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How are things going at Long Island cannabis dispensary Happy Days?
Happy Days officially opened its doors in Farmingdale on Long Island on Jan. 2, and is currently serving about 1,000 customers per day. In its first few months of business, the store has been attracting a customer base that’s older than some Happy Days partners initially expected, said Paul Lepore, the store’s president. The shop’s customers mostly consist of people over the age of 55, Lepore said.
Flight to Amsterdam diverted to JFK after passengers served spoiled food: Delta
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – A Delta flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted to John F. Kennedy International Airport Wednesday morning after passengers were served spoiled food, officials told PIX11 News. The plane, with 277 passengers on board, landed at JFK around 4 a.m. It’s not known how many people ate the spoiled food or […]
Free Pool Access For Summer: Hochul Launches 'Get Offline, Get Outside' Campaign At NY Parks
“Summer is here – get offline and get outside.”. On Tuesday, July 2, Hochul announced that for the rest of the summer, there will be no entry fees at New York State Parks pools. It’s part of the “Get Offline, Get Outside” campaign, which encourages young people and families...
Supreme Court kicks gun cases back to lower courts after major ruling
Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered lower courts to take another look at challenges to several federal and state firearms restrictions in the wake of its ruling upholding a law that bans people subject to domestic violence restraining orders from having guns.The cases had been pending before the court for months while it considered the constitutionality of the 30-year-old law that disarmed alleged domestic abusers. In an 8-1 ruling last month, the court found that the Second Amendment allows an individual who poses a credible threat to the safety of others to be banned from having firearms temporarily.On...
Calls for new swim safety measures after drownings
There is a new push for greater swimming safety in New York City following the apparent drownings of two teenagers' off of Rockaway Beach last month. In response, local leaders say they want to focus more on recruiting lifeguards and extending their hours. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the story.
Manhasset Calendar for July 10 to July 17
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (The Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave.) Melinda will demonstrate how to create 3 charcuterie boards: a traditional with meat and cheeses, a butter board with flavored butter and items to dip in, and last but not least, a dessert board. You will receive handouts with pairings, the components of creating a charcuterie board, how to assemble, a salami flower-making demo, and a plate of meats, cheeses, olives, pickles, fruits, and nuts to create a charcuterie cup with fancy picks that you can take home. You will also get to graze and nibble on the display boards! Priority to Manhasset library cardholders. Non-Manhasset cardholders will be placed on a waiting list.
Long Island City developers celebrate completion of 46-unit condo building and other milestones
Over 400 guests, including those involved in developing and selling Noble LIC, a 46-unit luxury condominium on 40th Avenue, celebrated several milestones with a launch party on Thursday, June 20. The first milestone recognized by attendees was the development’s offering plan being declared effective. This means that the paperwork detailing...
Mets offering $5 menu items one day a week: Here’s what you can get
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The Mets are offering $5 menu items for Tuesday games for the rest of the season, the team announced. The deal starts on July 9, when the Mets take on the Washington Nationals at 7:10 p.m. at Citi Field. Here are the menu items selling for $5 every Tuesday:
Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company to Present GUYS AND DOLLS in August
Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company will present Guys and Dolls at Bellmore Showplace Friday, August 16 through Sunday, August 18, and at St. James Episcopal Church on Friday, August 23 at 8 pm and Saturday, August 24 at 8 pm. Tickets: Available for purchase at lighthousetheatrecompany.com/tickets. Cast: Joe Bebry, Jeanne Brunson,...
BP secures new temporary housing agreements for Sunnyside families displaced by 5-alarm fire in December
A breakthrough was reached just days after tenants of a Sunnyside apartment complex filed a lawsuit against their building’s landlord stemming from their displacement following a 5-alarm fire in December. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and A&E Real Estate, the landlord, announced a plan Monday to provide 22 tenants...
Community Gathers To Aid Family's 'Shattered Lives' Following Elmont Man's Death
“Just a week ago, we celebrated the first birthday of our beautiful twins, but now, life has taken an unimaginable turn.”. Sanan Malik, age 28 of Elmont, was driving a motorcycle in Garden City just before 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 29 when he collided with a car. Earlier Report:...
Bergen County man rejects plea deal over attack of author Salman Rushdie
A Bergen County man has rejected a plea deal in the attack of author Salman Rushdie at a lecture in Chautauqua, New York in 2022, authorities stated. Hadi Matar, 26, of Fairview, was offered a plea deal by the U.S. Attorney’s office that would have covered both federal and state charges, stated a...
Bluehour Restaurant pushes to elevate late-night eats from inside gas station walls
Inside an unassuming gas station on Myrtle Avenue is a late-night spot that is striving to smash burgers, and expectations about the kind of food you might expect from the space. Bluehour Restaurant co-owners Mohamed Ghiasi and Ali Zaman say after years of owning Afghani restaurants run by both them...
NYCHA Steps Up Evictions on Tenants, Paying Marshal Fees
The cash-strapped New York City Housing Authority has begun to accelerate removal of tenants who have racked up significant rent arrears, evicting 62 households in the first quarter of 2024. That’s more than the 58 households evicted during all of last year. NYCHA is paying related fees and, unlike private landlords, shelling out for moving […] The post NYCHA Steps Up Evictions on Tenants, Paying Marshal Fees appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
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