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NYC Set To Transform 122-Acres Of Brooklyn’s Waterfront
Mayor Eric Adams recently announced plans to entirely transform 122-acres of Brooklyn’s waterfront to modernize the Brooklyn Marine Terminal. The project comes from an agreement between the city, the state, Port Authority and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) to foster a mix-used community hub and twenty-first century marine port. Not only will it bring billions in economic gains and thousands of job opportunities, the Brooklyn Marine Terminal transformation builds up Adams’ innovative waterfront initiative “Harbor of the Future.” “After decades of inertia and deterioration at the Brooklyn Marine Terminal, today’s announcement finally offers us a clear path forward to a much-needed and long overdue revitalization of the Brooklyn waterfront,” said U.S. Representative Dan Goldman. Together, the city and state will contribute an initial investment of $95 million. $80 million will go towards waterfront planning, and stabilizing and repairing Piers 7, 8 and 10, including $15 million for an electrified container crane.
Pastrami Pierogis: The Latest Limited-Time Creation From Katz’s Delicatessen & Veselka
New York City wouldn’t be New York City without Katz’s Delicatessen and Veselka, and us New Yorkers are in for a real treat as the two iconic establishments have decided to collaborate together on a deliciously mouthwatering treat. On the heels of Veselka’s highly anticipated new Williamsburg location, Katz’s Delicatessen and Veselka have are collaborating for the first time ever. The product: pastrami pierogis. The pastrami pierogis, aptly named Pastrogis, are made with Katz’s legendary pastrami as the filling of the signature Ukrainian dumpling. The recipe went through weeks of testing and trials by both restaurants. Jake Dell, owner of Katz’s Deli, stated:
NYC Introduces 60 New Electric Buses Into Its Fleet
NYC just made significant progress towards their goal of reaching an all electric-bus fleet by 2040 with the introduction of 60 new electric buses. The new zero-emission vehicles will service passengers across Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn. Upon reaching the goal, NYC will save 500,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year. “These new electric buses will play a key role in ensuring New Yorkers can get to where they’re going safely and sustainably,” Governor Hochul said. “Zero-emission buses are becoming the hallmark of our transit systems, demonstrating the importance of building healthy, environmentally friendly cities.” This is just the beginning stages of turning all of NYC’s buses electric. 15 electric buses already service Manhattan and by 2034, NYC plans to have 60% of its bus fleet be zero-emissions. “Every mile on these buses is a mile run less on fossil fuels—a victory every day for sustainability,” said MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber. “As the largest public bus system in North America, we are leading the way to a greener future, revolutionizing public transportation, one electric bus at a time.”
500 Bike Parking Facilities To Be Installed In NYC Within The Next 5 Years
NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced a network of 500 secure bike parking facilities will be heading to NYC beginning next year. According to NYC data, more than 600,000 bicycle trips are taken in the city each day, and the city also has a record high number of protected bike lanes across the five boroughs. Though, unfortunately, many NYC apartments don’t have adequate bike storage space. So, secure bike parking facilities not only make sense but will also continue to fuel New Yorkers’ love and ease of bicycling. NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez stated:
Floating, Lifelike ‘Travelers’ Are Taking Over Park Avenue
For the third rendition of Patrons of Park Avenue‘s (POPA) annual art installation along Park Avenue, comes “Travelers” by French sculptor, Bruno Catalano. “Travelers” is Catalano’s first major U.S. exhibition and it’s absolutely remarkable. Commuters journeying along Park Avenue this spring will catch his fractured, figurative sculptures in the middle of their own journey from and to where we don’t know. The collection of bronze and marble sculptures has been a project Catalano has been working on since 1995. Some pieces have never been seen before until now! To represent the “great emptiness that evokes the scars of departures and separations, identities fragmented by trials and tribulations, and shadowy areas in their self-image,” Catalano has notoriously constructed each figure with a portion of their body missing, creating a floating-like appearance. In fact, the separation of material with open space that Catalano is known for was actually a happy mistake. According to POPA, a metal casting accident led to gap in a sculpture that’s since become his signature style.
When Is It A Good Idea To Buy Airline Miles?
To buy or not to buy airline miles, that’s the question. And we’re here to help you solve it! When you’re looking to travel on a budget, it’s important to understand all the facets that come with travel, including the use of miles to pay for flights. In some instances if you can’t afford a flight, it’s a better deal to buy miles to pay for it instead. However, that’s not always the case. Let’s get into more details of when it’s best to buy airline miles, and other times when it’s not smart. Buying miles instead of paying for...
Flatiron’s Portal Connecting NYC To Dublin Has Temporarily Closed
Just 6 days ago The Portal was unveiled in NYC’s Flatiron neighborhood, forming a visual bridge connecting NYC to Dublin via a 24/7 live video stream. Though the excitement has been short-lived as it has already temporarily closed. According to Time Magazine, officials have decided to temporarily close the portal following inappropriate behavior including people flashing the camera, grinding on the portal, getting dragged away by police from being too intoxicated, and even Dubliners holding up their phones with photos of swastikas and the 9/11 attacks on the screen. On the flip side, the portal also provided many a heartwarming interaction, including serving as a meeting point for friend reunions and even making an across the pond proposal possible! A post shared by Secret NYC (@secret_nyc)
NYC Proves It Really Is The #1 Pizza City With New Pizza Box Recycling Bins
According to 50 Top Pizza, NYC is the #1 best US city for pizza addicts–I mean, duh. It’s a title we wear with pride. We are, after all, home to the best pizzeria in the US. And Central Park is now tackling the ultimate New York problem–recycling pizza boxes. As first reported by NY1, the Central Park Conservancy recently unveiled new recycling bins that, hilariously, are specifically designed to hold pizza boxes! Since pizza boxes don’t really fit in any of the park’s garbage cans, the new recycling bins were introduced in an effort to tackle the stack of boxes that pile up following the many picnics and parties New Yorkers hold in Central Park. Additionally, the bins will help keep the boxes from ending up in the landfill.
This Playful Pop-Up Balloon Bonanza Is Coming To NYC For The Summer
Step into the charming world of Balloon Story, an inflatable wonderland that is immersive, creative and artistic! The experience takes place at the Park Avenue Armory and tickets go on sale to the public on May 21st but you can join the waitlist now! Enter an aquatic oasis or see an arctic landscape with penguins and glaciers, entirely made of balloons! Like it warmer? Head to the tropics to see a jungle filled with elephants, monkeys and so much more! There are so many photo-ops to have and a lot of scenes to explore! Tap into that inflatable imagination and enjoy interactive exhibits at Balloon Story! All of these balloons are eco-friendly. Dive into ball pits as you’re surrounded by these epic floating creations! Sign up to get tickets to this adventure for the whole family!
Brooklyn Has Its Very Own Leaning Tower Of Pisa
If you can’t make it out to Italy this summer, at least you can go to Brooklyn… That’s right, though Brooklyn may lack monuments such as the Colosseum or the Trevi Fountain, it at least has incredible pizza and its very own version of the Leaning Tower of Pisa you could say. If you pass by an unassuming brownstone at 633 Union Street and take a look closer, everything’s just a bit crooked. It’s actually been dubbed “The Leaning Brownstone” or what some may call ‘Brooklyn’s Leaning Tower of Pisa.’ Technically it’s not even a brownstone, but rather a four-story brick building that dates back to 1931, according to Atlas Obscura. Despite its slant that’s a cause for sloped floors and leaning armoires, tenants still reside in the apartment building.
The Northern Lights May Be Visible Once Again In NY Tonight (5/14)
We’ll admit, we were starting to feel a little boy cries wolf when it came to reporting on the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights (sadly, we can’t control Mother Nature), but some New Yorkers were lucky enough to catch a rare glimpse of the stunning Northern Lights dancing across the night sky this past weekend on Friday, May 10th. But if you missed it we have good news–you may have another chance tonight! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a moderate to strong geomagnetic storm likely to occur again last night, Monday, May 13th, and they have officially issued another Geomagnetic Storm Watch for tonight, Tuesday, May 14th. Geomagnetic storms can trigger spectacular displays of the Northern Lights on Earth, and though tonight’s storm is categorized as a G2, a downgrade from this past weekend’s G5 storm and Monday night’s G3 storm, there’s still a chance to see the lights’ dazzling display!
Where To Watch The New York Knicks’ Playoff Run In NYC
Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and the rest of the New York Knicks squad are deep into their 2024 playoff run, and we couldn’t be any more excited! Like…do you also feel the magic in the air?! As they battle on throughout May and into June, we’ve put together a list of the best bars to watch the Knicks go for glory. These places are jam-packed with superfans, an electric atmosphere, good drinks, and of course…tons of big screens with the games! Grab your orange and blue and head to one of these spots around NYC. With 4 different locations (including one just blocks from Madison Square Garden), Stout is one of the best choices for Knicks games. Their dual-floor bar [Penn Station location] attracts the largest of Knicks fans…seemingly becoming the biggest Knicks watch party spot in Manhattan. Stout NYC is officially partnered with the Knicks, so it’s no surprise why the atmosphere seems 2nd only to MSG itself. Not to mention they have over 20 TVs in every location and amazing drink specials (including free orange shots for every Knicks win). Learn more about the playoffs at Stout here. Where:
A Rare 6 Planet Alignment Will Be Visible In NYC For 1 Night Only This June
From the solar eclipse to the northern lights New Yorkers are experiencing some pretty spectacular celestial events–but the skies aren’t stopping there! This June New Yorkers will get to witness one of the rarest planetary spectacles in history this summer–a large planetary alignment. Here’s everything you need to know about this June’s large planetary alignment: A planetary alignment is when several planets gather closely on one side of the sun at the same time–forming a line, though not a perfectly straight one–according to Starwalk.space.
NYC Named The Worst Place In The US To Start A Career
NYC is often referred to as the City of Dreams, but if your dreams involve starting a new career then, well, NYC may not be the city for you after all. WalletHub recently set out to find the best and worst places to start a career in 182 different US cities, and New York City came in dead last–as in NYC is the worst place to start a career. In order to determine the ranking, WalletHub looked at the professional opportunities and quality of life in each of the 182 cities, which included the 150 most populated US cities and at least two of the most populated cities in each state. Both factors were then based on 26 relevant metrics–such as Monthly Average Starting Salary and Average Length of Work Week–and then graded on a 100-point scale. Cities with a higher weighted average across all metrics represented the most favorable conditions for job-market entrants and vice versa.
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