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Longtime Staten Islander Brian Moffett, medical aid in dying proponent with ALS, dies at 66
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Brian Moffett, a longtime Staten Islander known for his community spirit, generosity, and advocacy for New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act, died on Saturday. He was 66. Moffett, who was raised in West Brighton and eventually moved to Westerleigh, spent over six decades...
Radio Ink’s Deborah Parenti Joins TALKERS ‘Big Picture’ Panel
In June, Radio Ink Publisher Deborah Parenti took the stage at the TALKERS 2024 conference alongside a panel of fellow industry executives to address “The Big Picture” in talk radio today. Now that panel is available to watch free and on-demand. Parenti was joined on stage by WABC...
Hoboken’s Plan for a Better Waterfront: Living Shoreline at Weehawken Cove
Hoboken is creating a ‘living shoreline’ at Weehawken Cove to improve the waterfront with nature-friendly upgrades, better water quality, and storm protection. Learn more about these exciting plans and how you can get involved. Key Takeaways. Hoboken is planning a ‘living shoreline’ at Weehawken Cove to boost the...
Naftali’s lending arm funds Village, LIC condos
With new condo inventory falling, some developers are willing to pay a bit more to finance their projects. Developer Bentley Zhao’s New Empire secured $72 million in financing to build 117 condo units in Long Island City, and Benjamin Shaoul’s Magnum Real Estate Group nabbed $38 million to build 20 in Greenwich Village.
NYC – Arva Rice of CCRB Resigns after Criticizing NYPD Misconduct
New York City’s Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) chair, Arva Rice, officially resigned on Monday in a letter to Mayor Adams, three months after it was revealed that he asked her to step down partly due to her comments on the fatal police shooting of Kawaski Trawick, a mentally ill Bronx man. Rice, who has been the interim chair since February 2022, announced her resignation effective August 15 and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve.
The price of a ferry trip in NYC will increase this fall: What to know
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The cost of a ferry ride in New York City will go up this fall. The hikes will put the ferry system more in line with other public transit prices, according to NYC Ferry. The 10-trip bundle will now cost $29, up from $27.50. Single-trip tickets are going up to $4.50, […]
Jay-Z's 40/40 Club to Be Recreated for Fanatics Fest in New York City
Jay-Z’s iconic 40/40 Club is being reimagined as part of next month’s Fanatics Fest NYC. The recreation is billed in press notes as keeping in mind "the essence of the club’s signature blend of sports, luxury, and entertainment" while incorporating that unique identity into an exclusive lounge experience. The space will boast everything from framed jerseys to stadium seating, not to mention a selection of small bites and premium drink options.
NYC restaurant week 2024: List of participating places
NEW YORK CITY - NYC Restaurant Week 2024 runs through Sunday, Aug. 18, offering deals from hundreds of eateries. JUMP TO: MANHATTAN l BROOKLYN l QUEENS l BRONX l STATEN ISLAND. ***Click on each headline to jump to the designated borough. "Discover delicious finds throughout the five boroughs with 2-course...
NYC sidewalks crowded with e-bikes spark safety concerns near East Village
NEW YORK - You've likely seen them--delivery bikes parked on New York City sidewalks and streets. On one block near Union Square, residents say there are so many e-bikes parked on sidewalks that pedestrians often have nowhere to walk. Near East 14th Street between Second and Third Avenues, delivery bikes...
NYPD: Loaded guns, ammo found in car during routine traffic stop on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Brooklyn man is facing multiple charges after a routine traffic stop on Staten Island found him in possession of two loaded firearms, police said. Rogers Ritson, 36, of the 1100 block of Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn, has been charged with several felonies, including two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, for having a loaded firearm and explosive bullets, police said. He’s also facing unregistered vehicle and unsafe turn/failure-to-signal violations.
County Sheriff’s Office to hold DWI checkpoint in Jersey City Heights on Thursday
The Hudson County Sheriff’s Office will hold a driving while intoxicated (DWI) checkpoint in the Jersey City Heights on Thursday, July 25th, Sheriff Frank Schillari announced. During the checkpoint, which will be at the intersection of John F. Kennedy Boulevard and Manhattan Avenue, officers will look for signs that...
New bill would require NYC landlords to provide air conditioning during the summer
After multiple heat waves this summer, a Brooklyn elected official has proposed legislation mandating landlords provide air conditioning to tenants. Last week City Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced a bill to update the existing housing code and require landlords to provide tenants with air conditioning in the warmer months, just as they are required to provide adequate heat during the winter. If the legislation is enacted, property owners would have four years to comply with the rule or face up to $1,250 in fines per day for noncompliance.
$147% Higher Than National Average: Biden’s Plan to Cap Rent Increases at 5% Aims to Make Housing More Affordable for New Yorkers
President Joe Biden’s proposal to cap rent increases at 5% for corporate-owned apartments and invest $325 million in affordable housing. A Crucial Step towards Making Housing More Affordable for New Yorkers President Joe Biden’s plan to limit rent increases to 5% for apartments owned by corporate landlords could help many New Yorkers struggling with high […]
FDNY responds to possible hazardous materials at mall in Rossville
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The FDNY is responding to a strip mall in Rossville on Tuesday morning. Firefighters were seen spreading caution tape across the front of the businesses in the 600 block of Rossville Avenue near Woodrow Road. The possible Haz-Mat incident was called shortly before 10 a.m.,...
Calling All Actors: Two Stars Needed For a Downtown Movie
Our Filmmakers in Chief, Remy and Andrew Neymarc, known professionally as the Neymarc Brothers, are gearing up to film in Lower Manhattan this summer. The duo, whose credits include the viral short “Happy Valentine’s Day,” beat out an impressive selection of applicants for the Filmmaker in Chief creative residency with their film treatment, and soon they’ll start filming “Dance” downtown. The Neymarcs are looking to cast two lead roles: Gabriela and Raphael.
@Victory_Events girls’ recruit: Springside Chestnut Hill 2025 ATT Colin commits to Stevens Tech
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy 2025 attack Maille Colin has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Stevens Institute of Technology. High school: Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Philadelphia, PA. Position: Attack. Grad year: 2025. College committed to: Stevens Institute of Technology. Club team: Reign LC. Expected major: Business. Why did you...
Football To Hold 7 On 7 Contest Wednesday
The Verona High School football team will hold its first 7 on 7 tournament on Wednesday, July 24, beginning at 4 p.m. There are four pools set for the contest and 16 high schools will be competing, from Don Bosco Prep to Elizabeth, Mahwah, Montclair Kimberley Academy and more, as well as VHS. Seven on seven is a non-contact version of football that emphasizes passing and receiving skills. Verona participated in a similar tournament organized by Nike at the Jets training facility earlier this summer.
Confidential Hedge Fund Offices – New York City
MKDA designed an upscale workplace for a hedge fund in New York City’s GM Building, featuring a hospitality-inspired design with natural finishes, bronze accents, and city views, prioritizing comfort and collaboration. MKDA designed an upscale, sophisticated workplace for this high-powered hedge fund on the penthouse floor of the GM...
Origami Angel announce new LP & tour with Arm's Length, Macseal, Forests, share double single
Origami Angel have announced a new album, Feeling Not Found, due September 27 via Counter Intuitive Records, and you can pre-order it from the band’s new early-2000s Windows-looking website feelingnotfound.com. It was produced by Will Yip, and it features recent single “Fruit Wine” as well as two new songs that were just released with a double music video, “Dirty Mirror Selfie” and “Where Blue Light Blooms.”
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