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31-48 Crescent Street Tops Out in Astoria, Queens
Construction is topped out on 31-48 Crescent Street, a seven-story residential building in Astoria, Queens. Designed by C3D Architecture and developed by Crescent Properties Development LLC, the structure will span 39,613 square feet and yield 25 rental units and accompanying amenities spread over 22,000 square feet. The property is located on an interior lot between 31st Road and 31st Drive.
Vulnerable New York Democrat says Biden drop-out boosted his chances: ‘Putting rocket fuel in a jet engine’
New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan said he feels much stronger about his own race since Vice President Kamala Harris took over the helm of the Democratic Party. “Coming out of the DNC and for the last now month-plus, we have just seen such energy, such enthusiasm, such true joy and optimism at a time when, even […]
7 On Your Side saves family's Green Day tickets after hacker stole them
A Westchester family waited months for a concert only to have their show passes hacked right out of their ticket app.The show was a Green Day concert in Queens earlier this month.But days before the concert, they had no ticket and no refunds, so they asked Nina Pineda and 7 On Your Side for help.What happens is the tickets were there one minute and gone the next?The twist is, that Ticketmaster was part of a big breach a few months ago, so that made customers wonder is that why getting help, led to nothing but roadblocks."I finally bought the ticket,...
Campers Continue To Make Lifelong Memories At Matt Martin's Annual Hockey Academy
Matt Martin has been a major part of the Long Island community, and that continued last week when he hosted his ninth Matt Martin Hockey Academy at Northwell Ice Center.
Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at The Argyle Theatre will have you 'put on a happy face,'
Babylon’s The Argyle Theatre closes out its wonderful fifth season with another smash hit, 1961’s Tony Award winning Bye Bye Birdie. Parodying the mania that ensued when Elvis Presley was drafted into the army, Bye Bye Birdie tells the story of recently drafted rock icon Conrad Birdie who travels to a small Ohio town to provide "one last kiss" to his biggest fan, Kim McAfee, before going off to war. Along for the ride are Conrad's manager/songwriter Albert Peterson, Albert's secretary and girlfriend Rose Alvarez and Albert's meddling mother Mae Peterson.
Iona WSOC Falls to UMBC at Home, 1-0
NEW ROCHELLE, NY— The Iona University women's soccer team fell to UMBC, 1-0, in a non-conference contest at Mazzella Field on Sunday. The Gaels and Retrievers were scoreless in a defensive battle for the first half, the sole goal of the contest came in the 50th minute by the visitors.
Westchester Fire: This Item Should Never Be in Your Trash
The Westchester County Department of Emergency Services has taken to Facebook once again to remind New Yorkers why this item should never be in your regular trash. Both the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services and the Port Chester Fire Department shared stunning images of a major fire that broke out as a result of this mistake.
The Davenport Sisters Launch First Black-Owned Food Bookstore to Celebrate Black Culinary Heritage
In January 2021, sisters Gabrielle and Danielle Davenport turned their lifelong passions for food and literature into a pioneering venture: BEM Books & More, the first Black-owned food-focused bookstore. According to a report by Andscape, inspired by their shared family experiences, particularly in their grandmother’s kitchen, the Brooklyn-based store celebrates...
Bay Ridge volunteer ambulance group BRAVO celebrates 50 years of service
Sign up for our Brooklyn Paper email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Anthony and Diane Napoli first crossed paths in 1975 as volunteers with South Brooklyn volunteer ambulance service BRAVO. Today, the couple — married for 41 years — are at the heart of BRAVO’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
Let the Academic Year Begin!
Pratt’s campus once again bustles with energy following a fun-filled orientation, as new and returning students embark upon a semester of learning, companionship, and exploration. Ahead of the new semester, students spent the week settling into campus, decorating their rooms, and meeting other students through social events, informational sessions, group trips, city tours, and other activities.
East Islip Elementary Students Treated To Summer Enrichment Program
The East Islip School District ran its annual Summer Innovation and Enrichment Academy for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, held during two one-week sessions in July and August at East Islip Middle School. Students were treated to a three-hour block each day of exciting lesson plans created and designed by a team of elementary, music, art and Spanish teachers, supported by a dedicated staff of teaching assistants, paraprofessionals and youth assistants and led by instructional coordinator Melissa Henderson. Students participated in theme weeks designed around the Summer Olympics and ocean adventures.
Calling All Bushwick Creatives! Sign up For Bushwick Open Studios by Sept. 2
Bushwick Open Studios 2024 is back, bringing together artists, musicians and the entire community from September 27 to September 29. This year, the theme is "Chrome and Flower," to celebrate the community's creative spirit in style, according to a press release from the organizer Arts in Bushwick. The sign-up for Bushwick creatives to be included in the weekend showcase is September 2.
Pro Rodeo Is Pushing to Capitalize on America’s Western Culture Obsession
On a soupy, August Saturday in Brooklyn, N.Y., more than 10,000 fans at the Barclays Center started the evening like any other. They streamed into the arena through windy security lines, scanning QR codes and checking bags, then moving on to buying hot dogs, kettle corn, and merch. But the...
Brooklyn’s legendary heavy metal venue Saint Vitus has closed for good
Saint Vitus Bar, Brooklyn’s legendary heavy metal venue, has closed for good. The bar, which has hosted titans like Megadeth, Anthrax, Deafheaven, Killing Joke, Carcass and Against Me in its time, has officially shut its location in Greenpoint, New York City. On Instagram, the bar announced its closure, writing...
NBC’s Today Show Features Town of Islip Shellfish Cultivation Facility
NBC’s Today Show recently featured the Town of Islip Shellfish Cultivation Facility and its vigorous oyster farming program during a segment that aired Thursday morning on August 31st, 2023. The Today Show crew and host Harry Smith toured the Cultivation Facility in East Islip back in July. The segment...
Don’t miss out: NJ changes some rules for newest ANCHOR rebates
💲 Applicants will face additional ID verification. 💲 Double check whether your payment should be automatic this year. Notices are about to hit millions of mailboxes throughout New Jersey, to get the ball rolling on another round of property tax relief. Many residents likely won't have to do...
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