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Volunteers from New York Cares spruce up NYC public school ahead of students' arrival in the fall
New York Cares, the largest volunteer network in the city, brought together dozens of volunteers Friday to spruce up a New York City public school.They gathered on the Upper West Side at PS 145, The Bloomingdale School, to prepare the facility for the upcoming school year.Volunteers cleaned classrooms, walkways and storage areas - and they painted interior walls and the building's exterior!New York Cares recently launched its fifth annual Stand with Students campaign, an initiative supporting New York City public schools and students.To find out how to volunteer with the organization, visit www.newyorkcares.org.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More New York City news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
RHONY Star Jessel Taank Announces Death of Family Member
“Real Housewives of New York City” star Jessel Taank shared her grandmother has died at the age of 100. In a July 25 Instagram Story, Taank wrote that her “grandmother passed away before we landed in London.” Taank was born and raised in the United Kingdom. “She...
Celebrating Harry Potter’s Birthday in New York City and on Long Island
Celebrating Harry Potter’s Birthday in New York City and on Long Island. Muggles and wizards alike will celebrate the birthday of boy wizard, Harry Potter on July 31st. We’ve conjured up a list of local events in honor of “The Boy Who Lived”- check them out below!
Town Announces Free $25 Farmers’ Market Coupons for Senior Citizens
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announce that income-eligible adults aged 60 and over can now receive free $25 coupon booklets from the New York State Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). These coupons can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at authorized farmers’ markets and farm stands.
Justin Timberlake’s Lawyer Claims He Wasn’t Drunk and ‘Should Not Have Been Arrested for DWI’
Justin Timberlake’s lawyers have claimed the singer was not drunk when he was pulled over and arrested on suspicion of a DWI in Sag Harbor, New York, last month.Chris Brown Sued for $15 Million by Security Guard Over Alleged Backstage Assault “The most important fact to know about this case is that Justin was not intoxicated and should not have been arrested for DWI,” the lawyer, Ed Burke, said in a statement to Rolling Stone after a court hearing on Friday. “The police made a number of very significant errors in this case… Sometimes the police make mistakes and this...
56 affordable apartments available at luxury Williamsburg rental, from $1,757/month
Renderings courtesy of the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Applications are being accepted for 56 below-market-rate apartments at a new luxury rental in Williamsburg. The nine-story building at 597 Grand Street offers residents spacious units with modern amenities, like a fitness center and rooftop terrace. New Yorkers earning 80 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $1,757/month for studios to $3,963/month for two bedrooms.
Former 'Jeopardy' Winner Accused Of Catfishing Kids Into Sending Him Inappropriate Pictures
A former Jeopardy winner found himself in hot water after allegedly catfishing kids into sending him inappropriate photos of themselves. Police arrested Winston Nguyen in June but initially released him without charges. Now, authorities have accused the 37-year-old of posing as a teenager on Snapchat. Prior to his arrest, the...
32 affordable homes, each with a legal apartment, to be built in N. Bellport
Greater Patchogue coverage is funded in part by New Village at Patchogue, open-concept rental residences with sleek contemporary design. Click here for a tour. A tract of land just south of the Boys & Girls Club in North Bellport will soon give way to 32 new single-family homes — each with a legal one-bedroom accessory apartment, town officials have announced.
Bonanza’s Stand honored for 127 years of history in the Oyster Bay community
The oldest continuous family business within the hamlet of Oyster Bay, Bonanza’s Stank, is finally receiving the recognition it deserves with a historical marker. Founded by Italian immigrants John and Emma Bonanza in 1897, who came from Italy with a dream to sell their homemade Italian ices. They pushed...
Milliner Albertus Swanepoel Dies at 65
Milliner Albertus Swanepoel has died, according to the Council of Fashion Designers of America. The designer was 65 years old. CFDA Releases Official New York Fashion Week Schedule The South African designer known for his whimsical, theatrical hat designs had a storied career dating back to the ’80s in his native country, where he initially studied graphic design at the University of Pretoria before jumping into the fashion industry. He launched his fashion career with his made-to-measure clothing label Quartus Manna, which he won a Coty Award in South Africa in 1987. He later made the move to New York City in 1989...
Chinatown Night Market returns with second street fair of the summer
CHINATOWN, Manhattan (PIX11) — Chinatown Night Market returns for its second event of the summer on Friday, in one of Manhattan’s most culturally rich neighborhoods. The street food fair sits at the gateway of Manhattan Bridge at Forsyth Plaza and Forsyth Street and runs from 8 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. Shoppers and foodies will enjoy […]
NYCHA residents of Brooklyn's Lafayette Houses speak out after living without gas for months
Residents of a NYCHA building are speaking out over what they say has been a months-long struggle to get their gas turned back on.The residents of the Lafayette Gardens apartments in Bedford-Stuyvesant say they have numerous tickets open with NYCHA, but they claim nothing has been done yet to resolve the gas issue.According to NYCHA, gas service interruption at the Lafayette Gardens began on April 8 and is currently affecting 156 apartments. Residents said issues have been going on for much longer."Gas service interruptions and restoration work are a matter of public safety and involve multiple partners and steps, including...
‘You Are Being Ridiculous!’: ‘Unhinged’ White NYC Coffee Shop Worker Berates Black Customer for Using Shop’s Bathroom, Video Shows
A TikTok video shows an enraged cafe worker in New York City berating a Black customer because she used the business’s bathroom. The video posted […] ‘You Are Being Ridiculous!’: ‘Unhinged’ White NYC Coffee Shop Worker Berates Black Customer for Using Shop’s Bathroom, Video Shows
Fans said the same thing about Juan Soto’s postgame comments
Fans were saying the same thing about the comments Juan Soto made after his New York Yankees were pounded 12-3 by the rival New York Mets on Wednesday. The Mets beat the Yankees in both their games this week to drop the Yankees to 60-44. Soto, who is in his first season with the Yankees,... The post Fans said the same thing about Juan Soto’s postgame comments appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
‘One Shot Deal’: NYC program offers emergency aid for bills and rent payments
New York City's emergency assistance program, known as a 'One Shot Deal', can help residents pay their bills and rent in the event of unforeseen emergencies, and eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis based on income, household size, and other factors.
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