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Good Day Street Talk - July 27
This week, Good Day Street Talk looks at how the National Black Theater has become a producer of stories enhancing African-American culture, efforts to improve water safety in underserved communities in New York City, and the 50th anniversary of Harlem Week.
Addressing The New York Knicks’ Backup Center Problem
The New York Knicks have a significant gap at the backup center position. Jericho Sims, who has been the team’s third-string center for a few years, deserves a chance to fill this role. Sims has shown potential and growth during his time with the team. His familiarity with the system and teammates is an advantage. Giving Sims a more significant role could provide stability and continuity to the Knicks’ rotation.
'let me do some healing for everybody': blackstar film festival previews at neuehouse cinema
Designboom attended the screening to take a first-look at this year’s edition of BlackStar Film Festival, and to experience Rockwell Group’s immersive new interiors for The Cinema by NeueHouse. Following the preview and panel discussion, insights were captured from Maori Karmael Holmes, founder of BlackStar, and NeueHouse’s General Manager, Sarita Tabarez.
NYC Summer Streets kicks off in Queens, Staten Island
New York City’s Summer Streets celebration begins on Saturday in Queens and Staten Island, encouraging New Yorkers to get outside by turning hustle-prone streets into carless safety zones for pedestrians and cyclists.
Wall Street's Cantor Fitzgerald to Open Bitcoin Financing, Lending Business
NASHVILLE — Financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald will open a bitcoin financing business, CEO Howard Lutnick said at the Bitcoin Conference Saturday. "We are going to launch with $2 billion in lending," Lutnick said, and increase the facility in $2 billion tranches as needed. He later added: "We are going to welcome bitcoin into the financing family of the global financial markets." The business will provide leverage to bitcoin holders, according to a press release. Cantor Fitzgerald's new lending facility isn't its first step into crypto; It already does business with stablecoin issuer Tether. The firm additionally owns a "s***load" of bitcoin, Lutnick said.
New York Cares highlights the benefits of volunteering
The Bureau of Labor says more than 11 million people regularly volunteer across the United States. Studies show volunteering can have a positive impact on not only your self image, but also on your health. Sapreet Saluja, the executive director of New York Cares, joined “Weekends On 1” to discuss...
Denver Rated Most Polluted City In U.S. For Consecutive Days
What’s been top of mind for most Coloradans recently has been the air quality as of late. Smoke from Canadian wildfires has been filling up the Colorado skyline for the past few days and has seriously affected the quality of our air. However, it’s already been an issue for...
RECALL ALERT: Boar's Head recalls 200K pounds of deli meats amid multi-state listeria outbreak
Boar’s Head has issued a recall of more than 200,000 pounds of its products—including liverwurst and other deli meats—as federal health officials investigate a multi-state listeria outbreak that has left two people dead.
NYC hosts 'Day of Action' to encourage New Yorkers to vote
As we get closer to Election Day, a city agency is trying to encourage as many New Yorkers as possible to take part in the voting process. NYC Votes is an initiative of the city’s Campaign Finance Board. The board is an independent city agency that ensures local elections are fair, inclusive, and open.
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL to Play The Gateway Playhouse Beginning Next Month
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical - the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit about the life and career of one of the most prolific female songwriters in history - continues The Gateway's 75th Season and will run at The Gateway Playhouse from August 9 – September 8, 2024. Long...
Caveat to Present CATBARET This Halloween
Meow! Calling all cat lovers-join us for a purr-fect variety show this Halloween!. Catbaret, a cat-themed cabaret hosted by Gemma Smith, will take place on October 31st, featuring a night of comedy, music, and burlesque (or as we like to call it, purr-lesque). Audiences are invited to come in their most "cat-tastic" costumes for a chance to win the audience costume contest. There will also be a-meow-zing raffle prizes and FREE cat ears for all attendees!
Alert: Meat & Veggies Sold At New York Supermarkets Can Kill
Recalls are being expanded for vegetables and meat products sold in New York. The FDA recently warned about eating sliced meats from deli counters. At least 28 people have gotten sick, across 12 states, including New York. In fact, more New Yorkers have gotten sick than any other state. The...
Liberty State Park’s Uncertain Future
Jersey Cityans have had roughly a decade to see their home vastly change. High rises, trendy markets, and the occasional quirky coffee shop are just some of what would have been impossible to even conceive of just a few years ago. As the city’s profile continues to grow, so too has the average person’s inability to keep up with Jersey City’s cost of living. Therefore, it is no wonder that despite the renaissance, many are demanding that the brakes on commercialization be pulled on a very public issue – Liberty State Park’s (LSP) Revitalization Program.
N.Y. Lottery: NYC player scores $1M in Powerball game as one-time lump sum
A New York City lottery player has claimed a $1 million prize for matching the first five numbers in a Powerball drawing. Ricardo Ching of Jamaica, Queens, matched the numbers on March 13, according to New York Lottery officials. The ticket was purchased at Avadh Convenience, located at 3714 Broadway in Astoria, Queens.
RHONY Star Jessel Taank Announces Death of Family Member
“Real Housewives of New York City” star Jessel Taank shared her grandmother has died at the age of 100. In a July 25 Instagram Story, Taank wrote that her “grandmother passed away before we landed in London.” Taank was born and raised in the United Kingdom. “She...
Off-duty New York City school safety agent arrested in Manhattan: NYPD
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A school safety agent was arrested in Manhattan on Friday morning, according to police. Sylvia Brown, 54, was taken into custody just before 12 p.m. The off-duty New York City employee was charged with petit larceny and criminal possession of stolen property, authorities report. The details on what led to Brown’s […]
Upper East Side tragedy: Murder-suicide claims lives of mother and grandmother
According to the NYPD, a child custody dispute on the Upper East Side of Manhattan turned deadly on Friday, resulting in the tragic deaths of a mother and grandmother. The incident occurred at approximately 9 a.m. on East 88th Street, situated between York and East End Avenue. The location is nearby the entrance of Gracie Mansion.
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