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A South Bronx community facing challenge and change marks a milestone
Traffic creeps along the Cross-Bronx Expressway. Pollution from the busy highway has been blamed for high asthma rates among residents who live in surrounding neighborhoods. For decades, Mott Haven residents have looked to form a network linking community organizations. Now they have one. [ more › ]
‘Very proud to be a Dominican’: New Yorkers showed up to celebrate their heritage
BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — New York City has the largest population of Dominicans outside the Dominican Republic. There was a really fun party at the Bronx Zoo celebrating the Dominican people and their contributions to life in the Bronx. The evening was called Noche Quisquiyana, or, as many said, the best party ever. It began […]
Insider predicts Yankees may show LeMahieu the door via DFA
DJ LeMahieu, usually a dependable hitter for the New York Yankees, has encountered significant difficulties in the 2024 season. His year started off with a setback when a minor fracture in his right foot placed him on the injured list. Upon his return, LeMahieu has struggled to regain his form at the plate.
NHL Sweaters: The Best and Worst of the New York Islanders
Sweaters and hockey have been synonymous with each other since the infancy of the sport. Teams have been identified by their iconic colours and patterns. Some of them are classic while others are classically awful. This summer our annual series focuses on the best and the worst sweaters in each team’s history. Today we have the best and the worst New York Islanders sweaters in team history.
Fashion Cops Probe Ketchup “Crime”
In the middle of the floor of director Zach Fox’s parents’ kitchen lay some fake blood, a real knife, and an avocado. This was a crime scene, and the crime wasn’t only the murder of a helpless victim. It was also a crime against fashion. Luckily, the...
Ceremonial, everyday objects wow guests at CT museum. This exhibit is a first of its kind
They are ceremonial and everyday objects from Pacific islands that few Americans have visited, if they have even heard of them. Fiji, Togo, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, New Caledonia: Islands spread across thousands of miles of the Earth’s largest ocean. They are made of bark, fiber and wood. Huge lances that are not for defense but for ceremony. Masks that may be frightening or comical. For the ...
WLIW’s Long Island Reach Gets Longer With New Montauk Signal
The WNET Group is extending the footprint of NPR to the very end of Long Island. The operator has acquired Montauk’s WEER and will use it to simulcast WLIW to Central and Western Suffolk, and parts of Southern Connecticut and Rhode Island. Listeners in the expanded service area will...
East Haven Alumni Association Hall of Fame to Induct Seven in October
The 37th annual East Haven High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, Oct. 27 at noon at Woodwinds, 29 Schoolground Road, Branford. Slated for induction are Nick Lamberti (’14), Destiney Coward (’14), Joseph Deko (’05), Lisa Broadfield (’96), Bryan Dion (’98), Brianna Spadacenta (’13), and Sean Clark (’95).
NY: Governor Hochul Announces Opening of PUSH Buffalo’s First Green Jobs Training Center
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a ribbon cutting marking the official opening of the Sustainability Workforce Training Center, the region’s first green job training center, on the West Side of Buffalo. The 2,500-square-foot facility – a project of PUSH Buffalo and Buffalo Neighborhood Stabilization Company (BNSC), and primarily funded by New York State grants – is a major investment for the West Side community and green workforce development.
CTREE: Horses Changing Lives Summer Benefit
If you take a bucolic farm view, add in an ocean breeze, and peer between the ears of a horse, you have a perfect setting. The Center for Therapeutic Riding of the East End (CTREE), a not-for-profit organization located on Eastern Long Island, has harnessed, literally, the healing power of horses and uses its programs to bring not only joy but physical, emotional, and social well-being to its participants. Now located at the 25-acre Topping Riding Club in Sagaponack, which is steeped in tradition, CTREE has beautiful greenery for its horses and lessons and a place in a beloved equestrian history.
Harlem Welcomes Its First Trader Joe’s: A Milestone For The Community
Harlem’s vibrant food scene is about to get a significant boost as Trader Joe’s, the beloved grocery chain, opens its first-ever store in the neighborhood. Located at 123 West 125th Street, this new 17,800-square-foot establishment marks a historic moment for both the company and the community. The store’s...
Newburgh, New York Dairy Bar Celebrates Christmas in July with Festive Flavors
I don't know about you, but I'm starting to feel the holiday spirit creeping in. Makes sense, since it's Christmas in July! And one Hudson Valley business is going all out. Celebrate Christmas in July with Festive Ice Cream Flavors. Mary Jane's Dairy Bar on Route 9W in Newburgh, New...
Renowned Actress, Puppeteer Shares Skills with STC ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ Cast in Branford
Youth players embodying an ocean of characters for Shoreline Theatre Company’s (STC) production of the Disney/Pixar youth musical, “Finding Nemo Jr.” dove into bringing their puppet alter egos to life during workshops with actress and professional puppeteer Jennifer Barnhart. STC’s “Finding Nemo Jr.” will splash on stage...
The WIE Suite and La Grande Dame Hosted a Cocktail Party for Women Innovators
Last night, at a sprawling property in East Hampton overlooking the ocean, The WIE Suite and La Grande Dame by Veuve Clicquot invited a group of women innovators to join them for an intimate sunset soirée. The event was hosted by the membership-based community’s founder and CEO Dee Poku, Gregg Renfrew, Thirteen Lune founder Nyakio Grieco, Christina Lewis, and Google’s Stephanie Horton—all of whom fit Poku’s target demographic of “smart, resourceful, creative, self-starters who don’t wait our turn.”
Billy Strings Summer Tour Picks Up Steam With Saturday Night Heater In Bridgeport, CT [Photos/Videos]
Billy Strings closed out his two-night run at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT last night with a display of overwhelming talent and musical leadership. A pre-recorded train intro got things rolling, setting the scene for the opening “The Train That Took My Girl Away”, which gave everyone in the band—including Jarrod Walker on mandolin, Billy Failing on banjo, fiddler Alex Hargreaves, and bassist Royal Masat, not to mention guitar firebrand and bandleader Billy Strings himself—a chance to greet the crowd. After some high-speed picking got them collectively warmed up, it was time to explore the more psychedelic side of their sound with a tasty “Away From The Mire” that pushed toward musical frontiers far beyond the traditional boundaries of bluegrass.
Staten Island’s first Aldi store nears completion: Here’s what we know so far
STATEN ISLAND,N.Y. -- It’s been more than a year since Aldi announced its intentions to open a Staten Island outpost, causing a major shift in retail operations at the Greenridge Plaza shopping center and a months-long construction push. And now that the green fencing has come down and a marquis sign has been posted, borough shoppers want to know: When will the discount grocer officially open its doors?
Phillipsburg’s Flags Will Fly Half Staff This Week In Memory of Mayor Gloria Decker
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Mayor Randy Piazza Jr. has announced that all flags posted on township property will fly at half-staff next week in honor of Phillipsburg’s first elected Mayor, Gloria A. Decker. On July 23, 2024, Decker passed away peacefully at the age of 91. Born on October 16, 1932, to parents Alfred R. Bates and Maeon (Smith) Bates, Decker remained a lifelong resident of Phillipsburg. According to Decker’s family, “She was an extraordinary woman who broke barriers through her dedication, perseverance, and leadership, earning great respect and inspiring others.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE...
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