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Can I use a plastic bag in my compost bin in New York City?
Curbside composting is coming to Staten Island, Manhattan and the Bronx beginning on Oct. 6. That means that it will be mandatory for residents of those boroughs to separate their organic waste from their regular trash starting on that date. The compost, which must be placed in a separate bin,...
October in NYC: Cultural Delights, Dog Parades, and Oktoberfest
October in New York City offers a plethora of free activities to enjoy. To start, you can visit Poster House on Fridays to explore new exhibitions without paying admission. If you're feeling whimsical, attend FranCon dressed as Fran Lebowitz on October 24 for a unique experience at the Holiday Cocktail Lounge. Dog lovers can indulge in multiple dog parades throughout the month, with the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade being a standout event on October 19. Oktoberfest celebrations at Stone Street provide a vibrant street party every Saturday till the end of October, offering beer, food, and stein-holding contests.
Hundreds of job opportunities listed on NYC Health and Hospitals website
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Hundreds of jobs have been posted on the NYC Health and Hospitals website as of Tuesday. Nurses, social workers, and respiratory therapists are needed at the city’s many public hospitals in the five boroughs. “Join an exciting team of dedicated employees who help all New Yorkers – without exception – to […]
Delays over an hour on George Washington Bridge after debris spill
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – A disabled truck caused severe delays Monday morning on the George Washington Bridge. Drivers can expect delays of over 60 minutes on the upper George Washington Bridge and closer to 45 minutes on the lower, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. A truck tried to make […]
Juice bar owner claims ex-NYPD commissioner’s twin asked for ‘shakedown’ payments
The owner of Juice & Moore Juice Bar in Coney Island appeared with his lawyer Tuesday outside City Hall, alleging that harassment from the NYPD and two people linked to Mayor Eric Adams’ administration forced his business to close.
1 million New York City rent stabilized apartments to see rate hikes
Beginning October 1, the cost of rent is going up for a large number of New Yorkers.One million rent-stabilized apartments will see rate hikes.Under the increases approved by the rent guidelines board, 1 year leases are going up by 2.75 percent.Two year leases will go up by 5.25 percent. The board voted adopted the new guidelines in June 2024. Ahead of the vote, passionate New Yorkers showed up in protest in full force, blocking the roadway and entrance to Hunter College.At least 8 people, including a state assembly member, were arrested. At the time, Mayor Eric Adams said voters had...
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks to leave position before the end of the month: sources
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks is stepping down earlier than originally announced, according to sources.Banks will now be leaving his post on October 16.That's when incoming Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos will take over as leader of the nation's largest school system.Last week when Banks announced plans to step down, he said he would finish out the calendar year.It's not clear yet what led to the decision to speed up the date of transition.The latest development comes amid a cascade of resignations within Eric Adams' administration, as the mayor himself faces a five-count indictment that accuses him of pressuring...
2 of 13 Most Haunted Hotels in America Can be Found in New York
New York is home to not one but two of the 13 most haunted hotels in the country. #8 Sagamore Hotel (Bolton Landing, New York) The Sagamore Hotel in the Adirondack Mountains has a long haunting history despite its luxurious accommodations and beautiful location on Lake George. It began in...
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates decline as exemptions rise
New York — U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates dipped last year and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high, according to federal data posted Tuesday. The share of kids exempted from vaccine requirements rose to 3.3%, up from 3% the year before. Meanwhile, 92.7% of kindergartners...
All NYC school buildings will have new door-locking systems by year’s end. Parents are conflicted.
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.A $92-million plan to equip all 1,600 New York City schools with cameras, intercoms, and buzzers so they can lock the front doors is more than halfway complete, with officials expecting the safety measures to be finished by June.Chancellor David Banks has said that the Education Department’s Safer Access door-locking plan is an attempt to “harden” campuses, citing a need to control entry to buildings following violence near city schools as well as school shootings like the 2022 tragedy in Uvalde, Texas.“We will have every...
NYC tops Rome, Naples for best pizzerias in the world
NEW YORK (PIX11) — New York City is home to the best pizzerias in the world, beating out two Italian cities for the honor, according to a new report. The Big Apple has seven world-class pizza spots, compared to six in Rome, Naples, and Tokyo, according to a study in Chef’s Pencil, a food magazine. […]
‘It’s overdue’: Hoboken cracking down on delivery bike drivers
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — Hoboken is cracking down on delivery bikers. They’re mandated to register with the city and wear yellow vests, but not many were found wearing them on Tuesday. Hoboken Councilman Paul Presinzano was wearing his vest. “I’m the one who introduced the bill, so I should be wearing it,” he declared. Presinzano […]
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