Fans of pop superstar and NYC resident Taylor Swift take note! The Ivory Peacock Bar in Manhattan is holding a Taylor Swift themed brunch this Saturday, March 30 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The price is $34 per person plus tax and 20% gratuity added on. Tickets are required and can be purchased on […]
NY Mets Home Opener Postponed Until Friday
FLUSHING, NY – The New York Mets have announced that Thursday’s scheduled Opening Day game against the Milwaukee Brewers has been postponed due to forecasted rain. It will be rescheduled for Friday, March 29 at 1:40 p.m. Gates will open at 11:40 a.m. and parking lots will open at 10:40 a.m. Fans holding paid tickets […]
New York Auto Show Begins Friday
The annual New York International Auto Show begins Friday, March 29 and ends on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Ushering in the latest automotive trends, the New York International Auto Show showcases an incredible collection of cutting-edge design and extraordinary innovation. More than two floors of displays from the world’s automakers feature the newest vehicles will […]
Woody Allen Releasing New Movie April 5
NEW YORK — Director Woody Allen’s newest film is set for release in select theaters across the United States on April 5, 2024. COUP DE CHANCE, a romantic thriller shot entirely in French and starring an acclaimed international cast including Lou de Laâge (International Emmy winner. The Mad Women’s Ball), Valérie Lemercier, (The Visitors), Melvil Poupaud, (Eric Rohmer’s A Tale of Summer), and Niels Schneider (Heartbeats, How I Killed My Mother) is Allen’s 50th film as director. […]
MTA Approves Congestion Pricing for Lower Manhattan
Following a robust public comment period in which the MTA received 25,600 written comments and heard from 386 speakers at four public hearings, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board, in its capacity as the board of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, has approved Central Business District toll rates by a vote of 11 to […]
Paving to Begin on Thruway in Ulster, Greene Counties
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the start of a $21.3 million infrastructure improvement project on the Thruway (I-87) in Ulster and Greene counties. The project includes full and partial depth repairs, along with pavement resurfacing on a 15.5-mile section of I-87 from milepost 93.8 to milepost 109.3, between exit 19 (Kingston – NY Route 28 – […]
Aaron Judge to Appear in Rubble & Crew
The New York Yankees’ star outfielder Aaron Judge will appear in an upcoming episode of the popular preschool series Rubble & Crew, produced by Spin Master Entertainment. Much to the delight of preschoolers and families, the MLB superstar and dog dad will voice himself in the animated series, donning his signature New York Yankees uniform. The episode […]
Coast Raises $92 Million in New Capital
NEW YORK — Coast, which offers a simple way for companies in the United States to manage fuel and fleet spending, has raised $92 million in new funding. The round includes $25 million in equity capital led by existing investors, including BoxGroup, Avid Ventures, Accel, Insight Partners, and Better Tomorrow Ventures, as well as new investor Vesey Ventures. The company also secured $67 million in committed debt capital […]
Annual Flower Show Blossoms at Macy’s Herald Square
NEW YORK — The 49th Macy’s Flower Show is an annual tradition in New York City. In celebration of spring’s arrival, the main floor, balcony, and iconic Broadway windows of Macy’s world-famous flagship store in Herald Square will transform into a breathtaking botanical experience from Sun., March 24, 2024, to Sun., April 7, 2024. The […]
Terreno Realty Acquires Brooklyn Property for $12 Million
Terreno Realty Corporation, owner and operator of industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets, has acquired an industrial property located in East Williamsburg in Brooklyn for a purchase price of approximately $12.0 million. The property consists of one industrial distribution building containing approximately 24,000 square feet on 0.7 acres. The property is at […]
Goalsetter Closes $9.6 Million Series A Extension
BROOKLYN — Goalsetter, a spending, saving, wealth building and financial education platform designed for the whole family, has closed a $9.6 million Series A extension round. This newest round for Goalsetter was led by an affiliate of Edward Jones and MassMutual through its MM Catalyst Fund. Series A investors Fiserv, Webster Bank, Seae Ventures, Astia Fund, and Partnership Fund for New York City also participated in the round along with new investors Reseda Group and InTouchCU. […]
Gravity Opens Flagship Charging Center in Midtown Manhattan
NEW YORK — Gravity, the New York-headquartered electric vehicle charging startup, was joined by NYSERDA, Con Edison, Related Companies, Congressman Jerrold Nadler and City officials to open its flagship Midtown Manhattan EV charging center to the public, bringing the fastest charging in the US to the heart of its biggest city. Gravity’s equipment is capable […]
KKR Invests in Avantus
NEW YORK — Private equity firm KKR has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Avantus, a premier U.S. developer of large utility-scale solar and solar-plus-storage projects. Following the close of the transaction, KKR and existing investor EIG, a leading institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors, will be the sole equity investors […]
Panera Bread Hit by National Tech Outage
The Panera Bread chain has been hit by a massive tech outage that has knocked out the company’s computer systems affecting orders nationwide. Panera’s website and app have been down since Saturday morning and not able to accept orders. It’s unclear if the company has been hit by a cyber attack or if it is […]
Construction Begins on Sullivan County Airport Terminal
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that construction has begun on a project to modernize the Sullivan County International Airport and create a state-of-the-art gateway that will fuel economic growth and foster increased tourism for the entire Catskill Region. The project, which was awarded $18.5 million from the Governor’s $230 million Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization […]