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Foundations Underway For 5055 Broadway in Inwood, Manhattan
Below-grade work is underway at 5055 Broadway, the site of an 11-story mixed-use building in Inwood, Manhattan. Designed by Fischer + Makooi Architects and developed by Timber Equities, the 155-foot-tall structure will span 50,808 square feet and yield 60 rental apartments in one- to two-bedroom layouts, with 25 percent dedicated to affordable housing, as well as amenities and ground-floor retail space. The 7,500-square-foot property is located between West 215th and 216th Streets and was once a surface-level parking lot.
Case of Staten Island man’s trip-and-fall injury ends in $375K settlement
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.— It took five years, but a South Beach man has settled with the city over a 2019 trip-and-fall incident that occurred blocks from his home. The plaintiff, Ciro DeAngelis, now 71, of Sand Lane, agreed to a $375,000 payout to resolve the case, records show. If...
Miracles do happen. Ask Rob Ricco, now cancer free: ‘Faith over fear! What the mind believes, the body can achieve’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — They say every great man has a story to tell. But this Staten Island son brings it to another level. A few years back when Rob Ricco saw his reflection in the mirror, he noticed there was a slight difference on one side of his neck compared to the other, he reported to Prevention magazine, where his story was first reported. The next morning, the Castleton Corners resident, 55 at the time, made an appointment with his physician, Dr. Edward Levine, a doctor of internal medicine in Dongan Hills. They decided to schedule a few tests to ascertain whether or not it was something to act on.
Staten Island Home of the Week: Private sanctuary in Dongan Hills, $2.1M
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The property located at 120 Old Farmers Lane, Dongan Hills, offers a private sanctuary on over 44,000 square feet of land is for sale and is priced at $2,050,999, according to the Staten Island Multiple Listing Services, MLSSINY.com listing. The home features a grand two-story foyer...
Flames shoot up in the air near Pier 83 in Hell's Kitchen
Flames shot up more than 20 feet into the air in Hell's Kitchen.Firefighters were called to the fire on W. 44th Street near 11th and 12th Avenues near Pier 83 on Saturday just after 4 p.m.There is no word yet on what caused the fire.The fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported.ALSO READ | From Tel Aviv to New York City, NYPD confronts threat of drone attacksJosh Einiger reports on a detective who is the eyes and ears of the NYPD in Israel.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More Manhattan news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Hundreds gather at Staten Island park for Raritan Bay Festival
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Conference House Park was the place to be on Saturday, as Staten Island residents and families enjoyed various activities at the 2024 Raritan Bay Festival. Kayaking, music, and games were just some of the fun things hundreds of residents enjoyed while soaking in the...
Elizabeth Street Garden fight gets last-minute support from big-name celebs
The fight to save a beloved garden tucked inside the middle of a Manhattan block gained the support of a number of A-list celebrities this week, who each wrote heartfelt pleas to save a piece of the city. Patti Smith, Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro drafted letters to Mayor...
Recall issued for these popsicles usually sold from ice cream trucks, at concession stands
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Approximately 137,000 cases of single-serve Popsicle Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pop products are being recalled by Unilever in the U.S., according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The products, marked for individual sale, are being recalled as they may contain milk, an unlisted...
Staten Island Social Security office to reopen after nearly year-long closure
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Dongan Hills Social Security office will reopen Monday, Aug. 26, according to Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-Staten Island/South Brooklyn). Closed since Sept. 18, 2023, the field office at 1510 Hylan Blvd. is one of two on Staten Island along with another field office located in Travis at 1441 South Ave.
Police fatally shoot man they say refused to drop gun in East Harlem, gun recovered at scene
Police officers fatally shot a man after they say he refused to drop a gun in East Harlem early Sunday.Officers responded around 12:30 a.m. to the intersection of 103rd Street and Third Avenue after someone called 911 about a man with a gun.The NYPD said officers demanded that the 62-year-old suspect drop his weapon, but he ignored their calls."The two officers discharged their firearms, striking the male. The officers immediately requested EMS and performed CPR," NYPD Chief of Housing Martine Materasso said during a briefing held at the scene.A gun was recovered at the scene, Materasso said.The suspect was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More Manhattan news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
New York City's 92nd Street Y at 150
At the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan, you'll find folks doing exactly what you'd expect at a community center – swimming, playing basketball, creating. But did you know Groucho Marx used the gym here, and Martha Graham taught dance here?As CEO Seth Pinsky tells it, the organization's remarkable history stemmed from a simple mission: "The 92nd Street Y was founded 150 years ago by a group of German Jewish civic leaders who saw a large number of Eastern European Jews coming to the United States, and they felt that that population needed a home, a safe place. And they said,...
Earl Mosley's Diversity of Dance X Ailey Extension Presents "Hearts of Men" (Open to Men + Nonbinary Persons)
Earl Mosley's Diversity of Dance in partnership with Ailey Extension. Monday, August 26, 2024 - 5:00pm daily through August 29, 2024. Earl Mosley's Diversity of Dance in partnership with Ailey Extension. "My goal was to create a community where men of all ages and backgrounds could play, create, share, and...
Astor Place Hairstylists is very much open
In recent days, there have been some unfounded rumors that Astor Place Hairstylists had closed, based mainly on the renovations happening in the ground-floor storefront (ex-Vitamin Shoppe) on the SE corner of Broadway and Astor Place. Yesterday, management put up a "We Are Open" banner on the construction plywood above...
Fall Fiction Preview 2024: Luis Jaramillo
Luis Jaramillo is an assistant professor of creative writing at the New School in New York City and the author of the short story collection The Doctor’s Wife. His first novel, The Witches of El Paso (Primero Sueño Press/Atria, Oct. 8), explores family secrets and the supernatural along the U.S.-Mexico border. In a starred review, a critic for Kirkus calls the book “gripping and cinematic.” Jaramillo answered these questions via email, and the responses below have been edited for length and clarity.
Splendor and Glory of India on display at FIA’s 42nd India Day Parade in New York City
New York City came alive on Sunday as the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) hosted the world’s largest annual India Day Parade, honoring India’s Independence Day. This year marked the 42nd celebration, drawing thousands of participants and spectators from the Indian-American community to celebrate their rich culture. The parade started at 12 PM local time at 38th Street and Madison Avenue. This year’s theme, “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – The World is One Family,” emphasizes social harmony and cultural unity, fostering a sense of belonging that transcends boundaries.
Chief Chell claims crime in Central Park has ‘almost disappeared’
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The NYPD is now turning to the use of high-tech drones to help keep New York City safe. The drones were used to assist in recent incidents, including a home invasion in Queens. Now, the NYPD is deploying drones in Central Park to respond to 911 calls. John Chell, the NYPD […]
See all homes sold on the North Shore, Aug. 12 to Aug. 18
The following is a listing of all home transfers in North Shore reported from Aug. 12 to Aug. 18. There were 9 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,940-square-foot home on Fort Hill Circle that sold for $697,500. Staten Island.
Freshkills Park Alliance announces 2 new board members
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.-- Freshkills Park Alliance “proudly” announced two additional board members to their team-- Denis Kelleher and Christopher Benbow-- on Aug. 15, 2024. “Both Denis and Chris bring a wealth of knowledge, community engagement, and activism to our Alliance,” said Mark Murphy, President of FKPA. If...
Repairs underway after driver, 70, ‘lost control,’ crashed into three stores at Staten Island shopping center
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Businesses at a Castleton Corner shopping center had a busy Saturday as they made repairs and evaluated the damages caused by a 70-year-old motorist who crashed her Hyundai sedan into three storefronts Friday afternoon. Steve Rubin, owner of Todt Hill Wine and Liquors, said he...
Wagner College Theatre ranked among the best collegiate theatre programs by the Princeton Review
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Wagner College Theatre has earned a distinguished spot as No. 7 on The Princeton Review’s list of the top collegiate theater programs in the United States for the 2024 Edition of “The Best 389 Colleges.”. Renowned for its rigorous approach to the performing...
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