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New York Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Jordan Coleman, Eric Adams' son, drops new 'party' music inspired by chasing his rap dreams in Albania
He has a Euro-vision. Jordan Coleman, Mayor Eric Adams' 29-year-old son, is back in the Big Apple after competing abroad in the Albanian equivalent of 'American Idol' — and has dropped an EP of five 'party' songs inspired by his Eastern European travels. 'I think that this right now is about to be the biggest chapter of my life, because I'm a young man and I have a lot of responsibilities, and I have something to say,' said Coleman, a substitute teacher and sports coach at Palisades Park High School in New Jersey by day, who released 'Jet Lag Dreams' under his rap moniker Jayoo on April 25. Advertisement It was his escapades in Albania that influenced his latest release because it made him feel like he was 'a different person' in the Balkans nation. 7 Stephen Yang 7 Stephen Yang Advertisement 'I felt like who I really wanted to be,' the actor, musician and filmmaker told The Post, 'like that last portal step where you step into the big-boy career — and so I realized I need to make music that people could relate to when I'm out there. 'I have a purpose that keeps me up at night and wakes me up in the morning,' he added. 'I have to prove it to myself I'm not just crazy with my ideas, and I have to prove it to the world that I have something beneficial for them, too.' The jack-of-all-trades, who first rose to fame as a child actor as the voice of Tyrone on the Nick Jr. cartoon 'The Backyardigans,' is also wrapping up shooting a 'hip-hop musical' where he plays a 'secret agent trying to stop clout-chasing the zombies.' Advertisement Some of the latest tracks on Coleman's new album — which includes titles like 'Girls in the City' and 'Up 2 Sum' — were even debuted live at a birthday bash he threw at Gracie Mansion in August, he said. 7 Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post While none of the songs were recorded at the mayor's official residence himself, there's a slew of songs he wrote at the pad — including an unreleased song, '1212 in Gracie.' 'It's one of those songs where I'm just like, 'Dad, I'm recognizing who you are … and I appreciate you two for making me, and it's just like, 'Here we are in this Gracie Mansion just living our life.'' Advertisement Though he's 'not really big into politics,' the Big Apple's first son doubles as consultant on young voters to his father, he said. 'I ask him a lot, how can I help? And I offer a lot of help, in the sense of trying to give them ideas of what of what people my age might be cool, or what people my age think,' he said. The pair don't always see eye-to-eye, he revealed, especially his father publicly panning drill music. 7 Stephen Yang 'I think my dad looked at it from the police approach and not from a human approach … I think the specific subgenre in which he didn't like was the genre that was violent and a criminal act and then flaunting that on the song,' Coleman explained. But he was quick to point out that his 64-year-old dad is on board with Jayoo's 'party' rap songs. 'It's lifestyle music, it's party music,' he said. 'I know he enjoys my music.' 7 Tamara Beckwith Advertisement Coleman hopes conversations with his dad about music — and other topics like Adams' long-lost 'shorty in Far Rockaway' — will be in the spotlight in a podcast series he's in the process of launching with the mayor this spring. He expects the first episode to be released around Father's Day. But just as being the mayor's son has its perks, it also has its drawbacks, he said. 'With my dad being who he is … [and] giving me the foundation of what I have, it has come to the point in time where every time I step up, I need to present myself in a positive light,' he said. 'When you're the mayor of one of the biggest cities in the world their son's gonna face pressure. 'You take it as a balance and you strive with it.' Advertisement 7 Paul Martinka 7 Paul Martinka Coleman reports that the balance between working, coaching and his passion projects has become even harder this year given the progression of his mother's dementia — and any time spent with his family is treasured. 'Her dementia is pretty bad, and it came to the point where she can't really talk or walk or anything, and she's eating through a tube,' he said. 'Me and my dad, we went to go see her on Mother's Day … and it was just like one of those magical moments, my dad said something that really stuck with me: Advertisement 'He was like, 'Your son's all grown up now, you know, it was as if he was looking at the product that my mom raised,' he said. 'I'm now the teacher, the coach, the rapper, the filmmaker. It was a magical moment for me. It was bittersweet.' While 2025 is a pivotal moment for the aspiring hip-hop star, it's also a big year for his dad, who is up for re-election. 'I call it 'portals,' I was entering a new portal when my dad was getting into the office,' he said, 'and I feel like this [current] portal … is the end, when he was first coming to office. 'Now we're going to have a new portal to step into with him going for his re-election.'
New York Post
6 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
A rarely available home on Pomander Walk in NYC is for sale
A home is now available on one of New York City's most exclusive streets — and it's straight out of an old English play. The $749,000 two-bedroom unit sits along Pomander Walk, a 104-year-old gated enclave on the Upper West Side. The idyllic co-op community — with its mock-Tudor style, plus blue, green and red shutters and doors — is like nothing else in Manhattan. Advertisement 11 The quaint street looks otherworldly compared to its urban surroundings. Stephen Yang 11 Pomander Walk was landmarked in 1982. Stephen Yang 11 This 600-square-foot unit is on the market for the first time in roughly 30 years. Vistabee Advertisement 'It feels like you're on a TV series from BritBox,' said Compass agent Cole Burden, who is co-listing the property with Nest Seekers' Natalie Weiss. 'It's a very special experience.' Listings on Pomander Walk are exceedingly rare. The secret street's 27 homes, totaling 60 units, reside off of the city's standard street grid — akin to Sylvan Terrace in Washington Heights. The micro-neighborhood is tucked away between West 94th and 95th streets, just blocks away from Riverside Park and Central Park. 11 A rendering shows a furnished vision of the two-bedroom home. Vistabee Advertisement 11 The larger bedroom. Vistabee 11 A second bedroom can double as a workspace. Vistabee 11 The kitchen. Vistabee 11 An idyllic view from one of the home's windows. Vistabee Advertisement The 600-square foot unit currently on offer last sold roughly 30 years ago, according to Burden. The home includes two bedrooms and one bathroom, with a small kitchen and neat built-ins. Burden said he was originally brought in to prepare the apartment for sale through his company SimplifyNYC, which he co-owns alongside his partner Caleb Dicke. Burden described the home as a renovation project. 'We've priced this in a place where buyers have some opportunity to really come in and make this property their own,' he said. Burden and Weiss both have a special connection to the unique community — Burden told The Post that he first discovered the close-knit community in his 20s, through a close friend that lived there, and Weiss grew up on Pomander Walk. 11 A still image from the 1910 play 'Pomander Walk,' by Louis N. Parker. NYPL 11 The community's developer was inspired by the theatrical set of 'Pomander Walk.' demerzel21 – 11 A gate maintains the exclusive community's privacy. Stephen Yang The highly private community was built in 1921 by the architectural firm King and Campbell, and commissioned by Irish developer Thomas Healy. Pomander Walk's bucolic, old-world charm was directly inspired by the set of a popular play of the same name. The historical British comedy 'Pomander Walk' premiered in 1910 and details nine days in the lives of couples living along a row of houses facing the River Thames. Advertisement The property, which counts among the city's few remaining mews and mew lookalikes, was landmarked in 1982. It has been reported that stars like Humphrey Bogart, Rosalind Russel and Lilian Gish once owned homes along the otherworldly lane. The home includes a $2,000 monthly maintenance fee, according to the listing, with amenities like a live-in super, porter service, bicycle storage and private storage units available to residents.
New York Post
26-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
‘Game changer': Long Island smart home opens with appliances and automatic features for those with disabilities
It's a brilliant concept. A new smart home for those with disabilities opened on Long Island and has quickly become a 'game changer' for the everyday lives of its residents. 'If it wasn't for this house, I wouldn't be as independent as I am now,' 33-year-old AJ Duran, who recently moved into the Shirley property in Suffolk County, told The Post. 12 AJ Duran in the kitchen of her 'smart' home in Shirley. Stephen Yang 12 Duran using a touch screen stove. Stephen Yang 12 The house's appliances can be opened with Bluetooth. Stephen Yang The four-bedroom property, which is operated by the locally operated organization Free, has been decked out with high-tech appliances and voice-controlled utilities for residents to make the most of rather than calling for the home's aids to handle minuscule tasks. Its sink, refrigerator, stove tops, oven, and blinds are all Bluetooth-controlled and can be remotely turned on and off for residents from different communities across LI. The oven door opens sideways rather than top to bottom, making it possible for wheelchair users to cook in it, while the sink and stove top are vertically adjustable at the simple touch of a button. 12 The property is operated by the Family Residences and Essential Enterprises Inc. Stephen Yang 12 Robert Budd, Senior CEO and President of FREE at one of the properties. Stephen Yang 'People who perhaps could benefit the most from modern technology often have the least access to it,' Free's CEO Robert Budd said of the thousands kicked into making the April opened house electronically sophisticated. He added that homes like this, especially on Long Island, are few and far between — and that the facility's success is moving Free toward opening more. The house's upgrades were funded through Medicaid, and its sink, stove, blinds, and oven were the priciest features at several thousand dollars combined. Other features, like the linking of Amazon Alexa devices, individual climate controls for each room, and likewise smart devices, were comparatively cost-efficient, Budd added. 12 The height of the sink and stove can be adjusted. Stephen Yang 12 A touchscreen toaster in the house. Stephen Yang 'This home was our commitment to making sure that these people could have greater autonomy…that kind of independence leads to greater emotional well-being, and greater emotional well-being leads to greater overall health.' Duran, who has cerebral palsy and relies on a wheelchair for mobility, is making the most of the easy-to-use gadgets inside her home's new kitchen. 'It's opened so many doors and things for me that I couldn't be able to do before. Now I can access the kitchen, I can make a sandwich on my own,' Duran said. 12 Duran said the house has 'opened doors' for her to be more independent. Stephen Yang 12 Duran has been able to use the kitchen to discover her culinary passion. Stephen Yang Using an Alexa device to learn recipes at a work station in the kitchen, Duran is now discovering for the first time that she has a culinary passion. She's been cooking up a storm with dinners like pasta and meat sauce, turkey in a smart airfryer, and taco nights for her roommates. 'I'm loving my independence and not having to ask people to do me a meal,' she said. 'This new house and everything in it is really the best thing Free has ever done for people like me.' 12 Alyssa Slade, who is moving in on Wednesday. Stephen Yang 12 Alyssa Slade getting a tour of the property by Debra Brock, the senior supervisor at Pinetop IRA. Stephen Yang 12 Slade using a tablet to search for music. Stephen Yang Alyssa Slade, who is moving in on Wednesday, is most looking forward to the easy access multimedia aspect of the home, which has Amazon Alexa devices in each room. 'Everything in here is so beautiful,' the 32-year-old with autism said while touring her new residence on Monday. 'I love music, I love music videos, and I like TV shows…that's the most exciting part for me.' The home's onsite supervisor, Deborah Brock, said that innovative equipment is already changing the demeanor of the two residents who Slade and one other will join in the coming weeks. 'It's really exciting, especially for AJ…she comes and goes when she wants, eats when she wants, and has access to everything for herself,' Brock said. 'It's encouraging these people to do more for themselves than depend on others for assistance. It's definitely a switch, definitely a game changer.'
New York Post
26-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Iconic Playland only partially open after Westchester taxpayers dish out $1.7M emergency contract
Playland amusement park in Rye opened with only limited rides this weekend after politicians handed out a $1.7 million no-bid 'emergency' contract – with Westchester County taxpayers on the hook for mounting bills. The county government — which owns the iconic park on the Long Island Sound — signed the deal in a rush to get Playland open for summer with ride manufacturer Zamperla, a company that has done work with County Executive Ken Jenkins' former campaign manager. The scramble came after private operator Standard Amusement told the county it planned to end its management contract after Westchester allegedly failed to live up to the terms of the deal. 8 Westchester County's Playland Park opened this weekend with only some rides operating. Stephen Yang But Jenkins, a Democrat, has come under fire for the emergency contract after Standard apparently informed the county of its intention to end the agreement in November, then officially opted out in February. 'Mr. Jenkins has misled Westchester residents and is sticking them with a massive bill,' said Christine Sculti, the Republican candidate for county executive earlier this month. She assailed the contract as a 'political emergency' for Jenkins. Jenkins and other county leaders cut the ribbon to the park's opening Saturday – and then patted themselves on the back even though most rides were still closed, leading to long lines at times. 'Opening this park in time for Memorial Day Weekend wasn't easy,' Jenkins said in a statement. 8 The county signed a $1.7 million no-bid 'emergency' contract with ride operator Zamperla to get the park open in time for summer. Stephen Yang 8 The rush to find a new operator came after Standard Amusement told the county it planned to terminate its contract —claiming Westchester failed to live up to its end of the deal. Stephen Yang 'It took hustle. It took late nights, early mornings, and a team of County employees who refused to give anything less than 100 percent.' So far, only eight of 21 rides at Kiddyland are available while other rides, like the renowned Dragon Coaster and Derby Racer, are closed for now. Five of the 20 rides for older patrons were available with two of three newer rides open Memorial Day weekend. 8 Christine Sculti, the Republican candidate for county executive, blasted Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins for allegedly misleading county residents and sticking them with a 'massive' bill. Stephen Yang Jenkins previously has blamed the uncertainty on Standard for not keeping rides updated – an assertion the company has called 'fabrications.' He also has slammed Rob Astorino — a Republican former county executive who left office in 2017 — for the park's ongoing struggles. Standard said it poured more than $35 million into the park during its management dating back to 2021 and spent $1 million a year the past three years for ride maintenance. 'The County claims Standard Amusements left the park in 'Heartbreaking Shape' — the reality is that Standard Amusements inherited a park in such condition, and the County is now taking over a much-improved park,' the company said in press release this month. 8 Construction materials seen on the ground near a rollercoaster at Playland on May 8, 2025. Stephen Yang 8 Only 8 of 21 rides at Playland's Kiddyland are open. Stephen Yang The county might be forced to pay Standard as much as $36 million if an arbitrator finds the county was at fault for the agreement crumbling. Westchester though is fighting to possibly recoup funds from Standard if it's found the company left rides in bad shape. Jenkins has argued the county put $150 million into the park over several years. While Playland is going back to being operated by the county, it's paying Zamperla through the end of September to inspect and maintain certain rides, according to The Journal News. Zamperla had teamed with Jenkins' campaign manager and amusement park consultant Joe Montalto to bid on running the park before Standard was chosen as its operator. 8 Construction work underway at Playland on May 8, 2025 ahead of the opening. Stephen Yang 8 Residents seen outside Playland on May 8, 2025. Stephen Yang In 2019, when Jenkins was deputy county executive, Westchester hired Montalto's High Mountain Enterprises to install a ride in the park — and he helped broker a contract for that work with Zamperla. A county spokesperson told The Post in an email earlier this month Montalto is no longer directly involved in Playland. 'Joe Montalto was a long term County employee who ran Playland for many years, however at this time he is not involved in the County's operation of Playland or in this Administration,' the spokesperson said.
New York Post
24-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
SOCIAL MEDIA SHUTDOWN: NYPD shuttering dozens of accounts
The NYPD is shutting down dozens of its own social media accounts in the wake of a city watchdog agency's report that it wasn't policing its use of the platforms closely enough, The Post has learned. The department plans to do away with 58 Instagram and X accounts — some which showcase good arrests or advertise turkey giveaways — according to a May 12 memo titled 'Official Department Use of Social Media.' 'The Department is implementing new social media policies in response to a report by the Department of Investigation,' the memo reads. 'As a result of the new policies, the following social media accounts will be deactivated.' Advertisement 5 The NYPD is shutting down dozens of social media accounts, including the one for its Manhattan South patrol borough, which recently posted about the St. Patrick's Day parade. NYPDPBMS/X The accounts to be shuttered include some of those run by the offices of Professional Development, Employee Relations, Equity and Inclusion, Community Affairs and the Personnel and Training bureaus, according to the memo. The DOI report, which found the NYPD had 142 X accounts, most of them associated with local precincts, recommended the NYPD assign officers to all of its social media accounts. It's unclear how many Instagram accounts or other social media platforms the NYPD uses. Advertisement The city requires all of its social media accounts be registered with the mayor's office, but not all of the NYPD's accounts were registered, the DOI report said. 5 One of the X accounts the NYPD is shutting down is for its public information office but it has others. Deputy Commissioner of Public Information/ X 5 The DOI looked into the NYPD's social media accounts after Chief of Department John Chell was criticized for aggressive posts. Stephen Yang The January DOI report was prompted by aggressive social media posts on the official accounts of some NYPD execs, including Chief John Chell, who came under fire for disparaging left wing City Councilwoman Tiffany Caban over her post about the NYPD's handling of protests at Columbia University last year. Advertisement Despite the high profile posts, most of the accounts slated for shutdown track daily events held by units inside police headquarters at One Police Plaza in Manhattan and elsewhere around the city, such as retirements, turkey giveaways and sports events with teens. 5 One of the accounts being deactivated is NYPD Manhattan South. NYPDPBMS/X 5 Many of the NYPD accounts being cut highlight police officers' relationships with their communities, including the Instagram account for the 28 Precinct in Harlem. nypd28pct/Instagram Advertisement Others run by precincts and housings bureaus in NYCHA developments advertise the good work of their officers — such as gun arrests — and post photos of suspects to try to get help solving crimes. 'This is not a fortune 500 company,' said a police officer with more than 20 years on the job . 'This is the NYPD. We should be able to put out information to let the public know what's going on. She's trying to run this place with an iron fist.' But a department spokeswoman said closing the accounts wouldn't affect the flow of information. 'We appreciate DOI's report, and we have accepted all of their recommendations,' she said. 'This new social media policy ensures that the NYPD can continue communicating with New Yorkers about public safety and inform them about what's happening in their communities.'
