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NYC just made it easier for people to change their name in court
A view of The Office of the City Clerk on 80 Centre Street in Lower Manhattan. The agreement follows complaint from a teen who wanted to change their name to match their gender identity. [ more › ]
Should you take the ‘B’ or the ‘L’? SEPTA plan to rename subway lines looks similar to NYC signage
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Big changes are coming to some familiar SEPTA train lines, with new names and signs that appear similar to those associated with New York City’s subway system.
Book Review: The Secret of Redemption
A bold narrative that confronts readers with uncomfortable truths and the intricacies of identity and religious conviction. Jeffrey Gale’s provocative historical novel, The Secret of Redemption, takes readers to November 2013. Set against the backdrop of Rabbi Levin’s service in a northern Manhattan synagogue, which provides sanctuary to a significant number of Holocaust survivors, the narrative unfurls amidst societal upheaval and haunting echoes of past horrors.
New Yorkers can now get into the 9/11 Museum for free on select days
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is now opening its doors for free to New Yorkers during select hours. The newly launched program, called New York First Mondays, will provide free admission exclusively to New Yorkers on the first Monday of each month beginning at 5:30pm. The museum closes at 7pm, so you’ll have an hour and a half to explore when taking advantage of the ticket offer.
Good Day New York Pool Party
Join Good Day New York at the Somewhere Nowhere rooftop pool in Chelsea for some summer fun. We've got a fashion show with a perfect poolside style, products to help protect your skin, plus delicious food and drinks and our picks for song of the summer. But it's not Good Day New York without a little competition -- see who wins our pool pickleball match!
Enjoy Live Music This Holiday Weekend in the NYC Area
Everynight Charley recommends the following concerts. Contact the venue or the artists’ social media to confirm ticket availability, show times, age restrictions, COVID compliance, and other updates. Friday, July 5. Anthony Green at Rough Trade NYC. Grace Pettis, Robby Hecht at Cafe Wha?. Sidiki Diabate at Palladium Times Square.
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.
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