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New York family of Holocaust victim reclaims Nazi-looted art
US authorities announced Friday the return of another artwork stolen by Nazis to the family of Fritz Grunbaum, the Austiran-Jewish cabaret performer and collector who originally owned it. The drawing, by Austrian expressionist Egon Schiele, was returned at a ceremony Friday by another Austrian-Jewish family, who purchased the piece without knowing that it had been stolen.
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.
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...
Former Top Prospect Could Be In Play if Mets Go “All In” at Deadline
It shouldn’t be surprising that the emergence of a young third baseman has helped the New York Mets catapult into a playoff spot. However, not many would have expected Mark Vientos to be that youngster. With the slugger establishing himself in the majors, the Mets could be enticed to trade Brett Baty in a potentially impactful deal.
Long Beach Prepares for 2028 Olympics, Mayor Leads Delegation to Learn from Paris Games
Long Beach is positioning itself as a pivotal location for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with Mayor Rex Richardson at the helm of a delegation traveling to the 2024 Paris Games to gather intel on hosting such a massive event, as announced in a press release by the City of Long Beach. The trip is framed as an opportunity for Long Beach officials to learn from Paris's current experience, ensuring the Southern California city is well-prepared for its stint as a Venue City when the international spectacle makes its way stateside four years from now.
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.
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