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Eligible NYC students to receive OMNY cards valid 24 hours a day, year-round instead of MetroCards
New York City public school students will soon be getting more free rides on the subway.Starting this upcoming school year, eligible students will receive and use green OMNY cards instead of MetroCards in order to take public transportation.The OMNY cards will be valid for 24 hours a day and are good for four free trips daily, including on weekends.Previously, school-issued MetroCards limited students to only three rides each day between 5:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., and could only be used on days when class was in session.The new changes are expected to expand the flexibility for students' everyday travel needs."These...
Jersey City Mayor Fulop Leads Push for Bitcoin Investment in Pension Fund
Mayor Steven Fulop of Jersey City has ignited a conversation about the future of finance by endorsing Bitcoin and blockchain technology. In a recent statement posted on his official social media account, Fulop highlighted the growing acceptance and potential of cryptocurrencies, signaling a progressive shift in local government investment strategies.
Animal Care Centers of NYC Waive Dog Adoption Fees
If you’re considering adopting a new furry friend, today might just be the perfect day to do so. On Wednesday, the Animal Care Centers of NYC are teaming up with Royal Canin Pet Food to celebrate New York City’s Adopt-A-Dog Day. As a part of this celebration, adoption fees for dogs at their shelters will be waived. Additionally, new pet parents will receive a free one-month supply of dog food to help make the transition to their new furry family member smoother.
Moped rider knocks two men unconscious after being called out for driving on the sidewalk in Hell’s Kitchen
NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) – A moped rider collided with a man on a sidewalk in Hell’s Kitchen, then punched him and another man unconscious when they confronted him, police reported Wednesday as one of the victims fought for his life in a hospital. The NYPD released...
New York City tries to keep college-bound students on track after FAFSA chaos
Students in New York City and across the country have major financial-aid questions this summer that could complicate their ability to get to college in the fall. That’s because of the botched rollout of the redesigned Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that kept many seniors from completing the form — a key step in accessing aid money for college — creating major headaches for school districts and colleges.
Vineyard Theatre Adds Haley McGee's
Off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre has unveiled the remainder of its 2024-2025 season, which will include the U.S. premiere of Haley McGee's Edinburgh Fringe hit Age is a Feeling and The Wind and the Rain, a new site-specific piece from Sarah Gancher inspired by Brooklyn landmark Sunny's Bar. Both productions join a...
NYCB offloads mortgage servicing to Mr. Cooper for $1.4B
New York Community Bank subsidiary Flagstar is selling its residential mortgage servicing business to nonbank mortgage firm Mr. Cooper for $1.4 billion, the bank announced Thursday. The sale, which includes the bank’s mortgage servicing rights and third-party origination platform, is projected to close during the fourth quarter, the bank said....
US cities sharpen focus on building performance standards to meet net-zero goals
State and local governments are turning to building performance standards, or BPS, as a key measure to cut emissions and meet climate targets, according to a report from JLL released last week. Thirteen U.S. cities have a BPS in place, accounting for about 25% of all U.S. buildings as of...
New York joins cities questioning ShotSpotter costs, benefits
ShotSpotter, a system U.S. police departments use to detect gunfire, resulted in New York Police Department officers spending hundreds of hours in a single month investigating incidents the officers could not confirm were in fact shots fired, according to an audit the New York City comptroller released last week. But...
New class size caps could worsen teacher turnover at high-poverty schools, report warns
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.New York City’s highest-poverty schools could experience an exodus of teachers in the coming years, an unintended consequence of a sweeping class size mandate, according to a new report.All of the city’s public schools must limit their class sizes by 2028 to between 20 and 25 students, depending on the grade level, thanks to a new state law. But more affluent schools tend to have more crowded classes, which will require more teacher hiring.Most of those educators will likely be new to the profession or...
This Year’s NYC James Beard Winner Is Tapped to Run Michelin-Starred Saga
Melissa McCart is the editor for Eater New York. Charlie Mitchell of Michelin-starred Clover Hill in Brooklyn Heights — who won this year’s James Beard Award for Best Chef: New York State — is headed to Manhattan. Mitchell will lead Fidi’s two-Michelin-star Saga on the 63rd floor of 70 Pine at Pearl Street, where he’ll become the executive chef following the death of founder James Kent last month, the New York Times reported.
We’re Going Beserk, As Hip-Hop Pioneer Kool DJ Red Alert Is Honored With Statue In Harlem
In a vibrant celebration of hip-hop history, New York City has unveiled a statue honoring Kool DJ Red Alert, a pioneer credited with revolutionizing the music scene. The statue, unveiled last week as part of the Harlem Sculpture Gardens exhibit at Montefiore Park, pays homage to Red Alert’s groundbreaking contributions.
Public Administration program collaborates on important, comprehensive survey targeting the Latino community in Westchester County, New York
Pace’s Public Administration program will be collaborating with the Hispanic Advisory Board, under the leadership of Westchester County Executive George Latimer, to conduct a new comprehensive survey targeting the Latino community. It will gather insights and data from the Latino community within Westchester County, addressing various aspects such as...
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...
Man, woman found dead in Brooklyn: police
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – A man and woman were found dead inside a building in Brooklyn Wednesday, police said. Police found the man and woman inside 640 Ditmas Ave. in Kensington after responding to a 911 call for a wellness check around 10:20 a.m., according to the NYPD. The man and woman were pronounced dead […]
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