Month: September 2024

New York City telephone numbers could look different in the next few years – that is, if the state’s Public Service Commission approves a request for a brand new area …

Flooding on Woodward Way from Peachtree Creek. (Photo by Beth McKibben) STORM COVERAGE: See all of our Hurricane Helene coverage here. Nearly 750,000 homes and businesses remain without power on …

Rev. Al Sharpton urged Gov. Kathy Hochul Saturday to refrain from using her authority to remove Mayor Eric Adams from office — arguing that such a move would have “no …

The intersection of Long Island Drive and Mount Vernon Highway will be realigned in the project. Sandy Springs plans an open house on Oct. 17 for the public to learn …

A man who was recently employed by the Queens district attorney’s office pleaded not guilty this week to charges that he threatened to blow up a migrant shelter across the …

A still from Cameron Crowe’s “Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party.” (Photo courtesy of Sacks and Co.) “Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party,” a 1983 documentary directed by Cameron Crowe, will play …

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp gives an update on hurricane preparations Thursday ahead of Hurricane Helene making landfall in Florida. Jill Nolin/Georgia Recorder Hurricane Helene has killed at least 15 people …

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Common areas like this space at Somerby Sandy Springs were renovated in the rejuvenation project. (Provided by Bridge Senior Living) Bridge Senior Living completed six-month, multimillion-dollar renovation projects at its two …

October’s right around the corner! Bring on the brisk breezes, cozy cardigans and your favorite fall libation. As usual, you probably prefer to have fun without blowing through the money …

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Early Friday morning, longtime Atlanta-based meteorologist Bob Van Dillen was reporting live for FOX Weather when he heard screams coming from a car submerged in the flooded Atlanta Street near …

Social Security numbers are vital for getting jobs, filing taxes, receiving government benefits and much more; they’re also becoming increasingly vulnerable to identity theft. More from NerdWallet: Click here to read …

Jenny Pruitt Atlanta real estate giant Jenny Pruitt died Friday after a battle with cancer. She was 85. A third-generation Atlantan, Pruitt was considered an integral player in the growth …

Federal agents with the U.S. attorney’s office of the Southern District of New York on Friday served Mayor Eric Adams’ chief adviser a subpoena, and the Manhattan district attorney’s office …

As Atlanta celebrates 50 years of the Neighborhood Planning Unit (NPU) system, we are reminded of the importance of putting neighborhoods at the center of who we are as a …

Atlanta Fire Rescue crews responded to a fire at 2640 Peachtree Road NW in Buckhead on Friday. (Photo by Logan C. Ritchie) Atlanta Fire Rescue responded to a fire at …

A Manhattan judge allowed lawsuits challenging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s pause of congestion pricing to proceed on Friday — but not before declaring, “I got a ride into Manhattan …

Three jail guards accused of raping and sexually abusing detainees were transferred out of the women’s jail on Rikers Island, according to the Department of Correction. Their removal comes weeks …

click to enlarge Steve Neavling Donald Trump supporters rallied in Detroit in November 2020, falsely claiming widespread election fraud. A nonprofit watchdog group is raising alarms about the potential for …

Cabaret supper club Damsel closes at The Works. (Provided by Damsel) Credit: Beth McKibben Cabaret supper club Damsel closed at The Works after just six months in business at the …

Families of fifth graders will be able to apply to any middle school in the city, as part of a series of shifts in admission policies Mayor Eric Adams and …

Out Front Theatre Company suffered severe damages from Tropical Storm Helene last night, including flooding. Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on Sept. 26 as a Category 4 storm. As …

Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday quietly issued an executive order that establishes an operating plan in case he and his first deputy are unable to perform their duties. The order …

New York City investigators searched Sheriff Anthony Miranda’s Queens office on Thursday after receiving a report about unvouchered cash, according to the city Department of Investigation — marking yet another potential …

Because this is going to ruin the tour, here are your afternoon links: Biden Bucks going to fix our lead water pipes, heavy traffic on the way to the congestion …

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Peachtree Creek flooded Woodward Way at Bobby Jones during Hurricane Helene. (Photo by Beth McKibben) Hurricane Helene has left Georgia, but Atlanta has a big mess to clean up in …

A downed tree on Cherring lane and Peeler Road forced its closure. (Supplied by Dunwoody Police) In the wake of Hurricane Helene, several areas of Dunwoody are reporting interruptions in …

A Halloween pop-up and a rare absinthe are coming soon to Detroit City Distillery, perfectly kicking off the spooky season. On Oct. 4, Dead City Distillery will take over DCD’s …

Before he was indicted, he was an up-and-coming political star with a hardscrabble backstory. But his mayoral term ended in scandal after criminal charges of corruption and grift. The mayor …

Rep. Jerry Nadler, dean of New York’s congressional delegation, added his voice on Friday to those demanding Mayor Eric Adams’ resignation — becoming the most senior Democratic Party official to …

A culvert failure caused this sinkhole on Lake Forrest Drive just south of Sandy Springs in Atlanta. The road will remain closed “indefinitely, Mayor Rusty Paul said. (Provided by Rusty …

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is touring the country in support of her memoir “Lovely One.” On Saturday, she’ll be at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, at an event hosted by Uncle …

Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to charges that he traded political favors for illegal campaign cash and more than $100,000 in lavish travel gifts during his initial appearance in …

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Now that Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal corruption charges, the courtroom saga has begun. Adams faces charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, solicitation …

As his impending indictment loomed late Wednesday night, Mayor Eric Adams moved to undercut the charges he would face just hours later. Adams accused federal law enforcement officials of conducting …

Reid House, originally Garrison Luxury Apartments, located at the border of stately Ansley Park and Midtown Atlanta, is significant for its Georgian Revival architectural style designed by the noted Atlanta …

Holly, MI – September 27th – September 29th, 2024 – Calling all dessert lovers and festival enthusiasts! The Michigan Renaissance Festival is gearing up for its final weekend, and it …

Because Carmine Agnello Jr. pleaded guilty to fraud, here are your early links: The Yankees clinched their division, NYPL branch displayed a kids book about Palestine and angst ensued, Lana …

Mayor Eric Adams turned himself in to federal authorities Friday ahead of his first court appearance on charges he traded political favors for illegal campaign contributions and more than $100,000 …

Shirley McCollow and her Red Persian Oh La La (middle) and Kim Langille and her Turkish Angora Bobby (right) with another cat show competitor in “Catwalk: Tales from the Cat …

Atlanta’s oldest Catholic secondary school, Marist School is committed to unlocking each student’s God-given greatness. The Foundations program, designed for 7th and 8th graders, combines rigorous academics, community-building experiences, and …

The latest track of downgraded Tropical Storm Helene released at 8 a.m. on Sept. 27. Credit: NWS RELATED: An updated list of school closures and event postponements. Hurricane Helene made landfall …

The indictment of Mayor Eric Adams unsealed Thursday offers new details about what transpired behind the scenes in early November 2023, when the federal government’s investigation first came into view. …

Mayor Eric Adams is facing criminal charges following a monthslong FBI investigation, but another formidable federal agency is pursuing a potentially damning probe into the police department he leads: the …

A candy-colored “Exotic Clouds” sign that once beckoned customers into a smoke shop at Stanton and Ludlow streets now hangs over a darkened storefront with windows covered in graffiti. Blocks …

Maisy Stella (left) and Aubrey Plaza in “My Old Ass.” (Photo by Marni Grossman). You’d think that if you were a teenager, and your older self materialized to you in …

Nathalie Emmanuel and Adam Driver in “Megalopolis.” (Photo courtesy of Lionsgate). “Megalopolis” centers around a meeting of minds in conflict.  Frank Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), the mayor of New Rome – …