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Review: ‘Oh, Mary!’ on Broadway is about an unhinged, hilarious Mary Todd Lincoln
NEW YORK - "This isn't the South we're battling," says an exasperated Abraham Lincoln to one of his soldiers, "it's my wife." Indeed, the massed forces of the Confederacy are no match for Cole Escola's chaotic version of Mary Todd Lincoln in "Oh, Mary!" - a wild-eyed wannabe cabaret star marinated in whiskey, paint thinner and self-delusion and the star of an uproariously anachronistic summer farce that has arrived on the Main Stem from edgier points downtown.
City Hall employees are ready to assist
Employee Assistance Programs in New York: Providing Comprehensive Support to City Hall Employees and Families. The City of New York is dedicated to supporting its employees and their families through various Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). These programs offer a range of services to address personal, social, and professional challenges faced by employees in the city’s agencies and departments. The EAP is a joint labor-management program aimed at enhancing employee well-being, increasing productivity, and improving morale in the workplace.
Chatbot snapshot: How state, local government websites use AI assistants
Over the last several years, artificial intelligence-powered chatbots that can help residents with tasks such as voter registration or filing for unemployment have become a staple of state and city government websites. According to a 2020 tally from a report issued by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers,...
See homes sold in the Union City area, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Union City area reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 1 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 660-square-foot home on 37th Street in Union City that sold for $355,000.
Wanamaker Building Could Be Purchased By New York City Firm After Acquiring Portion of Its Debt
New York real estate firm TF Cornerstone bought a majority of the debt on the Wanamaker building and is now taking part in negotiations to acquire the building, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. TF Cornerstone already opens the Macy’s department store space that occupies the first three...
IT Staffing Agency Traps Tech Workers in Their Jobs, Federal Suit Alleges
A Virginia-based IT staffing agency is accused of “trapping” its employees in their jobs and demanding payments of up to $30,000 if they leave before completing 4,000 hours of work, according to a lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Labor filed in the Eastern District of New York last week. On its website, Smoothstack promises […] The post IT Staffing Agency Traps Tech Workers in Their Jobs, Federal Suit Alleges appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
A Look at Tree Growth in New York as City Pines for Cooler Streets
A tree grows in Brooklyn — several, in fact, but just how fast depends on what species it is and where exactly it’s located. A study published Thursday led by researchers at Columbia University’s Barnard College dug into the speed of street tree growth over a decade-long period and found the fastest growth, borough-wise, in […] The post A Look at Tree Growth in New York as City Pines for Cooler Streets appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Much Of NJ, PA: Here's The Timing
The watch is in effect through 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 and applies to all of New Jersey. In Pennsylvania, the watch covers Adams, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Dauphin, Delaware, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Pike, Schuylkill, Wayne, Wyoming, and York in Pennsylvania. Temps are expected...
Paramus School Board seeks new member after resignation. Here's how to apply
The Paramus school board is seeking to fill a spot left by the resignation of one of its members. The Board of Education is looking to fill the seat left by Anthony Feorenzo, Jr., who resigned last month. The person who is chosen to replace Feorenzo would serve for six months, which will end in the first week of January.
Homes near Paterson Great Falls will have lead paint removed as part of $2M project
PATERSON — A city nonprofit is getting $1.98 million from the state to remove lead paint from 104 homes in several neighborhoods surrounding the Great Falls. The state’s Department of Community Affairs announced on Tuesday that the Paterson-based New Jersey Community Development Corporation, or NJCDC, will be one of seven groups statewide sharing...
VCNY Home inks license with all-American celebratory brand
New York – Multi-category home fashions supplier VCNY Home is adding a cheerful and heartwarming new brand to its portfolio. The supplier has signed a licensing agreement with Hallmark for the design and manufacturing of soft home merchandise for distribution in the United States and Canada. The Hallmark collection will debut at VCNY Home’s showroom during the fall New York Home Fashions Market in September and extends through 2027.
Teen charged in North Jersey student's stabbing death indicted: Where the case stands
The teenager accused of fatally stabbing a New Jersey teen in Manhattan in November was arraigned on an indictment earlier this month by a grand jury. Gianluca Bordone, 19, of Long Island appeared in a Manhattan court on July 1 for the stabbing of 17-year-old Rocco Rodden. Rodden's 19-year-old brother was also injured.
Lottery warning to urgently check numbers as $1m jackpot still unclaimed after win – it was sold at a grocery store
ONE fortunate individual has won a $1 million jackpot after buying a ticket at a grocery store, but their identity is unknown and the money remains unclaimed. Lottery officials are urging people to check the numbers on their tickets in a bid to try and find the lucky winner. The...
4 men captured after woman shot, police chase in stolen vehicle in Newark
Four men are under arrest in New Jersey after a shooting and police chase.It happened on South 10th Street and South Orange Avenue around 10 a.m. Tuesday.Police saw two men get out of what they say was a stolen vehicle. The men then fired their guns and a woman was shot before they drove off.She was rushed to University Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries and is stable.The two men then got back in the car and police gave chase. Police say the driver and his three passengers got out of the vehicle at Central Avenue and South 11th...
Passaic County Prosecutor's Office releases Sheriff Richard Berdnik investigation results
Nearly six months after the death of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik, the Passaic County Prosecutors Office said the investigation is complete and the cause of death was suicide by gun. The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office determined the popular sheriff died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head in...
More Charges Filed Against Driver, 25, In Port Imperial Crash: Prosecutor
Luis Tubac-Socoy faces charges of aggravated assault, endangering an injured victim and assault by automobile, among others following the Friday, July 5 crash, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. At 9:50 p.m., a crash occurred at Avenue at Port Imperial and Port Imperial Boulevard between a Ford F350 and a...
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