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Crafting workshop at Queens Botanical Garden sparks talk on composting
NEW YORK -- At the Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing, turmeric, coffee, and cabbage boil away in big pots. But the stew is not for eating. Donated food scraps are becoming natural dyes, bringing color to canvas tote bags and sparking conversations about sustainability. It's part of the garden's summer series "Crafting with Scraps," which brings New Yorkers together to explore an urban oasis and share knowledge about Earth's wonders.
Queens residents in 40 rent-stabilized buildings take aim at Zara Realty, claim tenant abuse
NEW YORK -- Zhao Yu Zhen lives in an apartment on Ash Avenue in Queens, but it's hard for her to get in the building. "Every time, I can't get in," she said in Chinese. "There's no key." Since Zara Realty took over their building in Flushing, she and her neighbors say they're asked to produce birth certificates, marriage licenses, even high fees for access to their own homes. In some cases, a family of five is given only one key to the entrance.
Demolition begins at site of Newark apartment building explosion Original
NEW YORK - An explosion rocked a Newark Housing Authority property Friday evening, leaving a section of the Stephen Crane Housing Complex in ruins. Demolition excavators tore away what was left of the housing complex Saturday afternoon. While authorities are calling it a building collapse, video shows an explosion at the apartment building on South Pine Lane around 6 p.m. Friday. When neighbors heard a sudden boom, some took off running.
Series of mail thefts has Astoria residents calling for action
NEW YORK - Beneath the Hell Gate Bridge in Astoria, an uneasy feeling has settled over a close-knit community. "We have a lot of elderly people here and vulnerable people. We have retired city workers," longtime resident Christina Fraioli said. Mail has been stolen repeatedly from green USPS relay mailboxes — temporary storage used by mail carriers — on 23rd Avenue at the corner of 21st Street. The scheme has been caught on security camera several times over months.
Broken escalator at Jamaica Station causing problems for travelers heading to JFK Airport
Broken escalator at Jamaica Station causes headache for travelers NEW YORK - The AirTrain at Jamaica Station connects New York City to the world. But for some luggage-toting travelers, this part of their journey isn't so smooth. "This problem goes way back," Manhattanite and world traveler Paul Whalen said. "It's kind of become a family joke." He says that, for over a year, he and his wife have been unable to use a broken downward escalator in the AirTrain concourse.
Hunters Point Library architects sued over building's accessibility issues
Building designers sued over lack of accessibility in Hunters Point Library NEW YORK - Widely regarded as one of the most stunning public buildings in recent New York history, the Hunters Point Library came with a luxury price tag of $41.5 million. But weeks after the concrete-and-glass structure opened in Long Island City in 2019, structural flaws were visible. Mark Christie is founder of the Friends of Queens Library at Hunters Point.
Volunteers at Rockaway Beach clean up mess left behind from July 4th celebrations
NEW YORK - Thousands packed New York's beaches this week to celebrate the Fourth of July. And after taking in the sights of fireworks above, underfoot, they left their marks behind. Conservation groups are calling July 5 "the dirtiest beach day of the year" in the wake of Independence Day, with litter from parties and barbecues strewn across the sand. It happens year after year.
Why do Queens addresses have hyphened numbers? CBS New York learns the history of the borough's unconventional street grid
NEW YORK - Behind the scenes at the Jamaica Main Post Office, mail carriers sort the day's thousands of deliveries. Though mastered by experienced mail carriers, these Queens routes might be among the most complicated in the city. In a borough where 39th Avenue, 39th Street, 39th Road and 39th Place coexist, the layout can be downright mystifying. The written address also has its quirks; unlike for Brooklyn and the Bronx, the neighborhood is specified instead of the borough.
Babylon residents struggle to explain mysterious dark residue in beloved canal
BABYLON, N.Y. -- A strange phenomenon has surfaced in a Suffolk County canal. A mysterious dark residue is in the water. Residents are concerned, but there have been few answers. The backyard canal in Babylon is seemingly made for a holiday weekend, whether it be taking out the boat or relaxing by the water's edge. But this year, village families say something has not been right. Patricia Hults has lived there since 1972. "I've never seen anything like this before. It's just weird.
Hundreds attend US Open ballperson tryouts in Queens
NEW YORK - For a crowd of hopefuls, Friday was the day that could define the summer. Tryouts are here for the U.S. Open ball crew, the court-side squad that keeps the tournament rolling. In a series of drills, the tryouts test the agility, endurance and instinct required as a ballperson. To join, you have to be at least 14 years old, and for some, it's a lifelong dream. "I've just been waiting for that day when I was old enough to finally be one of those kids," applicant Dylan Jovanovic said.
Vendors concerned over just how much longer they'll be allowed to operate in Corona Plaza
NEW YORK -- Camilo Vivar is known for his nieve, a frozen dessert from his native Mexico. A single dad who works construction, he says he took a second job as a street vendor out of necessity. It has become a passion. He is one of up to 90 vendors popping up beneath the 7 train at Corona Plaza to sell food or goods from Latin America. Carina Kaufman-Gutierrez is deputy director of the Street Vendor Project, a non-profit organization supporting the vendors.
Book checked out of Queens Public Library in 1926 finally returned
NEW YORK - It was an ordinary day at the library until a mysterious package arrived in the mail. When librarians unsealed the box, they could hardly believe what was inside. "Lo and behold, it turns out it is the oldest book ever returned to the Queens Library," assistant manager Florence Palomo said. The copy of "The Lonesome Trail" by B.M. Bower was last checked out on July 22, 1926.
Flashfood app offers discounts on groceries nearing best-by date
NEW YORK - At a supermarket on Union Turnpike, there's a new way to get groceries. In Queens and at Stop & Shop locations across the Tri-State Area, an app is rescuing food before it expires by offering it at a discount. Flashfood allows shoppers to search what's available at their local store and find price cuts up to 50% on items like fruit, bread, milk and meat. They purchase online in advance and pick up in-store.
Thriving multicultural LGBTQ+ community finds a home in Jackson Heights
NEW YORK - With its rainbow of languages and foods, to explore Jackson Heights is to travel the world. At this crossroads of cultures, a thriving LGBTQ community has found a home. Eddie Valentin co-owns Friends Tavern, one of the area's oldest gay bars. "For many people who came from Latin America, they were running away from persecution," he said. In the 1980s, he says, Friends Tavern was a sanctuary.
Temple Canteen serves up South Indian fare in Flushing, Queens from basement of Ganesh Temple
NEW YORK - Aromas of fresh spices drift from a basement in Flushing. On the menu are dosas, mango lassi, and other South Indian fare - all vegetarian. The kitchen is attached to the Hindu Temple Society of North America, called the Ganesh Temple for its principal deity Ganesha. "In the community center, all the way in the basement, is the canteen, the most famous canteen. Everybody loves it," said Dr. Uma Mysorekar, president of the temple since the 1980s. Many of the diners here are regulars.
Cyclists in Queens seek improved pedestrian and cyclist access to the Ridgewood Reservoir at Highland Park
NEW YORK - Cycling deaths in New York City soared in the first months of 2023, and now, bike riders near a beloved park in Ridgewood, Queens, are demanding safer streets. Gliding along the streets of Queens is a group of neighbors cycling with intention. Ridgewood Rides is a community group trying to improve access to the Ridgewood Reservoir at Highland Park, a wildlife habitat and tranquil escape.
Queens Public Library offers translation service in more than 240 languages
NEW YORK - At the Queens Public Library, "all are welcome" is more than just talk. "When we say we speak your language, we really are speaking the language of the people of Queens," chief librarian Nick Buron said. People in the world's borough can now swiftly hurdle a language barrier at the library with a live, on-demand translation service. "We plug in a couple of numbers, and right away, we have a translator that is able to be that interpreter between the customer and ourselves," Buron said.
Astoria Express Transit owner says kids keep breaking in and vandalizing her buses after school
NEW YORK - In a bus yard in Astoria, security camera footage shows the moment when vandals behind the wheel ram a school bus into another. The owner says this wasn't the first time this group of minors broke into their lot to inflict damage, and it won't be the last. The damaged buses belong to Gail Gualotuna. Astoria Express Transit is her family's small business. Her parents, immigrants from Ecuador, saved up to start the school bus service in the 1980s.
PS 173 Phys Ed teacher, coach Tom Gelardi makes viral fitness videos for kids
NEW YORK - Feet are bouncing and torsos twirling in a first-grade classroom in Queens. It's phys ed time at PS 173 Fresh Meadows. Leading the pack is Coach Tom Gelardi, recently named the 2022 PE Teacher of the Year by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. The secret to his winning curriculum? Students are taking it home.
At Di Palo's in Little Italy, fresh mozzarella is the family legacy
At Di Palo's in Little Italy, fresh mozzarella is the family legacy At Di Palo's in Little Italy, fresh mozzarella is the family legacy 04:27 NEW YORK – In the year 1910, a subsistence farmer from Southern Italy opened a small cheese shop on Mott Street. He made fresh mozzarella by hand, and in four years, Savino Di Palo had earned enough money to send for his family to join him in Little Italy.
What To Order At The Lemon Ice King Of Corona " CBS New York
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – The iconic Italian ices at the Lemon Ice King Of Corona have a secret ingredient: New York City water. Should you try to replicate the flavor somewhere else, “it wouldn’t taste the same,” co-owner Michael Zampino told CBS2’s Elle McLogan. Since opening in 1944, the signature recipe has remained largely unchanged. “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it,” he said. “This was my first job as a kid,” he said. “Peter Benfaremo, the original owner, he took care of me.
A Taste Of Old New York At Economy Candy
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Economy Candy on Manhattan’s Lower East Side has been doling out sweets and nostalgia since 1937. “It was actually a shoe and hat repair shop [with] a pushcart outside that sold some candy. But the recession came around. Candy started outselling shoes,” explained third-generation owner Mitchell Cohen. “When my grandfather Moishe and his brother-in-law returned from World War II, they took over the business. And it was a real family business.
'Boldness Is A Virtue': Mother-Daughter Fashion Team Make A Splash With 'Royal Jelly Harlem'
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Maya Gorgoni found inspiration in the bold, patterned textiles she came across on travels through Africa. When she brought the prints home to Harlem and decided to make her own clothes, friends and strangers alike fell in love with her designs. “They were freaking out,” she said. That’s when she teamed up with her mother Teta to turn the homemade looks into a fashion line. They called it Royal Jelly Harlem, with a nod to the community they call home.
Now In NYC: The Chinese Food Of India
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Just like tGeneral Tso’s chicken was cooked up in the U.S., India put its own spin on Chinese cuisine. “What we are serving to you has evolved over 100 years,” said Salil Mehta, who co-owns the Chinese Club with his wife Stacey. “The Chinese immigrants localized our ingredients, localized the food.” The Chinese Club, which opened in Williamsburg in 2016, now has a second location in Murray Hill.
Jumping Off A Ledge At Boundless Adventures Park
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – An aerial adventure has landed in Purchase, New York. “Everyone’s heard of zip lines,” said Brian Funtleyder, who opened Boundless Adventures with his wife Lorrie. “But it’s way more than a zip line park. There are rope bridges, any way to get from one tree platform to the next. It could be a tightrope. It could be a wobbly bridge. It could be a Tarzan swing or some weird ladder.” Is the park designed for fitness? Fun? Bonding? “Yes to all of those questions,” Brian said.
Korean Comfort Food, Brooklyn-Brewed Sake, And More " CBS New York
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – In Sunset Park, a collection of abandoned warehouses have been rehabilitated to form Industry City, a sprawling complex of offices, event spaces, art exhibits, and food vendors. With 16 buildings on 35 acres, Industry City is an “adaptive reuse of old industrial warehouse buildings that had fallen into decay for decades,” explained CEO Andrew Kimball.
Where To Get Asian Ice Cream And Kakigori In Chinatown " CBS New York
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Spring has arrived, and what better way to celebrate than with ice cream? WEB EXTRA: The 5 Best Ice Cream Shops In NYC CBS2’s Elle McLogan headed to Chinatown in Manhattan to taste a classic scoop and a modern shaved ice. She began at Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, counted among the oldest businesses in the area. Christina Seid runs the shop, which her father Philip opened 40 years ago. “Chinatown Ice Cream Factory is a local establishment,” Christina said.
Egg Cappuccinos And Matte Black Lattes At Round K " CBS New York
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – On Manhattan’s Lower East Side is Round K, an Asian-inspired coffee shop defined by eclectic décor and a one-of-a-kind philosophy. “I didn’t make a Korean coffee shop,” founder OckHyeon Byeon said. “I made an American coffee shop themed [for] Korea . . . . It’s a little bit rough, with a mixed culture, and it makes people confused. Through their confusion, they start an analysis: ‘Why is that? How can I enjoy it?'” The menu is as idiosyncratic as the space.
Getting A Manicure From Cardi B’s Nail Artist, ‘The Queen Of Bling’
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Salon owner Jenny Bui has earned a massive following on Instagram for her Swarovski-studded nail designs. “That’s why they call me the ‘Queen of Bling,'” Bui said. “Because my Swarovski lasts forever.” Bui’s celebrity clients include chart-topping rapper Cardi B, who began visiting Jenny’s salon when she was an exotic dancer in the Bronx five years ago. Stardom has not lessened Cardi B’s loyalty as a client.
A Cocktail Bar That Honors Women
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – To commemorate Women’s History Month, CBS2’s Elle McLogan paid a visit to Bar Moga, a Greenwich Village cocktail bar that celebrates women. “It was a term that was coined for women during the 1920s post-war era. A lot of people were open to the idea of female empowerment, introducing women into the workforce, in a very male-dominated Japan at the time,” she said.
Special Access: The Woolworth Building
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Constructed between 1910 and 1912, the Woolworth Building was the tallest building in the world for 17 years. It was commissioned by Frank Woolworth as the world headquarters for the F.W. Woolworth Company. CBS2’s Elle McLogan got an inside look at the historic landmark with Helen Curry, who leads private tours of the vintage lobby with Woolworth Tours. Curry also happens to be great-granddaughter of the building’s architect, Cass Gilbert.
How Does New York Celebrate The Lunar New Year? 纽约春节怎么过？
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – The Lunar New Year, also known in China as the Spring Festival, is one of the most important celebrations to Chinese culture. CBS2’s Elle McLogan headed to Manhattan’s Chinatown to see how New York celebrates the holiday. “This year, the Year of the Dog has everyone excited,” said Nancy Yao Maasbach, President of the Museum of Chinese in America. “It’s really a family gathering.
What Is New York Pizza?
Scott Wiener is the founder of Scott’s Pizza Tours, which spans all five boroughs. With a passion exemplified in his collection of 1,400 pizza boxes, Wiener has been dubbed New York’s foremost pizza expert – a title he disputes. “Well, I think every New Yorker is their own foremost pizza expert,” he explained. “I think I just am the least partisan of any of them. I don’t have a particular favorite. I study pretty deeply the history and stories of each place, and I do a lot of historical research.
At Enoteca Maria, The Cooks Are Grandmothers " CBS New York
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – There’s a restaurant on Staten Island with a team of cooks unlike any other. They aren’t trained chefs. Instead, they are grandmothers. A restaurant kitchen staffed by grandmas was the vision of Jody Scaravella, who opened Enoteca Maria in 2007. At first, he hired exclusively Italian nonnas, filling a personal void left by his own late grandmother. Over time, he began to invite additional grandmothers from around the world to take turns cooking the foods they grew up with.
'Like Darts, But On Steroids': Axe-Throwing Hits Brooklyn
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Welsh Cuisine Arrives In Brooklyn
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Wales native Illtyd Barrett opened Sunken Hundred “to introduce the locals to a bit of Welsh fun, a bit of Welsh food, a bit of Welsh drink.” “We’re the first proper Welsh restaurant, I should think, in America,” he said. CBS2’s Elle McLogan visited the Carroll Gardens gastropub, which is named for the mythical underwater kingdom said to lie in Cardigan Bay, to the west of Wales.
Is Instagram Ruining Art? Social Media’s Impact On Artists " CBS New York
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Social media is taking over the art world. That’s the message various New York City artists told CBS2’s Elle McLogan. On The Dig, several artists invited McLogan into their studios, where they revealed the unprecedented ways that the internet is influencing their work.
Food Stylist Secrets: How To Take The Best Food Photos
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – If you’ve spent any time on Instagram, chances are you’ve been looking at a lot of pictures of food. Since restaurant dining and home cooking have become ubiquitous on social media, dazzling images of mouthwatering meals are inescapable. But have you ever wondered how Instagrammers get their food to look so good?
How Sleep Lack Makes You Fat (And What You Can Do About It)
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – What’s the easiest way to maintain your health this holiday season? As CBS2’s Elle McLogan discovered, the answer might be as simple as a good night’s sleep. “One of the greatest metabolic impacts of chronic loss of sleep is weight gain,” said Dr. Qanta Ahmed, attending sleep specialist at NYU Winthrop’s Sleep Disorder Center. The clinic treats patients with problems such as insomnia and sleep apnea. “Sleep and appetite are very closely coupled.
Pasta Made Local In Brooklyn " CBS New York
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Who knew factory equipment could look this good? At Sfoglini Pasta‘s facility in Brooklyn, shiny copper extruders work in hypnotizing circular motions. They rhythmically push flour and water into a variety of unusual shapes, such as reginetti, which resemble trimmed edges of a lasagna. Zucca are shaped like little hollow pumpkins. Radiators look like—surprise!—radiators.
Getting Tattooed In NYC: Body Art Gets Under People's Skin
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – From celebrity style to reality television, tattoos have infiltrated American culture. More and more young people are embracing body art. According to a 2016 Harris Poll, nearly half of American Millennials and over a third of Generation X say they have at least one tattoo, compared to just 13 percent of Baby Boomers.
Can The Long Island Children’s Museum Preview Your Child’s Career?
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – At what age did you choose your profession? Your career path may have begun earlier than you think. At the Long Island Children’s Museum, exhibits offer glimpses into a variety of industries. According to Maureen Mangan, the museum’s Director of Communications and Marketing, visiting kids gravitate toward specific activities. “Exhibits are based on what the child likes,” she said.
Millennial Stereotypes: True Or False?
These are several of the accusations made of a generation of millennials in or entering the workforce. Some accuse millennials of too much job-hopping. A millennial who’s heard that before is Andrea Jones-Rooy. She was a professor of political science at Carnegie Mellon University and New York University Shanghai — before she became a circus performer. These days, she is a political science researcher, trapeze artist, fire breather, and stand-up comedian.
Owners Go All Out For Lavish Pet Birthday Parties " CBS New York
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – How far would you go for the love of your dog? “I’m 32. I’m done, for a while, throwing parties for myself,” said Fisher, a comedian in New York City. She opted instead to throw a first birthday party for her new rescue dog. Fisher hired Puppy Parties NYC to organize the jungle-themed bash, which included animal-print balloons and dog costumes. Atop the dog-safe cake was a painting of the birthday boy: Sir Alfred Hitchcock.
Meet The Horses (And Officers) Of The NYPD’s Mounted Unit " CBS New York
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – If you’ve walked through Times Square, chances are you’ve passed police officers on horseback. What exactly are they doing there? To find out, CBS2’s Elle McLogan met Jason Bernfeld, a police officer for the NYPD’s Mounted Unit. He introduced her to the Mounted Unit Headquarters, a vast home for 22 horses, complete with tack room and exercise pen. Bernfeld introduced Elle to Fantan, an attention-seeking horse with the personality of a dog.
Why Are People Still Obsessed With Pumpkin Spice? " CBS New York
Since Starbucks unveiled the Pumpkin Spice Latte in 2003, the flavor has become a cultural phenomenon. Its autumn arrival is as predictable as the turning of leaves. Fodder for Instagram posts and satirical cartoons, the pumpkin spice flavor is as beloved as it is reviled. But why all the hype? Liz Dunn has the answer. Founder and CEO of the brand consulting firm Talmage Advisors, Dunn is also building an analytics startup to help retailers utilize data more efficiently.
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