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Celebrating Autism Acceptance: Whole Spectrum Autism Acceptance 9th Annual Gala
Jersey City promoted autism acceptance once again with Whole Spectrum Autism’s 9th Annual Gala on Thursday, June 27th. The event, which took place at the waterfront Liberty House, was organized by Whole Spectrum’s founder, Sherry Singh. She previously led Jersey City’s raising of the Autism Acceptance Flag and the similar “Lighting the Night Blue” event last April.
Mayor Touts Budget Adoption, Addresses Concerns Over NYPD Transparency
Mayor Eric Adams lauded the $112.4 billion budget which was approved by the New York City Council in a near-unanimous vote for fiscal year 2025 and also discussed NYPD misconduct at his weekly media press conference at City Hall on Tuesday. With just a couple hours left to spare, the...
Report: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
Small businesses with fewer than five employees grew over 10% in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Very small businesses were a key source of new economic activity during the first half of the pandemic in the city, as they accounted for more than 71% of all businesses citywide.
NYC Parks Kicks Off Outdoor Pool Season
On June 27, NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue joined New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, State Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar, NYC Councilmember Tiffany Cabán, representatives from Queens Community Board 1, and members of the community to celebrate the start of the outdoor pool season at Astoria Pool in Astoria Park. After remarks, Commissioner Donoghue jumped in the pool with kids to celebrate the first splash of the summer. The season kickoff celebration featured local children participating in a brief swim education demonstration, plus live music by the Brass Queens and refreshments.
A giant “pool” just opened at the Rink at Rockefeller Center
If you can't actually make it to a pool or beach this July 4, you might want to head to Rockefeller Center instead, where a massive "Pool Party" has taken over the area. At the Rink, now through July 21, visitors will get to play around with a special public installation by artist Joel Mesler that depicts a pool surrounded by grass and filled with the sorts of beach balls and floaties that define the essence of summer.
$332M Affordable Project to Kick Off in Staten Island
Nearly 600 units across 16 buildings will receive comprehensive upgrades. The New York City Housing Authority has obtained a total of $332.3 million in financing for capital improvements at West Brighton Houses, its 574-unit, 16-building public housing complex in Staten Island, N.Y. Construction work will begin this summer and is expected to conclude by the fall of 2026.
TODAY tours NYC apartments with TikTok star Caleb Simpson
Caleb Simpson has gone viral on social media for asking people how much money they pay for rent in New York City — and then getting to see inside their living spaces! TODAY’s Donna Farizan tags along for one of his tours with LoveShackFancy founder Rebecca Hessel Cohen.
Volleyball Announces 2024 Summer Camp Dates
NEW YORK — Columbia Volleyball and Head Coach Patric Santiago have announced the times and dates for the 2024 summer camps, with registration now open. This year's summer camps include three "Roar Elite Camps" and two "Roar Skills Camps" that are open to any and all high school aged entrants.
Council passes new $112B budget plan
The City Council on Sunday approved a new $112.4 billion budget before the statutory midnight deadline, a bottom line some $800 million more than Mayor Adams said was affordable in his executive budget presentation in April. The budget includes restoration of nearly all the cuts proposed by the mayor since...
New Terminal One financed with $2.55B
Don’t fret. There is still time to invest in the New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport with a green bond after the latest round of $2.55 billion, the largest ever bond issuance for an airport project, concluded last Friday, according to a spokesperson for the terminal.
Early Addition: Think you would've had what it takes to make the U.S. Open ball crew?
Because only a third of those who tried out made the cut, here are your early links: JoJo Siwa cussed out someone who booed her at a Pride concert, Trump sentencing delayed, Staten Islanders overdosing on animal tranqs and more. [ more › ]
Star Spangled Specials for July 4th in NYC
The Press Club Grill, a nostalgic Midtown restaurant that pays homage to Herald Square’s heyday as a hotbed for newspapermen, has created a patriotic combo: PCG House Made Hot Dog & Fries and the All American Milkshake, with vanilla, strawberry, and blueberry ice cream topped with whipped cream and sprinkles. The special, priced at $16, will be available for both lunch (12 pm - 3 pm) and dinner (5:30 pm - 10:30 pm) and is available from July 4th through July 7th.
Escaped Calif. prisoner on the run since 2011 arrested in N.Y.
NEW YORK — A prisoner who authorities say walked away from a California conservation camp in 2011 has been recaptured in New York City, prison officials reported. Eduardo Hernandez fled the Delta Conservation Camp in Suisun City on Nov. 15, 2011, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said in a June 28 news release.
Lower Manhattan’s Charming Elizabeth Street Garden Faces Demolition
Afternoons strolling through Elizabeth Street Garden are endangered as demolition plans threaten to destroy the only beautiful public green space found between Little Italy and SoHo. Its location has a nearly 200-year history as a public recreational space and the sculpture garden has been one of the city’s best hidden gems ever since it first opened. According to a collaborative Instagram post with Elizabeth Street Garden and New York Nico, the city plans to tear down Elizabeth Street Garden to make room for 123 units of senior affordable housing, luxury retail, and office space. The demolition is set to occur by September unless the community comes together to save the garden. A post shared by Nicolas Heller (@newyorknico) Elizabeth Street Garden shares more details online about the city’s proposal following a demolition, fighting for their chance to remain as a beloved community green space. “The City does not need to pit affordable housing and public green space against one another. We can achieve both!” writes its website. Instead of destroying the garden space for affordable housing, Community Board 2 has suggested alternative sites that offer 10x more affordable Senior units.
Brooklyn Children’s Museum Celebrates Caribbean Heritage Month Finale
A day of dancing, storytelling, workshops, and culinary delights at The Brooklyn Children’s Museum made for a wonderful conclusion to National Caribbean American Heritage Month in New York City. The museum collaborated with the community advocacy organization I AM CARIBBEING, which showcases Caribbean culture, to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean with the […] The post Brooklyn Children’s Museum Celebrates Caribbean Heritage Month Finale appeared first on Documented.
Walgreens Closing Select New York Stores
The big-name pharmacy has released a list of stores that are expected to close as the company finalizes a plan to fix its struggling business. Earlier this month we told you that Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth announced that the company would be closing hundreds of its more than 8,600 drugstores over the next three years. Wentworth explained that "changes are imminent" for about 25% of the company’s underperforming stores, which could affect roughly 2,100 stores across the country.
Housing lottery opens for 196 rent-stabilized apartments on the Lower East Side
Housing lottery applications are open for 196 rent-stabilized apartments at a new development on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. New Yorkers who earn $18,480 to $154,080 are eligible to apply, depending on the size of their household. Rents start at $454 for a studio. The building at 165 Broome...
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