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Peekaboo! A baby tree kangaroo debuts at the Bronx Zoo
NEW YORK — The second baby of a tree-dwelling kangaroo made its public debut this week in New York, poking its pink head head out of its mom’s furry white pouch. The tiny Matschie’s tree kangaroo, or Dendrolagus matschiei, was born in December and is the second born to the same mother since 2022. It also was the third of its kind born at the Bronx Zoo since 2008.
Evolv gun detection tech rolling out in NYC subway stations this week
New and controversial weapons detection technology is set to roll out in some subway stations later this week, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Tuesday. After teasing the deployment of weapons detection scanners made by the company Evolv last week – and following a mandatory 90-day wait period before introducing new NYPD surveillance technology – Adams said that the scanners are set to be introduced either this Thursday or Friday. “I am telling them they need to evolve and get it out, because I think it’s good technology,” Adams said with a laugh at his weekly press availability on Tuesday. “I’m really excited about this, just the potentiality that we could identify someone carrying a gun before they enter the system.”
Revealed: The Most Purchased Cannabis Concentrates by New Yorkers
The cannabis industry in New York is witnessing a remarkable evolution, with a distinct rise in the popularity of cannabis concentrates. This surge is driven by consumers seeking more potent and flavorful options. HeadSet, a leading provider of data and business intelligence for the cannabis sector, has released its latest insights into the top-selling cannabis concentrates in New York for 2024. This comprehensive report sheds light on the most coveted products transforming the landscape of cannabis consumption. Here, we explore the top 10 cannabis concentrates that are currently reigning supreme in New York’s vibrant market.
Pay gap for city's women workers persists
The gender pay gap across New York City has changed little over the last two decades, which can largely be attributed to women earning less than men within the same field, even in occupations that are female-dominated, according to a recent report. The report’s authors, L.K. Moe and Robert Noble,...
New York City: Lawmakers oppose Related’s plan to build Hudson Yards casino
New York City: Lawmakers oppose Related’s plan to build Hudson Yards casino. Related Companies’ plan to build a ritzy casino in Hudson Yards may go bust. Two state lawmakers — including one who will vote on granting the downstate casino licenses — have spoken out against Related’s proposal to build a $12 billion complex featuring an 80-story tower with a gaming facility and hotel near the High Line pedestrian park.
Heirs Gain New Shield From Predatory Real Estate Speculators
Tweaks in a state law guiding how property gets divided after its owner dies stand to make a big difference for heirs whose family homes are targets for predatory real estate speculators. The changes to New York’s 2019 Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act went into effect Friday and were prompted by an investigative series […] The post Heirs Gain New Shield From Predatory Real Estate Speculators appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
New York City: Continued civic opposition could eliminate Nassau Coliseum casino opportunity
Whether the Nassau Coliseum will ever be home to a casino is very uncertain. Although developments seem to be on track to give the Las Vegas Sands Corp. a lease to operate the facility, that may prove to be mostly academic in developing a casino on the property. Story continues...
NJ police chief reacts angrily to law after teen steals cop car
🚨Police say the teen stole one of their vehicles. 🚨Police had ben investigating a stolen passenger car. A teen who stole a police vehicle from a Secaucus gas station early Monday morning led police on a 15-mile high-speed chase before abandoning it. Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said...
DSNY wants New Yorkers to report Sidewalk Slobs for its Hall of Shame
New York City's Department of Sanitation is urging residents to report so-called "Sidewalk Slobs" who violate the law by leaving trash on sidewalks.Landlords, shopkeepers and business owners are required to keep their sidewalks and gutters clean-a full 18 inches into the street. But so far this year, 311 complaints about dirty sidewalks and streets are up nearly 25%.The agency has created a new portal to submit complaints about residential and commercial property owners.Sanitation officials have already posted two offenders on the newly created online "Wall of Shame."That includes a building at 130 First Avenue in the East Village and a...
Comedian Natan Badalov performing Saturday in Ross
Jul. 23—New York-based comedian and writer Natan Badalov will be bringing his one-man show — and his unique perspective on his Jewish identity — to Sunken Bus Studios in Pittsburgh this Saturday. Badalov, an Uzbek-American, debuted his one-man show "Connect the Dots" at the New York Comedy Festival last November. Now he's taking it on the road with a stop in Pittsburgh this week. The show ...
'Good Bones' sets complete Off-Broadway cast
The New York-premiere play written by Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames and directed by Tony Award nominee Saheem Ali will play The Public Theater in September. The Public Theater has named the complete cast for its fall production of Good Bones off Broadway. Performances of the New York-premiere play run from September 19 to October 13, with opening night on October 1.
Your Stories Q&A: Can businesses refuse to take cash?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You ask, we answer! Viewer Question: Can businesses/venues legally refuse to accept cash? Since the pandemic, more businesses, sporting and concert venues are going cashless. It must be a popular question, because the Federal Reserve addressed the question on its website under the FAQ section: “There is no federal statute mandating […]
Extra Extra: A bird allegedly dropped a massive fish on an NJ family's Tesla and shattered the windshield
Because dashcam footage indicates that a bird with bad grip is the likeliest explanation, here are your afternoon links: Authorities shoot a pit bull at a Staten Island park, NYC Ferry fare going up, married bunk-bed influencers and more. [ more › ]
Tod A. Maitland CAS to be honored with the Cinema Audio Society’s 2025 Career Achievement Award
LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES -- The Cinema Audio Society will honor sound mixer Tod A. Maitland CAS, with its esteemed 2025 Career Achievement Award. This recognition will be presented during the 61st Annual CAS Awards on Saturday, February 22, 2025. “The Career Achievement Award remains the Society’s highest honor, and...
The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 7/23/2024
POSH – $22M. POSH, a live event ticket and community platform, has raised $22M in Series A funding led by Goodwater Capital. Founded by Avante Price and Eli Taylor-Lemire in 2019, POSH has now raised a total of $31M in reported equity funding. The AlleyWatch audience is driving progress...
Bronx motorist arraigned for critically injuring cyclist while leading police on high-speed chase through Astoria: DA
A Queens grand jury indicted a Bronx man for striking an e-bike rider and speeding away while evading police during a car chase through the streets of Astoria earlier this month. Harold Vega, 46, of Jackson Avenue in the Mott Haven section, was arraigned Tuesday in Queens Supreme Court on...
Dr. Henry Abramson Named Dean of Touro’s Lander College for Men
Scholar and Historian with Track Record of Promoting Student Success to Lead at Lander. Dr. Henry Abramson was named dean of Touro’s Lander College for Men, Touro President Dr. Alan Kadish announced today. Most recently, Dr. Abramson served as dean at the Lander College of Arts and Sciences and the Machon L’Parnasa Institute for Professional Studies in Brooklyn and previously, he was dean of Touro’s Florida campus.
KING AND THE CLOWN to be Presented at Classic Stage Company This Week
YI by playwright Kim Tae-woong is coming to New York City. The workshop production of King and the Clown will take place July 26th at 7pm and July 27th at 2pm and then again at 7pm at the Classic Stage Company located at 136 East 13th Street, New York, NY 10003.
Marine Park – Blocking Sunlight to Make Creative Sunprints
Parents and children made beautiful new art pieces – using an old technique – at a fun event called “Sunprints & Shadows,” held at Playground 278, by Fillmore Avenue and Madison Place, in Marine Park, on Sunday, July 21st. Sunprints & Shadows is just one of...
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