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Dog adoption fees waived at the Animal Care Centers of NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) — If you’ve been thinking of adopting a furry friend, today might be the day. In honor of New York City’s Adopt-A-Dog Day, the Animal Care Centers of NYC in partnership with Royal Canin Pet Food will waive adoption fees for pups at their shelters on Wednesday. New pet parents will also […]
Missing NY man dies after being found in rural Peoria County
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. – In what the Peoria County Sheriff describes as one of the most difficult searches ever done locally, authorities have found a missing 77-year-old man from Green Island, New York. Sheriff Chris Watkins says unfortunately, John Dubaic died not long after search crews found him in...
YIMBY’s Q2 2024 Construction Report Counts More Than 1,000 New Building Filings in New York from April Through June
As New York City simmers in some of the year’s hottest weeks, the city’s construction and real estate markets remain equally hot. The second quarter of the year, which spans the period from April through June, registered a total of 1,077 new building permits filed with the city’s Department of Buildings. As such, Q2 2024 counts the second-highest number of new permit filings since YIMBY began its tally at the start of the decade and continues the strong trend established in the two preceding quarters, which now count the first- and third-highest permit filing totals. The 14,795 filed-for residential and hotel units also make for one of the highest quarterly counts of the decade, as do the 21.5 million filed-for square feet of new building floor area. YIMBY has meticulously vetted each of the thousand-plus new building permits submitted to the city in the second quarter and compiled a series of charts and analyses that look at emergent overarching trends.
City Sues Over Hazardous Conditions at Historic Hell’s Kitchen Landmark
The owner of the Windermere, a historic and long-vacant Hell’s Kitchen building, has put the public in danger by failing to fix its crumbling facade and remove a neglected sidewalk shed, according to a lawsuit filed by the city on Monday. “Once defined by its landmarked architecture, the Windermere is now overshadowed by the derelict […] The post City Sues Over Hazardous Conditions at Historic Hell’s Kitchen Landmark appeared first on W42ST.
Man on moped punches 2 men unconscious in Hell's Kitchen, 1 in critical
NEW YORK - A man on a moped punched two men, leaving them unconscious in Hell's Kitchen overnight Tuesday, according to police. Police say the man was riding a moped on the sidewalk near 9th Avenue around 3 a.m. when he bumped into a man who was standing nearby. The...
NYPD Seeks Public Help to Identify Suspect in Hate Crime Incident
The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a criminal mischief case considered a hate crime. The incident occurred early in…
Unsettled weather continues to drench NY, NJ
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A stationary front will continue to bring unsettled weather to much of the region before moving offshore later this week. We can expect mostly cloudy skies this afternoon with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will be below average with a high of 80 in the city and upper-70s to low-80s in the suburbs.
A Massive LEGO Mosaic Is Taking Over Penn Station For Today Only
New Yorkers will be invited to awake their creativity and imagination today at the 33rd St and 7th Avenue entrance to Penn Station with an interactive mosaic from LEGOLAND in collaboration with the MTA. The large-scale mosaic will be made from 33,000 LEGO bricks to beautify the busy transportation hub. Once it comes all together, the mosaic will display a LEGO train headed to LEGOLAND New York. Of course, what’s a mural with NYC without Lady Liberty—so expect her in the end vision too! Passersby are invited “to take a moment to incorporate play into their daily schedules and utilize their creativity and brick building skills while en route to their next destination.” Expert guides from the MTA and LEGOLAND will be on-site to help, but it’s truly up to the New Yorkers to make the masterpiece come to life. It will be on view for today only (Wednesday, July 24th) from 10am to 2:30pm.
Openings: Crepe City on Avenue A
Crepe City debuted at 199 Avenue A between 12th Street and 13th Street earlier this month. I stopped by for a friends and family soft opening, and met owner Abdulnaser Alzokari (pictured below in the tie with staff). Specialties here include crepes, waffles (creatively spelled whaffles!), ice cream and bubble...
New York City native opens vegan café in downtown Columbia
City of Columbia officials recently marked the grand opening of a new café downtown during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. More Vegan Café, located at 4622 North Main St., officially opened in March in the...
BOUTIQUE RENTAL STARLING SURGES PAST 75% LEASED IN JERSEY CITY’S BERGEN-LAFAYETTE
Upscale Building Features High-End Studio-to-Three Bedroom Homes and Inspired Amenities. JERSEY CITY, NJ, July 2024 – More than 75% of the upscale rental residences at Starling have been leased, according to development partners Alpine Residential and Fields Grade. This quaint, boutique collection of luxury apartments in Jersey City’s resurgent...
NJ man gets 12 years in prison for fatal high speed, DWI on Garden State Parkway
ELIZABETH - A Newark man has been sentenced to 12 years in state prison in connection with a high speed 2021 Garden State Parkway crash in Clark in which an East Orange man was killed. Rolando Godwin, 47, was sentenced July 19 by Union County Superior Court Judge Candido Rodriguez Jr. Goldwin must serve at least 85 percent of his sentence before becoming eligible for parole. ...
District to Begin Search Process to Find Permanent Superintendent
Montclair Board of Education appointed Damen Cooper as interim superintendent Monday. On Wednesday, the District announced, in a message to families, that it would start the process to find a permanent superintendent. That process will begin by advertising a request for proposals (RFP) to find a search firm. The Board...
Jersey City Unveils History-Minded Bergen Square Revamp
One of the oldest town squares in America that was overtaken by surface parking and neglect has been reimagined for the 21st century as renovations to Jersey City’s Bergen Square are now complete. Mayor Steven M. Fulop, City Council members, and other local dignitaries recently cut the ribbon on...
Judge KO’d 1 P’burg warehouse law. Residents want to see a 2nd struck from plans.
The Phillipsburg Downtown Association is collecting statements from residents ahead of a regular Land Use Board meeting scheduled this week. The Phillipsburg Land Use Board is expected to deliberate over the prospective zoning for a portion of Howard Street, to determine whether rezoning the property at 170 Howard St. from residential use to industrial use is consistent with the town’s master plan.
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