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Making the College Application Process Accessible for Dancers
Last fall, Chauna Sumpter and her daughter Carrington Hope Mason—then a high school senior—flew from Southern California to New York City to attend Dancewave Through College and Beyond. Over the course of a few days, Mason took college-level master classes, attended an audition, and spoke with faculty members and representatives of dozens of university dance programs. After the weekend, Mason received messages from 11 schools, urging her to apply. “The experience put schools on her list that she thought were out of her league,” says Sumpter. “It boosted her confidence.”
Greenpoint Affordable Housing Lottery Opens With $1,782 Studios
An affordable housing lottery has launched for 115 apartments in a glassy luxury tower in Greenpoint with a swimming pool and interiors by prominent Brooklyn design firm Workstead. Under construction near the waterfront, the 381-unit building at 16 Dupont Street is part of Greenpoint Landing, the 22-acre, 10-building complex made possible by the 2005 Greenpoint-Williamsburg rezoning.
Elon students and alumni connect in NYC for networking and community building
The Study USA Elon in New York program recently brought together current students and Elon alumni living and working in New York City. The event fostered a strong sense of community, with many alumni offering valuable wisdom and advice to the students. The event was held on Wednesday, July 17 at Marymount Manhattan College.
NYC multifamily finally bridging bid-ask gap, as maturities loom
When interest rates topped out last year, the rise drove a wedge between what sellers were asking and buyers would pay. The gap dragged New York City investment sales activity to around a decade low, according to Ariel Property Advisors. Now, higher rates are fueling its comeback — at least...
What $1 million or less gets you in Essex County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Essex County, here's what sold for or under $1,000,000 between July 15 and July 21. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top 10 properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.
Awake NY and Union LA Celebrate with Anniversary Tee Collaboration
Awake NY is marking the first anniversary of its flagship store this summer with a special collaboration that brings a taste of both coasts together. Partnering with Union LA, this new collaborative t-shirt pays homage to the shared roots of both brands. Awake NY founder Angelo Baque and Union LA head Chris Gibbs both honed their skills in the vibrant ’90s-2000s downtown NYC scene. Baque started his journey at the Stüssy store and later at Supreme, while Gibbs gained experience at Union under the guidance of Supreme founder James Jebbia before taking Union to Los Angeles.
Can you afford the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in NYC?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- If you’re in the market for a one-bedroom apartment, hoping to snag a small piece of rented real estate in NYC, get ready to shell out some big bucks: According to a new report, the average median rent for that category of living space is $4,300 – the highest rate in the nation.
Upstate New York development features fossil-fuel-free homes
About two hours north of New York City, amid the lush forests and babbling brooks of the Catskill Mountains, sits a new housing development — where every home is designed to avoid the use of fossil fuels. Hale: “The whole approach is about reducing emissions from the built environment.”...
The Daily Dirt: Why this tiny deal story went viral
Normally we don’t cover investment sales of just $3.8 million, or even deals 10 times larger. But we made an exception for the purchase of this Inwood rental building because it showed how much rent stabilization has limited the value of such properties. Most New Yorkers would be shocked to hear of Manhattan apartments in good condition selling for just $79,000 apiece.
Nonprofit and public leaders lead effort to recruit more NYC lifeguards
In 2022, several of New York City’s swimming pools remained closed or operated under reduced hours due to a shortage of lifeguards, all while there was a disproportionate rate of children in communities of color who did not know how to swim. That’s when the Citywide Lifeguard & Aquatics Taskforce was created, a collaborative initiative that includes multiple city agencies and nonprofit organizations to address the lifeguard shortage and create access to swim safety and instruction for children.
Reddit? LinkedIn? NYC’s brutal rental market inspires social media crowdsourcing.
Spreadsheets are spawning around New York City with information about available housing. One tech entrepreneur started a new apartment-hunting app with a Reddit post and an online spreadsheet. Another is using LinkedIn to connect landlords and tenants. [ more › ]
CUNY Tries to Keep College-Bound Students on Track Amid Federal Financial Aid Chaos
The CITY partners with Open Campus on coverage of the City University of New York. Students in New York City and across the country have major financial-aid questions this summer that could complicate their ability to get to college in the fall. That’s because of the botched rollout of the redesigned Free Application for Federal […] The post CUNY Tries to Keep College-Bound Students on Track Amid Federal Financial Aid Chaos appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Ag Commissioner Ball: Ag Adorns Summer in New York
Between dairy month and ice cream month, the start of county fairs across the state, and a downright delicious selection of New York fruits and vegetables beginning to hit their peak, there’s no season like summer to enjoy all that’s great about agriculture here in New York state.
New York City duo charged in Somerset County car burglaries
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP – Two New York City men have been charged in connection with car burglaries at two Somerset County parks. Jose Cabanzo-Pena, 28, and Luis Eduardo Pena-Garzon, 32, both of Queens, were arrested June 24 in Mountain Park after an investigation found they had been targeting parks in Somerset County for motor vehicle burglaries, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. ...
Casts of THE GREAT GATSBY, SUFFS & More Will Perform Today at Broadway in Bryant Park
Today, July 25, 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park continues its 2024 program, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. New Yorkers and visitors to the Big Apple alike are invited to stop by starting at 11 am, with performances running from 12:30pm – 1:30pm on the stage at Bryant Park.
Notable projects that have been killed in New York
Sometimes issues can live or die with a decision from one influential person. That was recently highlighted by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s halt to congestion pricing, but it’s not just governors who have that power. Politicians at all levels and even politically engaged citizens can almost single-handedly bring down projects that would have otherwise moved forward. Here are a few key New York City projects and the individuals who killed them.
‘Sing Sing’ Reveals An Intimate, But Undercooked, Prison Redemption Story
(REVIEW) “Sing Sing” is a movie that tells a beautiful true story with arresting authenticity. But the movie so underdeveloped its characters and their stories that it actually holds itself back from the full range of intimacy the filmmakers clearly desire to convey. “Sing Sing” — the latest...
Clinton Hill Residents Live in Fear After Spate of Shootings
Around 70 Clinton Hill residents gathered at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Hall Street Tuesday evening to express anger and concern, following the double homicide shooting of two migrants outside of the emergency migrant shelter complex and a nearby park late Sunday night. The atmosphere was emotional and tense....
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