Caribbean-American Delegation, NYS Black Legislative Task Force honor Soca star Nailah Blackman
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own!. Brooklyn Assembly Members Jaime Williams and Monique Chandler-Waterman, co-chairs of the New York State Caribbean-American Delegation, say they were “excited” on Saturday, June 21, to collaborate with the New York...
Why this Greenwich Village corner has 146 names etched into steel above the sidewalk
On March 25, 1911, a small fire erupted on the eighth floor of the Asch Building in Greenwich Village. Within minutes, flames trapped 146 garment workers, mostly young Italian and Jewish immigrant women. Locked doors, blocked exits, and flimsy fire escapes turned a workplace into a death trap. The tragedy...
New York State correction officer indicted for stealing approximately $43k in workers’ compensation benefits...
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, together with New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang, announced that a Brooklyn woman employed as a NYS Correction Officer has been arraigned on an indictment in which she is charged with grand larceny, scheme to defraud, falsifying business records and related charges...
Great Jones Distilling Co. Launches Wheated Bourbon
The Whiskey Wash Team delivers expert coverage and analysis of the global whiskey industry, from breaking news to in-depth reviews. Manhattan’s first whiskey distillery since Prohibition has launched a new wheated bourbon made entirely from New York-grown grains, marking a significant moment for the Empire State’s...
N.Y. Lottery: Winning Take 5 lottery ticket worth $31K sold in NYC
The New York Lottery announced a top-prize winning ticket was sold for the June 26 Take 5 drawing. One ticket worth $31,266.50 was purchased at Al-Rehman Grocery & Halal Meat, located at 1059 Allerton Ave., in the Bronx for the evening drawing. The winning numbers were 10, 11, 15, 27...
New Exhibit Opens In New York State As Tribute To Beloved TV Show
One of my favorite TV shows now has its own exhibit within New York state. I used to watch this show growing up and I continue to do so every week!. It feels as if I’m watching a real, Italian-American family that lives in New York state. There’s been times that I’ve laughed out loud when watching this TV show. It’s...
Governor Hochul Announces Plan for 3,000 Affordable Homes In New York
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a statewide investment to create or preserve nearly 3,000 affordable, energy-efficient homes across New York State, with over $600 million allocated to six projects located in New York City. The funding is part of a broader $1 billion award from New York State Homes and Community...
Eight Groups Submit Applications For New York Casino Licenses
Welcome to Thunderdome: New York casino edition. The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board (NYSGFLB) announced Friday that eight bids were submitted prior to the 4 p.m. local deadline for the three downstate casino licenses being offered by the state’s gaming commission. Reaching this point in the timeline...
Understanding Your Knife Rights in New York: A Legal Guide
In New York State, you are generally allowed to possess folding knives with blades under four inches, provided they are not used for illegal activities. However, certain types of knives are strictly prohibited statewide, including switchblades, ballistic knives, cane swords, metal knuckle knives, and pilum ballistic...
Color Factory to Launch Public Art Trail In Hudson Square Through NY Forward Initiative
Color Factory has been selected to design a new public art trail in Manhattan’s Hudson Square neighborhood, as part of a broader revitalization effort backed by New York State. Announced on June 16, the “Hudson Square Color Walk” is one of six projects awarded funding through Governor Hochul’s NY Forward initiative....
