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New Jersey lottery player wins $500,000 on $10 scratch-off ticket. Here's where
A trip to the liquor store turned into a half-million dollar payday for one Hudson County lottery player. The New Jersey Lottery announced on social media Monday night that one of three grand prizes had been won in its new $10 Neon Cash Party Scratch-Off game. The $500,000 winning ticket was sold at ACL Golden Liquors on Bergenline Avenue in North Bergen, the New Jersey Lottery announced. ...
The future of e-bikes in NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York City aims to take e-bike safety to the next level after Mayor Eric Adams announced a new round of initiatives to increase e-bike use. FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh and Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez join PIX11 to discuss the increase in public charging stations, the fight for e-bike […]
Powerball ticket worth $50,000 sold in Manhattan
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – A Powerball third-prize winning ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Manhattan, according to lottery officials. The ticket was sold at 9th Ave Tobacco & Smoke Shop, located at 334 9th Ave. No one won the jackpot on Monday. The numbers pulled during the drawing were: 31, 36, 56, 58 and 69 […]
Popa Chubby – 1/6 – B.B. King Blues Club & Grill (New York, NY)
If you know New York-bred guitar dynamo (and sometime Elmore writer) Popa Chubby, congratulations, you are officially a true blues fan. If you don’t know Popa Chubby, especially if you consider yourself a blues fan, then you simply must see this man onstage. For over 25 years, Chubby has...
Ice Cream Social Offers Opportunity to Cool Down and Connect
CUIMC’s employee appreciation event brought hundreds of CUIMC employees and community members from Washington Heights to Haven Plaza for an ice cream social, organized by the CUIMC Events team. Nearly 6,000 frozen treats were distributed during the social, which offered an opportunity to cool down and connect during the rash of heat waves impacting New York City.
Early Morning Fight Outside Rudy’s Bar on 9th Avenue Leaves Two Hospitalized
An early morning fight outside Rudy’s Bar and Grill on 9th Avenue resulted in two men being hospitalized. At lunchtime today, police were still cordoning off the area outside the Hell’s Kitchen dive bar and surrounding businesses (including M&Pizza, Poseidon Bakery, and Turkish Cuisine) as detectives investigated the incident. NYPD officers responded to a 911 […] The post Early Morning Fight Outside Rudy’s Bar on 9th Avenue Leaves Two Hospitalized appeared first on W42ST.
“A Celebration of Maurice Hines – Tappin’ Thru Life” Plays at Birdland on Monday, July 29
Birdland Jazz Club presents A Celebration of Maurice Hines – Tappin’ Thru Life, on Monday, July 29 at 7:00 PM. This concert will honor the life and legacy of show business legend Maurice Hines through his award-winning, autobiographical show Tappin’ Thru Life. The original cast, including John Manzari (vocals/tap), Leo Manzari (vocals/tap) and The DIVA Jazz Orchestra will reunite to celebrate his career. Special guests will include Clint Holmes and Ann Hampton Callaway on vocals.
Law professor on VP Harris securing party nomination
CUNY constitutional law professor Natalie Gomez-Velez joins PIX11 to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris securing enough super delegates to earn her party’s nomination for president and possible legal challenges before the DNC less than a month away.
Montclair High School Boys’ Volleyball Rises to Challenge
Almost 10 months before the 2024 spring season, Montclair High School boys’ volleyball head coach Pam Reilly issued an ultimatum to her team. Despite the team’s 11-7 record in 2023, Reilly believed the team’s performance did not reflect their true potential. “At the end of last season,...
HS softball: Smith Cup winner Ashley Weisenstein receives hardware while pondering 1 tough question
Whether she was in the pitcher’s circle or at the plate, St. Joseph by-the-Sea’s Ashley Weisenstein always appeared decisive and locked in. But when asked what she enjoys doing more — pitching or hitting — even the soon-to-be, three-year varsity player was lost for words. “Whoa,...
Hundreds Of Jobs Are Available At The NYC Department Of Transportation
The New York City Department of Transportation is currently offering a plethora of job opportunities, with hundreds of positions up for grabs, including some that come with impressive salaries. You can find the available job opportunities for the City of New York at JobsNYC, the official career website. Presently, the...
Man Found Dead In The Water At Rockaway Beach During A Summer When Drownings Were Common
Officials reported that a man was found dead in the water near the Rockaway Beach boardwalk in Queens early Monday morning. Police discovered the body shortly after midnight. According to the police, the man was spotted floating by bystanders at around 12:30 a.m. They immediately called 911, and first-responders quickly arrived at the scene. Even though CPR was performed, the man was unfortunately pronounced dead after being taken to St. John’s Episcopal Hospital.
Off-duty NYPD officer arrested in Manhattan: police
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested early Tuesday morning in Manhattan, according to authorities. Darwin Mejia, 38, was taken into custody around 2:45 a.m. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while intoxicated and driving while ability impaired.
Video: Cole Escola Talks Writing Inspiration for OH, MARY on THE VIEW
Cole Escola, the writer and star of the hit Broadway play Oh, Mary, stopped by The View on Tuesday to talk about the show, which was recently transferred from Off-Broadway. The comedy centers on First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, played by Escola, during the weeks leading up to Lincoln's assassination. Since its debut, the play has gained a significant following and has been praised by critics and audiences alike. This morning, the play was extended on Broadway and will now be playing through November 10, 2024 at the Lyceum Theatre.
Proposed NYC bill would require landlords to provide AC in the summer
The sweltering New York City summer heat often forces New Yorkers to flee to the apartments of friends with a coveted air conditioner. But a new bill introduced on Thursday would require landlords to provide AC to all of Gotham’s tenants. The bill, introduced by Council Member Lincoln Restler,...
Jeanine Tesori, Tiler Peck, Isaac Mizrahi, More in Works & Process Fall 2024 Season
The Guggenheim Museum has announced the lineup for the fall 2024 Works & Process series, which will include a sneak peak of Jeanine Tesori's newest opera Grounded, ahead of the opera's Met premiere when it opens the 2024-25 season. Met General Manager Peter Gelb will moderate the September 9 discussion with the creative team, and members of the cast will perform selections from the opera, based on the play of the same name by George Brant, who also penned the opera's libretto. Grounded concerns a fighter pilot who is grounded due to an unexpected pregnancy, and subsequently reassigned to piloting lethal drones remotely.
Dan Noonan, Advocate for Cancer Awareness, Dies
Fire Department of New York (FDNY) Retired Firefighter Danny Noonan has passed away after a battle with leukemia. He was one of nearly 700 FDNY members who responded to a fire at the New York Telephone Company in Manhattan in 1975. Many of them were struck with cancer in the aftermath.
NJ Restaurant Meximodo Awarded World Record for Largest Variety of Agave Spirits Available
Meximodo, a bar and restaurant in Metuchen specializing in agave spirits has been awarded the Guinness World Records title for the Most Varieties of Agave Spirits Commercially Available in a Bar-Restaurant in the world. This outstanding achievement will be officially recognized on National Tequila Day, Wednesday, July 24, at 3:30 p.m., with a presentation ceremony taking place on the plaza in the center of downtown Metuchen, directly in front of the restaurant.
Route 3 in Clifton fully reopened after deadly crash but cleanup continues
The state Department of Transportation worked through Tuesday morning to clean up the aftermath of the explosive truck crash that took place on Monday, causing a complete shutdown of Route 3 and leaving one man dead. According to the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office, a commercial truck was traveling west on Route 3 in Clifton when it crashed into a barrier and caught fire. Shortly after, callers on the highway and first responders observed multiple explosions. ...
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