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Hoop dreams: Manhattan youth basketball tournament honors two slain NYPD detectives
Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Basketball City on South Street in Lower Manhattan buzzed with excitement on July 26 as the New York Dominican Officers Organization, the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau, the Police Athletic League, the New York City Police Foundation, and NYPD Blue Chips hosted the third-annual Det. Jason Rivera & Det. Wilbert Mora Basketball Classic.
New York City Ballet turns 75
Turning seventy-five is a milestone, especially for a ballet company. At three-quarters of a century, New York City Ballet is considered not just one of the best dance companies in the world, but also the foundation of ballet in America."For all of us that are here, I think we all really would agree this is the top of the top," said Megan Fairchild, one of New York City Ballet's principal ballerinas. The company is made up of 90 dancers, and has an unparalleled repertory of more than 500 ballets. Asked what is different about the way dancers dance at New...
NYC mayor issues emergency order suspending parts of new solitary confinement law
New York City’s mayor issued an emergency order Saturday suspending parts of a new law intended to ban solitary confinement in local jails a day before it was to take effect, citing concerns for the safety of staff and detainees. Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency and...
Ice Spice Was Asked To Freestyle, And She Twerked Instead: Shocker!
Ice Spice and Kai Cenat || Inage credit: @icespice @kaicenat. Ice Spice found herself trending when Kai Cenat unexpectedly requested her to do a freestyle. Fans expected a lyrical showdown, but what they got was something completely different. Ice Spice partied with Kai Cenat on the eve of her debut...
EN GARDE! USA Fencing brings the Olympic sport to NYC with free demos
While the nation’s best fencers duel for the gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, USA Fencing is sharing the combat sport with the city by offering demonstrations and tutorials at two Manhattan locations over the next week.
New York City turns to AI-powered scanners in push to keep guns out of the subway system
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City is turning to AI-powered scanners in a new bid to keep guns out of its subway system, but the pilot program launched Friday is already being met with skepticism from riders and the threat of a lawsuit from civil liberties advocates who say the searches are unconstitutional. The Evolv scanner […]
Trader Joe’s Brings Its Goodies To New Harlem Store
The store said it is looking to hire more Harlem residents. Trader Joe’s has opened its first store ever in Harlem, New York. On July 25, the store, located at 123 West 125th St., started serving the historic neighborhood. Harlem, long considered New York City’s Black mecca, has seen...
FOX 5 NY Weekend Update for July 27
Here is the FOX 5 NY Weekend Update for July 27, 2024. We discuss the new weapons scanners being rolled out at NYC subway stations, a recent ruling saying that boneless chicken wings may include bones, the push to save the beloved West Bank Cafe in the Theater District, and a look at the city's newest disc golf course.
2 men charged in Tompkins Sq. Park shooting that killed 1, critically injured another
Two people were arrested for the fatal shooting of a 74-year-old man in Tompkins Square Park earlier this month and the attempted murder of a 44-year-old victim who was left with life-threatening injuries, police said Saturday.
Watch Orange 9mm Reunite For First Show In 25 Years
Earlier this year, Orange 9mm announced their first show in 25 years. The hardcore band hasn’t released new music since 1999, but on Friday they pleased fans with a rowdy set on the Terminal 5 rooftop in New York. The gig was a part of the New York City...
Guns N’ Roses Frontman Axl Rose Makes Unlikely Guest Appearance
Billy Joel performed his 150th show at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Thursday. Joel previously said of his record-breaking residency: “When this franchise run at Madison Square Garden began in January 2014, I said I’d play one show a month ‘as long as the demand continues.’ I never imagined I’d still be playing one show a month 10 years later. It’s a testament to my amazing fans, and the 1.6 million people from around the world who have already been part of this historic residency. Now, after ten incredible years, it feels right to conclude this journey with my 150th lifetime show at the Garden.” On Thursday night, Joel was joined by a special guest in Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose, who performed three songs with Joel including the Wings’ hit “Live And Let Die,” AC/DC’s “Highway To Hell,” and Joel’s “You May Be Right.” Fan-filmed footage of Axl with Joel can be seen below. Joel has a history of asking guest stars from the world of rock to join him including AC/DC’s Brian Johnson, Bruce Springsteen and ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, among others.
Nick Cushing | "The Team Is Excited."
Nick Cushing has spoken of his team's excitement about participating in Leagues Cup on the eve of their first game. New York City FC will begin their involvement in the 2024 edition of the tournament against Liga MX side Querétaro at Yankee Stadium on Sunday night. They travel to TQL Stadium eight days later to take on FC Cincinnati.
Brentwood Man Charged with Heinous Animal Abuse: Emaciated Pitbull Found Abandoned in Vacant Building
On Saturday, July 21, 2024 after an extensive investigation, Suffolk County SPCA detectives charged 23 year old Dante Meade, Brentwood, NY with animal abuse and abandonment. Meade was located and charged in Manhattan. Roy Gross, Chief of the Suffolk County SPCA said that on or about February 5, 2024, Henny,...
Proposed NBA Trade Has Knicks Landing a New $19 Million Starter
The New York Knicks are in the market for a new center and could turn to the NBA trade market to address their need. New York lost Isaiah Hartenstein to the Oklahoma City Thunder in free agency. The Knicks still have Mitchell Robinson on the roster, but the center’s recent...
Parkland vs. Lincoln High School (Brooklyn, NY) – A-Town Throwdown boys basketball tournament | PHOTOS
Parkland High School plays against Lincoln High School from Brooklyn, New York during the A-Town Throwdown boys basketball tournament Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Cedar Beach in Allentown.
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