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Report: Living conditions in private, low-income housing are 'horrendous'
Poor living conditions are not just a New York City Housing Authority problem, but a private low income housing problem too, according to a new report from Community Service Society. The latest “Unheard Third” survey, reported exclusively by City & State and New York Nonprofit Media, revealed “horrendous” living conditions,...
Billy Joel closed out his long run at Madison Square Garden Thursday night
Billy Joel is movin' out. Of Madison Square Garden, at least, after his 150th show at the iconic New York City venue on Thursday night. The conclusion of Joel's residency came nearly 50 years after his first show at the Garden and more than 10 years after it started, MSG said in a statement.
As Syracuse’s elected officials go mum on ‘good cause’ opt-in, advocates assemble coalition
New York State’s elected officials in April handed Syracuse and municipalities around the state a choice: whether to opt in to “good cause” eviction protections for tenants. Legislators intended for “good cause” to force landlords to provide a reason for evicting tenants and to prevent rent hikes...
Pennsylvania Based Fulton Bank Closing Branches In PA, NY, NJ
The closures at the following Fulton Bank branches will happen on or around November 22, 2024:. 1701 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA. 1220 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. 8000 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 2100 Street Road, Bensalem, PA. 1460 East Route 70, Cherry Hill, NJ. 514 North Kings Highway,...
New Jersey Accelerates Offshore Wind Schedule Amid Nantucket Wind Farm Incident
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) have announced the acceleration of the state’s offshore wind solicitation schedule, advancing the…
NBA Rumors: Knicks Standing Pat On Could-Be Blockbuster Trade
The New York Knicks appear to be done making blockbuster trades for now, as The Athletic’s Fred Katz reports that he has “absolutely no indication that the Knicks are trying to trade” Julius Randle (h/t KnicksMuse). “None whatsoever,” the insider emphasizes. Knicks Standing Pat On Could-Be...
NYC affordable housing building offers ‘scenic views’ of New York Harbor
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) – An affordable housing lottery is open for a building in New York City that offers “scenic views” of New York Harbor, according to its listing. The affordable housing lottery is for Harborview Senior Apartments, located at 80 Scarboro Ave. in the northeastern part of Staten Island. “The building is perfectly […]
McIver’s Newark council seat could be vacant for a year
Newark’s Central Ward could be without representation on the city council for nearly fourteen months if LaMonica McIver wins election to the U.S. House of Representatives in September, potentially gridlocking the state’s largest city while Mayor Ras Baraka is running for governor. McIver, the 38-year-old city council president,...
Wild Fork Foods Announces Grand Opening of New Plainview, NY Location
Wild Fork Foods has announced the grand opening of a new location at 409 S Oyster Bay Road in Plainview, NY. Wild Fork’s third Long Island location, a 4,700 square foot store within the Woodbury Plaza shopping center, opened their doors to the public last week. Wild Fork Foods...
Late Paterson audits put $1.9M in health service grants at risk
PATERSON — Overdue municipal audits have prompted the New Jersey health department to put a hold on five Paterson grant applications for $1.9 million worth of services, including funding for childhood lead programs, according to state and city officials. The stalled applications reflect the latest developments in a year-long problem, a situation that...
Trail Killing: Couple Confesses To Stabbing Of Man On Long Island Bike Path
A couple formally confessed to their roles in the fatal stabbing of a man on a Long Island walking and biking trail.Jose Martinez-Vazquez, age 25, of Port Jefferson Station, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, July 25, in the death of Benjamin Flores-Mendez.I…
The Truth of Stack Versus LeRoy Truth
UNION CITY – Leonard Filipowski says he didn’t know much about this city until a blogger friend of his said it may be a good place to ask questions about local government. Now, seven month later, Filipowski is embroiled in an ongoing battle with arguably one of the more influential politicians in the state – Brian Stack, who is both mayor and a state Senator.
Five Guys finds spot in Hampton Township. Find out what else is coming
Get ready for burgers and a big bag of steaming hot fries, because Sussex County's first Five Guys franchise is coming in hot. The Hampton Township Planning Board unanimously approved site plans on June 20 to convert a one-story retail building at 10 Route 206 (Hampton House Road) into mixed use, with several...
‘Truly Heartbroken’ TikToker Documents Leaving NYC Restaurant With Mom After ‘Racist’ Experience
TikToker Yasmin “Yazzie” Weigand’s clip of her “racist” treatment at the East Village’s location of Little Ruby’s Cafe in New York City has gone viral. On July 7, the 22-year-old lifestyle, fashion, and city vlogger shared her experience at a popular eatery. She claimed the waitstaff prioritized taking other tables’ orders despite her and her mother being seated first. Yasmin expressed feeling like “chopped liver,” emphasizing that the waitstaff seemingly forgot or disregarded her and her mother’s patronage. After a bit of calm back and forth between the mother and daughter duo, they decided to leave Little Ruby’s Cafe.
Mets' Luis Severino shares trade-deadline request after sweep of Yankees
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has publicly campaigned on multiple occasions for owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns to make additions to the roster ahead of Tuesday's MLB trade deadline.Mets starting pitcher Luis Severino offered a similar plea following Wednesday's 12-3 blowout win at the New York Yankees."One hundred percent," Severino responded when asked by Joel Sherman of the New York Post if Stearns should make roster upgrades before the deadline. "Nobody was expecting to be here where we are right now. And we showed everybody what we can do — and we can get...
Housing lottery launches for 115 rent-stabilized apartments in Greenpoint
Housing lottery applications are open for 115 rent-stabilized apartments at a new development on the Greenpoint waterfront. New Yorkers who earn $64,012 to $218,010 are eligible to apply, depending on the size of the household. Rents start at $1,782 for a studio. The pet-friendly building at 16 Dupont St. has...
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