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Diego Ortiz Quintero is the New Director of Media Relations at Mount Sinai Health System
Diego Ortiz Quintero ‘17 (Los Angeles, MA in Nonprofit Management) recently became Director of Media Relations at Mount Sinai Health System, the largest hospital network in New York City. He will lead its media relations efforts for Cancer and Nursing. Ortiz Quintero previously served for seven years at the American Heart Association.
Completes LCT3 World Premiere August 25
Phillip Howze's Six Characters completes its world premiere at Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 August 25 in the company's Claire Tow Theater Off-Broadway. Performances began July 13, and the production officially opened July 29, with Dustin Wills at the helm. Read the reviews here. Described as a play about "power, belonging, and...
Gotham FC reaffirms strength and consistency in the NWSL
Another win against the Portland Thorns—this time, 2-0 at Red Bull Arena—cemented that NJ/NY Gotham FC is one of the most solid teams in the NWSL. It was a faultless team performance, with the New York squad securing not only three important points but also the belief that the women will be serious contenders in this year's competition. Let's break down how this victory was built and what it bodes for Gotham FC's season ahead.
NYC health dept. to spray for mosquitoes to reduce West Nile virus risk
NEW YORK – The New York City health department will be spraying pesticides in parts of the city next week to reduce mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus.Crews have been out ten times this summer and are scheduled to head out again this Monday and Wednesday, spraying in parts of Upper Manhattan and southwest Brooklyn.At least four New Yorkers have tested positive for West Nile virus so far this year, according to the health department.The health department says low concentrations of the pesticides Anvil 10+10, Duet or MERUS 3 will be used, and that they pose a...
What Are These Colossal Boats Doing in the Hudson River?
Hudson Valley residents may notice a new guest on the Hudson River recently: a massive boat slowly making its way south to New York City. The ship is like nothing that has floated on the Hudson River before. It's not a barge, a dredger, or even a cruise ship. Instead, it's a specialized vehicle that is part of a huge international project.
Emerging Artists Theatre’s Spark Theatre Festival NYC Returns from Monday, September 9 to Sunday, September 29 at The Chain Theatre
Emerging Artists Theatre’s (EAT) bi-annual Spark Theatre Festival NYC, running from Monday, September 9 to Sunday, September 29 at The Chain Theatre will present over 60 workshop presentations during the 3-week run, including new musicals, dance, solo shows, sketch comedy, drag/burlesque,and plays. Award-winning EAT, now in its 32nd year...
46 Million Social Security Recipients Must Switch to New Online System by [Deadline] – Here’s What You Need to Know!
Millions of Social Security recipients must switch to using Login.gov or ID.me to access their accounts, as the SSA updates its online system to enhance security and user experience. According to LaGrada Online, millions of Social Security recipients need to switch to a new online system to keep accessing their...
Justin Peck’s ‘Decalogue’ Pushes Into New Ballet Forms
<First published online in the New York Times on May14, 2017>. Justin Peck — still not yet 30, yet resident choreographer at New York City Ballet since 2014 — makes ballets both with apparently complete assurance and as if conducting experiments. His latest work, “The Decalogue,” which had its world premiere with City Ballet on Friday night, is his most exploratory piece so far.
NYC hits Coney Island Cyclone operators with 2 violations, as iconic ride remains shuttered
The lonely Cyclone remains closed for repairs after a mechanism cracked this week. A mechanical malfunction on the century-old wooden rollercoaster Thursday was not reported to the Department of Buildings, officials said. [ more › ]
The Unstuffy Gala: City Ballet Delivers Youth and Style
<First published online in the New York Times on September 29, 2017>. Five years ago, New York City Ballet’s fall gala became an event for fashion onstage: an annual rendezvous in which new choreography joined new couture. Since 2014, the formula has been four creations, made by four different choreographers, each with a design team from the fashion world.
Celebrating Old Times With New: A Premiere
<First published online in the New York Times on May 9, 2014>. New York City Ballet’s spring gala on Thursday at the David H. Koch Theater was, for many reasons, exciting. Above all, it celebrated the company’s 50 years at Lincoln Center. And the evening reached its climax with a sensational world premiere: Justin Peck’s 42-minute new ballet, “Everywhere We Go,” a work both diffuse and brilliant whose rich supply of configurations, phrases and rhythms often (if not always) suggests that young Mr. Peck can do anything he wants with choreography: a virtuoso of the form.
NYU issues new hate speech guidelines discouraging students from targeting ‘Zionists’
(New York Jewish Week) — Students and faculty who discriminate against or harass “Zionists” may be violating New York University’s hate speech policies, according to the school’s updated guidelines for the fall semester. In July, Meta banned the use of “Zionist” as a cover for attacks on Jews or Israelis on its platforms. Now, NYU,...
New York Senator Addabbo urges governor to expedite NYC-area casino bidding process
New York Senator Addabbo urges governor to expedite NYC-area casino bidding process. About a dozen furlongs from one of the oldest racetracks in the nation, a debate on the licensing prospects of three New York casino projects has become a summer rite of passage. Story continues below. Since the inaugural...
A World Premiere of Pure Dance to a Familiar Score
<First published online in the New York Times on February 15, 2015>. Three years ago, Justin Peck had choreographed no professional ballet. Today his works (new commissions and existing pieces) are in demand across America, and he has been resident choreographer at New York City Ballet since July. Not everything he has made, however, has succeeded. It seems fair to ask this season if he will prove one of those rare artists who, having begun with several important successes, can grow further.
SOPH & MAD TAKE NEW YORK! to Play 54 Below Next Month
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Sophie Amelkin & Mad Gallica in Soph & Mad Take New York! on September 18th, 2024 at 7:00pm. Internationally recognized touring musicians, Sophie Amelkin and Mad Gallica make their 54 Below debut in their long-awaited NYC duo performance Soph & Mad Take New York! This powerhouse female duo has worked Off-Broadway, regionally, and internationally – performing together in a Grammy award-winning band opening for Metallica, Ozzy, and other rock industry heavy hitters across the globe and headlining some of the largest music festivals in the world. Soph & Mad invite the audience to embark on a journey that celebrates the power of deep bonds between women through the music that has inspired and driven them since they first started their artistic collaboration at the age of 18. The program features original music from Mad Gallica's highly-anticipated debut EP Enter The Vortex: Act I, a rock opera recorded with the Prague Symphony, as well as solo and duo performances of classic pop/rock and musical theater favorites. For one night only, join this high-energy duo debut for a musical evening that will leave you equally moved and enthralled!
Lithium-ion batteries are exploding in NYC's garbage trucks. Only you can stop them.
Caption: A fire erupted in a Boro-Wide truck last year after a lithium-ion battery was inappropriately put out for trash pick-up. Don’t put your e-bike batteries — or any lithium-ion batteries — in the trash. [ more › ]
Spectacular weekend forecast for tri-state area
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Saturday kicks off a great beach weekend in the tri-state area with continued warm and dry conditions and highs expected to be in the mid 80s. Winds will shift from the northwest to the southwest by Saturday afternoon, bringing in even warmer temperatures on Sunday. Highs will be in the upper 80s.
First Alert Forecast: A beautiful summer weekend!
The trend of exceptionally nice weather continued Saturday, with the only difference being that high temperatures returned to their normal levels in the low and mid 80s. Temps will trend upward in the coming days, but for Saturday night, they will stay on the comfortable side, with 60s and even some 50s for lows.SundayFor Sunday, a slight uptick in the humidity will be noticeable, while highs top out in the mid to upper 80s.Most of the day looks sunny and dry, however, a stray shower or two is possible in the afternoon and early evening hours.The week aheadMonday brings a slightly better chance of some afternoon showers and storms. Even so, it's looking very spotty and many places will likely stay dry.By the middle of the week, we'll get into the upper 80s with more humidity. Rain chances remain low, but Wednesday afternoon brings the best chance of some showers and storms.For now, enjoy this beautiful weekend!First Alert Weather mapsLive Tri-State Area radarLive Long Island radarLive NYC northern suburbs radarLive Jersey Shore radarTri-State temperatures
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