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Former Downtown Somerville Alliance Director Hired to Lead Downtown New Jersey Trade & Advocacy Group
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Downtown New Jersey, a statewide membership organization dedicated to the revitalization and sustainability of downtown districts across the Garden State, has appointed Natalie Pineiro, former executive director of the Downtown Somerville Alliance, as its new executive director. Pineiro hired by the DSA in January, 2019, resigned her position at the DSA in April, and has since been replaced by Olivia Manning who founded Downtown Bernardsville, where she spearheaded forward-facing marketing initiatives, community engagement efforts, and achieved a 3.4% growth in visitors year over year since 2020.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE...
Armory Show Celebrates 30 Years of International Contemporary Art Fairs in New York City
The Armory Show 2024 is New York City’s big fall contemporary art fair. It anchors the Armory Week cluster of contemporary art fairs. The 30th Armory Show 2024 brings over 235 international modern and contemporary art galleries from over 30 countries; to Javits Center in Hudson Yards, Manhattan; from Friday-Sunday, September 6-8, 2024. From $45.
New York Community Trust, Robin Hood invite applications for the Funds for the Newest New Yorkers
The New York Community Trust and Robin Hood have announced the creation of The Funds for the Newest New Yorkers, a joint effort by government and philanthropy to ensure that new arrivals to New York City thrive. With a goal of facilitating economic inclusion and mobility for newly arrived immigrants...
NY: New York City Celebrates Indonesian Independence Day With Flag Raising Ceremony - 55420390
Indonesian dancers dressed in ceremonial costumes perform at the flag raising ceremony in lower Manhattan celebrating Indonesia's 79th Independence Anniversary (August 17) in New York, NY, August 23, 2024. (Video by Anthony Behar/Sipa USA)
‘A special place we will miss’: Elizabeth Street Garden tries to stay open
MANHATTAN (PIX11)– Three well-known New Yorkers have joined the thousands fighting to keep the Elizabeth Street Garden open, but will it make a difference? Actor Robert De Niro, filmmaker Martin Scorsese, and rocker Patti Smith have written to Mayor Adams asking that this one-acre oasis of trees, flowers, and sculptures in the heart of Little […]
Newark’s ’24 hours of peace’ brings community together through hip-hop
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11)—The city of Newark is hosting its annual “24 hours of peace,” an event that uses Hip-Hop culture to engage the community. This year, all performers are females—the message behind it is women’s empowerment. Hip Hop took over the West Ward in the city of Newark Friday evening. For a very special purpose. […]
Alison Bradley Projects announces Motohiro Takeda's debut solo exhibition in New York City
NEW YORK, NY.- Alison Bradley Projects announced Motohiro Takeda: Something To Remember You By, the artist’s debut solo exhibition in New York City. On view from September 5th, the exhibition runs until November 2nd, with an artist reception on September 12th from 6:00 - 8:00pm. The work of Motohiro...
America’s Largest Sushi Festival, SUSHI-CON, Is Coming to NYC This September — With Unlimited Seafood
Sushi and seafood lovers! We have some good news for you. SUSHI-CON, formerly True World Foods, one of the largest seafood distributors in the world, is bringing America’s largest sushi festival to The Metropolitan Pavilion in the Flatiron District on Sunday, September 22, celebrating sushi and Japanese culinary culture. The event is expected to draw over 2,000 New Yorkers and features over 50 suppliers from the U.S. and around the world best known for their top-notch seafood and Japanese delicacies.
Is this the calm before Hurricane Season's storm?
Right now, there are no storms churning in the Atlantic, which is a surprise as forecasters predicted an active season. But this could be the calm before the storm, with peak hurricane season just weeks away. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley has the story.
Alise Oken won the $32,000 Welcome Stake at Old Salem
NORTH SALEM, N.Y--Alise Oken on Oraline Van Prinseveld took advantage of going last in the jump-off to win the $32,000 CSI2* New York Welcome Stake on Thursday, Aug. 22 at the new Summer Jumper Classic CSI2* at Old Salem Farm. Oken was clean in 33.32 seconds to win over 18...
Migrant mothers and mothers-to-be find support in NYC birthing circle
MANHATTAN (PIX11) — More than a dozen migrant mothers and mothers-to-be spent their Friday afternoon huddled inside the Cuny Graduate Center in Midtown, getting a crash course in navigating motherhood in a new country. Jaqueline – a 20-year-old migrant from Guatemala, arrived in the US a year ago while she was pregnant. Her daughter is […]
Local business uses AI to revolutionize wig-wearing
NEW YORK (PIX11) — As more people wear wigs to cope with hair loss for convenience or religious reasons, Isoken Igbinedion prides herself on offering a one-of-a-kind wig-wearing experience. “We’ve got this huge vision to really reinvent the way hair extensions are manufactured and sold. Really by infusing AI technology at the start of the […]
Waterfront Alliance And Harbor School: A Splashy Success In Collaboration
The Waterfront Alliance, alongside the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and other partners. Had the privilege this June to witness a thorough presentation from a cohort of seniors at the New York Harbor School Marine Affairs and Policy Program. This capstone project was the result of an immersive semester-long effort in which the students first attained WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) Associate credentials, then proceeded to evaluate the existing blueprint for the FiDi and Seaport Climate Resilience Plan.
All NYC neighborhoods get mandatory curbside composting
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Hold on to your food scraps and outdoor clippings. Composting is being expanded and required city-wide as of October 6, 2024. Neighbors in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island are receiving notices about the new service and rules. The NYC Department of Sanitation is holding online workshops in August and September. […]
NJ is the 5th safest in the U.S. for student drivers
As much as we always feel that New Jersey roadways can be filled with peril, the news is not all that bad. Especially when it comes to new drivers. A new ranking has identified the safest and riskiest states for student drivers and highlights the most affected counties in each.
Yikes! 1 in 5 New Jerseyans turn to alcohol before these decisions
We have plenty of reasons to be stressed in New Jersey, and finances are definitely one of the bigger issues. Yeah, I’m looking at you, tolls and property taxes. A recent survey was put out by Card Rates that highlighted the number of New Jerseyans who turn to alcohol when making some of their bigger financial decisions.
New York DNC delegates speak out about 2 historic moments in politics
Dr. Una Clarke has very fond memories of her lifelong friend Shirley Chisholm - the first Black woman to seek the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1972.52 years later, one hundred thousand balloons dropped from the ceiling at the DNC for the first Black woman to accept the Democratic nomination for president."I thought about her last night and recognized that her bravery, as I call her, I said 'Shirley, you're the brave one," said Dr. Clarke.This moment in history is so profoundly meaningful for Dr. Clarke and her daughter, Rep. Yvette Clarke - as women of color - and Democratic legislators."There've...
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