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Tuesday’s Headlines: LEGO Finally Gets It Edition
Set your calendars. On Aug. 1, LEGO will finally start selling a "Downtown Streetcar and Station" kit as part of its LEGO City line, ending an epoch in which transit-loving kids were forced to build urban toys that only featured trucks, police SUVs, airplanes, science labs and even (hold onto your coffee) a "police prison island."
The Juilliard School Announces 2024-25 Season & First Annual ‘Juilliard Fall Festival’
The Juilliard School has announced its season for 2024-25, and the inaugural “Juilliard’s Fall Festival.”. This article only features vocal performances featured in these programs. “Touching Magic: A Vocal Arts-Sibelius Academy Collaboration” kicks off the Fall Festival. Performance Date: September 13, 2024. Installments of Juilliard’s “Liederabend” take...
AAHOA Voices Concerns Over NYC Hotel Licensing Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 22 – AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association), the largest hotel owners association in the world, expresses deep concern over the recently introduced New York City Council bill that would prohibit hotels from operating without an additional license, including preventing the use of subcontractors for core functions such as housekeeping, front desk, and security.
The 411 on area codes: How new tech and population growth fuels the need for more digits
212. 213. 312. If you know, you know. Over nearly 80 years, area codes have come to signify regional identities and a deep connection to a place. So what happens when tech and population growth collide, and the three-digit number synonymous with home is no longer available?. Spokeo analyzed the...
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.
Tri-state school systems among the best in nation, study finds. Here's how they rank
A quality school system is at the forefront for any parent when it comes to their children's future, particularly when many consider that academic resources can pave the way for future success. With this in mind, WalletHub looked into the states with the best and worst school systems for 2024.
This Record Was Broken for Severe Weather in New York State in July
It's been a wild, somewhat terrifying summer in New York thus far. The state has experienced extremely volatile weather patterns in recent weeks, which have wreaked havoc on local communities. High temperatures and humidity levels are largely to blame for this, but the state has also fallen victim to the ripple effect of Hurricane Beryl, which has further complicated matters.
DEC will let people print hunting, fishing licenses at home
N.Y. (WETM) — New York State hunters, anglers, and trappers will be able to print their sporting licenses at home staring in a couple weeks. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that the paper used for state hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses and carcass tags will change from its current special […]
Colombian Independence Day Jackson Heights Colombian Day Parade -2024
BY: Liliana Rocio, Senior Editor for World Liberty TV, @ Northern Boulevard Queens NY, Sun July 21st 2024 — Jackson Heights come alive with Colombia’s vibrant colors, sounds, and spirit on Sunday, July 21, 2024. The Colombian Day Parade marches along Northern Blvd from 69th Street in Jackson...
Armani-branded condos snag Manhattan’s priciest contract
The Giorgio Armani Residences once again nabbed the top spot in Manhattan’s luxury market, marking the fourth time the branded condo has landed a top deal this year. The penthouse at 760 Madison Avenue, asking $32.5 million, was the most expensive of 20 homes asking $4 million or more to find buyers last week, according to Olshan Realty’s weekly report.
Watchdog who criticized NYPD’s handling of officer discipline resigns
NEW YORK (AP) — The head of an oversight board that investigates allegations of misconduct by New York City police officers announced her resignation Monday, ending a tenure in which she had publicly criticized the NYPD’s handling of a major disciplinary case and sought to expand the panel’s authority.
New York Blood Center introduces state-of-the-art blood donation pods
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The New York Blood Center is changing the blood donation experience with its state-of-the-art blood donation pods. The goal is to provide a more comfortable, efficient donation experience. The pods feature donor beds, a climate-controlled environment, and even access to streaming services, which will make donating blood much easier. The blood […]
Register for Tax Exemptions at Upcoming Homeowner Exemption Liaison Program
Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) is partnering with the Nassau County Department of Assessment to bring the Homeowner Exemption Liaison Program (HELP) to The Bryant Library in Roslyn on Tuesday, July 23. During HELP events, Department of Assessment staff will provide homeowners with...
N.Y. weather: Organized showers, thunderstorms headed to NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders can expect to see scattered thunderstorms in the forecast for the next few days before the sun comes out for the weekend. National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist Bill Goodman said the radar indicates Staten Island should be in the clear until later Monday, as most of the storms are currently north, near Bergen and Rochester counties.
New York DOT: Scary Footage of Near Accident in Work Zone [VIDEO]
Late last week, the New York Department of Transportation (DOT) shared scary footage of a near-miss accident that happened in a work zone in Otsego, New York. The summer is a popular time for road work across New York state. There are numerous major roads across the Hudson Valley that are currently under construction or undergoing maintenance resulting in work zones.
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