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The Next Phases Are Underway For The Complete Redevelopment Of Newark Airport
As Port Authority continues to make progress on JFK‘s $19 billion transformation and the reconstruction of LaGuardia Airport, the newest redevelopment phase of Newark Airport has been unveiled through the EWR Vision Plan.
Design firm Arup and architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill have worked alongside Port Authority to reimagine an EWR that will meet the growing passenger demands in years to come.
‘Newark Liberty Airport serves as the gateway for millions of passengers, offering them their first welcome to the great state of New Jersey,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “The EWR Vision plan will solidify Newark Liberty’s status as a premier regional and international transportation hub. This transformation will not only enhance passenger service but also strengthen the airport’s role as a key economic driver for New Jersey and the surrounding region.”
Under the new plan, EWR sets out to add a new Terminal B to build upon the recently awarded new Terminal A, update its roadway network, and rework the taxiway to decrease delays and make room for more aircrafts.
Newark’s AirTrain will also be replaced for “a modern, reliable 2.5-mile automated people mover train system.” Moreover, access points will be added to Newark Liberty International Airport Rail Station to service underserved communities.
“This forward-thinking Vision Plan ensures it will be a world-class hub for global trade, tourism, and business for generations to come, while continuing to drive economic growth and jobs for New Jersey residents and the entire region,” echoed U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver. “Along with modernizing and enhancing the customer experience from curb to gate, the plan also advances the Port Authority’s commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions, making it a huge win on all fronts.”
Port Authority has kept sustainability at the forefront of the EWR Vision Plan, on track to reach its net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
You can learn more about the EWR Vision Plan online.
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British Airways is canceling flights on this major route from NYC to London
British Airways was recently named one of the best airlines in the world, but after this week, it probably won’t be named the most reliable.
The airline just announced that it’s halting a significant number of its long haul flights between the U.S. and U.K., including a pretty significant route from New York City to the British capital.
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The reason for the mass cancellations? Delivery delays on aircraft engines and parts that were supposed to be used in the newest batch of the airline’s Boeing 787 fleet. “We’re disappointed that we’ve had to make further changes to our schedule as we continue to experience delays to the delivery of engines and parts from Rolls-Royce – particularly in relation to the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines fitted to our 787 aircraft,” British Airways said in a statement. The Airline announced the cancellations were made now in order to avoid forcing passengers to change their travel arrangements last minute.
Although we don’t know much about aircraft parts, we do assume that these route cancellations will create a greater strain on the existing routes from New York to London. Specifically, British Airways is cutting its route between London Gatwick and New York’s JFK from December until March (or beyond, depending on when the parts are delivered).
New Yorkers won’t be the only ones to suffer. All in all, the British Airways global cancellations will affect 200,000 people, including thousands of passengers in Kuala Lumpur, where the airline is halting service until April of next year.
If you were planning a trip to London, though, don’t panic just yet: British Airways will continue flying into other London area airports, including Heathrow, from New York City. Other airlines that fly directly from New York to London on a weekly basis include Air France, Delta, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, Jet Blue and Norse Atlantic.
Relive Edgar Allan Poe’s ghastly tales inside his actual NYC home
Reading Edgar Allan Poe’s goosebump-inducing poems and stories in print is creepy enough. But this Friday, you can see them performed live in The Bronx cottage where literature’s favorite goth lived during the 1840s.
British actor Stephen Smith will perform a one-man rendition of three of Edgar Allan Poe’s best blood-curdling pieces—”The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Pit and the Pendulum” and “The Raven”—on Friday, October 18 at New York City’s Poe Cottage. It’s free to attend, but space is limited in the tiny Fordham-area home, so it’s first-come, first-served. The event is hosted in partnership with the Bronx Historical Society.
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Smith, of Threedumb Theatre, has long been a Poe fan, recalling reading Poe’s work as a child. But it wasn’t until the pandemic that he felt compelled to perform “The Tell-Tale Heart,” a one-man show set in one room that worked well on Zoom. He admired the richness of Poe’s language, both for the audience and the actor.
“I feel like he’s stood the test of time because the characters that he’s created and the psychological kind of horror, the focus on the human mind being the horrible thing, rather than some ghost or monster or supernatural,” Smith tells Time Out New York. “Sometimes in his more powerful and horrifying stories, it’s actually the the human mind that is the the scary part. And I think that is why I think the he changed the course of where horror could be going.”
Smith found success with his Poe performances, even being nominated for an award at the Poe Festival. He’s performed Poe’s works on stages across America and the UK, but this will be his first time visiting the Poe Cottage in New York City.
“It really kind of feels like Poe is watching over you and approving, I’d like to think,” Smith says. Considering that Smith has memorized thousands of Poe’s words, the poet’s posthumous approval seems certain.
“I don’t adapt the stories in any way. I just have memorized 13,000 words of original Poe, and I perform that live on stage. I like to think that my show is the most faithful theatrical adaptation that you could ever get. It’s not adapted; it’s exactly what Poe intended but live on stage.”
It’s exactly what Poe intended but live on stage.
Smith lauds Poe as a pioneer in the genre of short storytelling, which was a completely new concept for writers who had previously only written plays, poems or novels.
“His short stories really pack a punch because you can read them all in one sitting,” Smith says. Plus, he adds, given Poe’s effective use of an unreliable narrator, you never know exactly what’s true.
Though Poe lived a nomadic lifestyle in the 1800s, he settled in the Bronx with his ailing wife, Virginia, in 1846. With Virginia suffering from tuberculosis, it was thought that the clean air of Fordham could help her; sadly she died in the cottage in 1847.
During the couple’s time at the home, they kept caged songbirds on the porch, where Poe would pace back and forth looking at the stars. During his time in the Bronx, Poe wrote some of his most famous works, including “The Cask of Amontillado,” “The Bells,” “Annabel Lee” and “Eureka.” Poe died under suspicious—and still mysterious to this day—circumstances in 1849 in Baltimore.
A few pieces in The Bronx’s Poe Cottage are believed to be original, including a rocking chair, a mirror and the bed where Virginia died. Now, the historic home also features exhibits and artifacts exploring Poe’s life.
The New York Aquarium’s New Rescued Sea Otters Are Too Cute For Words
The New York Aquarium is expanding its family with the addition of two adult female Southern sea otters, and you’d be hard pressed to find a cuter duo.
These West Coast transplants made their way cross-country and now reside at the aquarium’s Sea Cliffs exhibit. When they were rescued from the Cali coast as pups, they were deemed non-releasable. Prior to their NYC move, the ladies were under the care of Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited aquariums.
It goes without saying, but NYC families are pleased to learn these furry expats have made their way to Brooklyn and are ready to say hello to visitors!
Meet the New York Aquarium sea otters
“These two otters have incredible stories, and we are pleased to see how well they are settling into their new home,” said Dr. Leigh Ann Clayton, director of the New York Aquarium. “As part of our commitment to protecting marine wildlife, we are proud the New York Aquarium has participated in the southern sea otter rescue and rehabilitation program with other AZA-accredited aquariums.”
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Southern sea otters are listed as a threatened species under the United States Endangered Species Act (ESA) and are protected by the United States Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and international treaties, according to the attraction. They’re key players in the Pacific Ocean ecosystem, as they’re instrumental in keeping the sea urchin population in check. However, it’s estimated that there are only 3,000 of these gorgeous creatures left in the wild. All rescue and rehabilitation work with sea otters is conducted with United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) oversight.
Like the rest of the zoos and aquariums in the city and state, the New York Aquarium is steadfast in its mission to protect all of its creatures within its gates and beyond. Don’t forget to make your way over to Coney Island to say hello to the new arrivals.
New York Aquarium: 602 Surf Ave., Brooklyn
Daily 10am-4pm through November 2nd; daily 10am-3:30pm from November 3, 2024 to March 2025
Adult peak $32.95 and non-peak $29.95; children peak $27.95 and non-peak $25.95
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A housing lottery just launched for a coveted Williamsburg building
We’ve finally reached a point where no one’s pretending that Williamsburg is up-and-coming anymore. Every week, it seems like a new luxury condo breaks ground in the neighborhood, and even Chanel recently moved in, too—so we’ve officially reached the stage of admitting that the once-edgy neighborhood is now aspirational.
Perhaps one of the most aspirational addresses of them all is near Williamsburg Bridge and Domino Park. Here’s how you can score an affordable apartment in the anything-but-affordable neighborhood.
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Where is it?
346 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, right on the water and next to the Williamsburg Bridge.
What units are available?
According to NYC Housing Connect, there are 120 affordable units set aside for people with households income that range from $100,012 to $240,750. The number of people per household can range from one to seven people.
Five percent of units are set aside for people with mobility issues, while 2% will be set aside with those who have vision and hearing issues. Twenty percent of affordable units will prioritize applicants who are Brooklyn Community Board residents and 5% will prioritize NYC employees.
How much do they cost?
According to New York YIMBY, there are:
- 23 studio apartments going for 2,832 for those with incomes ranging from $100,012 to $155,375
- 40 one-bedroom apartments with a monthly rent of $3,030 for those with incomes ranging from $107,212 to $174,750
- 25 two-bedroom apartments with a monthly rent of $3,623 for incomes ranging from $128,606 to $209,625
- Three two-bedroom apartments with a monthly rent of $4,173 for incomes ranging from $148,526 to $240,750
What else do we know about this building?
The building is pet friendly (with a limit of two pets per unit) and has a fitness center, outdoor pool and sundeck, a children’s play room and more. Every apartment has washers and dryers, blackout shades and floor-to-ceiling windows.
What’s nearby?
Saying that this area is in a prime location would be an understatement. It’s mere feet away from Domino Park and a few minutes away from the J/M/Z and L trains.
This is not just a convenient location logistically: 346 Kent Avenue is just three blocks from Bedford Avenue, the shopping artery of this neighborhood. It’s also a 10-15 minute walk from both the local Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods.
Don’t even get us started on the food. Check out our list of the best restaurants in Williamsburg.
How do I apply and by what date?
To apply, you have to create an account on NYC Housing Connect, the main portal for the city’s affordable housing lotteries. You can find this listing here.
You have until December 10 to apply.
Walk through a replica of Anne Frank’s World War II annex at this upcoming exhibit
The Anne Frank House is one of the most popular sites in Europe. A museum dedicated to Frank and her Jewish family, the destination served as a hiding place for the Franks and others during World War II, as they were hiding from the Nazis.
For the first-time ever, the nonprofit organization behind the museum will bring its work to New York City in partnership with the Center for Jewish History in Manhattan, together debuting “Anne Frank The Exhibition,” a full-scale recreation of the annex, complete with the furniture pieces that adorned the space during Frank’s years in hiding.
The new exhibit will be mounted at the Center for Jewish History at 15 West 16h Street by Fifth Avenue in Union Square. The production will run from January 27, 2025—International Holocaust Remembrance Day—through April 30, 2025.
“As a custodian of Anne’s legacy, we have an obligation to help world audiences understand the historical roots and evolution of antisemitism, including how it fueled Nazi ideology that led to the Holocaust,” said Ronald Leopold, the executive direction of the Anne Frank House, in an official statement. “Anne’s legacy is remarkable, as represented in the diary she left us, and as one of the 1.5 million Jewish children who were murdered at the hands of Nazi officials and their collaborators. Through this exhibition, the Anne Frank House offers insights into how this could have happened and what it means for us today.”
Ticket holders will walk through the recreated hiding spot and browse through a collection of artifacts that includes Frank’s first photo album, handwritten notes to her friends and more. Some of the items on display will be viewed by the public for the first time ever.
Clearly an extremely important piece of history, the project feels imbued with new purpose when analyzed through the prism of today’s world order and the rise of antisemitism in New York specifically (according to official police data, in 2023, 88% of religious-based hate crimes targeted Jewish victims and, in 2024, the number of similar cases has increased).
The folks behind the exhibit hope that the production will help educate while shedding light on the issues that the Jewish population is facing worldwide.
“As we approach the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz in January, Anne Frank’s story becomes more urgent than ever,” said Dr. Gavriel Rosenfeld, the President of the Center for Jewish History, in an official statement before mentioning Anne Frank’s Diary, the book that the victim’s father Otto published following her passing, a direct reproduction of his daughter’s personal chronicle of her young life and her family’s time in hiding. “In a time of rising antisemitism, her diary serves as both a warning and a call to action, reminding us of the devastating impact of hatred. This exhibition challenges us to confront these dangers head-on and honor the memory of those lost in the Holocaust.”
Anne Frank died at the age of 15 in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany in February or March of 1945. Visiting the upcoming exhibit is only one way to keep her memory alive.
The Queen’s famous Land Rovers are coming to NYC for the first time
Crowns, corgis and Land Rovers are just a few of the icons associated with the British Royal Family—and the famed SUVs are coming to New York City this weekend for the first time. As part of their U.S. tour, you can see the vehicles for free this weekend and learn about their history in honor of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Jaguar Land Rover will display the vehicles of the late Queen of England on the Plaza at Rockefeller Center from Thursday, October 17 through Sunday, October 20. The immersive display will feature 10 of Queen Elizabeth II’s Land Rover, Defender, and Range Rover vehicles. The SUVs have strong connections to the Royal Family, either serving official functions or supporting activities on the Royal estates—and they have super cool features, too.
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Staff will be on site to talk about each vehicle’s designs, history, and service with the Royal Family. The exhibition will even feature two of the earliest Royal vehicles. Here’s more about the vehicles on display.
Full list of royal vehicles on display in NYC
1954 Land Rover Series I State Review vehicle
The very first State Review Land Rover vehicle featured a custom‑designed rear platform. It accompanied HM Queen Elizabeth II and HM The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on a six‑month tour of the Commonwealth. This particular vehicle was sent to Australia for that leg of the tour and is now under the care of a private collector in the U.S.
1954 Land Rover Series I (NXN1)
Originally ordered by HM King George VI, it was used by HM Queen Elizabeth II and other senior members of the Royal Family at Balmoral. Land Rover apprentices restored it in 2010, and it now resides in the Land Rover Classic collection.
1958 Land Rover Series II State Review vehicle
The second official ceremonial review Land Rover vehicle featured blue side light lenses, which were switched on whenever a member of the Royal family was being carried. This example was a reserve vehicle, which explains its low mileage of approximately 13,000 miles. It forms part of the Royal Collection at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon.
1966 Land Rover Series IIa Station Wagon (JYV1D)
Driven by HM Queen Elizabeth II, this was the first Station Wagon of its kind to be fitted with a six‑cylinder engine. It also features a host of special features, including leather seats, a wooden dog guard, and side steps, to help it fulfill its Royal duties. It now forms part of the Royal Collection at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon.
1974 Range Rover State Review vehicle
The first Range Rover vehicle to take the role of ceremonial State Review vehicle entered service in 1975 and was used until 2002. Its specially modified rear included foldaway seats and a lectern containing concealed umbrellas. An additional exhaust silencer ensured noise from the V8 engine was kept to a minimum for its Royal passengers. It now forms part of the Royal Collection at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon.
1990 Range Rover State Review vehicle
The third State Review Range Rover vehicle featured in the image chosen by HM Queen Elizabeth II for her 1994 Christmas card, where she and HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, were pictured attending the 50th Anniversary of D‑Day Landings in Arromanches. This vehicle is part of the British Motor Museum collection.
1983 Defender 110 V8 (A444RYV)
A personal vehicle commissioned and used by HM Queen Elizabeth II, it was used on Crown estates Sandringham and Balmoral and was ideal for rural transport and Royal pursuits. The car is fitted with special equipment, leather seats, and a special radio system and is finished in dark green paint to Queen Elizabeth II’s choice. With grab handles and footsteps, it is suitable for hunting and fishing trips. This vehicle is part of the British Motor Museum collection.
1996 Range Rover P38 State 1 Royal Review
This is the fourth State I Royal Review vehicle provided by Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations and replaced the previous State I Range Rover from 1990.
These bespoke vehicles were used on Royal tours at home and abroad by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip. Like all state vehicles it is painted in the Royal color claret with a distinctive red pinstripe running down the side of the car, but additionally boasts hand‑painted crests on the doors and tailgate. It features the royal crown topped by a golden crowned lion, which is part of the royal Coat of Arms, and is surrounded by a garter bearing the motto “Honi soit qui mal y pense” (meaning shame on him who thinks evil). This symbolizes the Order of the Garter, an ancient order of knighthood.
The specially adapted rear platform for the royal party to look out from was given four foldaway seats, rather than the usual two that are in other state vehicles. This vehicle is part of the British Motor Museum collection.
2005 Range Rover L322 State Review
This is the fifth State I Royal Review vehicle provided by Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations. The specially adapted rear platform from which the royal party can look out has the same black leather upholstery as inside the driver’s cabin. The tailgate folds down to reveal a set of stairs so the royal party can easily access the platform. This vehicle was famously used to transport the then Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry during Queen Elizabeth II’s ninetieth birthday parade in 2016. This vehicle is part of the British Motor Museum collection.
2009 Range Rover (CK58 NPJ)
There are numerous pictures of HM Queen Elizabeth II behind the wheel of this Range Rover vehicle, as it was her favored vehicle after it joined the fleet. The famous labrador mascot that adorned the bonnet has been removed for safekeeping.
Exhibition hours
Exhibition hours are as follows: Thursday, October 17, 10am-4pm; Friday, October 18, 8am-8pm; Saturday, October 19, 10am-8pm; Sunday, October 20, 10am-6pm.
An all-day Scandinavian restaurant is now open in Clinton Hill
Back in 2019, two Danes wanted to bring a taste of Scandinavia to New York. So, they did, opening the all-day cafe, Smør, in the East Village. Owned by Sebastian Perez and Sebastian Bangsgaard, the tiny storefront became a known locale for smoked salmon toasts for breakfast and open-faced sandwiches (aka Smørrebrød, which is also where the name came from) for lunch. A few years in, they expanded with a bakery and cafe down the street, Smør Bakery, baking bread for all its sandwich and toast offerings. For their second act, they took the train over to Brooklyn, bringing their Scandinavian eats to Clinton Hill.
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Smør Clinton Hill (26 Putnam Avenue) is now open. With more space to flex its wings—1,000 square feet of it, to be exact—the full-service restaurant and bakery offers communal eats in a minimalist Nordic background. Just like its sister restaurant, Smør will be serving up classic Copenhagen-style eats all day long. Breakfast can start with cardamom buns and Danish pancakes, while savory morings call for the Danish street cart favorite, Pariser Toast, with melted cheese, prosciutto and whipped tomato butter. Smørrebrød is on offer as well, such as the Egg & Shrimp with fjord shrimp, a soft-boiled egg and dill. Shareable small plates define the dinner menu, leaning on fare from the sea with Trout Toast and Fluke Crudo. Even the Fancy Fries come with a squid ink aioli for dipping. The Smør Dog makes its way here too, squirted with curry ketchup and mustard, plus dices of red onion.
Ready to pair, the expanded wine and beer program features natural vinos from the far reaches of France and Austria to Loire Valley and Oregon. Plus a well-curated selection of local and international vermouths will be on offer. For the non-imbibing crowd, Danish sodas will be mixed in-house, stirred with elderflower, blackcurrant and lingonberry.