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NYPD transit chief to leave police department for MTA job: sources
NEW YORK (PIX11) – NYPD Transit Chief Michael Kemper will be leaving the police department at the end of September, sources told PIX11 news. The NYPD has seen a drop in crime on the subway amid an ongoing mental health crisis during his tenure. Kemper is taking a job with the MTA, sources said. The […]
Library of Congress Restores Morton Subotnick’s Buchla 100 Synthesizer
The US Library of Congress has announced that it has restored Morton Subotnick‘s iconic Buchla 100 synthesizer, and is making it available for researchers to play. “Around 2008, the Library of Congress acquired one of the earliest Buchla 100 synthesizers through musician and teacher Michael Czajkowski, a friend of composer Morton Subotnick.
The David A Benjamin Award – A Memorable Day for Christopher Clarey in New York
NEW YORK – Journalists are no doubt better suited to asking the questions than being the focus of attention, but I was touched and surprised to be this year’s recipient of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s David A. Benjamin Achievement Award. It was the 30th anniversary of the...
“Talking Out of School”: Why media literacy now matters so much
Can school district leaders afford not to make media literacy a pillar of their instructional programs? Teaching the subject effectively is key to graduating students who are productive citizens, Shari Camhi, superintendent of New York’s Baldwin Union Free School District, says on the latest episode of District Administration’s “Talking Out of School” podcast.
NEW SUSPECT VIDEO: Groper of Park Slope is seen strolling near Prospect Park
As investigators continue to search for the groper of Park Slope, police released new video Friday showing the suspect smiling as he walks down a sidewalk around the time of a recent attack.
NYC releases RFP for Park Avenue redesign above Grand Central Terminal
The City of New York has released an RFP to help develop a cohesive design vision for a portion of Park Avenue that sits atop the Grand Central Terminal Train Shed — currently undergoing a major capital rehabilitation by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)’s Metro-North Railroad. “We’re putting...
U.S. Open Setting Premium Hospitality Records
Labor Day weekend in New York City often means taking a trip to Flushing Meadows to check out the U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. And while general attendance tickets are cheap by big-event standards, the organization has also been adding some exclusive offerings that have traditionally been the purview of other sporting events.
N.Y. Lottery: NYC winner gets $18K in TAKE 5 jackpot prize
One winner in New York City took home a TAKE 5 jackpot prize worth more than $18,000, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced the top-prize tickets — worth $18,162.50 — was sold on Aug. 28 for the midday drawing. It was sold at Heritage Pharmacy...
“Thousands of Jobs for Homeless Moms” — Christine Quinn Throws Support Behind Hudson Yards Casino
Christine Quinn, former City Council Speaker and a key advocate for the West Side during her tenure as Councilmember, has officially backed the controversial Hudson Yards casino bid by Wynn Resorts and Related Companies. In a video released on the Wynn New York City website, Quinn, now CEO of the non-profit Women in Need (WIN), […] The post “Thousands of Jobs for Homeless Moms” — Christine Quinn Throws Support Behind Hudson Yards Casino appeared first on W42ST.
Retired Durham firefighter remembered as 'first-class guy' by former DFD coworkers
The battalion chief of the Durham Fire Department is remembering a retired firefighter killed in a murder-suicide over the weekend in New York.Frank DeLucia won the department's medical life-saving award in 2002. He is remembered as a "first-class guy" by the first responder community.Police in Long Island say the 71-year-old was killed Sunday by his younger brother, Joseph. He then killed his two other siblings and his niece before turning the gun on himself.Frank's widow said the shooting did not stem from a dispute over a family will, which was previously reported. Their mother had died about a week ago.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7th at Clements Funeral Chapel in Durham, according to his obituary.The obit states that instead of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the memorial fund in Frank's name to assist DFD firefighters going through hard times. Professional Firefighters of Durham Local 668: 811 Ninth St Suite 120-154, Durham, NC 27705 with Frank DeLucia Memorial Fund in the memo. For those who would like to donate electronically, the fire department has a Venmo account under the username @Local668.
JLL Secures $152M in Construction Financing for Luxury Apartment Building on Cottage Street in Jersey City
JLL Capital Markets announced that it has secured $152 million in construction financing for the development of 35 Cottage Street, a 588-unit luxury apartment building to-be-built in Jersey City, to include a CHABAD Synagogue, Pre-School and the first dedicated party hall in Journal Square. JLL represented the borrower, Namdar Group...
Tri-State Bartender Competition Launched By Great Jones Distilling & New York Magazine
Beth Squires is the Deputy Editor at The Whiskey Wash and whiskey bottle investment specialist. Great Jones Distilling Co. has partnered with New York Magazine to launch a tri-state bartender competition in celebration of New York’s long-standing cocktail culture. As Manhattan’s first (and only) distillery since prohibition, Great Jones...
New Musical THE GOOSE GIRL Will Receive Industry Reading, Directed by Denis Jones
Two-Time Tony Nominee Director Denis Jones will present a reading of the new musical The Goose Girl based on Shannon Hale's 2003 novel of the same name on Friday, September 13th at Theater 315 (315 West 47th Street). The Goose Girl is an expansive, humorous, sometimes dark retelling of the...
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce hosts roundtable to discuss effects of NYC’s minimum pay rules on food delivery workers
Sign up for our Caribbean Life email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday hosted a roundtable discussion with food delivery workers and small business representatives to discuss the far-reaching effects of New York City’s extreme minimum pay rate for delivery workers.
Shocking Map Predicts Major Parts of New Jersey Underwater by 2050
We have heard for years how climate change will cause rising water levels. A new map shows a densely populated area of New Jersey expected to be underwater by the year 2050. Even though climate change is a much-debated topic, some facts just can't be ignored. According to Climate Central,...
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