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2 Bronx businesses raided by NYPD, NYC Sheriff's Office in huge cannabis bust
Two Bronx businesses allegedly serving as fronts for marijuana distribution operations were shut down early Wednesday.Officials said this is one of the biggest busts the NYPD and Sheriff's Office has seen in a while.At 3770 East Tremont Avenue, authorities seized 176 pounds of cannabis flower, 0.6 pounds of THC vape products, and psilocybin mushroom edibles.The cannabis flower was found in hidden compartments under a couch, covered by ceiling tiles, in filing cabinets, in luggage bags, and in plain view.They're described as being hidden in every nook and cranny."These are all mushroom bars, cereal milk, white chocolate, birthday cake, different flavors,"...
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for entire NYC area as 60 mph winds bring risk — and relief
Strong storms could fire up again Wednesday after daytime feels-like temps topped 100 degrees; excessive heat warnings and watches and heat advisories are in effect. Tuesday's storms did not do anything in terms of providing relief from the heat and humidity; that does not come until late Wednesday with the passage of a cold front.
7 On Your Side Investigates: NYCHA enacts new policy to mitigate fire risk from e-bike batteries
E-bikes have become one of the leading causes of fire in New York City.Some city leaders say more needs to be done to help protect hundreds of thousands of people living in apartment buildings across the area.In many privately owned apartment buildings, e-scooters and bikes are banned but that's not the case for those living in hundreds of government-run NYCHA apartment buildings.The city developed a new safety policy but some councilmembers don't think it goes far enough.In just the past few weeks multiple people were injured in Brooklyn and multiple were people rescued from an apartment buliding in the...
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.
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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...
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