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Former flight attendant starts annual 9/11 tribute journey from Boston
BOSTON - A former flight attendant left Boston Sunday on his fourth annual journey to honor the victims of 9/11, including several former coworkers who were killed.Honoring his friends and coworkersPaul Veneto began his Paulie's Push journey on Boston Common, pushing his airline beverage cart to New York City. The beverage cart features pictures of the airline crews who were aboard the hijacked planes."I've never felt any more conviction about making sure these guys are recognized," said Veneto.Veneto flew into Logan Airport on United Airlines Flight 175 on Sept. 10, 2001. The next day, the plane hit the second tower...
Fear & Loathing In The Financial District
The Beacon crew has an eight-minute snapshot of the Summer at Tompkins 2k24. Juan Reyna and his crew have a new 20-minute video out called SMOOCH, which is entirely filmed in New York. Always impressed that the E. 9th Street triangle continued to live on as a functional spot despite the reconstruction that made it fifty times worse.
West Bank Cafe in Hell’s Kitchen gets strong community support to stay open
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Did you know that 80% of all New York City restaurants fail within the first five years of operation? Well, there’s a restaurant on Theater Row in Hell’s Kitchen that clearly keeps defying the odds. The owner of the 46-year-old West Bank Cafe announced last month that it would be closing […]
Calls for investigation into Con Edison pricing after recent report
A new look at Con Ed's pricing has the utility under fire.A report from Congressman Ritchie Torres shows Con Ed customers pay twice as much as people with service from National Grid.The report cites a comparative analysis showing a Bronx property paying ConEd $1.29 per therm for delivery versus a Brooklyn property paying National Grid .54 per therm for delivery.Torres is calling for New York's Public Service Commission to investigate.He issued a statement saying,"The following report concludes there is nothing remotely just and reasonable about the delivery rates Con Ed is charging the customers of the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens."Con...
FAA issues ground stop at LaGuardia and JFK airports due to thunderstorms
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A ground stop was lifted Monday at LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport, according to the National Airspace System Status. The FAA delayed all commercial aircraft from flying out Sunday night due to severe thunderstorms. “Departures to LaGuardia are grounded due to thunderstorms. The probability of extension is medium […]
Grand Opening of Tap Dance Central!
Susan Hebach, former Director of the American Tap Dance Foundation Youth Program and Tap City Youth Ensemble, is excited to announce the launch of Tap Dance Central Inc., a unique studio serving the tap dance community and celebrating the art of tap dance in New York City. Located at 154 Christopher St. Suite 2B, Tap Dance Central Inc. will carry forward the former educational programming of the American Tap Dance Foundation, which recently closed its doors. Susan Hebach, supported by dedicated teachers, tap artists, and students, will lead the organization as it prepares to start programming in early September 2024.
Summer Animal Adventure Series at Zoo New York
Zoo New York at Thompson Park has announced its Summer Animal Adventure Series, a lineup of daily animal encounters running through August. Activities are included with regular admission, on the hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day. There will be a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with a variety of […]
Replay Sports Cards Launches First-Ever Sports Card Shop Franchise
Replay Sports Cards, originally established as One Stop Sports, is revolutionizing the trading card market with the launch of its franchise program. Replay Sports Cards offers a comprehensive range of services, including buying, selling, trading, and grading sports cards. The brand is known for its full-service sports card shops across the Southeastern U.S. and is now expanding its reach by introducing a franchise model.
Celebrating National Spritz Day at Rose Lane: A Refreshing Summer Delight
The Knockturnal had the pleasure of attending National Spritz Day festivities at Rose Lane on Thursday, August 1st. This event, held from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, marked a delightful collaboration between National Spritz Day and Rose Lane, nestled within Park Lane New York, an all-day drinking and dining destination. The occasion transformed Rose Lane’s hidden patio into a seasonal Spritz Alley, perfect for celebrating summer in style.
90s star Catherine O’Hara, 70, seems spooked out in New York just weeks before actress’ Beetlejuice sequel is released
CATHERINE O’Hara has been left looking creeped out in new photos of the actress in New York City ahead of the premiere of the Beetlejuice sequel. The Emmy Award winner reprised her role of Delia Deetz in the 1988 film for the sequel, which is scheduled to be released on September 6. Catherine, 70, has […]
Proposed apartments ignite debate in Kings Park revitalization effort
Cornerstone Kings Park, a 50-unit luxury apartment building proposed for the corner of Meadow Road and Indian Head Road in Kings Park, was discussed at the Smithtown Board of Zoning Appeals public hearing on Aug. 6. The 44,883-square-foot project would sit outside of the LIRR train station and would be...
Severe Storms With Drenching Downpours Now Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest
A slow-moving frontal system has unleashed strong storms with drenching downpours, leading to localized flooding in parts of the region.A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for portions of the area until 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18. It went into effect at 2 p.m.About 4 inches of rainfall is possibl…
New Jersey man killed in Cortland County crash
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) — A fatal crash in Cortland County is under investigation. State Police say 26-year-old Sanzid Bin Rashid, of the Bronx, was traveling on I-81 near Marathon on Thursday afternoon when he swerved to avoid slowed traffic in a construction zone. Rashid struck another vehicle, killing a 71-year-old man from New Jersey and sending a 70-year-old woman to the hospital.
NYC weather: New York City under a flood advisory until 3 a.m. Monday
On Monday at 12:31 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory in effect until 3:30 a.m. for Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island as well as Nassau County. The weather service states, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," describes...
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