Precious Dreams Foundation Teams Up With NYC ACS To Launch ‘Comfort Shop’ For Foster Youth

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Precious Dreams Foundation— the organization which provides sleep support, teaches healthy coping mechanisms, and helps youth in foster care and homeless shelters uncover paths to fostering their dreams. In addition, the NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) announced a new “Comfort Shop” for youth in foster care at the Nicholas Scoppetta Children’s Center.  The Nicholas…

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Mayor Adams Flips The Script: Tons Of Affordable Homes In Hotspots. Still Banging The Housing Drum

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams today unveiled a new initiative as part of his administration’s historic “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” proposal. The proposal will create tens of thousands of affordable homes in areas of the city that many working-class New Yorkers are unable to afford. An outdated restriction on new residential construction…

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Here are the new vendors coming to Smorgasburg this year

Here are the new vendors coming to Smorgasburg this year

Despite what the forecasts this week may say, warm weather is (eventually) coming to New York and visiting Smorgasburg NYC is one of our favorite ways to celebrate the return of outdoor dining season.

All three locations of the foodie fair—Manhattan’s Oculus and Brooklyn’s Marsha P. Johnson State Park and Breeze Hill in Prospect Park—will be officially reopening for Smorg’s 14th season between Friday, April 5, through Sunday, April 7. And along with some tried-and-true favorites, this year’s edition has plenty of yummy new vendors padding out its biggest lineup in years (a whopping 70-plus vendors, overall). 

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Of the nearly 20 newcomers joining Smorgasburg’s returning roster of 60 vendors, six are first-generation immigrant-owned businesses and 11 are husband-and-wife- or family-run. And the new kids on the block will be serving up stuff to satisfy every craving, from fragrant Ethiopian stews (Emeye Ethiopian Cuisine) to Hawaii-style street comforts (Kalihi), from India’s snacky pani puri (Bom Bae) to Montreal-style potato puff poutine (Poutine Dauphine).

Lisbonata at Smorgasburg
Photograph: courtesy of Smorgasburg | Lisbonata at Smorgasburg
Bagel Joint at Smorgasburg
Photograph: courtesy of Smorgasburg | Bagel Joint at Smorgasburg

Eat and explore your way through international delicacies like classic Trinidadian doubles (Double(s) or Nothin’), Portugal’s pastéis de nata tarts (Lisbonata), Korea’s honey-sweet yakgwa cookies, and Colombian hot dogs piled high with caramelized pineapple and shoestring potatoes (Perro Slang Food). Or, if you want a taste of something closer to home, try out the different bagels and unconventional schmear combinations from Brooklyn’s own Bagel Joint. (Wasabi cream cheese? We’re intrigued!) And there will be great beverages to wash it all down with, including 88 Coffee Company’s Viet iced creations and Fat Choy’s Hong Kong-inspired tea blends. 

Along with those Smorg rookies, attendees will also be able to enjoy the delicious wares of returning vendors like mozzarella stick purveyor Big Mozz, okonomiyaki spot Oconomi, madcap doughnuttery Dough and many more. See the full scope of this year’s food-and-drink offerings at the Smorgasburg website

Check out the new Smorgasburg 2024 vendors below:

88 Coffee Company
Bagel Joint NYC
Bom Bae
Double(s) or Nothin’
Emeye Ethiopian Cuisine
Fat Choy
Gotcha Focaccia
Je T’aime Patisserie
Kalihi
Lisbonata
Ole & Steen
Perro Slang Food
Poutine Dauphine
Tosh’s Patties
Twig’m
Virginia Smashburginia

Emeye Ethiopian Cuisine at Smorgasburg
Photograph: courtesy of Smorgasburg | Emeye Ethiopian Cuisine at Smorgasburg
Je T'aime Patisserie at Smorgasburg
Photograph: courtesy of Smorgasburg | Je T’aime Patisserie at Smorgasburg

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Sponsored Love: How To Choose The Perfect William Yeoward Crystal Bar Drinkware For Your Home

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Enhancing your home drinking experience goes beyond just the liquid in the glass; it’s about the vessel itself. William Yeoward Crystal epitomizes timeless elegance and unparalleled craftsmanship, offering a wide array of exquisite bar drinkware options for your home bar. From classic highballs exuding understated refinement to intricately designed cocktail glasses that captivate with their artistic…

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This insanely decadent Kinder croissant will be available in NYC this weekend only

This insanely decadent Kinder croissant will be available in NYC this weekend only

The newest focus of Internet fame is the “crookie,” a croissant-cookie dough combination that may remind you of Dominique Ansel’s famous Cronut but is, indeed, so much more decadent.

TikTok and Instagram are filled with clips of folks creating their own versions of the treat, but NYC restaurants are all-in on the trend as well. Settepani Bakery at the Time Out Market New York, for example, is offering a unique rainbow cookie croissant until the end of the month that people are going gaga over. 

The eatery also serves a more traditional version of the baked good, featuring chocolate chip cookie dough baked inside a regular croissant. Yum.

Given the success of both Crookie iterations, the bakery has created yet another treat, this one made with delicious Kinder chocolate and served this weekend only at all three Settepani locations in Brooklyn and Harlem: 196 Lenox Avenue, 601 Lorimer Street and the Time Out Market.

Settepani Crookie
Photograph: Courtesy of Settepani

As made apparent in the photos, the Crookie oozes soft chocolate that pairs perfectly with the crunchiness of the croissant. Yes, we’re perennially on a health-focused diet, but if you’re going to have a cheat day, it should include this sweet delicacy that is actually deserving of all the viral attention it is getting. 

If it’s more traditional post-meal fare that you’re after, check out our list of the best desserts in NYC right now, a guide that includes the green tea mille cake at Lady M Cake Boutique, the pistachio cake at Burrow, the Marzipan fruit at Fortunato Brothers and the classic banana pudding served at Magnolia.

Yes, all the above-mentioned desserts are also worthy of indulgence. We only live once, after all.

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Mayor Adams Announces Criteria And Opens Applications For Autonomous Vehicle Testing In NYC

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today released robust safety requirements for responsible and safe autonomous vehicle (AV) testing in NYC. As well as announced the opening of applications for a new permit program. DOT has established a rigorous permitting program to ensure approved applicants are ready to test their technology in the country’s most challenging urban environment safely…

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Here is everything you can eat at Yankee Stadium this season

Here is everything you can eat at Yankee Stadium this season

Happy MLB Opening Day, New Yorkers (who watch sports)!

Although the Yankees’ home opening is not until April 5 against the Toronto Blue Jays, we are already thinking of what to order while at the match next week.

A bunch of new vendors have joined the on-site culinary roster of offerings while old favorites are debuting new dishes. Needless to say, everything tastes delicious, especially while drinking an ice-cold beer and rooting for the Yankees.

Below, find a list of this season’s vendors at Yankee Stadium alongside some of the fare they’ll be serving on site: 

Fuku: Sweet-spicy chicken sandwich (NEW ITEM), tenders and jalapeño waffle fries

Christian Petroni: Cheesy garlic bread with meatballs and 8-hour marinara (NEW ITEM)

City Winery: Porchetta sandwich with broccoli rabe, provolone, Calabrian aioli, arugula and brioche bun (NEW ITEM)

Mighty Quinn’s: Chipotle BBQ chicken sandwich with house-made chipotle BBQ sauce, served with an optional assortment of pickled veggies and slaw (NEW ITEM)

Lobel’s: BBQ filet tip loaded tater tots with Lobel’s seasoning, BBQ filet tips, cheddar cheese and crispy onions (NEW ITEM)

Streetbird by Marcus Samuelsson: Chicken wings with brown sugar babe sauce and ranch (NEW ITEM)

Mister Softee (NEW VENDOR): Soft-serve ice cream

Blue Bunny (NEW VENDOR): Scoopable ice cream

In addition to the above-mentioned eateries and dishes, Yankee Stadium will debut a bunch of their own new creations. Here they are:

99 Burger made with Wagyu beef, American cheese, caramelized onions, secret sauce, brioche bun and dill pickles

Sweet Spot Bowl featuring carne asada steak, sweet plantains, rice and black beans, pickled onions, cilantro sauce, choice of Melinda’s Hot Sauces. Vegetarian version available.

Goose Island’s “New York Legendary Ale,” currently only available Yankee Stadium

Signature milkshakes like butterfinger shake and the black and white cookie shake

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Crafting Welcoming Spaces: Reception Desk Dimension Trends

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In the realm of office design, the reception area serves as the first impression, the handshake of a business to its visitors. It’s where guests form their initial perceptions, and the reception desk plays a pivotal role in shaping these impressions. The dimensions of the reception desk are not merely about functionality; they are a…

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The Ellis Island Museum is getting a major 21st century upgrade

The Ellis Island Museum is getting a major 21st century upgrade

Later this year, renovation work will kick off at the Ellis Island Museum, officially catapulting the cultural institution into the 21st century through building upgrades, reimagined installations and improved accessibility scheduled to be completed by 2026.

Ellis Island Museum
Rendering: Courtesy of Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation

The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation made the announcement earlier today, revealing that the $100 million revitalization ill also expand the Records Discovery Center experience that many associate with the destination, allowing “millions more families to trace their immigration story.” To put things in perspective: the current database of 65 million port of New York arrival records will increase to approximately 154 million.

The museum first opened back in 1990, within a 125-year-old building that is clearly necessitating upgrades. 

According to an official press release, museum-goers can expect over 100,000 square feet of reimagined exhibits, including new public spaces for events and education programs.

Focusing on technological advancements, the work will include a new timeline of immigration spread over three floors filled with maps, artifacts, murals and models. The third floor will focus on pre-Ellis years, the second on the Ellis era and the first on the post-Ellis period. New theaters, including one featuring a 120’ x 7’9” media screen, will enhance the experience as a whole.

Those craving more information while taking in the scene will be delighted to know that new self-guided tours in 12 languages, each one offered as part of the ferry ticket, will now include American Sign Language tours, family-friendly ones for children between the ages of 6 and 10 and a descriptive audio tour for visitors who are blind or with low vision.

As mentioned in an official statement by Jesse Brackenbury, Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer, the overhaul is being funded by donations. 

Ellis Island Museum
Rendering: Courtesy of Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation

“We are a nation of immigrants, and Ellis Island is the symbol of that history, said Jesse Brackenbury, Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer, an official statement. “Our project will ensure that the National Museum of Immigration will welcome, educate and inspire visitors for decades to come. As with all Foundation projects, it is through the generosity of donors across America—not government funding—that this transformative reimagination of one of the nation’s most beloved and popular museums will succeed.”

The renovation follows the opening of the Statue of Liberty back in 2019, a nearby destination that welcomes four million visitors annually—all of whom will likely be excited to visit a more with-the-times Ellis Island Museum.

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