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San Diego's contribution to the Cubs breaking the curse of the billy goat.

Now these are railroad apartments! The southwest-facing pads on the corner of Broadway and Melrose Street in Brooklyn are so close to the Myrtle Avenue subway station platform that tenants can practically reach out the window and touch the J, M and Z trains that rumble past. “I never open my windows,” said Armpit Ahluwalia, 26, who lives on the four-floor of the apartment in Bushwick and can see directly into subway cars from his bedroom. “I feel like, if I open the windows, I can walk right onto the track,” said Ahluwalia, who splits the $4,000-a-month rent with two roommates. The platform barriers are barely 5 feet from the building and when a train pulls in, it’s about 10 feet away, according to measurements taken by The Post. Luckily, the new building was designed to muffle some of the outside commotion, Ahluwalia added, and after six months in the Big Apple from Philadelphia, the trains have become “white noise.” Many of the new tenants share his nonchalance, according to Diego Luna, manager of Maya’s Snack Bar, which sits right below the apartments. “About a month ago, they were having a full blown conversation from the window with a guy that was on the other side of the platform,” Luna said. A Brooklyn realtor shared a video of a $4,000 a month third-floor walkup directly opposite the tracks on social media in December and it has since gone viral with over 7 million views. “My clients were looking for an apartment within a seven-minute walk from the train,” said Simply Brooklyn realtor Zalman Simpson. “I showed them this one and they signed on the spot.” The unit has since been rented, but the tenants didn’t respond to a Post reporter — possibly because they couldn’t hear her knocking. For many — the tracks are way too close for comfort. “He’s up-selling the train being right outside your window as a good thing,” an incredulous New Yorker commented on Instagram. “$4K to hear a train all day and night … pass,” said another. Construction on the corner apartment building, which is on the border of Bushwick and Bedford-Stuyvesant, wrapped up in late 2023 and tenants have been moving in since then. The location was a vacant lot until 2007 and then a smaller, abandoned building for several years, records show. About 5 feet separate the edge of the platform from the nearby buildings. Some bedrooms look out directly onto the subway platform. Curtains are a necessity. The building, opened in 2024, is just steps from the Myrtle Avenue subway station. Trains pulling into the Myrtle Avenue subway station are merely feet away from third- and fourth-floor apartments on the corner of Broadway and Melrose Street.

Generation Z-ero chance of applying. Young workers say there’s no way they would submit their resume for a job that doesn’t list the estimated salary. A recent report from the essay writing service EduBirdie revealed that 58% of Gen Z employees won’t submit an application if the expected income isn’t disclosed. “Research keeps communicating to us Gen Z associates their personal and professional happiness more with the money they earn that past generations have,” Alex Beene, a financial literacy instructor at the University of Tennessee at Martin, told Newsweek. “For many of them, work isn’t about fulfillment, but rather a way to earn income that provides for products and experiences that fulfill them.” But it’s not necessarily “nefarious” on the part of the employer, he added. Some companies hesitate to share expected salaries on a job listing because of “internal concerns on how other staff may see pay compared to their own” or to other employers. But, he said it “may be time for those employers to reconsider their choice” to not feature salaries on job postings. New York City, for one, implemented a salary transparency law in 2022 that required employers to post a “good faith pay range” for all job listings. Beene added: “More importantly, it may not just be Gen Z in the years to come, as more employees across generations are desiring to have a better picture of pay because of current inflationary pressures.” According to the survey, which polled 2,000 adults ages 18 to 27, 71% of young people in the workforce believe in salary transparency, saying it should be talked about in the office. “This generation is much more transparent about everything. I think my friends are comfortable sharing what they earn, so everyone has a measuring stick to know if they are getting paid fairly for the work they do,” Maddy Carty, 30, previously told news.com.au. She said discussions about pay between friends or colleagues can be “a good bargaining tool” so that workers “can negotiate what is fair” — and with “evidence.” She even went so far as to say it is a “red flag” if a company attempts to bar employees from discussing salaries. “Gen Z has watched previous generations get strung along with vague promises and being told to be grateful to even have a job. When the job’s expectations far exceed the pay, candidates want to and deserve to know upfront,” human resources consultant Bryan Driscoll told Newsweek. “The workforce has changed, and companies that refuse to adapt are setting themselves up to lose out on an entire generation of talent.” The report also found that 58% of Gen Z workers say that an annual income of $50,000 to $100,000 would suffice, while one in four said $100,000 to $200,000 was the ideal salary range. Driscoll warned that employers who do not divulge salaries will probably receive fewer candidates applying for roles. “The irony is that companies claim they want the best talent, yet many still expect candidates to blindly apply without knowing if the pay is even livable, let alone aligned with industry standards and job requirements,” he said. “And to be clear, this isn’t a Gen Z problem — this is simply bad business strategy.” This is why Gen Z aren't applying for jobs — and it will shock you NYPOST.COM "For many of them, work isn't about fulfillment, but rather a way to earn income that provides for products and...

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Hooters — famous for dressing its waitresses in tight-fitting T-shirts to sling wings and beer — could be going belly-up. The casual dining chain is preparing for a potential bankruptcy filing as it works with creditors on a plan to restructure its operations, according to Bloomberg News.

Hooters — famous for dressing its waitresses in tight-fitting T-shirts to sling wings and beer — could be going belly-up. The casual dining chain is preparing for a potential bankruptcy filing as it works with creditors on a plan to restructure its operations, according to Bloomberg News.

Filipino bakery Valerio’s Tropical Bake Shop is set to open in the former location of beloved, long-standing Irish bar Saints and Sinners, which shuttered permanently in August 2022. Valerio’s, which operates several locations across the West Coast, as well as in Hawaii, Chicago, and Canada, is currently renovating the space at 59-21 Roosevelt Ave. in Woodside. A spokesperson for Valerio’s said the bakery does not currently have an exact opening date yet due to ongoing delays with equipment for the new location. The Woodside location will represent the bakery’s first venture into the New York City market. Little Manila’s newest addition: Valerio’s Tropical Bake Shop to open at former Saints and Sinners in Woodside - Sunnyside Post SUNNYSIDEPOST.COM Feb. 21, 2025 By Shane O'Brien Filipino bakery Valerio's Tropical Bake Shop is set to open in the former...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer quits sex-trafficking case: ‘Under no circumstances can I continue’ One of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ defense lawyers quit the disgraced music producer’s criminal sex-trafficking case, new court papers show.

MLB clubhouse staffers who keep uniforms clean reveal their top laundry tips and secrets Here is a closer look at how laundry is done in the major leagues, along with a few tips for your own dirty uniforms — and other items

Husband kills wife on Valentine's Day after she 'just didn't give a s--t' about Paris-themed date he planned

I think every American will remember exactly where he or she was when they heard this: Yankees announce changes to team's longstanding facial hair policy The team will now allow 'well-groomed beards' moving forward.

I'll give her credit for one thing... Christina doesn't let divorce ruin her relationships with her in-laws. She's vacationed with Tarek's mom and the kids, and this week we found out that his sister still cuts her hair. Her relationship with Ant improved after she split with Josh, and he was the judge this week.

Very religious, married 20+ years, sober since 2015 (partnered with an IPA to put out a non-alcoholic beer last year), had 7 kids but the youngest died shortly after birth. His breakthrough hit was called FANCY and he did a Christmas version called FANCY LIKE CHRISTMAS in which the whole family appears.

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As far as Temu fails to go, this one is by far the most puzzling. For father Frankie, he thought he was venturing into the wide world of shapes with his two-year-old daughter. The wood-based toy he bought for her is a staple to every child’s toy box. “Interesting phrases” However, when the father sat down with his toddler to lift the puzzle pieces what he found underneath left him speechless. “I was helping our daughter put it together the other day! We just laughed super hard,” he told Kidspot. In a now-viral TikTok, he showed just what he was confronted with, simply captioning the post “Not today, Satan.” As he lifted each shape mysterious words – totally unrelated to the shape – were revealed. “Well my wife was the one who ordered it and unboxed it and neither of us realized the umm… “interesting phrases” until I was helping our daughter put it together the other day,” he said. Under the blue trapeze, the word ‘teapezoid.’ So close, yet so far! Perhaps we’ll have better luck with the heart? Upon removing it, Frankie found the word ‘heart-shapen.’ It appears they just gave up by the time they printed the star shape with the word ‘pentagram’ hidden behind the piece. “I gave this video a ‘heart shapen'” For his daughter, it doesn’t make very much of a difference at this stage, so the parents intend to continue using the toy regardless of the hilarious misprint. “She hasn’t learned to read yet, so we’ll just always verbally say the right shape as we play,” he explained. The comment section of the video has now gained over 900,000 views from people who couldn’t get enough of it. “I gave this video a ‘heart shapen,’” one commenter joked. “This would become my most treasured possession, I fear,” another said. A third wrote, “Finally, a puzzle that matches my eighth-grade geometry test answers.” While Frankie likely won’t be rushing to purchase more toys from Temu, he can’t say the same for the rest of the household. “You never know with my wife! She loves a bargain!” he said.

A six-room unit in Washington Heights’ most under-the-radar co-op building just listed for $1.85 million. The three-bed, two-bath corner unit is located on the fifth floor, with communal rooftop access to views of the Hudson River and George Washington Bridge. The corner apartment features a lacquered entry gallery and an airy, east-facing living room with hardwood floors and high ceilings. Located at 800 Riverside Drive, the Grinnell takes up a full triangle-shaped block between West 157th and 158th Streets. Just six other units there have sold across 2023 and 2024, according to StreetEasy records, meaning savvy house hunters who are on the prowl now have a prime shot at entry into a building where residents tend to live for decades. What’s more, contrary to its luxe appearance — with its porte-cochere entryway to a private courtyard — the nine-story building is actually a part of the city’s affordable housing stock. No matter how much buyers are willing to shell out for the 115-year-old building’s old-world charm and Hudson River views, buyers must meet special criteria to purchase there. That’s because the Grinnell is one of the city’s 1,100 HDFC co-ops — otherwise known as Housing Development Fund Corporation units. These dwellings come with strict income requirements designed to keep homeownership in the city affordable. “Affordable,” is a relative term, however. Under HDFC rules, each building has its own income restrictions, and the Grinnell represents the gold standard. Long known as the most expensive of HDFC co-ops in the city, its units can list for more than $1 million; income restrictions can hover around $750,000 per year. Still, its residents can live like a royalty without paying the princely sums that other prime co-op owners have to cough up. Thanks to a real-estate tax abatement, residents enjoy very low maintenance fees. While the Grinnell has been dubbed “the Dakota of the North,” this listed unit’s $1,695 maintenance fees pale in comparison to the more than $9,700 in fees that a similar owner at the Dakota — on the Upper West Side — would pay. Grinnell residents tend to stay put, not only for the charm and deep sense of community, but also due to a flip tax that applies when they sell. The caveat of the co-op requires sellers to split the proceeds between themselves and the HDFC, the latter of which goes into capital repairs and building needs. Many pics w/ article: Exclusive | Rarely available unit in a secret -- and storied -- Upper Manhattan... NYPOST.COM Located on a quiet corner of Riverside Drive, the Grinnell is a little-known pre-war co-op made up of 83 units that...

Christina Hall passionately kisses new boyfriend Christopher Larocca at Eiffel Tower in Paris: ‘Life is good’ “2025 so far,” Hall captioned the photo dump. “Champagne in France, The Flip Off premiere, blended family thriving, amazing trips from coast to coast, positive vibes only … life is good …” Did y'all get your wedding invitations yet?

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Thief Accused of Stealing Clinton Hill Apartment Building Man, he must have had one ENORMOUS getaway vehicle!

Queer, starring Daniel Craig, will be available to stream exclusively on Max, beginning Friday, March 28

Idaho Man Found Naked On Side of Road Near Dead Baby After Killing Pregnant Wife Admits to Murders it's a good thing he confessed; otherwise they might have had trouble coming up with a suspect

Celebrate Korean Lunar New Year with a special dinner in Murray Hill Saturday Murray Hill in Queens may not have the same name recognition as its Manhattan counterpart, but for those in the know, it’s a culinary treasure trove of authentic Korean cuisine. To spotlight the neighborhood’s rich food scene, Homecoming New York and the Asian American Federation are teaming up to host a special Korean Lunar New Year Family Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 22 at Jeun Ju Restaurant, located at 40-11 150th St. in Murray Hill. The event will feature a curated menu of traditional Korean dishes alongside a guided cultural conversation, offering attendees an immersive experience in one of New York City’s most vibrant yet under-the-radar Korean enclaves. The collaboration stems from a shared mission to introduce a broader audience to the neighborhood’s authentic Korean eateries. “Murray Hill is still really under the radar,” said Abigail Faelnar of Homecoming NYC. “Everyone knows Murray Hill in Manhattan and Koreatown in Manhattan, but nobody knows the real Koreatown in Queens, and I think it’s such an interesting environment. We also can’t wait to see what’s next with more of the restaurants there too.” The Feb. 22 dinner will take place at Jeun Ju Restaurant, a neighborhood staple for nearly 40 years, named after Jeonju, South Korea’s culinary capital. The evening’s special menu will include tteokguk, a traditional New Year’s soup made with sliced rice cakes in a savory broth garnished with scallions, seaweed, and egg. “One special dish being offered is called tteokguk,” said Kim. “It’s the traditional dish that Koreans eat on Lunar New Year. We’re told as children, if you don’t have tteokguk on Lunar New Year, you don’t get to age for that year, which sounds like a good thing, but you’re missing out is the point [of the saying].” Kim emphasized that Murray Hill is home to some of the city’s longest-standing Korean restaurants. “If you want to really taste authentic Korean food, you should come up to Murray Hill,” she said. “Some of the oldest Korean restaurants are in Murray Hill, and if you go there, you’ll see there are over 50 restaurants in the vicinity of a few blocks around the Murray Hill LIRR station.” Ttteokguk, a traditional New Year’s soup made with sliced rice cakes will be served at the special celebration. Korean New Year family dinner will be hosted at Jeun Je restaurant in Murray Hill. Glass ceiling shattered: Queens battalion chief becomes FDNY’s highest-ranking woman