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Thousands converge on Poughkeepsie for night of laughter
POUGHKEEPSIE – Approximately 6,000 people converged in Poughkeepsie Saturday night for world-class entertainment. Comedian Kevin Hart brought his latest show, Acting My Age to the MJN Convention Center for two sold-out shows Saturday night, with approximately 3,000 people at each show. “The MJN Convention Center is continuing to bring...
Jacobson secures funding for new air conditioning at Plattekill Library
PLATTEKILL – It has been a scorcher of a summer, but the Plattekill Library has found some relief from the heat with the assistance of Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson (D, 104). Jacobson has announced $15,000 in funding for the Plattekill Library to purchase a new air conditioning system for its...
Fitness court opens at Monticello High School (VIDEO)
MONTICELLO – This week, the ribbon was cut on an outdoor fitness court located at Monticello High School. The new outdoor fitness facility is designed to expand free access to high-quality workouts to all members of the community, not just students who attend the school. The outdoor fitness...
Luther Vandross, “Never Too Much” At ImageNation Outdoors In Harlem (Video)
The 22nd ANNUAL IMAGENATION OUTDOOR film and Music Festival will run from July 27th – to Sept 21st in Harlem, New York. In addition to outdoor screenings of Black films, live music performances, and DJs some of the festival highlights include; Drive-In Movie Series at East River Plaza and the HW50 Sidebar a celebration of Harlem Week 50th Anniversary (HW50) feat. films about Harlem and/or made in Harlem, the first annual ImageNation’s Afro Cinemusic Festival a 3-Day film and music festival in Marcus Garvey Park, Kids Night Out Back to School Event and the NYC premiere of Luther: Never Too Much at our annual ImageNation’s Soul Train Tribute which is also an official billboard Live Hip Hop and R&B Week event in also in Marcus Garvey Park and the ImageNation X FDBA Open Streets Movie Series, ImagiNation has partnered with BuyBlack.org to create BuyBlack Shopping Village, a marketplace that will be at most outdoor festival events and the festival lounge.
Madonna’s Son Says He Doesn’t ‘Have Enough Money to Get Food’ After Moving Out of Her House
Madonna’s son David Banda recently joked that he has to “scavenge” for food after moving out of his mother’s New York City apartment. “It’s lovely to experience it being nine o’clock at night, me being hungry and realizing that I don’t have enough money to get food and scavenging,” Banda, 18, quipped via Instagram Live […]
New Hope Community welcomes Janae Myers as director of development
LOCH SHELDRAKE- New Hope Community is pleased to welcome Janae Myers as their new Director of Development. Janae joins the organization with an impressive philanthropic and business-oriented history, particularly within the nonprofit space. Janae brings to New Hope Community a strong dedication to empowering the lives of individuals with intellectual...
Photo provided by Antonio Ware’s family raises more questions about toddler’s death
MONTICELLO – The family of Antonio Ware who died this week after he was left inside a car for several hours in Monticello in the sweltering heat continues to allege the 2-year-old boy was neglected by his foster family. On Saturday, Ware’s aunt, Georgette Howard, provided Mid-Hudson News with...
“Zolz” out at Renegades; brings mayhem to local airwaves
HUDSON VALLEY – Rick Zolzer, more commonly known as “Zolz” is no longer with the Hudson Valley Renegades, where he served several roles, most notably as the long-time PA announcer and leader of the between-innings entertainment for 28 of the team’s 30 years at Dutchess Stadium/Heritage Financial Park.
26-year-old won the NYC housing lottery, pays $881/month for a 1-bedroom apartment: How the process works
Nahjae Olin was born and raised in the Bronx, New York City. She and five of her siblings grew up in a one-bedroom apartment just one block away from the place she now calls home. In 2019, the 26-year-old preschool teacher had just moved back in with her family after...
Independent Living celebrates the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
POUGHKEEPSIE- Independent Living, Inc. is pleased to announce the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act event, scheduled for July 27, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Walkway Over the Hudson. This event centers on celebrating the ADA which prohibits the discrimination against people with disabilities and enables Independent Living, Inc. to serve our community members with disabilities.
Fake ‘And Just Like That’ Filming Notices Posted Around NYC Leave Fans Confused
Fake And Just Like That production notices are taking over New York City, leaving fans with several questions.Judge Dismisses 'Fake Famous' Idea Theft Lawsuit Fans have recently been finding fake filming notices for Max’s Sex and the City reboot posted around the city and sharing them on social media. Many of them feature wild plot details about the third season, which is currently being filmed. “After getting hit by a Citi Bike, Carrie retains Fletcher Reede (Jim Carrey) from Liar Liar as her lawyer,” one notice read, while another added, “Carries goes on a bad date with Mr. Bean (the character) and then accidentally...
A New ‘Blue Bloods’ Show Is in the Works, But It Doesn’t Have Anything to Do With the Tom Selleck Series
The new 'Blue Bloods' is based on a YA book series about an elite group of New York City vampires. Say hello to the new Blue Bloods. Production company Awesomeness, which is owned by Paramount, has begun developing a show based on the best-selling YA book series of the same name by Melissa de la Cruz.
Park Slope Tenants Secure Agreement with City, Landlord to Keep Units Affordable
Stellar Management, the Fifth Avenue Committee and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) signed an agreement that makes all the units at 341 10th Street in Park Slope affordable housing. The entities closed on an Article XI regulatory agreement for the building last week, ensuring...
City Starts Annual Farmers Market Aid Program For Seniors
The Department for the Aging kicked off its annual Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), where qualified older New Yorkers can purchase fruits, vegetables and herbs at participating vendors across the city using coupons. This year, 55,000 coupon books will be distributed to 350 local organizations throughout the five boroughs, an...
New York City restaurants prepare for new outdoor dining guidelines
New York City's outdoor dining program has some new rules going into effect starting next month and restaurant owners are doing what they can now to get ready.Starting in August, businesses will have to apply to "Dining out NYC" by the end of the day on August 3rd.There will be a flat application fee of $1,500 for either a roadway or sidewalk cafe.Owners have the option to pay for both outdoor eating options for $2,100.Outdoor dining sheds first became a staple during the pandemic.Now, officials say the updated requirements will help make it a permanent fixture on city streets.ALSO READ | Councilwoman accused of biting NYPD officer at Brooklyn homeless shelter protestN.J. Burkett has the latest on the arrest.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More New York City news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
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