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NEW VIDEO: Suspect wanted in deadly triple shooting near Brooklyn migrant shelter
The NYPD released video Tuesday of a suspect connected to a triple shooting near a Brooklyn migrant shelter Sunday night that left two men dead and a third man in critical condition.
NYC restaurant week 2024: List of participating places
NEW YORK CITY - NYC Restaurant Week 2024 runs through Sunday, Aug. 18, offering deals from hundreds of eateries. JUMP TO: MANHATTAN l BROOKLYN l QUEENS l BRONX l STATEN ISLAND. ***Click on each headline to jump to the designated borough. "Discover delicious finds throughout the five boroughs with 2-course...
Jay-Z's 40/40 Club to Be Recreated for Fanatics Fest in New York City
Jay-Z’s iconic 40/40 Club is being reimagined as part of next month’s Fanatics Fest NYC. The recreation is billed in press notes as keeping in mind "the essence of the club’s signature blend of sports, luxury, and entertainment" while incorporating that unique identity into an exclusive lounge experience. The space will boast everything from framed jerseys to stadium seating, not to mention a selection of small bites and premium drink options.
Walmart building massive new warehouse of the future in NJ
PILESGROVE — Walmart giveth and taketh away in Salem County with the closing of one facility and the announcement of a new one. A Walmart distribution center under construction in Pilesgrove is one of five being built around the country as part of a plan to make its online grocery business more efficient.
Opportunity to hear from business owners making money in the legal New York State cannabis market
NY Cannabis Insider (NYCI) hosts unique and interactive business-to-business events across the state that bring together business owners and industry leaders to network and discuss topics essential to the New York State cannabis industry. While previously hosting panel discussions about policy, regulations and plenty of other topics, our upcoming event will exclusively focus on the reason most people enter the weed business: making money. This meetup and networking event is scheduled for August 13 in New York City and will be held at Madam Mikette’s in Midtown east. Details and tickets available here.
NJ man dies a hero after rescuing children from dangerous river
HAMILTON (Atlantic) — A man who rescued two boys from a river Wednesday afternoon died several hours later. Township police said the boys, ages 8 and 12, went swimming in the Great Egg Harbor River at Weymouth Furnace County Park around 1 p.m. on July 17. Swimming is prohibited.
Naftali’s lending arm funds Village, LIC condos
With new condo inventory falling, some developers are willing to pay a bit more to finance their projects. Developer Bentley Zhao’s New Empire secured $72 million in financing to build 117 condo units in Long Island City, and Benjamin Shaoul’s Magnum Real Estate Group nabbed $38 million to build 20 in Greenwich Village.
New Jersey residents warned about utility worker imposters
🔴Scammers posing as utility workers continue to plague New Jersey. 🔴The state's police chiefs are urging residents to be aware. 🔴 They've offered tips to help stop such scams from happening. Scammers posing as utility workers to enter people’s homes. It’s a problem that’s been plaguing New...
County Sheriff’s Office to hold DWI checkpoint in Jersey City Heights on Thursday
The Hudson County Sheriff’s Office will hold a driving while intoxicated (DWI) checkpoint in the Jersey City Heights on Thursday, July 25th, Sheriff Frank Schillari announced. During the checkpoint, which will be at the intersection of John F. Kennedy Boulevard and Manhattan Avenue, officers will look for signs that...
New bill seeks to mandate licenses for hotels
A new bill aims to crack down on safety and sanitation at New York City hotels by requiring hotel operators to obtain licenses. But the industry assailed it as a back-door attempt at unionization. Council member Julie Menin, who proposed the bill, said her goal is to protect hotel guests,...
N.J. gets $250M grant to add electric truck charging stations along I-95
The state Department of Environmental Protection on Monday received a $250 million federal grant to put toward a multi-state electric truck charging project along I-95. The grant will provide funding for the Clean Corridor Coalition, a initiative that aims to install charging stations for commercial and medium to heavy duty electric trucks along the interstate highway in New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland.
Staten Island students offer unique interpretation in ‘Annie KIDS’ performance| In Class column
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After months of rehearsing and preparing, a group of Staten Island elementary school students put on a spectacular show for the community during a performance of “Annie KIDS.”. PS 21 in Port Richmond presented its production in late May into June. The musical is...
The Daily Dirt: What happens when PR people get desperate
Two editors from The Real Deal, myself included, did a Zoom call Monday morning with public relations representatives of some major real estate companies. It was productive, as these kinds of meetings usually are. PR staffers generally want to know where to send pitches (click here) and how to tailor them. When we reject story ideas, they also want to know why, so they can tell their client — lest the client blame the PR firm.
NJ prisons don’t care about guards assaulting inmates, report finds
MAURICE RIVER — When a correctional officer attacks an inmate at a New Jersey prison, the state doesn't always bother to fully investigate, according to a new report from the comptroller's office. This allows prison guards to get away with using excessive force and other abuses of power, the...
‘Public health threat’ after possible toxic waste washes up in NJ
KEYPORT — There's growing concern after chunks of contaminated material washed ashore along the bay. The exact source seems to be a little uncertain at this time, according to NBC New York, though just miles away is the Raritan Bay Slag superfund site. NBC credits Greg Remaud, CEO and...
NBA’s Sixers-to-New Jersey talk is ‘real,’ Gov. Murphy says: ‘Serious conversation’
New Jersey’s government is indeed courting the Philadelphia 76ers to move across the Delaware River to the Garden State, Gov. Phil Murphy confirmed Monday. ROI-NJ reported last week that state officials in Murphy’s administration are making a pitch to the ownership of the NBA franchise to move to Camden as talks to build a new arena in Philly have been bumpy.
Shvo fires back at Core Club
Michael Shvo on Monday answered the Core Club’s $600 million-plus lawsuit against the developer and his associates. Shvo’s legal team filed a motion to dismiss the wide-ranging suit by CEO Jenny Enterprise, who founded the elite members-only Core Club based in New York City. It framed Core Club as cash-strapped and called its lawsuit “a kitchen sink of frivolous claims” and “a public hit job” intended to yield a rent reduction, a lease rescission and other concessions.
Charging stations, battery swaps for e-bikes coming to NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York City is stepping up its fight against deadly lithium-ion battery fires with new safety measures. You could start to see more e-bike battery charging cabinets in front of homes and buildings by next year, according to officials. Some were already installed as part of a pilot program to keep […]
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