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NYC schools get $150 million for cafeteria upgrades and $20 million extra to save popular food items
Café-style seating. Deli-like grab-and-go meals. This is what school lunch looks like in nearly half of New York City’s middle and high schools.And soon, the rest will get similar upgrades.With $150 million in capital funding committed through the city’s recently passed budget, thousands more middle and high schools students will see their cafeteria experiences transformed over the next five years. This funding builds on $125 million previously secured for the initiative, and it will allow the Education Department to also begin exploring an expansion to elementary school cafeterias, officials said.The changes are designed to make the school dining experience more...
Separating the wheat from the chaff in health studies
A blow-you-away, hands-on workshop on medical research, biostatistics and nutrition studies. Moderator: Tara Haelle, independent journalist & AHCJ Health Beat Leader for Infectious Diseases & Medical Studies. Nick Milazzo, lead researcher, Examine. Regina Nuzzo, statistics professor, Gallaudet University and freelance journalist. Covering health-related studies is usually a large part of...
NYC Prime Retail Availability Drops to Record Low
In Q2 2024, the average prime availability rate in New York City dropped to a record low of 15.3%, significantly lower than the 21% seen in 2019 and the peak of 28% in 2021, according to JLL’s Q2 NYC retail report. Madison Ave. recorded a steep decline in availability, falling to 5.3% from 16.0% in Q2 ’23. Lower Fifth Ave. also decreased to 11.3%, down from 21.0% a year ago. However, Upper Fifth Ave. saw an increase to 17.1% from a record low of 10% in Q2 ’23.
New School Student Housing Building Sold for $30M
Hawkins Way Capital has purchased a 122-unit student housing building at 300 West 20th Street in New York City from The New School for $30 million. Located in Chelsea, the seven-floor residential property has been serving as student housing since its opening in 2003. Despite efforts to attract students, The...
Newark mayor’s anti-crime group interfering with police officers, union says
A union representing Newark police officers has asked New Jersey officials to investigate one of Mayor Ras Baraka’s anti-crime initiatives, claiming members of the group have repeatedly interfered with police at crime scenes. The Newark Office of Violence Prevention Trauma Recovery was formed four years ago to address quality...
You can bar crawl through Times Square’s Margaritaville Resort for National Tequila Day
Searchin' for your lost shaker of salt? You'll no doubt find one at the Margaritaville Resort Times Square, which is forever well-stocked with all of the accouterments needed for that titular, tequila-splashed bev. And speaking of tequila, the fun-loving hotel will celebrate National Tequila Day on Wednesday, July 24, with the property’s first-ever Margarita Bar Crawl.
New waterfront recreational area opens on Pier 42
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Looking for a perfect spot to unwind by the water and enjoy some leisure time? A newly developed recreational waterfront area on the Lower East Side between Montgomery Street and Jackson Street, offers play areas, grassy picnic spots, and sports courts, making it the perfect destination for a summer visit. City […]
Quick Dish NY: AMBUSH COMEDY Tonight at EBBS Brewing Co.
Have your neighbors been setting off fireworks for a week straight BEFORE the official day of unabashed patriotism? Well, it sounds like it’s time for an AMBUSH….of comedy, that is. Escape the impatience of those one step away from felon neighbors for a laugh filled night of civilized engagement. Every Wednesday at 7:30PM ET, join Josh Johnson (Comedy Central’s The Daily Show), Lucas Connolly (Comedy Central), and Brittany Cardwell (Drule, New York Comedy Fest) for stacked lineups of top comics from NYC and beyond! This very pre-holiday Wednesday you will be treated to performances by.
What is Tren de Aragua? The 'violent' Venezuelan gang recruiting NYC migrants
NEW YORK - The ongoing migrant crisis in New York City has been a topic of debate for years. Now, there's a growing concern over the rise in violent crime in the city among migrants. Tren de Aragua, which translates to "Aragua Train," is a gang that started nearly twenty...
Billionaire Paul Singer’s hedge fund inks 149K sf lease at 280 Park Avenue
Elliott Investment Management moves NY offices after opening Florida HQ. Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Singer is doubling down on New York City four years after moving his headquarters to Florida. Singer’s Elliott Investment Management inked a new lease for 149,000 square feet at SL Green and Vornado Realty Trust’s...
New York City pours more cash into migrant crisis with expanded debit card program
New York City is expected to distribute debit cards for food and baby items to more than 7,300 migrants over the next month as officials look to expand a controversial program designed to assist migrant families staying in city-funded hotels. The expansion will cost around $2.6 million and include many more migrants over the original […]
Photos: Inside Manhattan Film Festival Premiere of Young People's Chorus of New York City Documentary
On Friday, June 21st, the Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) premiered its’ This Time Round documentary at the Manhattan Film Festival. Check out photos from the event. Through song and the children’s own voices, the film documents the choristers’ moving and ultimately uplifting journey from...
New York Life Aims for Your Executive Clients' Retirement Money
Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided. New York Life wants to help more top executives save for retirement. The company has hired Joe Grieco to head distribution for efforts to use corporate-owned life insurance to fund small non-qualified deferred compensation programs. He will market the program to registered investment advisors as well as through other channels.
Tony-winning musical ‘Suffs’ disrupted by chanting protesters with a banner
NEW YORK (AP) — A performance of the Broadway musical “Suffs,” a Tony Award-winning musical about the suffragist movement, was briefly disrupted Tuesday when protesters unfurled a banner with the slogan “Suffs Is a White Wash” and chants of “Cancel ‘Suffs!’”. The...
The Drilling Company to Present TWELFTH NIGHT for the 29th Season of Shakespeare in the Parking Lot
The Drilling Company will present a two-week run of "Twelfth Night," directed by Hamilton Clancy, for the 29th season of Shakespeare in the Parking Lot. Performances, all free, will be July 25 to August 3, Thursdays to Saturdays at 7:00 PM, in the parking lot adjoining 145 Stanton Street (@Rivington/Norfolk Streets) on the Lower East Side.
Whitney Museum hosting Free Friday Nights shows curated by Public Records (Laraaji, more)
As part of their Free Friday Nights series, NYC’s Whitney Museum of American art will host free music performances on select Fridays this summer. The shows are curated by Brooklyn’s Public Records and there are currently three lined up: bassoonist and composer Joy Guidry on July 12; ambient legend Laraaji on July 19; and percussion duo NOMON on August 9.
Planning commission chair discusses City of Yes’ potential impact on Queens
Next week, the New York City Planning Commission will hold its first major public hearing on the Adams administration’s City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal, a controversial plan to change land use rules citywide in an effort to spark housing development. Leading the Wednesday meeting will be Dan...
NYC Real Estate Trends: Buyer's Market Emerges Amid Price Dip
As the New York City real estate market experiences a notable drop in prices and a rise in inventory, a buyer's market is taking shape, potentially prefiguring a nationwide trend. Mike Needler, CEO of Century 21, sheds light on the situation, suggesting that while small shifts are being observed across the country, the current state in New York could be an indicator of broader changes to come. With about 1.6 million new homes expected on the market and mortgage rates hovering above 7%, the affordability equation for potential buyers is complex. High rates challenge the market, yet offer improved buying power as they retreat from their peaks. The median home price has reached a record high, complicating entry for first-time buyers. Despite this, Needler highlights pockets of opportunity in various states and the role of AI in enhancing the real estate experience. With rent increases contributing to persistent inflation, the allure of home ownership remains, bolstered by the large generations entering their prime home-buying years. Needler's insights provide a nuanced view of the current real estate landscape, balancing the tension between rising rates and the benefits of increased inventory and lower prices.
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