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New York City Parks Department employee Elijah Mitchell charged with hate crime after shooting migrant


New York City Parks Department employee Elijah Mitchell charged with hate crime after shooting migrant

The city parks employee accused of shooting a Venezuelan migrant who had pitched a tent in a Brooklyn park last month is now facing hate crime charges. Seasonal worker Elijah Mitchell faced charges including murder as a hate crime during a court hearing Wednesday in connection with the July 21 shooting death of Arturo Jose […]

Park CEO Billy Lerner unveils iPark’s new park facility in Forest Hills


Park CEO Billy Lerner unveils iPark’s new park facility in Forest Hills

New York, New York–(Newsfile Corp. – August 21, 2024) – Billy Lerner, CEO and President of iPark, announced the opening of iPark’s newest location at 16000 70th Avenue, Forest Hills, Queens. This expansion reflects iPark’s continued commitment to providing convenient and accessible parking solutions throughout New York City. Billy Lerner, CEO and President of iPark […]

Popular grocery chain with 900 stores closes another store – shoppers are desperate and mourn the loss of low prices


Popular grocery chain with 900 stores closes another store – shoppers are desperate and mourn the loss of low prices

SHOPPERS have one less place to buy their groceries and everyday necessities. Save-A-Lot is closing another of its stores, this time in Lancaster, New York, to the dismay of residents and employees. 3 Save-A-Lot announced another store closure on its Facebook page, saying the chain’s Lancaster, New York, location will close on September 7, 2024.Photo […]

This glamorous rooftop restaurant and nightclub from New York is coming to Miami Beach


This glamorous rooftop restaurant and nightclub from New York is coming to Miami Beach

Miami Beach’s glamorous rooftop restaurant and bar Mila is getting an equally luxurious neighbor, one with New York pedigree. Opening this fall at 818 Lincoln Road is the luxury rooftop restaurant Oro and its lounge/nightclub counterpart Elixir. The concept is the latest venture from New York-based Golden Era Hospitality Group, which operates some of New […]

Toddler returns home with family after spending nearly 2 years at Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, NY


Toddler returns home with family after spending nearly 2 years at Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, NY

VALHALLA, New York (WABC) – Almost two years after his birth, toddler Nathaniel is finally making his way home. Nathaniel Flores was born prematurely at just 26 weeks old and weighing 350 grams along with his brother at Blythedale Children’s Hospital. His brother died shortly after birth, but Nathaniel fought on. “I’m just grateful to […]

Supreme Court approves use of mail-in ballots in New York and rejects Republican efforts to stop them


Supreme Court approves use of mail-in ballots in New York and rejects Republican efforts to stop them

What you need to know about early voting Election day is November 5, but some voters may cast their ballots as early as September. All New Yorkers will have the option to vote by mail instead of in person this fall after the state’s highest court rejected a Republican attempt to overturn a 2023 law […]

A restaurant review by Chica & The Don


A restaurant review by Chica & The Don

Enter the vibrant world of Chica and the DonFlatiron’s newest hotspot, bringing the heat and heart of Latin America straight to your table. Behind this vibrant concept is Nick Semkiw, a veteran partner known for his work at Lower East Side rum bar Las’ Lap. Working with Chef Michelle Chan, who brings culinary expertise from […]

Survey shows: Legal marijuana sellers in New York want to maintain 300-meter-wide buffer zone


Survey shows: Legal marijuana sellers in New York want to maintain 300-meter-wide buffer zone

According to an industry survey, an overwhelming majority of legal marijuana shop owners and licensees oppose relaxing the buffer zone that prohibits cannabis shops from being located within 1,000 feet of each other. The survey, conducted by the 300-member New York Cannabis Retail Association, found that 94% of respondents opposed changing the “proximity protection” rule. […]