Sep. 25, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Access to reliable internet connectivity in underserved NYC communities is improving as a result of continued public and private partnerships, industry experts said at a community panel discussion on Tuesday. Schneps Media and internet provider Spectrum hosted “Broadband, Access and Equity: Bridging the Digital Divide in New York,”…
Sep. 25, 2024 By Dean Moses Darby Allin says Grand Slam at Arthur Ashe Stadium Wednesday night could be the stepping stone to one of the most important moments in his career. Allin is an AEW standout star who not only became a fan favorite for his high-flying, hard-hitting style, but also for being…
Sep. 25, 2024 By Athena Dawson An innovative recording studio program is coming to a local Queens high school. Creative Hope Studios has partnered with Martin Van Buren High School, located at 230-17 Hillside Ave. in Queens Village, to transform an old classroom into a podcast station and state-of-the-art recording studio. The program will allow…
Sep. 25, 2024 By Anthony Medina Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. and Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar are hosting a paper shredding and household goods collection event in Woodhaven on Sunday. The event, which will be held on Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Forest Park Bandshell Parking Lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., is…
Sep. 25, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Council Member Vickie Paladino announced on Monday that two Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in her district have been awarded a total of $175,000 in city grants to boost their development and support local businesses. “Through business visits and regular meetings with local entrepreneurs, I have gained a deep…
Sep. 24, 2024 By Anthony Medina New York City Public School parents with multiple children may find it easier to send their children to one school instead of separate campuses if a bill sponsored by Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. passes in the State Senate. As a member of the State Senate Education Committee, Addabbo,…
Sep. 24, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller, Barbara Russo-Lennon and Robert Pozarycki Schools Chancellor David Banks is retiring from his post as head of the city’s public school system at the end of the year — the latest high-profile resignation to rock an Adams administration besieged by turmoil in recent weeks. The retirement announcement comes…
Sep. 24, 2024 By Dean Moses In a trip to NYC to promote Wednesday’s AEW Grand Slam at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Willow spoke to amNewYork Metro about her growth in the company, deathmatch wrestling, and the biggest television show of the year for the promotion. Residing in Long Island, Willow lives just a short…
Sep. 24, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens residents are invited to nominate their favorite teacher for the annual FLAG Awards for Teaching Excellence, which celebrates public school teachers in each borough and awards winners with a $25,000 grand prize. The awards program, now in its sixth year, has been expanded to include 3-K teachers…
Sep. 24, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon The Big Apple is shining with pride as a hefty handful of NYC schools achieved National Blue Ribbon School status this year, the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) announced on Tuesday. The 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools in NYC include 14 NYC Department of Education elementary, middle and…