• High-flying Bremerton doctor, 51, is arrested for 'raping a child family member for more than SIX YEARS including in a hot tub while promising the victim new video games'

    Vulihn Ta, 51, was charged with rape of child by Kitsap Police in April. The victim allegedly told police that she was raped more than 20 times by Ta. Ta bought video games for victim on days he raped her, according to documents. The relationship between the victim and the gynecologist is unknown

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    A hotel row in Queens is getting a new look. New affordable housing is part of the mix.

    On a recent afternoon, sneakered tourists streamed out of the various hotels located along a quiet stretch of Jamaica, Queens. The Radisson, a Hampton Inn, a Residence Inn by Marriott, and erstwhile JFK Hilton, just a stone's throw from JFK Airport, represent the future of affordable housing in the city, as well as what is perhaps a missed opportunity. Months of interior demolition work is concluding at the 350-room Hilton property on 135th Avenue, just east of the Van Wyck Expressway. A...

  • A hotel row in Queens is getting a new look. New affordable housing is part of the mix.

    Rendering of the interior garden planned for the former JFK Hilton, near the airport in Queens. It's being converted into affordable housing. The former JFK Hilton is being transformed into affordable housing; project admirers wish there were more projects like it. [ more › ]

  • Ebrington Hotel applies to develop covered link between Clock Tower and new build section of hotel

    The hotel has indicated it wishes to carry out the fresh works to protect residents repairing to their suites in the Clock Tower from the ‘wet and windy conditions’ which sometimes prevail in Derry. Ebrington Holdings Ltd. has submitted a fresh application for planning permission and Listed Building Consent to conduct the works. There are plans for a ground floor atrium front ‘porch’ extension, a second floor atrium ‘link’ extension, and improvements to the Clock Tower entrance porch steps. A...

  • Staff Recs: HOT HOT HOT!

    The days are getting longer and the heat is turning up. Most of us have nearly finished our classes this semester and are fighting our way through final exams. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel — lazy, hot summer days are, however, still just out of reach. To hold you This story Staff Recs: HOT HOT HOT! appeared first on Washington Square News.

  • Why You Can't Afford Most Hotels In New York City

    Why You Can't Afford Most Hotels In New York City Authored by Fred Roeder via RealClearMarkets, On a Friday night in March 2011, I stayed at an upscale W Hotel on Lexington Avenue in New York City for $124. That hotel later became The Maxwell, but sadly it didn’t survive the pandemic and is now permanently closed. Today the average hotel stay in that same neighborhood costs between $400 and $500 on a Friday night. The surge in hotel prices, particularly for upmarket accommodations,...

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    New hotel proposed for downtown Dayton

    2022 coverage of Radisson announcing closure DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- A new "full service" hotel could be coming to downtown Dayton. The Montgomery County Convention Facilities Authority proposed a new hotel to be constructed adjacent to the Dayton Convention Center. A release says the MCCFA would like the hotel to sit on S. []

  • Transcorp Hotels to expand operations – MD

    The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Transcorp Hotels, Dupe Olusola, has said that the hospitality group is aiming to expand its operational footprints across the country and even to the African continent. Olusola disclosed this during an investor call on Friday. This disclosure comes a day after the company informed investors via a corporate filing Read More

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    Placer SPCA expanding services with new clinic

    (FOX40.COM) -- The Placer Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is planning to expand its state-of-the-art veterinary service location in Roseville with a new 8,800-square-foot facility, according to Placer SPCA. Placer SPCA is looking to expand its current adoption and education center at 200 Tahoe Avenue in Roseville which opened in 2018 []

  • Who will be in the new expanded Italy squad for EURO 2024?

    It is now confirmed that Luciano Spalletti can call up to 26 players for

  • Billie Eilish Announces Massive Tour for New Album

    Billie Eilish has announced a huge tour in support of her forthcoming new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft. The pop singer-songwriter’s tour begins in begins in North America in September. She’ll continue with shows in the United States and Canada through to the middle of December. Eilish restarts her tour in Australia in February 2025. Eventually, she has shows in Europe and the United Kingdom in spring and summer 2025. See all of Eilish’s tour dates below. Eilish is undertaking several...

  • New prices announced for Miami City Pool this summer

    MIAMI, Okla. — Visitors to the Miami City Pool will be paying more to use it this summer. Officials said the cost of admission hasn't gone up since 2016 but, thanks to action taken by the city council, that will change this summer. Adults and kids at least 6-years old will have to pay $5. []