest rezoning under the de Blasio administration, will try to take on Mayor Eric Adams next year. Comptroller Brad Lander announced Tuesday that he will run for mayor in 2025. He joins an increasingly...
Man arrested and accused of damaging Secret Service vehicles protecting Ella Emhoff, Kamala Harris' stepdaughter
A man was arrested and accused of damaging Secret Service vehicles from the detail protecting Ella Emhoff, the stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, in New York City on Tuesday, authorities said. Police arrested and charged the man after he tried to take or damage license plates on two Secret...
NJ boardwalk comes to a standstill every morning for unifying ritual
WILDWOOD — Each morning, a packed boardwalk comes to a brief standstill. Walkers and runners stop in their tracks. Bikers brake. Even store operators may choose to pause transactions for a minute. If you're a frequent visitor to the boardwalk that runs through the Wildwoods, you may be familiar...
Iconic children’s attraction in NJ set to reopen after 21 years
🏰 Fairy Tale Forest first opened in 1953 and closed in 2003. 🏰COVID-19 pandemic restrictions spoiled plans to reopen in 2020. 🏰Some parts of Fairy Tale Forest won't reopen at first. There's good news and bad news about the reopening of an iconic New Jersey attraction. Fairy...
Whale sightings unusually high for NJ. What’s the cause?
Viking Yacht Company, out of Burlington County, took to Facebook days ago to share about “unusually high numbers” of North Atlantic Right Whales around the region. Sightings have been identified in the New York Bight from the Block Canyon to the Hudson Canyon, according to the Asbury Park Press.
Help ID a pair of dine and dashers at Sack O’ Subs in Ventnor, NJ
A pair of dine and dashers dined at Sack O' Subs in Ventnor, according to a the popular sandwich shop. We would like to take a moment to thank our awesome patrons for another successful and busy weekend. We also would like to give a friendly reminder to the lucky few to pay for your food before you walk out with it. Unfortunately, this issue occurred both Saturday & Sunday at our Ventnor location. That being said, here are our first inductees to the wall of SHAME!
To all NJ retailers thinking of Christmas displays now
Summer in New Jersey is all about fun in the sun. At no point is anyone thinking about Christmas at such an early point in the year. Well, maybe except for Christmas in July. But once we get through July, that should be it. No more Santa, no more Christmas trees, and certainly no mega holiday displays in stores. In fact, those shouldn't make an appearance until we get closer to Thanksgiving.
NJ charges former investigator with preying on victims
⚫ A former investigator sent inappropriate messages to crime victims, officials say. ⚫ The alleged conduct is said to have occurred over several months. ⚫ The subject was removed from his position when the allegations were made. A person tasked with assisting victims of crime used his position to prey...
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