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Permits Filed for 3530 Willett Avenue in Olinville, The Bronx
Permits have been filed for a four-story residential building at 3530 Willett Avenue in Olinville, The Bronx. Located between East 213th Street and East Gun Hill Road, the lot is one block from the Gun Hill Road subway station, serviced by the 2 and 5 trains. Kodra Construction is listed as the owner behind the applications.
Madonna’s Son Says He Doesn’t ‘Have Enough Money to Get Food’ After Moving Out of Her House
Madonna’s son David Banda recently joked that he has to “scavenge” for food after moving out of his mother’s New York City apartment. “It’s lovely to experience it being nine o’clock at night, me being hungry and realizing that I don’t have enough money to get food and scavenging,” Banda, 18, quipped via Instagram Live […]
26-year-old won the NYC housing lottery, pays $881/month for a 1-bedroom apartment: How the process works
Nahjae Olin was born and raised in the Bronx, New York City. She and five of her siblings grew up in a one-bedroom apartment just one block away from the place she now calls home. In 2019, the 26-year-old preschool teacher had just moved back in with her family after...
A New ‘Blue Bloods’ Show Is in the Works, But It Doesn’t Have Anything to Do With the Tom Selleck Series
The new 'Blue Bloods' is based on a YA book series about an elite group of New York City vampires. Say hello to the new Blue Bloods. Production company Awesomeness, which is owned by Paramount, has begun developing a show based on the best-selling YA book series of the same name by Melissa de la Cruz.
NYCHA residents protest what they say are inhumane conditions
NEW YORK – NYCHA residents rallied across all five boroughs Saturday, calling for improved living conditions.Residents are saying "enough is enough."NYCHA residents protest living conditions outside Jacob Riis HousesOutside the Jacob Riis Houses on the Lower East Side, residents protested with a list of demands, saying they are dealing with inhumane conditions.Linda Mitchell said she's been living there for more than 20 years, and the water in her apartment has been unclean for over three years."I just came from PA buying water just to wash. I live with a son. That's two people that gotta buy water to brush our...
City Starts Annual Farmers Market Aid Program For Seniors
The Department for the Aging kicked off its annual Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), where qualified older New Yorkers can purchase fruits, vegetables and herbs at participating vendors across the city using coupons. This year, 55,000 coupon books will be distributed to 350 local organizations throughout the five boroughs, an...
Knicks’ lethal Lithuanian takes over in 90-82 win over Hawks
The New York Knicks secured their third consecutive win in the Summer League on Saturday afternoon, defeating the Atlanta Hawks 90–82. This victory marks an improvement over their narrow win against the Detroit Pistons, showcasing a more complete team performance. Rokus Jokubaitis Shines in Knicks’ Lineup. Among the...
New York City restaurants prepare for new outdoor dining guidelines
New York City's outdoor dining program has some new rules going into effect starting next month and restaurant owners are doing what they can now to get ready.Starting in August, businesses will have to apply to "Dining out NYC" by the end of the day on August 3rd.There will be a flat application fee of $1,500 for either a roadway or sidewalk cafe.Owners have the option to pay for both outdoor eating options for $2,100.Outdoor dining sheds first became a staple during the pandemic.Now, officials say the updated requirements will help make it a permanent fixture on city streets.ALSO READ | Councilwoman accused of biting NYPD officer at Brooklyn homeless shelter protestN.J. Burkett has the latest on the arrest.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More New York City news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit 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.
Knicks Urged to Sign Former Starter as Isaiah Hartenstein Replacement
With the Knicks continuing to weigh their options in looking for a big guy to replace departed center Isaiah Hartenstein, the possibility of a trade is looking increasingly remote. The Knicks could move guard Miles McBride (perhaps with a first-round draft pick) to bring in a low-salaried option like Nick Richards or Walker Kessler, but more likely, they’re going to sign a minimum-contract player.
The U.S. Migrant Crisis: Federal Intervention Needed Now (video)
The United States is facing an unprecedented migrant crisis that requires federal intervention. Local governments are being asked to subsidize this crisis, but they are neither designed nor built to handle such a massive influx of migrants. This situation has escalated into both a humanitarian and fiscal crisis for cities like New York, Chicago, and Denver.
NYC officials give update on global tech outage: Flight delays, services impacted
NEW YORK - New York state and city officials are monitoring the widespread technology outage that caused disruptions around the world Friday. In a statement Saturday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said that agencies are working around the clock this weekend to continue to remediate systems. The outage disrupted business...
Wage theft targeting immigrant women common on city construction sites
For several weeks earlier this year, Maria Reyes, a recent arrival from Ecuador, installed, repaired and finished drywall at a 23-story residential project under construction on West 96th Street on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Reyes, 28, worked 56-hour weeks — four 10-hour shifts and two eight-hour shifts, Mondays through...
Erykah Badu to headline Afropunk Festival at Prospect Park
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — It’s that time of year again. Afropunk is set to return next month at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park with a massive headliner. The two-day festival, dubbed AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA Brooklyn, will take place from Aug. 24 through Aug. 25. Erykah Badu, a neo-soul trailblazer, is set to headline the […]
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