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'The Notebook' tickets now available through December
The Tony Award-nominated musical, adapted from the 1996 Nicholas Sparks novel and the 2004 romance movie, opened at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre this spring. Their love still goes on! The Notebook on Broadway has released a new ticket block, with seats now available for performances at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre through December 29. Get The Notebook tickets on New York Theatre Guide.
Origami Angel announce new LP & tour with Arm's Length, Macseal, Forests, share double single
Origami Angel have announced a new album, Feeling Not Found, due September 27 via Counter Intuitive Records, and you can pre-order it from the band’s new early-2000s Windows-looking website feelingnotfound.com. It was produced by Will Yip, and it features recent single “Fruit Wine” as well as two new songs that were just released with a double music video, “Dirty Mirror Selfie” and “Where Blue Light Blooms.”
$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...
Calling All Actors: Two Stars Needed For a Downtown Movie
Our Filmmakers in Chief, Remy and Andrew Neymarc, known professionally as the Neymarc Brothers, are gearing up to film in Lower Manhattan this summer. The duo, whose credits include the viral short “Happy Valentine’s Day,” beat out an impressive selection of applicants for the Filmmaker in Chief creative residency with their film treatment, and soon they’ll start filming “Dance” downtown. The Neymarcs are looking to cast two lead roles: Gabriela and Raphael.
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...
Politicians and Charities Oppose Wynn’s NY Casino Plans
Las Vegas Sands isn’t the only company to face difficulties in relation to its New York casino plans. Politicians representing the West Side of Manhattan have now also opposed Related Cos.’s plans to construct a Wynn-branded casino hotel in the High Line area. The Property Would Add Gaming...
Small plane crashes at Long Island MacArthur Airport; pilot and passenger killed
An investigation is underway after a small plane crashed at Long Island MacArthur Airport in Islip on Monday, killing a pilot and passenger.The FAA says a single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza A36 crashed near the end of the runway at the airport around 6:15 p.m.Suffolk County police say the small plane took off in the southwest direction and, according to a witness, was airborne and for some "unknown reason" attempted to return to the airport. Upon return, the aircraft crashed.They say two adult men, the pilot and a passenger, were pronounced dead at the scene. They have yet to be identified.No other...
Hundreds of jobs available with NYC Department of Transportation
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Hundreds of jobs are currently available with the New York City Department of Transportation — including some high-paying positions. The jobs are listed online on JobsNYC, the official careers website for the City of New York. The New York City DOT currently has 270 open positions, nearly all of which are […]
Gov. Murphy signs new bill into law to prevent New Jerseyans from falling into medical debt
Gov. Phil Murphy says the bill will bring dignity to the billing process and provide time to recover, as no bills will be given to patients while they’re still recovering at the hospital.
Nassau Legislature Rules Committee votes to move forward with transferring operations of Nassau Coliseum to Las Vegas Sands
Those against a proposed casino at the Nassau Hub spoke out against the proposed lease transfer, saying it was the first step toward a casino coming to the area.
Syosset’s Dunkin’ Hosts Grand Re-Opening
On Wednesday, July 17 Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) attended the grand re-opening of the newly renovated Dunkin’ on Jackson Avenue in Syosset. The re-opening was attended by Scott Campbell of Metro Franchising and the Syosset business community, in addition to the Deputy Minority Leader’s office.
Toxic Candy Found In New York Still For Sale, Many Hospitalized
Recalled candy, that may cause a fatal illness, is still available for sale in New York State. Many people have been hospitalized. The FDA continues to warn about candy from a California company that is getting many people sick across the United States, including in New York State. FDA: Destroy...
Massive News For Hunters In Western New York
There is some big news from a local store this week that will no longer be selling New York State hunting licenses. The hunting season is only a few weeks away and across New York State, hunters are getting camps and deer stands ready.But before you head to the woods this fall, you will need a license.
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
Can You Get a DWI in New York if You Ride Your Bicycle Drunk?
In many states, a person who rides a bicycle while intoxicated could potentially face the same charges as someone who was driving a regular motor vehicle while drunk. The reasoning behind this is that the person on the bicycle is operating a "vehicle" while impaired, and therefore poses a threat to both themselves and others on the road.
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