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25 Water Street’s Residential Conversion and Expansion Progresses in Financial District, Manhattan
Construction progressing on 25 Water Street, a 32-story office-to-residential conversion and expansion in Manhattan’s Financial District. Designed by CetraRuddy and developed by GFP Real Estate, Metro Loft Management, and Rockwood Capital, the project involves the replacement of the building’s brick façade with a modern fenestration featuring more expansive windows, a gut renovation of its 1.1 million square feet of interiors, and the construction of ten new stories above its former parapet. The overhaul will yield 1,300 apartments, making it the largest office-to-residential conversion in US history by unit count, surpassing the 566-unit redevelopment of One Wall Street a few streets to the north. The property is bound by Water Street to the north, 2 New York Plaza to the south, the New York Vietnam Veterans Memorial to the east, and Broad Street to the west.
Flames shoot up in the air near Pier 83 in Hell's Kitchen
Flames shot up more than 20 feet into the air in Hell's Kitchen.Firefighters were called to the fire on W. 44th Street near 11th and 12th Avenues near Pier 83 on Saturday just after 4 p.m.There is no word yet on what caused the fire.The fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported.ALSO READ | From Tel Aviv to New York City, NYPD confronts threat of drone attacksJosh Einiger reports on a detective who is the eyes and ears of the NYPD in Israel.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More Manhattan news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Elizabeth Street Garden fight gets last-minute support from big-name celebs
The fight to save a beloved garden tucked inside the middle of a Manhattan block gained the support of a number of A-list celebrities this week, who each wrote heartfelt pleas to save a piece of the city. Patti Smith, Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro drafted letters to Mayor...
Temps in the mid-80s in NY, NJ with showers ahead
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Sunday will bring temperatures in the mid-80s across the tri-state area, but temps will heat up midweek with some wet weather. Sunday will bring a mix of sun and clouds. There is still a chance of a spot shower this afternoon north and west of the city. Monday brings a chance […]
Next Phase Of Public Electric Vehicle Chargers Arrive In Brooklyn
With more New Yorkers transitioning to electric vehicles, New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced the next phase of expansion of the city’s network of public electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers. Construction has begun on new fast-charging stations at NYC DOT parking fields in Brooklyn and the Bronx, communities where drivers licensed by the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) are highly concentrated. Both sites are slated for completion by the end of the year.
Diego Ortiz Quintero is the New Director of Media Relations at Mount Sinai Health System
Diego Ortiz Quintero ‘17 (Los Angeles, MA in Nonprofit Management) recently became Director of Media Relations at Mount Sinai Health System, the largest hospital network in New York City. He will lead its media relations efforts for Cancer and Nursing. Ortiz Quintero previously served for seven years at the American Heart Association.
Completes LCT3 World Premiere August 25
Phillip Howze's Six Characters completes its world premiere at Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 August 25 in the company's Claire Tow Theater Off-Broadway. Performances began July 13, and the production officially opened July 29, with Dustin Wills at the helm. Read the reviews here. Described as a play about "power, belonging, and...
Ballet Hispánico School of Dance 2024 Adult Program Fall Session (DEADLINE: SEP 12)
New York, NY – Ballet Hispánico School of Dance announces its 2024 Adult Program Fall Session with registration available now!. Embark on an exciting dance journey with Ballet Hispánico's Adult Program, where dance enthusiasts explore the dynamic rhythms of Hispanic and Latin American music. Our classes accommodate all skill levels, providing a nurturing and energetic atmosphere for growth and improvement. Receive personalized instruction from our expert faculty as you delve into a variety of dance styles. Whether you're a novice or seasoned dancer, our program offers a distinct opportunity to ignite your passion and refine your skills year-round and during the summer months. Join us and discover your own rhythm as you embark on an unforgettable dance journey with Ballet Hispánico.
Rams Football Ranked Third in Preseason Poll
The Patriot League is more competitive than ever, but Fordham Football should be in a prime position to contend for the league title this season. The Rams ranked third in the conference’s preseason poll and were one of three teams to receive a first-place vote. Lafayette College and the College of the Holy Cross nabbed first and second in the poll, respectively, after both staking claim in the 2023 Patriot League title as co-regular season champions with identical 5-1 conference records.
Men’s Soccer to Kick Off Season
Returning for his sixth year with the program, head coach Carlo Aquista will lead Fordham Men’s Soccer into action this fall. Matt Sloan, a former All-Conference and All-Region selection standout at Fordham University, will join him as assistant coach. In addition to the six new additions to the squad...
Gotham FC reaffirms strength and consistency in the NWSL
Another win against the Portland Thorns—this time, 2-0 at Red Bull Arena—cemented that NJ/NY Gotham FC is one of the most solid teams in the NWSL. It was a faultless team performance, with the New York squad securing not only three important points but also the belief that the women will be serious contenders in this year's competition. Let's break down how this victory was built and what it bodes for Gotham FC's season ahead.
NYC health dept. to spray for mosquitoes to reduce West Nile virus risk
NEW YORK – The New York City health department will be spraying pesticides in parts of the city next week to reduce mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus.Crews have been out ten times this summer and are scheduled to head out again this Monday and Wednesday, spraying in parts of Upper Manhattan and southwest Brooklyn.At least four New Yorkers have tested positive for West Nile virus so far this year, according to the health department.The health department says low concentrations of the pesticides Anvil 10+10, Duet or MERUS 3 will be used, and that they pose a...
Man arrested in Ronkonkoma for allegedly committing multiple acts of public lewdness
Suffolk County Police arrested a man on Aug. 21 who allegedly committed multiple acts of public lewdness in the past three months. Fourth Precinct Patrol officers responded to Burger King, located at 254 Portion Road, Ronkonkoma after two female employees reported a man allegedly committing a lewd act in plain sight in the parking lot at approximately 11:40 p.m. The man fled the scene shortly after.
Former Yankees weigh in on absence of Old-Timers' Day game
NEW YORK – CC Sabathia has a rebuilt left shoulder, having exhausted everything during a decorated 19-year MLB career. Still, the 44-year-old former Yankees’ workhorse would have loved to deliver a few pitches at a Yankee Stadium Old Timers’ Day game, had it not been discontinued. “I’m still (ticked) we’re not playing,’’ said Sabathia,...
Sun clinch playoff berth, end Liberty's 8-game winning streak
NEW YORK (AP) — The Connecticut Sun capped off a busy week with a victory over New York and a spot in the playoffs. Marina Mabrey scored 15 points to help the Sun end New York’s eight-game winning streak with a 72-64 victory over the Liberty on Saturday night. That win in addition to a loss by Indiana clinched a spot in the postseason for Connecticut.
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