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Freshkills Park Alliance announces 2 new board members
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.-- Freshkills Park Alliance “proudly” announced two additional board members to their team-- Denis Kelleher and Christopher Benbow-- on Aug. 15, 2024. “Both Denis and Chris bring a wealth of knowledge, community engagement, and activism to our Alliance,” said Mark Murphy, President of FKPA. If...
Over 1,000 attend final FDNY summer block party
NEW YORK — A crew of firefighters from Engine 157/Ladder 80 in Port Richmond climbed aboard the huge, red vehicle and rolled out as they do each and every day, serving the community. Immediately, firefighters got to work, deploying the ladder to gain access to a rooftop. The men scrambled up the incline, turned around — then smiled and waved.
Gunman sought after 17-year-old repeatedly shot inside Inwood apartment building
Police are investigating after a 17-year-old boy was shot inside an Inwood apartment building early Saturday morning. The teen was shot inside a stairwell leading to the roof at 128 Sherman Ave., near Academy Street, just before 2:30 a.m.
New York Senator Addabbo urges governor to expedite NYC-area casino bidding process
New York Senator Addabbo urges governor to expedite NYC-area casino bidding process. About a dozen furlongs from one of the oldest racetracks in the nation, a debate on the licensing prospects of three New York casino projects has become a summer rite of passage. Story continues below. Since the inaugural...
Wagner College Theatre ranked among the best collegiate theatre programs by the Princeton Review
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Wagner College Theatre has earned a distinguished spot as No. 7 on The Princeton Review’s list of the top collegiate theater programs in the United States for the 2024 Edition of “The Best 389 Colleges.”. Renowned for its rigorous approach to the performing...
Vendor Day in the Courtyard
The Newark Public Library warmly invites you to immerse yourself in a delightful community experience where you can savor delicious bites from our fantastic local food trucks while enjoying the electrifying musical performances by the talented Jerome Bongiorno and the ever-entertaining DJ Ron V! This is not just an event; it’s a unique opportunity to support our vibrant community vendors and connect with your neighbors in a celebration of local talent and flavor. So, come on down, bring your friends and family, and let’s create unforgettable memories together! Your presence not only enhances the atmosphere but also contributes to the library’s mission of fostering community engagement and enrichment—let’s make it a day to remember!
A World Premiere of Pure Dance to a Familiar Score
<First published online in the New York Times on February 15, 2015>. Three years ago, Justin Peck had choreographed no professional ballet. Today his works (new commissions and existing pieces) are in demand across America, and he has been resident choreographer at New York City Ballet since July. Not everything he has made, however, has succeeded. It seems fair to ask this season if he will prove one of those rare artists who, having begun with several important successes, can grow further.
Will NYC Sanitation have scheduled trash pickup on Labor Day? Here’s what to know ahead of the holiday weekend
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders who typically put their trash out Sunday night for Monday morning pickup may be wondering what to do ahead of Labor Day weekend. There will be no trash collection on Labor Day and, according to the Department of Sanitation (DSNY), residents may experience collection delays as the department works to pick up the backlog of material.
Nine most expensive homes sold in the East Orange area, Aug. 12-18
A house in East Orange that sold for $755,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in East Orange area in the past week. In total, nine residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $499,667. The average price per square foot was $201.
SOPH & MAD TAKE NEW YORK! to Play 54 Below Next Month
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Sophie Amelkin & Mad Gallica in Soph & Mad Take New York! on September 18th, 2024 at 7:00pm. Internationally recognized touring musicians, Sophie Amelkin and Mad Gallica make their 54 Below debut in their long-awaited NYC duo performance Soph & Mad Take New York! This powerhouse female duo has worked Off-Broadway, regionally, and internationally – performing together in a Grammy award-winning band opening for Metallica, Ozzy, and other rock industry heavy hitters across the globe and headlining some of the largest music festivals in the world. Soph & Mad invite the audience to embark on a journey that celebrates the power of deep bonds between women through the music that has inspired and driven them since they first started their artistic collaboration at the age of 18. The program features original music from Mad Gallica's highly-anticipated debut EP Enter The Vortex: Act I, a rock opera recorded with the Prague Symphony, as well as solo and duo performances of classic pop/rock and musical theater favorites. For one night only, join this high-energy duo debut for a musical evening that will leave you equally moved and enthralled!
Lithium-ion batteries are exploding in NYC's garbage trucks. Only you can stop them.
Caption: A fire erupted in a Boro-Wide truck last year after a lithium-ion battery was inappropriately put out for trash pick-up. Don’t put your e-bike batteries — or any lithium-ion batteries — in the trash. [ more › ]
Spectacular weekend forecast for tri-state area
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Saturday kicks off a great beach weekend in the tri-state area with continued warm and dry conditions and highs expected to be in the mid 80s. Winds will shift from the northwest to the southwest by Saturday afternoon, bringing in even warmer temperatures on Sunday. Highs will be in the upper 80s.
First Alert Forecast: A beautiful summer weekend!
The trend of exceptionally nice weather continued Saturday, with the only difference being that high temperatures returned to their normal levels in the low and mid 80s. Temps will trend upward in the coming days, but for Saturday night, they will stay on the comfortable side, with 60s and even some 50s for lows.SundayFor Sunday, a slight uptick in the humidity will be noticeable, while highs top out in the mid to upper 80s.Most of the day looks sunny and dry, however, a stray shower or two is possible in the afternoon and early evening hours.The week aheadMonday brings a slightly better chance of some afternoon showers and storms. Even so, it's looking very spotty and many places will likely stay dry.By the middle of the week, we'll get into the upper 80s with more humidity. Rain chances remain low, but Wednesday afternoon brings the best chance of some showers and storms.For now, enjoy this beautiful weekend!First Alert Weather mapsLive Tri-State Area radarLive Long Island radarLive NYC northern suburbs radarLive Jersey Shore radarTri-State temperatures
'Here to adopt some love': Bergen animal shelter no-fee weekend helps people pick pets
TETERBORO - At 12:45 p.m. Saturday, 15 minutes before Bergen County's Animal Shelter and Adopter Center officially opened the doors for its 10th Annual Clear the Shelters no-fee weekend, there was a line almost a dozen deep of people seeking animals and half dozen or so inside filling out forms. Some like Darren...
Wrong-way crash on Henry Hudson Parkway kills 2, driver flees on foot
Two men were killed in a collision on the Henry Hudson Parkway in upper Manhattan early Saturday morning after a wrong-way driver crashed into their car and then fled the scene on foot, police said.
10 most expensive homes sold in the Plainfield area, Aug. 12-18
A house in Plainfield that sold for $770,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Plainfield area in the past week. In total, 14 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $460,071, or $289 per square foot.
Six most expensive homes sold in Bloomfield, Aug. 12-18
A house that sold for $885,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bloomfield in the past week. In total, seven residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $698,714, or $456 per square foot.
Mr. Darren Walker, Dr. Albert Bourla, and Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to be awarded Concordia Leadership Award at the Annual Summit 2024
NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — The Concordia Leadership Council is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Leadership Award: Mr. Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, for the nonprofit sector; Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, for the private sector; and H.E. Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, for the public sector. The three recipients will be formally recognized for their exceptional leadership at the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit (September 23-25, Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel), the leading public-private sector forum alongside the UN General Assembly.
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