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Wayne Begins Demolition Of Valley Road Office For 275 Apartments

Demolition of the 126,520-square-foot Wayne office building is underway, and the site is being cleared for 275 rental apartments. The replacement has received conditional approval. The proposal calls for demolishing the office building and its parking and putting up four apartment buildings. The inclusionary project is planned for a 10.95-acre site along the southbound side of Valley Road.

Wayne, NJ · 1d
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New Jersey Political Parlor Room - Swamp Style

It's one of those words that can cause a streak of panic to run down the spine of anyone in public office. One thing is to be aware of a well-ordered parade that one needs to jump in front of in order to remain politically cool or relevant. It's quite...

New Jersey · 1d
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Gothamist

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Manhattan’s East Side loses another movie theater to development

The lights have gone out at Cinema 123 by Angelika. Cinema 123 by Angelika closed on Oct. 30 after more than 60 years of business. [ more › ]

Manhattan, NY · 1d

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Op-Ed: Time for Jersey City to end garbage pilot program and restore trash cans

In an editorial, Jersey City Ward C Councilman Tom Zuppa gives his point of view on why it’s time for the city to end their garbage pilot program and restore trash cans to local streets. It is laudable to be innovative and try to save Jersey City money, given...

Jersey City, NJ · 1d
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In 2012, Superstorm Sandy heavily inundated Lower Manhattan; 14 years later, this 10-foot elevated lawn at Wagner Park hides a multi-billion-dollar flood barrier

There’s more to a new structure in Lower Manhattan than meets the eye. If you take a stroll through the newly reopened Wagner Park and The Battery , you will likely notice a beautiful new stone wall. However, this structure is designed as a critical line of defense against future flooding . It looks like a simple landscape feature, but it is actually part of a massive effort to protect Lower Manhattan from storm surges and rising sea levels . A lawn with a secret purpose According to PIX 11 , neighborhood residents are thrilled to have the space back after years of construction. People are already using the waterfront to watch the sunrise and relax on the grass. But that pristine lawn serves a dual purpose. It actively functions as a stormwater collection basin . When severe weather threatens the area, the wall itself becomes a flood barrier. There are mechanical gates built into the sidewalks that can be raised and locked into place to block incoming water. “It feels like it’s part of the park,” said Raju Mann, president and CEO of the Battery Park City Authority . “If there’s a heavy storm event that pushes water in,

Manhattan, NY · 2d

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Update: As Week-Long Vote-Counting Process Concludes, County Executive Ken Jenkins Denies Blame for Balloting Gaffe

The Westchester County Board of Elections announced Tuesday that it completed the scanning of all emergency ballots cast the week before on Election Day. All early mail ballots and early voting affidavit ballots received through Nov. 9 have also been processed. The BOE website shows a total of 342,386 ballots...

Westchester County, NY · 2d

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Jersey City Council reviews rent control expansion & Newport PILOT at caucus

The Jersey City Council reviewed the first reading of an ordinance that would expand the city’s rent control, as well as a potential tax payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) for Newport, during Monday’s caucus ahead of a special meeting Thursday. Ward D Councilman Jake Ephros, who is...

Jersey City, NJ · 2d

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Navy Athletics and Under Armour Unveil 2026 Army-Navy Uniform Honoring Naval Special Warfare

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Navy Athletics and Under Armour unveiled the 2026 Army-Navy football uniform, honoring the extraordinary history, heritage and sacrifice of the men and women of Naval Special Warfare (NSW), including the Navy SEALs, Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCC) and the pioneering Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT) that laid the foundation for modern Naval Special Warfare.

East Rutherford, NJ · 17h

New York YIMBY

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Permits Filed for 1846 Washington Avenue in Tremont, The Bronx

Permits have been filed for a six-story mixed-use building at 1846 Washington Avenue in Tremont, The Bronx. Located between East 175th Street and East 176th Street, the lot is near the Tremont Avenue subway station, served by the B and D trains. Ylli Sufaj is listed as the owner behind the applications.

Bronx, 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 · 2d

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Montclair Tables Substation Plan. Public Comment Almost Got Pushed to Another Night.

The Montclair Council tabled the 205 Claremont substation plan 5-2, but not before a procedural move nearly pushed residents’ public comment to another night.

Montclair, NJ · 12h

Time Out

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NYC's largest new bookstore in over a decade opens today in Manhattan

Alphabet City is about to get 11,000 more square feet in which to lose track of time. Barnes & Noble will open its new East Village bookstore at 9 am on Wednesday, November 18, at 181 Avenue A between East 11th and East 12th Streets—and the bookseller says it’s the largest new bookstore to open anywhere in the city in more than a decade. Booker Prize winner Douglas Stuart will cut the ribbon at 9 am and sign copies of his latest novel, "John of John." If you know Stuart from "Shuggie Bain," the novel that won him the Booker in 2020, here’s a chance to get his newest book signed before your fir...

New York, NY · 10h

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City violated labor law by hiring non-union paraprofessionals

The city's Department of Education violated state labor law when it outsourced work reserved for unionized paraprofessionals to three non-union employees at a Bronx elementary school, an administrative law judge ruled last week. Judge Kaitlin Santos sided with the United Federation of Teachers in the ruling, ordering the DOE to stop reassigning paraprofessional work to non-union employees and make whole any employee who lost pay or benefits because of reassignment.

Bronx, NY · 3d

Daily Voice

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3.3 Percent Property Tax Increase Included In Proposed $2.7B 2027 Westchester Budget

Westchester County homeowners could see their property taxes increase next year under a proposed $2.7 billion budget that includes a 3.3 percent tax hike — despite efforts to cut more than $100 million in spending. On Monday, Nov. 9, County Executive Ken Jenkins submitted his proposed 2027 Operating…

Westchester County, NY · 2d

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Jersey City activist Courtney Walker announces bid for Hudson County clerk

Jersey City activist Courtney Walker has just announced her bid for Hudson County clerk next year, looking to unseat incumbent E. Junior Maldonado. “Today, I’m excited to share my candidacy to represent our neighbors as the next Hudson County clerk. As a community advocate, I’ve worked to protect the rights and power of all people. I’ve helped secure rental and legal assistance for immigrant families, increase access to voting locations, and enhance state protections for gender-affirming care,” Walker said in a statement.

Jersey City, NJ · 2d

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Santa's Arrival & Roseland's Hometown Christmas Celebration 2026

2026's Roseland Hometown Christmas Celebration will be another a grand celebration of the season - now at an earlier time based on your feedback!. We hope to see you at the Christmas tree lighting and witness the arrival of Santa in Roseland on Saturday, December 12 from 2:30pm to 6:30pm. There will be various activities, refreshments, and contests, in addition to Photos with Santa (RSVP through Community Pass!). If you want to see Santa's grand entrance, be sure you are at the Complex no later than 5:30pm!

Roseland, NJ · 1d

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The History We Were Never Told: Activist Michelle Browder Comes to Westchester

JtC Experiences (Journeys to Change) is proud to bring nationally recognized artist, activist, and storyteller Michelle Browder of Montgomery, Alabama, to Westchester for community programs November 16–17. All of the listed events are free. Seating is limited and registration is required. This extraordinary opportunity is in partnership with Sister to Sister International, Westchester Women’s Agenda, the Westchester County Human Rights Commission, and YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester.

Westchester County, NY · 1d

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Army Football Goes Green with ‘Ivy Soldier’ Tribute for Navy Clash

Army will wear green “Ivy Soldier” uniforms honoring the 4th Infantry Division during the 127th Army-Navy game. The uniforms feature camouflage patterns, ivy leaves, the division patch and a helmet tribute to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The game is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12,...

West Point, NY · 1d

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Officials cut the ribbon on Jersey City’s historic Loew’s Theatre prior to reopening

Loew’s Jersey Theatre celebrated its next chapter yesterday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday, joined by civic leaders, community members, and the partners behind its restoration together inside the historic Journal Square landmark. Mayor James Solomon opened the day with his remarks, celebrating reopening of “The People’s Palace” and the...

Jersey City, NJ · 2d

PIX11

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Veterans have new options for housing at Columbia University

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Continuing education and training are often part of the mission after veterans complete their tour of duty, but finding affordable housing is also a challenge as many look to enroll in college or programs in the city. Now, there’s a place to call home at Columbia University. Veteran Jack Eaton set […]

New York, NY · 1d