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NYCHA residents in Bed-Stuy face gas outage until October after months of service issues
BROOKLYN - NYCHA residents in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn are expected to be without gas until October after dealing with months of service issues. NYCHA says the interruptions at 433 Lafayette started on April 8 and are affecting 156 apartments. Crews are currently working to get things back up and running. In...
Harlem Welcomes Its First Trader Joe’s: A Milestone For The Community
Harlem’s vibrant food scene is about to get a significant boost as Trader Joe’s, the beloved grocery chain, opens its first-ever store in the neighborhood. Located at 123 West 125th Street, this new 17,800-square-foot establishment marks a historic moment for both the company and the community. The store’s...
Blue-green algae bloom confirmed in Riverwoods Pond in Riverside
Suffolk County health officials are warning residents to stay out of the water at Riverwoods Pond in Riverside, after a water analysis confirmed the presence of new cyanobacteria blooms, more commonly known as blue–green algae. Residents should not use or swim or wade in the pond and should keep...
Where Are 22 Speed Cameras in New York This Week
22 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in the Empire State this week, one in Central New York. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
Feds Warn New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Residents to Remove this from Wallets Immediately
Are you sitting at an angle with it in your back pocket?. It may be time to give your trusty friend some relief by going through it and tossing the stuff you don't need. You know, like the coupon for 5% off your next TCBY purchase. Do they even exist anymore?
New York state will ban realistic active shooter drills in schools
NEW YORK – New York state is banning realistic active shooter drills in schools.In a recent meeting, the state Board of Regents agreed with parents, activists and lawmakers who claimed the drills traumatize children and normalize violence.How schools in New York will prepare students for active shooter situationsNew rules will take effect at the beginning of the 2024-25 school year. In the future, schools will use age-appropriate methods that do not include the use of actors, props or violent depictions during school hours.Schools will also be required to alert parents and guardians that the drill will be taking place at least...
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s New Sustainable Home
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) has received final approval for its new site plan, marking a significant milestone. Designed by Studio Gang, the new campus in Garrison, NY, will feature the United States' first purpose-built LEED Platinum theater. This new venue emphasizes sustainability, with the 98-acre campus gifted by philanthropist Chris Davis focusing on green space and rewilding.
Oneness Tour with Santana, Counting Crows Summer Jam at Jones Beach
In what would have originally seemed as an odd tour grouping, Counting Crows and Santana have embarked on a summer tour across North America playing a total of 29 shows. For long time fans of both bands, this will of course not come as a shock as back in 2002 both bands toured together for the first time.
Islanders’ Recent Deals Give Patrick Roy Roster Flexibility
The last of the small signings are out of the way for the New York Islanders. Simon Holmstrom signed a one-year deal while Dennis Cholowski did the same. It looked like Oliver Wahlstrom was heading to arbitration but general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello signed him to keep him around for at least one more season.
Neptune Diner in Queens closes after 40 years
It was the last call on Sunday for an iconic diner in Queens.Neptune Diner in Astoria closed its doors after 40 years in business."I think it's going to be a loss to the neighborhood," said customer Nicholas DiVittorio. "Good food, good people who serve you, fair prices."Since 1983, The Katsihtis brothers have owned the building on Astoria Boulevard but not the land, which was sold in 2018 for over $10 million.The brothers also had a 35-year lease which expired in 2019. But since then, they were not able to come to a long-term agreement with the landlord."We didn't get a...
‘Very proud to be a Dominican’: New Yorkers showed up to celebrate their heritage
BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — New York City has the largest population of Dominicans outside the Dominican Republic. There was a really fun party at the Bronx Zoo celebrating the Dominican people and their contributions to life in the Bronx. The evening was called Noche Quisquiyana, or, as many said, the best party ever. It began […]
Proposed NBA Trade Has Knicks Landing a New $19 Million Starter
The New York Knicks are in the market for a new center and could turn to the NBA trade market to address their need. New York lost Isaiah Hartenstein to the Oklahoma City Thunder in free agency. The Knicks still have Mitchell Robinson on the roster, but the center’s recent...
Insider predicts Yankees may show LeMahieu the door via DFA
DJ LeMahieu, usually a dependable hitter for the New York Yankees, has encountered significant difficulties in the 2024 season. His year started off with a setback when a minor fracture in his right foot placed him on the injured list. Upon his return, LeMahieu has struggled to regain his form at the plate.
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