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Is a lower congestion pricing fee plan in the works in NYC?
About a month ago, Governor Kathy Hochul shocked New Yorkers when announcing that the much talked about congestion pricing scheme was going to be put on hold indefinitely. Although the situation has not changed since then, the New York Times reports that state lawmakers are working on a potential new plan featuring less expensive tolls.
NYSUT Donates $2.4M in Scholarships to Support Graduating Seniors
(WNY News Now) – New York -Local unions with New York State United Teachers are paving the way for graduating seniors with a generous $2.4 million in college scholarships. Local unions with New York State United Teachers are making sure that graduating seniors have a step up on their next steps after high school. At the conclusion of the 2023-24 school year, locals across the state have donated approximately $2.4 million for college scholarships.
Speed limits on a dozen Queens streets to drop below 25 mph
Drivers on certain streets in Queens are going to need to slow down in the near future as the city begins to implement a state law designed to increase safety on city streets. The city’s Department of Transportation recently rolled out its proposals for implementing Sammy’s Law, which was passed by the state legislature earlier this year and allows New York City and other state municipalities to set their own speed limits, rather than go by statewide regulations.
Walgreens Closing Select New York Stores
The big-name pharmacy has released a list of stores that are expected to close as the company finalizes a plan to fix its struggling business. Earlier this month we told you that Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth announced that the company would be closing hundreds of its more than 8,600 drugstores over the next three years. Wentworth explained that "changes are imminent" for about 25% of the company’s underperforming stores, which could affect roughly 2,100 stores across the country.
New York City’s Real Estate Market Heats Up as Inventory Grows and Sellers Slash Prices
Showing promising signs for an uptick, the Manhattan real estate market is entering its buyers era.Grateful Dead Drummer Bill Kreutzmann's Former Home in California Can Be Yours for $4 Million The city is currently experiencing a nascent shift as its inventory grows and prices plummet; buyers are taking advantage. According to data from Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel, the average residential real estate sales price in New York City dropped to just over $2 million in Q2, a 3-percent downward shift that’s still 5.5 times the national average. At the same time, the median price dipped two percent to $1.2 million, while sale prices for...
Ramones revelry: Punk Magazine's John Holmstrom hosts art and cartoons bash at Metropolis
Since May 19, Joey Ramone's birthday, East Village resident John Holmstrom, the co-founder, editor, and illustrator of Punk Magazine, has hosted a celebration of all things Ramones in the basement at Metropolis Vintage. Tomorrow (Saturday!) marks the last day, with events happening from 2 to 7 p.m. The afternoon includes...
An e-bike repair shop for 7th Street
MNE Ebike Repair is now open at 117 E. Seventh St. between Avenue A and First Avenue. (Thanks to Rainer Turim for the photo.) This marks the third e-bike shop to open in the East Village in 2024. (And with each arrival, we hear from some nervous neighbors who have concerns about possible fires and crowds of delivery workers.)
WNYC Announces Centennial Program Ahead of 100th Anniversary
New York City Public Radio (WNYC) is celebrating their 100th year on air with a months-long celebration and a centennial album to go with it. The celebration starts on July 8 and continues through the fall, including special broadcasts, concerts, and public participation. Since WNYC’s founding in 1924, they’ve transformed...
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces Plans to Improve Public Safety in Midtown
NYC is getting cleaned up! New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. will launch the launch of the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition, a new interagency quality of life improvement hub that brings together law enforcement, elected officials, and community and business leaders to address public safety and quality of life issues in Midtown Manhattan. Modeled off the successful 125th Street Business Improvement District (BID) Interagency Hub, the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition includes more than 20 city agencies, service providers, and other government and community partners.
New program gives NYC's youth cash to prevent homelessness
The payments, which range from $600 to $9,000, are aimed at keeping young people out of the shelter system. The payments can range from $600 to $9,000 to help young people on the brink of homelessness. [ more › ]
NYPD: Raid in Stapleton nets drugs; woman, 42, and man, 39, arrested
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — NYPD officers raided an apartment in Stapleton where they allege they seized illegal stimulants while arresting a woman and man last month. Officers armed with a search warrant swarmed the dwelling of Angelica Colula, 42, and Cirilo Gatica Zeferino, 39, on Canal Street at about 1:40 p.m. on June 17. The defendants both were home during the search, according to the criminal complaint.
Pay to play: NJ does away with fee holiday for summer 2024
🏞 A perk that's been around for two summers has gone away. 🏞 The latest state budget is counting on your parking/entrance fees. New Jersey's budget this time around does not include a perk that residents have been able to enjoy for the past two summers. Once again,...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Fri 7/5
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT until 8 p.m. Saturday. Heat index values ranging from 100 to 103 degrees expected. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
New Jersey Stadium Ranked Among The Worst in America
According to a recent survey, New Jersey is where you'll find one of America's worst stadiums, and two local teams call it home. We have all heard New York Giants and New York Jets fans complain about how expensive MetLife Stadium is. New Jersey Stadium Is Among The Worst In...
25 in ’25: BJ’s announces newest location for the Garden State
BJ's Wholesale Club has announced two new store locations and one is in New Jersey. The new spot will be the Garden State's 25th location of the membership-only warehouse club. The announcement also includes the 10th BJ's location for North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our...
New Jersey passes budget that boosts taxes on companies making over $10 million
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey's Democrat-led Legislature passed a $56.6 billion budget on Friday that hikes taxes on high-earning corporations, sending the measure to Gov. Phil Murphy, who's expected to sign it. Lawmakers were two days ahead of their constitutionally set deadline to enact a balanced budget, avoiding...
Are parents in NJ too relaxed about children’s social media use?
As if parenting wasn’t difficult enough, modern parents have a whole new world to manage with kids being on social media. It opens up many questions: what media should I allow my kids to be on? How frequently should I check them? Should I have access to my kids passwords to check in on them that way?
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