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County Executive Neuhaus Signs Resolution to Purchase Maple Avenue Building in Chester
Goshen, N.Y. – On Monday, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus officially signed the resolution, entering into an agreement to purchase the Maple Avenue Building located in the Village of Chester. The future of the building has been under consideration for some time, including a failed referendum in 2019 until on July 2nd, the Orange County Legislature moved the process of acquiring ownership along with a unanimous vote.
Next Speaker in Leadership Series is Announced
GOSHEN – Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus has announced that he will host the next installment of his Leadership Series at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23rd in the auditorium at the County’s Emergency Services Center, located at 22 Wells Farm Road in Goshen. The event will...
Alleged extremist group leader accused of planning to poison kids in NYC
NEW YORK -- The alleged leader of a violent extremist group plotted to poison children and minorities in New York City, authorities said Tuesday.Michail Chkhikvishvili, 20, was arrested in Moldova on July 6.According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, Chkhikvishvili is the leader of the "Maniac Murder Cult," an international racially and ethnically motivated violent extremist group.Authorities said Chkhikvishvili was staying with a relative in Brooklyn in 2022 and began using encrypted mobile messaging platforms to encourage others to commit violent hate crimes. He also claimed that he committed hate crimes himself while living...
One Year Ago Today – Beloved NYC TV Meteorologist, Elise Finch, Suddenly Died
It was one year ago today (July 16, 2023) that a beloved face in New York City television died. Elise Finch, a longtime meteorologist with WCBS-TV (CBS 2), died in a New York City hospital on July 16, 2023. WCBS-TV confirmed the news shortly after her death, which left her...
Inside César, a New N.Y.C. Restaurant in Soho Helmed by a Former Michelin 3-Starred Chef
One of New York City’s former Michelin three-starred chefs is back on the scene.The Celebrated Portland Chef Naomi Pomeroy Died in a River Accident Over the Weekend César Ramirez, who used to head up the kitchen at Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare, opened his namesake restaurant, César, on Tuesday. Located in SoHo, it’s a much larger space than he once had, with 13 counter seats and 36 table seats. The menu, however, has some similarities: There’s still a strong focus on seafood, and a few of Ramirez’s signature dishes appear here once again. “This restaurant is the fruit of my many years...
Brownsville Recreation Center (BRC) To Get $160 Million Investment To Turn It Into A Brand New State of the Art Facility
New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, recently announced one of the major highlights of the city’s 2025 budget, the $160 million investment to completely rebuild the 70-year-old Brownsville Recreation Center, providing a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Brooklyn. This comes on top of previous investments, such as the Parks Opportunity Program (POP), which offers low-income New Yorkers six-month paid opportunities and training programs to help maintain and operate city parks. Additionally, the budget allocates $15 million to hire 240 full-time maintenance and operations staff to provide a second shift of cleaning services at 100 hotspots in 62 public parks across all five boroughs.
Hospital for Special Surgery leaders react to 15th consecutive top orthopedic ranking
Leaders with New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery reflected on its legacy after being named as the No. 1 hospital for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. In 2023, HSS provided care to more than 211,000 patients and performed more than 41,000 orthopedic surgeries, according to a July 16 news release.
Knicks Owner Describes Future Of NBA With Two Frightening Words
James Dolan is not a happy camper. The NBA has signed a new media rights deal worth over $74.6 billion. However, the league has faced criticism over its new revenue-sharing model. The most prominent critic of this model is Dolan, the owner of the New York Knicks. In a letter to the NBA’s Board of ...
Reservations now open for NYC summer Restaurant Week
Lure Fishbar in Soho is participating in Restaurant Week. Photo by Lanna Apisukh. Reservations are now open for the summer 2024 NYC Restaurant Week, the New York City Tourism + Conventions announced Tuesday. Restaurant Week hits the five boroughs on July 22 and runs through August 18, with some restaurants extending the menu through the beginning of September. Participating establishments will offer two-course lunches and three-course dinners for $30, $45, or $60.
Knicks Blockbuster Trade Pitch Lands $33 Million Center for Julius Randle
As we head into the quiet period here in the 2024 NBA offseason, the Knicks can look at what they’ve assembled and feel pretty good about where they are. We had a big Knicks trade early in the process, and they got two key contracts—Jalen Brunson’s and OG Anunoby’s—sealed up favorably, with Brunson even taking a relative discount.
Pattern for Progress Study: Hudson Valley housing “Out of Reach” for residents
NEWBURGH – A new study released by Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress found that housing costs continue to surge throughout the Hudson Valley as wages remain stagnant, putting an increased financial strain on struggling residents. Pattern examined data from Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester...
Poughkeepsie's proposed Business Improvement District: The plan, location, costs
During her first State of the City Address in March, City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Yvonne Flowers highlighted upcoming plans to revitalize the city. Among them was a proposed Business Improvement District, or BID, to address the downtown business landscape. A BID is a geographic area — in this case including parts of Main Street and neighboring streets — where property owners are charged a special assessment to enhance the area. Local property owners, business tenants, and...
Donat Appointed Poughkeepsie City Manager
POUGHKEEPSIE – Mayor Yvonne Flowers has appointed Joseph P. Donat as Poughkeepsie City Administrator. Donat, who has been serving as the city’s Interim Development Director, was confirmed as Administrator by the Common Council on July 9 and will officially start his new role on July 27, 2024. Donat...
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