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Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Truck: Cedar Grove PD
A man was hospitalized after his sedan was involved in a crash with a tractor trailer on the morning of Tuesday, July 23, crash.The head-on crash occurred on Ridge Road by Lakewood and Briarwood, Cedar Grove police said. The man was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Paterson where he is in serious …
Township To Buy YMCA Slated For Closure After 15 Years In Wayne
The Pike Drive Wayne YMCA, a branch of the Metropolitan YMCA, reached an agreement with local officials to sell the building, according to a press release issued earlier this month. The township is aiming to purchase the facility on or around Nov. 1, however, an exact closing date for the...
YMCA is leaving N.J. town in unique sale
A Passaic County municipality is closing in on making an unusual purchase: Buying the local YMCA. The sales agreement between Wayne Township and the Wayne YMCA has been approved by the township’s governing council and the facility’s board of directors, officials announced last week. The impending sale was...
'Oh, Mary!' tickets now available through November
Cole Escola's critically acclaimed historical comedy play played an extended run off Broadway this spring before transferring to Broadway's Lyceum Theatre. It's getting another term! Oh, Mary! has extended on Broadway, with tickets now available through November 10. Get Oh, Mary! tickets on New York Theatre Guide. Oh, Mary! dives...
NYC public schools could have universal dress code: Here’s what it means for students
New York City public schools could soon have a universal dress code policy, thanks to new legislation approved by the City Council. The new bill would require the city Department of Education (DOE) to post dress code policies on its website and report on dress code policies in public schools. That would include information about whether each school has a dress code policy and data on dress code violations and penalties.
State officials say no to Related, Wynn Hudson Yards casino project
Related Companies and Wynn Resorts are getting pushback from elected officials that may threaten their High Line casino project. The West Side’s Assembly members Tony Simone and Deborah Glick both publicly criticized the project, the New York Post reported. “I’m philosophically opposed to a casino on the west side...
Rachel Minaya, Wife of Yankees Executive Omar, Found Dead — All Confirmed Details
Rachel Minaya, the wife of Yankees executive Omar Minaya, has died. Authorities found the Rachel deceased at their home in New Jersey on Saturday. According to the New York Post, Omar wasn't home at the time when his wife died. It's unclear at this point who discovered Rachel and what exactly that caused her death. A person close to the Minaya family said that authorities have ruled out suicide as a cause of death. Still, her death came quite suddenly and as a shock to the entire family.
$147% Higher Than National Average: Biden’s Plan to Cap Rent Increases at 5% Aims to Make Housing More Affordable for New Yorkers
President Joe Biden’s proposal to cap rent increases at 5% for corporate-owned apartments and invest $325 million in affordable housing. A Crucial Step towards Making Housing More Affordable for New Yorkers President Joe Biden’s plan to limit rent increases to 5% for apartments owned by corporate landlords could help many New Yorkers struggling with high […]
Iconic rock star returning to stage after illness
SARATOGA, New York – A month after canceling tour dates due to an unspecified illness, Neil Young will return to the stage in September. Young is set to play Farm Aid at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Sept. 21 in New York. He’ll be joined by other iconic artists including Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews along with Mavis Staples, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Lukas Nelson with The Travelin’ McCourys, and Charley Crockett, according to Rolling Stone.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Is Officially Getting a Permanent Home
New York's Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival has gotten approval of the full site plan for its new, permanent home. The sign-off clears the way for building to start, with the venue expected to open for the summer 2026 season. The new space has been designed by architecture and urban design...
Land O’ Lakes Drops Native American Image From Brand Ahead Of 100-Year Mark
Ahead of its 100th anniversary, renowned cheese and butter company Land O’ Lakes dropped its popular logo and replaced it with a picture of its farmers to emphasize the farmer-owned nature of the cooperative and promote the brand. It took a lot of getting used to as generations of...
NYPD: Loaded guns, ammo found in car during routine traffic stop on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Brooklyn man is facing multiple charges after a routine traffic stop on Staten Island found him in possession of two loaded firearms, police said. Rogers Ritson, 36, of the 1100 block of Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn, has been charged with several felonies, including two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, for having a loaded firearm and explosive bullets, police said. He’s also facing unregistered vehicle and unsafe turn/failure-to-signal violations.
@Victory_Events girls’ recruit: Springside Chestnut Hill 2025 ATT Colin commits to Stevens Tech
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy 2025 attack Maille Colin has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Stevens Institute of Technology. High school: Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Philadelphia, PA. Position: Attack. Grad year: 2025. College committed to: Stevens Institute of Technology. Club team: Reign LC. Expected major: Business. Why did you...
NYC forecast calls for rain over next 24 hours. Map shows where.
The rain come down in buckets Monday - or not at all, in some cases - and it looks like that's the pattern right through Thursday.Tuesday day got off to a wet start, but thankfully we'll see some breaks of sun into the afternoon. With daytime heating, however, this will allow for some clouds and showers to redevelop. The good news is the activity looks mainly isolated, so odds are you'll stay dry.As we head into tonight, the Yankees take on the Mets in Game 1 of the Subway Series, so we're really hoping for a break. And given the...
NYC sidewalks crowded with e-bikes spark safety concerns near East Village
NEW YORK - You've likely seen them--delivery bikes parked on New York City sidewalks and streets. On one block near Union Square, residents say there are so many e-bikes parked on sidewalks that pedestrians often have nowhere to walk. Near East 14th Street between Second and Third Avenues, delivery bikes...
Radio Ink’s Deborah Parenti Joins TALKERS ‘Big Picture’ Panel
In June, Radio Ink Publisher Deborah Parenti took the stage at the TALKERS 2024 conference alongside a panel of fellow industry executives to address “The Big Picture” in talk radio today. Now that panel is available to watch free and on-demand. Parenti was joined on stage by WABC...
New bill would require NYC landlords to provide air conditioning during the summer
After multiple heat waves this summer, a Brooklyn elected official has proposed legislation mandating landlords provide air conditioning to tenants. Last week City Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced a bill to update the existing housing code and require landlords to provide tenants with air conditioning in the warmer months, just as they are required to provide adequate heat during the winter. If the legislation is enacted, property owners would have four years to comply with the rule or face up to $1,250 in fines per day for noncompliance.
The price of a ferry trip in NYC will increase this fall: What to know
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The cost of a ferry ride in New York City will go up this fall. The hikes will put the ferry system more in line with other public transit prices, according to NYC Ferry. The 10-trip bundle will now cost $29, up from $27.50. Single-trip tickets will cost $4.50, 50 cents […]
Confidential Hedge Fund Offices – New York City
MKDA designed an upscale workplace for a hedge fund in New York City’s GM Building, featuring a hospitality-inspired design with natural finishes, bronze accents, and city views, prioritizing comfort and collaboration. MKDA designed an upscale, sophisticated workplace for this high-powered hedge fund on the penthouse floor of the GM...
Hoboken’s Plan for a Better Waterfront: Living Shoreline at Weehawken Cove
Hoboken is creating a ‘living shoreline’ at Weehawken Cove to improve the waterfront with nature-friendly upgrades, better water quality, and storm protection. Learn more about these exciting plans and how you can get involved. Key Takeaways. Hoboken is planning a ‘living shoreline’ at Weehawken Cove to boost the...
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