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What you never knew about pigeons
Meet "Dinosaur," the 17 foot tall, two-ton aluminum pigeon. For the next year-and-a-half, its perch will be New York City's High Line."Pigeons and birds, as we know, are what remains of dinosaurs," said artist Iván Argote. "So, what if we transform a pigeon and we bring it to a scale of a Tyrannosaurus rex? Maybe we're looking now [at] what pigeons see from us. Maybe we're now the pigeons, and we're the ones running away, and then they're, like, the dominant ones."Argote says it's about time pigeons get the hero treatment: " 'Dinosaur' is, like, a very serious proposition of...
NYC-based restaurant is coming to NJ for the first time
TENAFLY — Say goodbye to the extra traffic and costs associated with heading to New York City. A taste of the Big Apple will be coming to Bergen County. The latest home for Serafina will be at 25 Highwood Ave. in downtown Tenafly — its first move to New Jersey.
Iconic Magnolia Bakery to offer THC-infused goods in New York City
An iconic New York bakery is set to move into the cannabis business in the state.The famous Magnolia Bakery has teamed up with the edible company "Incredibles" to offer THC-infused versions of two of its classic desserts.THC-infused chocolate bars of their Banana Pudding and Red Velvet desserts will be available at Rise Dispensaries in New York beginning this week, and online by the end of the month.The product will soon be available in New Jersey as well. And for people not living in the Tri-state area, customers over 21-year-old will be able to order the goods online."Magnolia Bakery has been...
Acclaimed Pizzeria That Needs No Introduction Named Best Fast-Food Spot in New York
In a recent ranking of the best fast food restaurants in every U.S. state, LoveFood has crowned Joe’s Pizza in New York City as the top choice for New Yorkers and visitors alike. Known for its classic, foldable, and cheese-loaded New York slices, Joe’s Pizza has been a staple in the city since it was established by Naples native Joe Pozzuoli in 1975.
Crown Heights Affordable Housing Lottery Lists Units Less Than $500
From Gowanus to Williamsburg to Madison Ave, some pretty incredible affordable housing lotteries have been opening up around NYC, and if you know anything about the NYC rental market you know to not pass up on the chance to apply to an affordable housing lottery. And good news: a brand new Crown Heights Affordable Housing Lottery just opened! As part of NYC’s efforts to provide affordable housing to its residents (affordable meaning anything that’s a third or below someone’s income), the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and Housing Development Corporation (HDC) constantly open housing lotteries that reserve units for a fraction of the cost. Dubbed Weeksville Place, the lottery is an eight-story building comprising 36 residential units, and New Yorkers making an income between $18,480 and $134,160 are eligible. Apartment amenities include the following: Of the 36 available units 15 are studios starting at $454, seven are one bedrooms starting at $577, and 14 are two bedrooms starting at $1,364. And considering apartments.com notes that the average monthly rent for a studio in NYC is $3,133, you cannot beat this price.
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