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'Something positive': Passaic gets funds to create fourth splash park
PASSAIC — The city's Colonel Johnson Park made the state Department of Environmental Protection's list for Green Acres funds. The DEP approved the city's $2.15 million grant request to convert the existing park into a splash park. The funds are part of this year's $117 million Green Acres funds allotment.
Large coyote spotted strolling through New York’s Central Park
A large coyote was spotted strolling around New York’s Central Park last weekend.The coyote was in the Cherry Hill area of the park just north of East 72nd Street.Brett Cohn, a resident of the Upper East Side, captured the footage during an early morning run.“It stopped me in my tracks completely,” he said.Mr Cohn added that the coyote was “definitely inquisitive” and was around the size of a large German shepherd.A statement from New York City’s Parks Department said there was “no reason to believe this particular coyote is unhealthy or poses a threat to human safety” but did advise people to “keep their distance and avoid close contact”. Read More Watch Trump response as he’s quizzed on Melania whereabouts at criminal trialVolunteers rush to rescue Torah scrolls buried in rubble after synagogue burns downNigerian chess champion plays for marathon 58 hours to break record in Times Square
It's official: Chick-fil-A announces opening date for Paramus store at old Fireplace site
An official opening date was announced for the new Paramus Chick-fil-A, which replaced the beloved Fireplace restaurant on Route 17. The fast-food outlet will start serving customers in Paramus on May 2, the same day the new Chick-fil-A in Parsippany is also scheduled to open. The chain has over 3,000 locations across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, including 61 in New Jersey.
Stew Leonard's sets opening date for Clifton location. Here are the details
The Stew Leonard's grocery store chain is set to open its second New Jersey location at the Styertowne Shopping Center in Clifton on May 17. The new Clifton store will employ will more than 300 individuals and expand that to another 200 to support seasonal sale. Stew Leonard’s Wines &...
Spotted lanternflies to soon hatch across N.Y. in numbers bigger than last year, experts warn
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — They’re destructive. They’re annoying. And spotted lanternflies will be hatching throughout New York state, including NYC, within the next 30 days — in larger numbers than last year, according to environmental experts. In the spring, summer and fall of 2023, Staten Islanders...
OnlyOneOf, first K-Pop group to perform at United Palace, evokes LGBTQ+ and Latin pride
Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. OnlyOneOf becomes the first K-Pop group to perform at the United Palace Theatre Sunday, seeing hundreds of fans clamoring to the iconic Washington Heights venue waving Pride flags and embracing Hispanic culture.
The Sky’s the Limit as Intrepid Launches a New Program of Free Fridays
Cloud cover permitting, real-life stars will get their chance to shine tomorrow — and just days after a spectacular Pink full moon, there’s no doubt as to which planet will steal the show. Cast your eyes skywards as Intrepid Museum launches a new season of Free Fridays, with Tim Straube, deputy manager of APS for […] The post The Sky’s the Limit as Intrepid Launches a New Program of Free Fridays appeared first on W42ST.
We tried Chinatown’s most viral cheap eats — here are our honest opinions
Manhattan’s Chinatown has it all –– but where do you start? Going on a food crawl through the iconic neighborhood is a quintessential New York City experience, but also a daunting one. After a substantial scroll through our social media feeds, we chose six of Chinatown’s most...
Animal Shelter Morale Sinks After Manager is Bitten, Hospitalized And Fired
In her thirty years working with animal rescues, Darcy Del Castillo had never been hurt by a dog. She prided herself on her ability to read a dog’s mood, to judge a dog’s body language, to pick up the cues that would keep herself and those she worked with safe, particularly around big animals. It was a confidence borne of her years working at shelters in Elizabeth and Newark and with the Union County Animal Cruelty Taskforce.
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