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Flight diverts to JFK after passengers are served spoiled food
An Amsterdam-bound Delta flight with nearly 300 people aboard had to divert to JFK Airport early Wednesday after "it was discovered" that some of the in-flight meal service had been spoiled, the airline said. Flight crews on the Airbus A330 consulted with medical experts, who recommended the diversion to Queens....
Northwell At Jones Beach Theater Opens For The 2024 Summer Concert Season With New Additions
Northwell at Jones Beach Theater ceremoniously cut the ribbon Thursday, opening the theater for the 2024 summer concert season after undergoing a massive renovation to modernize the venue and prepare it for the season. The five-year multi-million dollar project, in partnership between New York State Parks and Live Nation, was...
N.Y. Lottery: Powerball player takes home $50,000 in third-prize win
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A New York Lottery player recently won $50,000 with a third-prize winning Powerball ticket. The New York Lottery announced the winning ticket for the June 29 drawing matched four white balls and the red Powerball. It was sold at Speedway, located at 46 E Sunrise Highway in Merrick, New York.
N.Y. Lottery: 4 NYC winners take home thousands in TAKE 5 jackpot prizes
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Four jackpot-winning TAKE 5 tickets were recently sold in New York City, according to state lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced that multiple top prize-winning tickets were sold for the midday and evening TAKE 5 drawings on Monday, July 1. There were three top...
"Do the Right Thing" block party celebrates Spike Lee classic
NEW YORK -- It has been 35 years since "Do the Right Thing" was released, and Brooklyn came out to celebrate Spike Lee's iconic movie in style. Hundreds of people showed up for a block party Sunday in Bedford-Stuyvesant, complete with live music, street vendors and an appearance from the award-winning director himself. The 1989 movie explored racial tensions in the neighborhood on the hottest day of the summer. Sunday's block party was held right where it was filmed on Do The Right Thing Way, a portion of Stuyvesant Avenue between Lexington and Quincy streets. Giancarlo Esposito from "Do the Right Thing" castVideo posted online shows Lee on stage addressing the crowd, along with some of the cast and crew. Special guests included actor Giancarlo Esposito, editor Barry Brown and rapper Flava Flav. "He changed the face of history, he changed the face of filmmaking, that man right there -- Spike Lee -- made it all happen. Changed my life, changed your life. Rock out and party Brooklyn!" said Esposito, who played Buggin' Out in the movie and went on to star in "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul."Flava Flav led the crowd in a "Do or die Bed-Stuy" cheer before performing "Fight the Power."
Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for 125 Williamsburg Units, Including $544 Studios
An affordable housing lottery has opened for 125 apartments in a long-in-the-works south Williamsburg development, with units starting at $544 per month. In a rare exception to the city’s housing lottery system, all units included in the Throop Corners lottery could be deemed truly affordable, with the most expensive four-bedroom going for $3,275 a month. According to Streeteasy, market rate apartments of three or more bedrooms in Williamsburg currently average $6,095 a month.
Where to Store Your Luggage for a Stress-Free Visit
Traveling may be fun as well as tough. Deciding on what to do with your luggage is a shared problem, particularly since you reach the initials for check-in or have some allowed time after check-out. Services for storing luggage can be useful in this instance. Knowing where to put your bags when traveling to Brooklyn will help your journey go more effortlessly and stress-free.
Chez Ma Tante Returns After Announcing Closure for ‘Foreseeable Future’
Chez Ma Tante will reopen on July 8, after announcing at the beginning of the year that it would be closed for “the foreseeable future” due to structural repairs on its Greenpoint building. Co-owner Jake Leiber says the classics of Chez Ma Tante will remain (yes, those pancakes), but there are a few items from the original opening menu — like oysters with parsley mignonette — that are being reprised with the encouragement of his kitchen team.
Downtown Sounds Returns This Summer
Downtown Sounds (DTS) returns to Glen Cove’s Village Square this summer. The free concert series has been a town staple for the past 27 years. This year’s lineup includes familiar fan-favorite bands, as well as new performers. The concerts take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Square...
SE Queens parade Sat., July 20
Expect floats, a marching band and Black cowboys at the inaugural Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League Southeast Queens parade on Saturday, July 20, in St. Albans at 10 a.m. People interested in attending the festivities should assemble at 9 a.m. in front of the Jamaica Breeze Restaurant,...
Common & Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels Announce Free Concerts In New York City
Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage announced two new shows for the 2024 season lineup, with Common and Pete Rock scheduled to perform a free concert at Herbert Von King Park in Brooklyn, New York, on July 14 and Run DMC’s Darryl “DMC” McDaniels hosting a DMC and Friends concert at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens on July 21, with a special guest appearance by Jadakiss.
Newest "Top Chef" winner Danny Garcia talks seafood, top ingredients and how he'll honor his mentor
Brooklyn resident by-way-of-New-Jersey Chef Danny Garcia has had a whirlwind career. After attending culinary school in Rhode Island, he worked at the NoMad and the French Laundry and competed in the Bocuse d'Or before working with his mentor, the late Chef Jamal James Kent in opening Crown Shy and building out Saga restaurants and hospitality group.
Observer Calendar, July 10-16
Cooking Presentation Presented by Chef Robert Dell’Amore. 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. (Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Ave, Bethpage). Watch a demonstration by Chef Robert Dell’Amore making an aromatic and filling Vegetarian Chili in the Aviation Room and Kitchen of the Bethpage Public Library. This recipe is easy and delicious, you won’t miss the meat! Samples will be provided. Registration is $5. For more information, call (516) 931-3907.
Manhasset Calendar for July 10 to July 17
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (The Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave.) Melinda will demonstrate how to create 3 charcuterie boards: a traditional with meat and cheeses, a butter board with flavored butter and items to dip in, and last but not least, a dessert board. You will receive handouts with pairings, the components of creating a charcuterie board, how to assemble, a salami flower-making demo, and a plate of meats, cheeses, olives, pickles, fruits, and nuts to create a charcuterie cup with fancy picks that you can take home. You will also get to graze and nibble on the display boards! Priority to Manhasset library cardholders. Non-Manhasset cardholders will be placed on a waiting list.
Lou Reed’s Journey From Suburban Long Island to New York Rock Royalty
From the sleepy sidewalks in Freeport, Long Island, to the electrifying stages of New York City, Lou Reed’s journey is nothing short of legendary. Born as Lewis Allan Reed in 1942, this Jewish kid would one day become the enigmatic frontman of the Velvet Underground and eventually, the king of New York’s rock scene.
New York’s Top Doughnut Pop-Up Is Opening a Bakery
A doughnut stuffed with luxurious ube cream is just one of the items on the Kora menu that has made the pop-up so popular. Since launching in 2020, Kora, started by Eleven Madison Park and Union Square Hospitality alums, Kimberly Camara and co-founder Kevin Borja, are opening a permanent bakery for their Filipino American treats in Sunnyside, Queens. They’ve signed a lease at 45-12 Greenpoint Avenue, and have launched a Kickstarter to help them get to the finish line by end of year.
27th Anniversary Edition of THE LONG ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM EXPO Begins This Month
The Long Island International Film Expo has announced the full schedule of screenings and events for the 27th Anniversary presentation of the festival, happening from July 9th - July 14th at the historic Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave in Bellmore. LIIFE will feature over 120 films this year, including 19...
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