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Kearny HS sophomores turn history into gratitude

Sophomore students in U.S. History 1 classes at Kearny High School are turning classroom lessons on historical military service into a tangible act of gratitude. Spearheaded by social studies teacher Trisha Hoehe-Grosch, approximately 100 students are participating in a specialized writing initiative to honor United States veterans, active-duty troops and wounded warriors.

Kearny, NJ · 2d
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Lower Manhattanites Call for Parking Placard Purge

New York City’s government-parking placard system needs to be torn down and rebuilt from first principles, starting in the illegal parking epicenter of Lower Manhattan, the Community Board 1 transportation committee charged last week. “What exists today is not a rules-based permit program that is occasionally abused, but a...

New York, NY · 1d
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NYC’s Housing Crisis Is Keeping Foster Children From Their Families

For more than two decades, I have worked with young people in foster care and their families. I’ve seen what can change when a child has the opportunity to live with a grandparent or another relative. That disruption in their lives can be eased when families can stay together, when connections are not broken.

New York, NY · 23h
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A Tower on Wall Street May Soon Welcome Residents, Enriching Lower Manhattan’s Character

Lower Manhattan has long drawn visitors for its layered history and striking skyline. Now, a prominent empty skyscraper at 60 Wall Street stands at the center of a quiet shift that could add more daily life to the neighborhood. Bushburg Properties is under contract to acquire the 47-story building, with plans to convert it from

Manhattan, NY · 2d

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Homeless Camp Fills Columbus Park Pavilion Steps From NYC Hall, Neighbors Recoil

A cluster of tents and makeshift shelters has taken over the raised stone pavilion at Columbus Park in Lower Manhattan, just steps from City Hall, with residents complaining of overwhelming odors and children playing nearby as the camp grows. The encampment includes about a half-dozen tents and shelters beneath the pavilion, furnished with a couch, tables, an electrical charging station, clothing hung on railings and music playing from inside the tents, according to the New York Post.

New York, NY · 20h

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The Center for Brooklyn History Wants Your Brooklyn Yearbooks

If you are attempting decluttering and looking for a home for your Brooklyn yearbooks, the Center for Brooklyn History wants to hear from you. Researchers already have access to yearbooks from 150 Brooklyn schools, both public and private, but the Center for Brooklyn History at the Brooklyn Public Library wants to further expand its collection. Elementary, middle school, high school, or college — all yearbooks are of interest.

Brooklyn, NY · 1d

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Machines use carbon monoxide to curb NYC rat population

New York City's Parks and Rec department is using machines filled with carbon monoxide in an attempt to get a handle on the rat population. FOX 5 NY's Nikki Hauser has more.

New York, NY · 1d

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Assemblyman-elect Eon Huntley lays out his priorities

Last week’s elections resulted in historic wins for Democrats in states across the country, including in New York. State Democrats regained a supermajority in the Senate, and the supermajority widened in the state Assembly, marking the largest majority in both houses of the legislature’s history. Voters also elected...

Brooklyn, NY · 1d

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The best things to do in NYC this December: holiday markets, tree lightings, a Dickens-inspired Christmas cocktail experience, & more

December is officially knocking on NYC’s door, and you know what that means: the city is about to get a whole lot more magical! ✨ Between twinkling holiday lights, festive markets, world-famous seasonal traditions, and plenty of ways to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, December is one of the most exciting months to be in New York City. Whether you’re looking to admire dazzling holiday displays, sip something cozy at a winter pop-up, catch a spectacular seasonal show, or simply soak up the magic of NYC dressed up for the holidays, there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of the season. Here are the best things to do in NYC this December so you can start filling up your calendar! Sip your way through a Dickens-inspired Christmas cocktail experience The Arches 1394 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn December 4, 2026 – December 5, 2026 If your idea of holiday magic involves a little Victorian drama and a well-crafted cocktail, add this immersive seasonal outing to your December lineup. A Christmas Cocktail Carol is bringing Charles Dickens’ beloved ghost story to The Arches in Crown Heights for a special two-day run on December 4–5. Over the course

New York, NY · 1d

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California companies collaborate to bring electric vehicle sharing to N.J. via $8.5M DEP-funded grant

Envoy, a California-based provider of on-site electric vehicle car-sharing services, announced on Nov. 9 that it is bringing its shared electric vehicle model to communities across New Jersey through a collaboration with the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator, supported by an $8.5 million grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection through its eMobility Grant Program.

New Jersey · 1d

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NYC now has more tech workers than San Francisco – here’s why

New York City has the highest number of tech workers in the country. A 2026 report found that it beat out even San Francisco. CNBC Make It explores how the biggest city in the U.S. also became the country's biggest tech hub.

New York, NY · 2d

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Bayonne Public Information Officer Joe Ryan to retire after over 30 years of service

Bayonne Public Information Officer (PIO) Joe Ryan has announced that he will retire on December 1st after more than 30 years of service with the Peninsula City. “It has been an honor to serve the people of Bayonne since January 1996. I have been involved in announcing and explaining numerous policies, events, and municipal services,” Ryan said in a statement today.

Bayonne, NJ · 1d

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Does Massachusetts Still Allow Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides?

Following a tragic 2026 incident in Central Park, New York City will officially ban horse-drawn carriages by June 1, 2028. Here is how Massachusetts laws compare.

Massachusetts · 1d

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‘No Schumer, No Jeffries’: Progressive Protesters March Through NYC Demanding Leadership Shakeup

On Saturday, just days after the midterm elections, thousands of demonstrators flooded Midtown Manhattan to demand Democrat leadership change in Congress. Organized under the banner “March for Our Democracy” by the Hands Off NYC coalition, the post-election rally brought crowds into the heart of the city following Tuesday’s vote. While demanding that every vote be counted, the crowd directed immediate pressure at their own party leaders.

New York, NY · 2d

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Rent-stabilized buildings hit auction block, despite Mamdani’s efforts to intervene

Mayor Zohran Mamdani City officials tried to steer the sale to an affordable housing developer, but the attempt failed. [ more › ]

Manhattan, NY · 1d

Gothamist

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Jersey City mayor names new public safety director, police chief

Jocelyn Roldan, to the right of Mayor James Solomon, will be Jersey City's first Latina public safety director. Acting Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose will step down. [ more › ]

Jersey City, NJ · 19h

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NYCHA Locks In $209M to Rebuild Seward Park Extension for 650 Residents

NYCHA has closed financing on a $209 million deal to renovate the homes of more than 650 residents at Seward Park Extension, a pair of 23-story towers on Manhattan's Lower East Side that have stood since the early 1970s. The development has already converted to Project-Based Section 8 through the federal Rental Assistance Demonstration program, unlocking money for repairs that traditional public housing funding has struggled to cover.

New York, NY · 22h

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NJ Morning Traffic: GWB Delays Hit 45 Minutes; Parkway Debris Blocks Lane in Brick

A disabled vehicle on the George Washington Bridge upper level and heavy Holland Tunnel volume...

Brick, NJ · 1d

New York YIMBY

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Bartlett Crossing Begins Vertical Construction in Williamsburg, Brooklyn’s Broadway Triangle

Below-grade work is finished for Bartlett Crossing, a two-building complex at 31 Bartlett Street and 665 Flushing Avenue in the Broadway Triangle section of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Designed by Magnusson Architecture and Planning and developed by Unified Neighborhood Partners under the Bartlett Crossing NP LLC, the project consists of two nine-story buildings that will yield a combined 78 affordable units. The development is part of a larger masterplan that will deliver 390 permanently affordable apartments on formerly vacant city-owned land.

Brooklyn, NY · 1d