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When NJ residents can expect their next ANCHOR rebate
đ˛ The process on a third year of ANCHOR payments is about to begin. đ˛ ANCHOR benefits go to both homeowners and renters. đ˛ You may not have to do anything in order to receive your next payment. The ANCHOR property tax relief program is part of...
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 âUnheard Thirdâ survey, reported exclusively by City & State and New York Nonprofit Media, revealed âhorrendousâ 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 Syracuseâs elected officials go mum on âgood causeâ opt-in, advocates assemble coalition
New York Stateâs elected officials in April handed Syracuse and municipalities around the state a choice: whether to opt in to âgood causeâ eviction protections for tenants. Legislators intended for âgood causeâ to force landlords to provide a reason for evicting tenants and to prevent rent hikes...
6 charged in election fraud case from 2023 NYC Council primary in Queens
Five out of six defendants surrendered to authorities Thursday morning to face charges in an election fraud case linked to last year's New York City Council primary in Flushing, Queens.All six are being charged with absentee ballot fraud. They were all volunteers for the campaign of Yu-Ching James Pai, a candidate in the June 2023 Primary for City County District 20."As alleged in this case, the defendants went to the Board of Elections and filed fraudulent absentee ballot applications on behalf of 23 voters they had never met," said said District Attorney Melinda Katz,Appearing in court Thursday to face...
New Jersey Accelerates Offshore Wind Schedule Amid Nantucket Wind Farm Incident
TRENTON, NJ â New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) have announced the acceleration of the stateâs offshore wind solicitation schedule, advancing theâŚ
NYC affordable housing building offers âscenic viewsâ of New York Harbor
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) â An affordable housing lottery is open for a building in New York City that offers âscenic viewsâ 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. âThe building is perfectly [âŚ]
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 Athleticâs Fred Katz reports that he has âabsolutely no indication that the Knicks are trying to tradeâ Julius Randle (h/t KnicksMuse). âNone whatsoever,â the insider emphasizes. Knicks Standing Pat On Could-Be...
McIverâs Newark council seat could be vacant for a year
Newarkâs 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 stateâs largest city while Mayor Ras Baraka is running for governor. McIver, the 38-year-old city council president,...
The Truth of Stack Versus LeRoy Truth
UNION CITY â Leonard Filipowski says he didnât 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 â Brian Stack, who is both mayor and a state Senator.
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.IâŚ
Weâre Going Beserk, As Hip-Hop Pioneer Kool DJ Red Alert Is Honored With Statue In Harlem
In a vibrant celebration of hip-hop history, New York City has unveiled a statue honoring Kool DJ Red Alert, a pioneer credited with revolutionizing the music scene. The statue, unveiled last week as part of the Harlem Sculpture Gardens exhibit at Montefiore Park, pays homage to Red Alertâs groundbreaking contributions.
âTruly Heartbrokenâ TikToker Documents Leaving NYC Restaurant With Mom After âRacistâ Experience
TikToker Yasmin âYazzieâ Weigandâs clip of her âracistâ treatment at the East Villageâs location of Little Rubyâs 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 tablesâ orders despite her and her mother being seated first. Yasmin expressed feeling like âchopped liver,â emphasizing that the waitstaff seemingly forgot or disregarded her and her motherâs patronage. After a bit of calm back and forth between the mother and daughter duo, they decided to leave Little Rubyâs 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 â and we can get...
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