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Westchester home values in uncharted territory
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The median price of a single-family home in Westchester County, New York has topped $1 million for the first time. It's not just a big-dollar benchmark for real estate in New York City's northern suburbs. It's the new normal. "This is unprecedented, actually. Looking at us, this time last year we were in the 9s. And now we've definitely crossed way passed the $1 million mark," said Crystal Hawkins-Syska, with the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors. "Demand right now is very, very high"According to Hawkins-Syska, a seven-figure median sales price is the result of a couple of factors, including...
Christmas in July with the Smithtown Sunrise Rotary Club
The Town of Smithtown hosted their vibrant Friday evening concert series, at Long Beach, featuring local oldies band The Dedications. This highly anticipated event was highlighted by the Smithtown Sunrise Rotary Club’s Christmas in July fundraising event, which brought the community together for a noble cause. The Rotary Club...
32 affordable homes, each with a legal apartment, to be built in N. Bellport
Greater Patchogue coverage is funded in part by New Village at Patchogue, open-concept rental residences with sleek contemporary design. Click here for a tour. A tract of land just south of the Boys & Girls Club in North Bellport will soon give way to 32 new single-family homes — each with a legal one-bedroom accessory apartment, town officials have announced.
Real Estate: Northport Office Building Available for Leases
Leases are available for a Northport office building just steps from Northport Harbor. The Lewis Building, at 39 Main St., has a lease for 1,516 square feet of space on the first floor, and another on the second floor of 1,250-3,500 square feet. Both leases Read More ...
100 years: Join in on a Century Award celebration for Northport Shipwreck Diner
The Northport Shipwreck Diner is 100 years old. On August 15 at 6pm, the Northport Historical Society will present the Century Award in honor of the iconic diner’s 100th anniversary. Join loyal customers and community members in the Shipwreck’s courtyard for a buffet-style dinner and drinks to celebrate the diner’s rich history.
Justin Timberlake’s Lawyer Claims He Wasn’t Drunk and ‘Should Not Have Been Arrested for DWI’
Justin Timberlake’s lawyers have claimed the singer was not drunk when he was pulled over and arrested on suspicion of a DWI in Sag Harbor, New York, last month.Chris Brown Sued for $15 Million by Security Guard Over Alleged Backstage Assault “The most important fact to know about this case is that Justin was not intoxicated and should not have been arrested for DWI,” the lawyer, Ed Burke, said in a statement to Rolling Stone after a court hearing on Friday. “The police made a number of very significant errors in this case… Sometimes the police make mistakes and this...
SCHOOL BUS DEMOLITION MIDWEEK MAYHEM TO ROCK RIVERHEAD RACEWAY WEDNESDAY JULY 31ST
The first midweek mayhem event of 2024 comes in like a lion Wednesday July 31st at Riverhead Raceway with the first School Bus Demolition Derby rocking the house. A full program of racing featuring the Street Stocks, Mini Stocks and Bock Auto INEX Bandoleros will join all three of the track’s Enduro divisions, plus a Kids Big Wheel race starting at 7:15 pm.
Parkland vs. Lincoln High School (Brooklyn, NY) – A-Town Throwdown boys basketball tournament | PHOTOS
Parkland High School plays against Lincoln High School from Brooklyn, New York during the A-Town Throwdown boys basketball tournament Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Cedar Beach in Allentown.
EN GARDE! USA Fencing brings the Olympic sport to NYC with free demos
While the nation’s best fencers duel for the gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, USA Fencing is sharing the combat sport with the city by offering demonstrations and tutorials at two Manhattan locations over the next week.
New Musical “Lifeline,” About the Discovery of Penicillin, Plays at The Signature Center Starting on Wednesday, August 28
A new musical, Lifeline, the story of Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming’s world-changing discovery of penicillin in 1928, will play at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at the Pershing Square Signature Center, with previews starting August 28 and opening night on September 4. Lifeline is written by Becky Hope-Palmer with music and lyrics by Robin Hiley and direction by Alex Howarth.
2 men charged in Tompkins Sq. Park shooting that killed 1, critically injured another
Two people were arrested for the fatal shooting of a 74-year-old man in Tompkins Square Park earlier this month and the attempted murder of a 44-year-old victim who was left with life-threatening injuries, police said Saturday.
Helicopter makes ‘emergency landing’ on Staten Island’s South Shore, police say
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A helicopter made an “emergency landing” in an empty parking lot on Staten Island on Saturday afternoon, according to preliminary information provided by police. A private charter helicopter with a pilot and two passengers landed around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday in an empty...
First HBCU Family Day on Staten Island marked with music, book read-alouds, performances
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island residents were able to learn about opportunities to attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) while also having a family day of fun that included arts and crafts, step performances, and a book reading during the first-ever HBCU Family Day in New Brighton on Saturday.
Pride on the Pier: Hoboken LGBTQ Festival Set for Sunday
HOBOKEN, NJ - Pier 13 Hoboken and the Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival are hosting Pride on the Pier on Sunday! As one of the largest LGBTQ+ events in Hoboken, attendees can expect a day filled with fun, entertainment, delicious food, and refreshing drinks.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER There will be live music from DJs Nesto and Tim Dawg, performances and fun interactions with hosts Andora Tetee, Inita D, and Hibiscus and food and drink trucks. This event is a fundraiser dedicated to covering the production costs of the 35+ events happening throughout Jersey City Pride month in August. Tickets are $5 online and $10 cash at the door. Purchase Donation Tickets Here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Trader Joe’s Brings Its Goodies To New Harlem Store
The store said it is looking to hire more Harlem residents. Trader Joe’s has opened its first store ever in Harlem, New York. On July 25, the store, located at 123 West 125th St., started serving the historic neighborhood. Harlem, long considered New York City’s Black mecca, has seen...
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