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64 NYC office buildings are looking to tranform into residential units
The owners of 64 New York City office buildings are eyeing a drastic transformation: turning their commercial properties into housing, according to fresh data from the Department of City Planning. In an interview with Gothamist, City Planning Director Dan Garodnick revealed that these owners or their reps have reached out to the city’s Office Conversion Accelerator Program to do so. This initiative aims to simplify the labyrinth of rules and building codes, assisting owners in repurposing their spaces. It’s a key part of Mayor Eric Adams’ bold plan to create 20,000 new apartments over the next decade, easing the Big Apple’s...
Tri-state area has lots to do during the Memorial Day Weekend: ‘going to be spectacular’
NEW JERSEY (PIX11)—If you are not going anywhere for this Memorial Day weekend or staying in the tri-state area, you are not alone. But there is so much you can do, even if it is something simple, such as going to your local park and enjoying the fact that it may not be as crowded. […]
NYC beach season is back. But what about the sharks?
Lifeguarding supervisor Cary Epstein operates a new shark-monitoring drone as he monitors the waters for sharks at Jones Beach State Park on July 7, 2023 in Wantagh, N.Y. After a summer of multiple shark bites last year, one scientist says the encounters themselves are minuscule. [ more › ]
In NYC We Don’t Say “I Love You,” We Say…
New Yorkers are known for their tough shell, but on the inside, we’re all softies at heart. But sometimes when it’s difficult to express our love, we opt for other ways to show our affection. Therefore, we decided to ask our followers how they show their love to others—and boy were the answers relatable! A post shared by Secret NYC (@secret_nyc) See some of our favorites below:
5 Hometowns In New York Among ‘Dirtiest’ In America
If you live or plan to visit any of these locations across New York State you "may want to buy some air fresheners, mouse traps, or a can of Raid." That's what LawnStarter states in its recently updated list highlighting the "Dirtiest Cities in America." The Top 5 Dirtiest Cities...
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