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Sake Has Quietly Become a Local Beverage
In the crowded regional craft alcoholic beverage market, defined in large part by its connection to local agriculture, the Dassai Blue sake brewery in Hyde Park is a decidedly unique, under-the-radar destination. Established by Asahi Shuzo, one of Japan’s leading high-end sake brands, Dassai Blue has invested $80 million in...
The 93rd Anniversary Woodstock Library Fair
The 93rd Anniversary Woodstock Library Fair on July 27 is a home-town party celebrating Woodstock as a center of the arts: painting, sculpture, poetry, music, fiction, nonfiction, pottery — “all the arts for which Woodstock is known.”. This year’s theme is: “Library Fair Eras 1931-2024”. The...
Woodstock government seeks website improvements
Woodstock’s town board this month heard two presentations, one by Colorado-based TownCloud, which specializes in web presences for municipalities, and the other from TextMyGov, a company that facilitates mass text alerts to update residents about issues and concerns. Woodstock hopes to get a website that will make it easier...
Bird-on-a-Cliff presents its 29th summer of outdoor shows in Woodstock
“O time, thou must untangle this, not I. So says Viola in Twelfth Night, the Shakespeare comedy that also includes the famous line, “If music be the food of love, play on.” Hear these and other immortal words at the Comeau property in Woodstock, where Bird-on-a-Cliff Theatre Company performs the play on the Elizabethan outdoor stage at 5:30 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from July 26 through September 1.
Be prepared for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers in 3 N.J. counties until Thursday evening
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Thursday at 1:32 p.m. for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers until 8 p.m. for Cape May, Atlantic and Ocean counties. "Scattered showers and thunderstorms across southern New Jersey and Delmarva through early this evening may bring locally strong to...
Billy Joel Joined by Axl Rose for Three Songs at Final Show of Madison Square Garden Residency: Watch
The Guns N' Roses frontman made a surprise appearance at the Piano Man's 150th residency concert at MSG. Billy Joel Joined by Axl Rose for Three Songs at Final Show of Madison Square Garden Residency: Watch Spencer Kaufman
Housing lottery launches for 115 rent-stabilized apartments in Greenpoint
Housing lottery applications are open for 115 rent-stabilized apartments at a new development on the Greenpoint waterfront. New Yorkers who earn $64,012 to $218,010 are eligible to apply, depending on the size of the household. Rents start at $1,782 for a studio. The pet-friendly building at 16 Dupont St. has...
Report: Living conditions in private, low-income housing are 'horrendous'
Poor living conditions are not just a New York City Housing Authority problem, but a private low income housing problem too, according to a new report from Community Service Society. The latest “Unheard Third” survey, reported exclusively by City & State and New York Nonprofit Media, revealed “horrendous” living conditions,...
Pennsylvania Based Fulton Bank Closing Branches In PA, NY, NJ
The closures at the following Fulton Bank branches will happen on or around November 22, 2024:. 1701 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA. 1220 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. 8000 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 2100 Street Road, Bensalem, PA. 1460 East Route 70, Cherry Hill, NJ. 514 North Kings Highway,...
6 charged in election fraud case from 2023 NYC Council primary in Queens
Five out of six defendants surrendered to authorities Thursday morning to face charges in an election fraud case linked to last year's New York City Council primary in Flushing, Queens.All six are being charged with absentee ballot fraud. They were all volunteers for the campaign of Yu-Ching James Pai, a candidate in the June 2023 Primary for City County District 20."As alleged in this case, the defendants went to the Board of Elections and filed fraudulent absentee ballot applications on behalf of 23 voters they had never met," said said District Attorney Melinda Katz,Appearing in court Thursday to face...
McIver’s Newark council seat could be vacant for a year
Newark’s Central Ward could be without representation on the city council for nearly fourteen months if LaMonica McIver wins election to the U.S. House of Representatives in September, potentially gridlocking the state’s largest city while Mayor Ras Baraka is running for governor. McIver, the 38-year-old city council president,...
NBA Rumors: Knicks Standing Pat On Could-Be Blockbuster Trade
The New York Knicks appear to be done making blockbuster trades for now, as The Athletic’s Fred Katz reports that he has “absolutely no indication that the Knicks are trying to trade” Julius Randle (h/t KnicksMuse). “None whatsoever,” the insider emphasizes. Knicks Standing Pat On Could-Be...
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