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Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner: A Brownsville Affordable Housing Lottery
An affordable housing lottery has started for 165 truly affordable apartments in an under-construction Brownsville building, with one-bedroom units starting at $484 per month. The lottery is for the third and final building in the 100 percent affordable Ebenezer Plaza complex, developed in a partnership between Ebenezer Urban Ministries Center (formerly the Church of God of East Flatbush) and a group of other affordable housing developers.
33-year-old pays $2,100/month to live with 23 roommates in Brooklyn—take a look inside
In a city as notoriously expensive as New York, it's common to see people in their late 20s and early 30s living with roommates to help manage the high cost of living. But Ishan Abeysekera has taken that to the next level with his current living situation in Brooklyn: a communal building that he shares with a whopping 23 other people.
Register Now for the Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival
The countdown to the 2024 Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival (BCLF) has begun! Take part in the dynamic literary festival from September 5th to 8th for four unforgettable days of books and stories. Attendees are encouraged to book their spots now for in demand events. The festival will spotlight Professor Sir...
Americana/folk musician Steven Keene performs at Hamilton Stage
RAHWAY, NJ — Americana/folk artist Steven Keene will be performing at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Sept. 12. Keene recently gained notoriety and critical praise for his hit song, “This World is Your World,” which can be heard on all streaming platforms.
10 most expensive homes sold in the Plainfield area, Aug. 12-18
A house in Plainfield that sold for $770,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Plainfield area in the past week. In total, 14 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $460,071, or $289 per square foot.
Mr. Darren Walker, Dr. Albert Bourla, and Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to be awarded Concordia Leadership Award at the Annual Summit 2024
NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — The Concordia Leadership Council is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Leadership Award: Mr. Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, for the nonprofit sector; Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, for the private sector; and H.E. Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, for the public sector. The three recipients will be formally recognized for their exceptional leadership at the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit (September 23-25, Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel), the leading public-private sector forum alongside the UN General Assembly.
The Wrap-Up! FKA twigs in ‘The Crow,’ Fantasia at the Richmond Jazz & Music Fest, Black Women Thriving
FKA twigs attended Lionsgate’s New York City film premiere and after-party celebrating The Crow, based on the legendary graphic novel. The star looked radiant on the carpet in a vintage Giorgio Armani dress. The Crow is now in theaters. Fantasia, Andra Day, Ludacris, Artist in Residence Wyclef Jean and more star power headlined the Richmond...
This organization supports the families of first responders. Here's how you can get involved
First responders are the first ones to jump into action in times of emergencies, whether it's running into burning buildings, confronting armed shooters, or rescuing people from terrible accidents.They are constantly risking their lives to keep us safe.Behind every first responder is a family and children taking on a unique set of challenges.President and CEO of The First Responders Children's Foundation Jillian Crane and Lisa D. White, Deputy Commissioner for Employee Relations with the NYPD, joined Eyewitness News to discuss the important work the foundation is doing.To find out how you can get involved, visit the foundation's website.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More New York City 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.
Eight most expensive homes sold in the Perth Amboy area, Aug. 12-18
A house in Perth Amboy that sold for $620,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Perth Amboy area in the past week. In total, eight residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $433,625, or $297 per square foot.
Newark Restaurant Fined $168K For Failing To Pay Workers In Overtime
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Swahili Village Bar and Grill in Newark willfully failed to pay 84 servers, cooks, and bussers overtime pay when they worked more than 40 hours in a workweek, in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. “Restaurant industry workers too often fall victim...
Kenilworth Rec Announces Open Registrations for Homework Club
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Rec recently announced that Homework Club registrations are now open for the 2024-2025 school year. The Homework Club is offered for Kenilworth students and was put together for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to come do their homework, hang out, and unwind from their day. The club is a great way for students to feel safe and comfortable until their parents or guardian get home from work. Should any of the children need help, it will always be available for them. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Homework Club is $200/month and includes all half days and most full days when school is closed. It does not include winter or spring recess. For more information visit the website: https://kenilworthborough.com/255/Homework-Club To register please go HERE. DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. TAPintoKenilworth.net is Kenilworth’s only free daily local news source. Sign up for our free daily eNewsletter and “Like” us on Facebook. Know a story we should share with readers? Email tcuppari@tapinto.net and tell us about it. TAPintoKenilworth is funded entirely by business advertising. Thank you for reading TAPinto Kenilworth. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Today’s Al Roker takes fans inside his massive $5m NYC brownstone featuring full bar and lush backyard
AL Roker has taken fans inside his massive $5 million New York City brownstone featuring a full bar and lush backyard. The Today host shares his Upper East Side abode with his wife, 20/20 co-anchor Deborah Roberts, 63. Al, 70, welcomed Oprah Winfrey into their home to discuss the milestone...
A New Work That’s Steeped in the Classic, but Still Individual
<First published online in the New York Times on July 17, 2012>. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — It’s startling how different New York City Ballet looks at the open-air Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The light has the effect of subtly changing faces, feet, musculature. Choreography, too. As I watched two performances here on Saturday, works as familiar as George Balanchine’s “Concerto Barocco” and “Symphony in C” suddenly revealed fresh details. The dancers looked happy, despite the afternoon heat, as if performing for friends. A high quotient of young people in the audience cheered and clapped at every opportunity.
New York students rise to task of being ‘PGA for a Day’
“Welcome Mister President, Madame President,” says the current President of the General Assembly, Dennis Francis. He ushers high schoolers Erik Ponomarev and Fariha Akter into his office before his bilateral meeting with the top diplomat who holds a different presidency for the month of September – the Security Council.
Couple Provides Insight into Their Cranford Ice Rink Proposal
CRANFORD, NJ – On August 13, the Township Committee discussed a proposal for a temporary ice rink from a long-time Cranford couple, Mike and Megan Furstoss. The idea for a local rink sprang from the Furstoss’s experience with their son, who began playing ice hockey when he was in kindergarten. “Over the past 6 years, we have traveled to a lot of different locations for practices and games,” Megan Furstoss told TAPinto Cranford. “We have witnessed what a positive impact a home rink has on the local community, as well as the resident teams and organizations.”CLICK HERE TO...
Broadway Week – September 3-15 – Pre-Theatre Menus Designed for Theatergoers
Broadway Week is an exciting happening in the Theatre District for two weeks from September 3rd to the 15th when Broadway favorites are on a 2 for 1 offer. See a performance for the first time or see it again! Some of the great shows that participate include Wicked, Chicago, The Great Gatsby, Sufffs, Hamilton, Water for Elephants, Aladdin, and more!
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