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Route 3 closed in Clifton, New Jersey after tractor trailer explosion sparks fire. Nearby homes evacuated.
CLIFTON, N.J. -- Route 3 is closed in Clifton, New Jersey after a tractor-trailer exploded, sparking a fire and prompting nearby homes to be evacuated. Clifton Police say there are some injuries, though no further details have been provided. The highway is closed in both directions near Valley Road. At...
Video captures tense moment during NYC house fire bailout
NEW YORK — Video recorded at the scene of a residential fire in Stapleton captures the moment two firefighters narrowly dodged roaring flames. In the footage captured by Michael J. Carrasquillo, the blaze can be seen engulfing a vehicle to the side of the home. As firefighters move about before the front of the property, two firefighters can be seen emerging from a second-floor window onto a portion of the roof.
RaMell Ross’ ‘Nickel Boys’ To Open New York Film Festival
RaMell Ross’s Nickel Boys will be the Opening Night of the 62nd New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall on September 27, the fest’s parent organization, Film at Lincoln Center, revealed today. 'Nickel Boys' Production Company Louverture Films Adds Key Execs And Collaborators As Co-Founder Danny Glover Steps Down As CEO The adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel stars Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson in the story of two Black teenagers who become wards of a barbaric juvenile reformatory in Jim Crow-era Florida. In the harrowing tale inspired by actual events, their close friendship helps sustain their hope even...
New Jersey Devils if They Were Summer Olympians
The Summer Olympics are nearly upon us, as the 2024 edition will take place in Paris, France starting July 26. The 18-day-long event is sure to help pass a good chunk of time until the NHL makes its return. But imagine if NHLers could participate in the summer games? With a young and talented group, the New Jersey Devils would have some great candidates in the fold:
Meek Mill Suffers More Diddy Jokes Thanks To Viral ATV Excursion
Fans are still getting on Meek Mill about the rumors. Meek Mill is facing a barrage of jokes on social media in regard to his alleged relationship with Diddy. The renewed jokes come after he posted clips of himself riding an ATV in the streets of Newark, New Jersey. "Big benders …. Don’t try this at home!" he captioned the series of videos.
The Vintagent Trailers: Sixth Street Specials
SIXTH STREET SPECIALS (TBD) Key Cast: Hugh Mackie, Joshua Mackenzie, Fumi Matsueda, Oliver Meechan. Ezekiel Victor is a filmmaker from Asheville, currently splitting his time between there and Brooklyn. His Uncle used to own the motel and gas station at Deals Gap so some of my oldest memories are seeing bikes race up the hill at the entrance of the Dragon. His second birthday party was even motorcycle themed, giving motorcycles a very personal place in his heart.
‘Nickel Boys’ announced as the opening night film of the 2024 New York Film Festival
The 62nd edition of the New York Film Festival will kick off with RaMell Ross’s “Nickel Boys,” an adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Nickel Boys.”2025 Oscar Predictions: Best Costume Design Film at Lincoln Center made the announcement early Monday and notably didn’t specify a premiere designation for the film, perhaps an indication that “Nickel Boys” will have its world premiere at another festival such as the Telluride Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, or Venice Film Festival. “What an absolute honor for ‘Nickel Boys’ to open the 62nd New York Film Festival… a daydream really, for the crew, the...
Adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s ‘Nickel Boys’ to open New York Film Festival this fall
“Nickel Boys,” an adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, will open the 62nd New York Film Festival in September, organizers said Monday.Filmmaker RaMell Ross directed the drama based on the 2019 novel about two Black teenagers in an abusive reform school in Florida in Jim Crow-era Florida. Whitehead used the real Dozier School for Boys, and its victims, as a model. The cast includes Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater, Fred Hechinger, Daveed Diggs and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.“’Nickel Boys’ signals the emergence of a major filmmaking voice,” said Dennis Lim, the festival’s artistic director, in a statement. “RaMell Ross’ fiction...
2024 NFL Flag Championships see repeat champions, return of Staten Island title
The 2024 NFL Flag Championships had symbolism for both the 15U boys Metro Select and the 18U Staten Island Giants girls championship teams. For the boys, representing the New Orleans Saints, this 2024 game was their second title in a row. Last year, Metro Select played the underdog, coming in and lighting up the competition en route to a victory many did not expect. This year, the team proved they were not to be reckoned with. “It feels amazing, I’m honored that we won. We trained hard,” said Daniel Berry, who had three total touchdowns and was named MVP for the second year...
The Ultimate Guide to New York’s Top-Selling Weed Concentrates: A Must-Read for Cannabis Enthusiasts
New York’s cannabis scene is buzzing with excitement as weed concentrates continue to dominate the market. For cannabis enthusiasts seeking the finest and most potent products, staying informed about the latest trends is essential. Headset, a pioneering data-driven tech company in the cannabis industry, has released its latest report, shedding light on the top-selling weed concentrates in New York. This comprehensive guide dives deep into these popular products, offering valuable insights for both seasoned users and newcomers alike. Whether you’re a producer, retailer, or consumer, understanding which products are leading the market can help you make more informed decisions and enhance your cannabis experience.
Rangers’ Brennan Othmann Can Contribute in 2024-25
During the 2023-24 season, the New York Rangers opted to keep Brennan Othmann, one of their top prospects, in the American Hockey League (AHL) rather than playing him on the fourth line. The young winger should have a legitimate shot to make the opening night lineup and he can contribute in the NHL this season.
This Cheerful Fire Island Pines Escape Is the Epitome of Summer
Sometimes, if the real estate gods smile upon you, all you need to secure your dream home is to be a dream dinner guest. At least that’s how it worked out for AD PRO Directory designer Wesley Moon after he fell in love with this waterfront house in the Pines district of Fire Island, just off the coast of New York’s Long Island.
Calling all Knicks fans & collectors
Calling all Knicks fans! We’re on the hunt for the ultimate collection of Knicks memorabilia. Whether you collect Knicks cards, signed memorabilia, game-used equipment, or any other Orange and Blue treasures, we want to hear from you!. This upcoming season, we are planning to run a feature on one...
Sue’s Muse: An Interview with Eden Casteel
I thought some of you would like to hear what it’s like to launch, book and perform a show when you are an out-of-town talent. This impessive singer, producer and educator not only brought her debut show to New York, it was nominated for a MAC Award her first time out. In the interview she forgot to mention one of her mentors, Ruth Hart of Maine Cultural Center and I boofed on my dear friend’s name…I referred to Michael Kirk Lane as Michael Lane Kirkman. All that aside please meet the lovely and oh so talented, Eden Casteel…
Meet Up and Coming Funny Guy Ismael Gaynor
Ishmael Gaynor, hailing from Yonkers, NY by way of Washington, DC, started his stand-up comedy career in Washington, DC. He grew up in the entertainment business where his father and mother worked in the music and fashion industry respectively. Their grind rubbed off on him. He has quickly risen through the ranks of both the NYC and Washington, DC comedy communities with his gut-busting, conversational style and his tell-it-like-it-is approach. He has won 25 comedy competitions and 30 comedy festivals.
Midsummer Music: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week
Even in the middle of summer, the classic arts scene in New York is never quiet. Here is just a sampling of some of the classic arts events happening this week. The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s series of Summer Evening concerts continues this week with concerts July 23 and 27. The July 23 concert will feature pianist Orion Weiss, violinists Lun Li and Danbi Um, violist Paul Neubauer, cellist Sterling Elliott, and clarinetist Ricardo Morales, playing a program including works by Mozart, Richard Strauss, Robert Schumann, Ernő Dohnányi. The July 27 concert will feature violinists Sean Lee and Cho-Liang Lin, violists Aaron Boyd and James Thompson, cellist Nicholas Canellakis, and flautist Tara Helen O’Connor, playing a program of works by Beethoven, Schubert, Mozart, and Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst.
Pair of Brooklyn shootings 7 minutes and 2 blocks apart leaves 2 dead, 1 critical
A pair of Brooklyn shootings seven minutes and two blocks apart left two men dead and a third clinging to life, police said Monday. The explosion of violence began with a man shot in the chest near Flushing Ave. and Steuben St. in Clinton Hill at 10:51 p.m. Sunday. Medics rushed the victim, believed to be in his 30s, to New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital but he couldn’t be ...
Eric Adams backs Harris as Democratic nominee
NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams endorsed the presidential campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris Monday, adding to the growing chorus supporting her bid. “I think she is the voice that the party needs right now,” the Democratic mayor said during an appearance on Morning Joe.
Man found dead in the water at Rockaway Beach, in a summer rife with drownings
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2024. Donate today. Police found a man dead in the water near the Rockaway Beach boardwalk in Queens shortly after midnight Monday morning, officials said. Bystanders spotted the man floating around 12:30 a.m. and called 911, police said. First-responders performed CPR...
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