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Killer of 21-year-old N.J. woman found dead in 1980 is finally sentenced
A man with a lengthy criminal history convicted last year of killing a missing 21-year-old New Jersey woman in 1980 in California has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. The conviction brings a measure of closure to the surviving family of Holly Ann Campiglia who had been...
Help Solve the Mystery of Missing NJ Man
A Central Jersey man is missing and may be in danger. His family is desperately trying to find him. They are asking the community for help bringing him home. This is the story of Anthony M. Reyes. Anthony Reyes is a 36-year-old man who disappeared on June 28th from his...
DEVELOPMENTS: Original Works By New York Choreographers Set For Next Month
1 2024 New York Independent Theater Honorary Award Recipients Announced!. Produced by Sabrina Gail Lobner, Developments Original Works by New York Choreographers is a celebration of conceptual dance works and the creatives who breathe life into the art form. Performances are Sunday, August 4th at the Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, 55 Bethune St, Floor 11, New York, NY 10014. Both the 2:00 and 3:45 pm performances are pay what you wish at the door. There is a suggested ticket price of $35.00, as well as the option to pay more or less. All proceeds directly benefit the participating artists!
Historic utility AND high fashion. LL Bean staple finds a new audience as a trendy bag
The sturdy canvas bag made by L.L. Bean and called the Boat and Tote was created to haul heavy blocks of ice but now has become a must-have fashion accessory. It is having an extended moment that's driven by social media like Stanley’s tumblers were. New Yorker Gracie Wiener launched the trend by monogramming one of the utilitarian bags with “Prada" as a joke, and launching an Instagram page showcasing creative phrases like “Schlepper” or “HOT MESS” or “cool mom.” The folks at L.L. Bean are both stunned and happy. A spokesperson says the totes are bringing new customers to the brand.
The Delecor Closes in on Completion at 250 East 83rd Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side
Construction is on the verge of completion on The Delecor, a 31-story residential tower at 250 East 83rd Street in the Yorkville section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by SLCE Architects and developed by The Torkian Group, the 370-foot-tall structure will span 215,608 square feet and yield 128 rental units in one- to four-bedroom layouts, a collection of penthouses, and ground-floor retail space. The property is located at the corner of Second Avenue and East 83rd Street.
Hoboken Invests $1.1 Million in Advanced Police Mobile Command Center
Hoboken will soon boost its public safety with a $1.1 million high-tech Police Mobile Command Center (PMCC). Approved by the City Council, this PMCC will help with emergencies, public events, and daily patrols, making it easier for the police to protect and serve the community. Key Takeaways. Hoboken’s City Council...
LuisaViaRoma Opens Mega Flagship in New York’s NoHo, Its First International Unit
MILAN — A year-and-a-half after news circulated that the luxury e-tailer was plotting a retail push into the U.S., LuisaViaRoma on Monday will open its first international brick-and-mortar flagship — and second physical unit overall — at 1 Bond Street in Manhattan’s NoHo.Harrods Relaunches Own-brand Label With the Celebration of 175 Years in Business The 11,300-square-foot, two-story space joins the storied existing unit on Florence’s Via Roma, which opened in 1929, and a VIC and press suite in Milan, in addition to LuisaViaRoma’s e-commerce platform. The move reflects both the dynamism of the U.S. market for the retailer and its growing ambitions...
Map: How Did Community Boards Vote on ‘City of Yes’ Housing Plan
The city’s lowest density community districts — where very little housing has been built despite a citywide crisis — are opposing the mayor’s citywide rezoning proposal that seeks to build "a little more housing in every neighborhood." Community boards in the city's densest neighborhoods are generally...
Heat waves are becoming more common. Expanding New York City's tree canopy can help keep us cool
The metropolitan region has experienced more extreme heat this summer than usual, and climate experts say it'll only get worse. But trees — or nature's air conditioning — can help keep us cool. Tami Lin-Moges is the Interim New York Cities Director for at The Nature Conservancy which...
Expansion of City’s Mental-Health Clubhouses Could Shut Down Smaller Sites
When people walk into the Fountain House mental health clubhouse in midtown Manhattan they are greeted by a unique type of security guard. The front door of the six-floor center is manned by a member of the community — someone with serious mental illness. Almost the entire self contained community is operated by one of […] The post Expansion of City’s Mental-Health Clubhouses Could Shut Down Smaller Sites appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
81-year-old swimmer’s life transformed after receiving innovative pacemaker at SIUH
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Koon Loh, an 81-year-old New Jersey resident, felt shocked and confused when he learned he had a condition that would jeopardize his lifestyle. In 2020, Loh discovered he had an abnormal and dangerously low heart rate, causing him to experience shortness of breath and fatigue. As an electrical engineer and daily swimmer, Loh was determined to protect his health to continue living actively.
NYPD’s Largest Cannabis Bust: $10 Million in Narcotics Seized in The Bronx
New York City police seized approximately $10 million worth of drugs, including narcotics such as cannabis and psychedelic mushrooms in a drug enforcement operation in the Bronx on Saturday, July 20th. The seizure, occurring on Timpson Place in the Mott Haven neighborhood, is reported as the largest involving unregulated cannabis...
Ocean County halts all foreclosure auctions, fears NJ law encourages phony nonprofits
Ocean County has postponed the foreclosure auction scheduled for July 23 amid concerns that unproven nonprofit agencies are taking advantage of a new law that was designed to even the playing field at sheriff's sales with investors. Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy said his office has sold a dozen properties that prompted an...
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