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Flight to Amsterdam diverted to JFK after passengers served spoiled food: Delta
A Delta flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted to John F. Kennedy International Airport on Wednesday morning after passengers were served spoiled food, officials told Nexstar's WPIX.
Brooklyn Children’s Museum Celebrates Caribbean Heritage Month Finale
A day of dancing, storytelling, workshops, and culinary delights at The Brooklyn Children’s Museum made for a wonderful conclusion to National Caribbean American Heritage Month in New York City. The museum collaborated with the community advocacy organization I AM CARIBBEING, which showcases Caribbean culture, to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean with the […] The post Brooklyn Children’s Museum Celebrates Caribbean Heritage Month Finale appeared first on Documented.
Council passes new $112B budget plan
The City Council on Sunday approved a new $112.4 billion budget before the statutory midnight deadline, a bottom line some $800 million more than Mayor Adams said was affordable in his executive budget presentation in April. The budget includes restoration of nearly all the cuts proposed by the mayor since...
New Terminal One financed with $2.55B
Don’t fret. There is still time to invest in the New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport with a green bond after the latest round of $2.55 billion, the largest ever bond issuance for an airport project, concluded last Friday, according to a spokesperson for the terminal.
A tree branch falls in the small dog run in Tompkins Square Park
We have many reader reports about a downed tree limb in the small dog run in Tompkins Square Park. Derek Berg took the top photo around 7:30 a.m. Fortunately, despite the danger, there were no reports of injuries. (We don't know the exact time the limb came down.)
Person rescued from waters by NYC Ferry crew, sources say; brought to Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Crew members on the NYC Ferry rescued a person from the waters off of New York City on Wednesday morning. The NYC Ferry retrieved the person alive from the water between the Statue of Liberty and Governors Island, according to information provided to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Walgreens Closing Select New York Stores
The big-name pharmacy has released a list of stores that are expected to close as the company finalizes a plan to fix its struggling business. Earlier this month we told you that Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth announced that the company would be closing hundreds of its more than 8,600 drugstores over the next three years. Wentworth explained that "changes are imminent" for about 25% of the company’s underperforming stores, which could affect roughly 2,100 stores across the country.
A giant “pool” just opened at the Rink at Rockefeller Center
If you can't actually make it to a pool or beach this July 4, you might want to head to Rockefeller Center instead, where a massive "Pool Party" has taken over the area. At the Rink, now through July 21, visitors will get to play around with a special public installation by artist Joel Mesler that depicts a pool surrounded by grass and filled with the sorts of beach balls and floaties that define the essence of summer.
TODAY tours NYC apartments with TikTok star Caleb Simpson
Caleb Simpson has gone viral on social media for asking people how much money they pay for rent in New York City — and then getting to see inside their living spaces! TODAY’s Donna Farizan tags along for one of his tours with LoveShackFancy founder Rebecca Hessel Cohen.
Rothy’s to debut temporary streetside water refill station on 5th Avenue as a part of store opening
Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Rothy’s launches the first-ever streetside refill station as part of their opening day celebration, to encourage New Yorkers to make a switch from single-use plastic bottles to reusable ones. Earlier...
Portside Tenants File $400M Class Action to Recover Rent Overcharges
Calling it “the largest rent control class action lawsuit in United States history,” a tenacious group of Downtown tenants has brought a massive $400 million case against their landlord and property manager, alleging years of illegal rent overcharges. According to the lawsuit filed in federal court yesterday, the...
What’s going on with City of Yes?
Those keeping up with NYC news over the last year may have seen plenty of discussion around something called City of Yes — the mayor’s proposal to modernize and update the city’s zoning regulations, which many proponents say are outdated. It may seem like every month there’s...
Vandal Beheads A Statue Of Jesus At New York Church
A statue depicting young Jesus was desecrated in Queens, New York, at the Holy Family Roman Catholic Church. The NYPD told Fox News that the act took place early in the morning. "[A]n unknown individual intentionally damaged a statue by hitting it repeatedly with their shoe, outside of a church located at 175-20 74 Avenue," the police spokesperson told the publication. "No injuries were reported as a result of this incident."
New York City expands migrant debit card program
(The Center Square) — New York City officials are dramatically expanding a controversial program that gives debit cards pre-loaded with cash to migrant families staying in taxpayer-funded hotels across the city. The Adams administration says another round of debit cards is expected to be distributed to more than 7,300 migrants over the next six months, costing the city about $2.6 million. The move represents a major expansion of a pilot program that began earlier this year that doled out cards to about 3,000 migrants. ...
Little League District 24 All-Star 12s baseball: Staten Island’s 1st-inning explosion vaults it to play-in win
Staten Island manager Rich Rinelli said his troops started Tuesday’s Little League District 24 All-Star 12s baseball play-in game full of confidence and by the time a half-inning was complete, they proved his hunch correct. Big time. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Road closures for Macy's 4th of July fireworks in New York City: LIST
The biggest Independence Day celebration in New York City is the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks.The Macy's 4th of July fireworks show is making a comeback to the Hudson River for the first time in over a decade.The fireworks show will start at 8 p.m. on Thursday with fireworks launching from five barges along the Hudson River from approximately W. 14th St. to W. 34th St. in Manhattan.The following streets will be closed for the Macy's 4th of July Annual Fireworks Celebration on Thursday, July 4th, 2024:Joe DiMaggio Highway / West Side Highway / West Street / 12th Avenue /...
These N.J. towns sock residents with the highest property taxes in each county
New Jersey has some of the highest property taxes in the nation and they played a pivotal role in state budget negotiations. On the line this year were a package of tax breaks meant to alleviate that strain, but concerns remain as to whether the state budget can afford them in coming years.
Lower Manhattan’s Charming Elizabeth Street Garden Faces Demolition
Afternoons strolling through Elizabeth Street Garden are endangered as demolition plans threaten to destroy the only beautiful public green space found between Little Italy and SoHo. Its location has a nearly 200-year history as a public recreational space and the sculpture garden has been one of the city’s best hidden gems ever since it first opened. According to a collaborative Instagram post with Elizabeth Street Garden and New York Nico, the city plans to tear down Elizabeth Street Garden to make room for 123 units of senior affordable housing, luxury retail, and office space. The demolition is set to occur by September unless the community comes together to save the garden. A post shared by Nicolas Heller (@newyorknico) Elizabeth Street Garden shares more details online about the city’s proposal following a demolition, fighting for their chance to remain as a beloved community green space. “The City does not need to pit affordable housing and public green space against one another. We can achieve both!” writes its website. Instead of destroying the garden space for affordable housing, Community Board 2 has suggested alternative sites that offer 10x more affordable Senior units.
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