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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.
Wrong-way crash on Henry Hudson Parkway kills 2, driver flees on foot
Two men were killed in a collision on the Henry Hudson Parkway in upper Manhattan early Saturday morning after a wrong-way driver crashed into their car and then fled the scene on foot, police said.
Will NYC Sanitation have scheduled trash pickup on Labor Day? Here’s what to know ahead of the holiday weekend
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders who typically put their trash out Sunday night for Monday morning pickup may be wondering what to do ahead of Labor Day weekend. There will be no trash collection on Labor Day and, according to the Department of Sanitation (DSNY), residents may experience collection delays as the department works to pick up the backlog of material.
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!
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.
Lawsuit Launched Against Way.com for Aiding Illegal Parking Companies
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga announced a lawsuit against Way.com, one of the most well-known parking apps, for pointing consumers to unlicensed and illegally operated parking garages and lots. Way.com’s digital marketplace has aided at least 46 unlicensed parking companies in violating New York City laws, leading to consumer harm, particularly in the high-demand area surrounding John F. Kennedy International Airport. DCWP is seeking a court order to prevent Way.com from continuing to aid these companies’ unlawful operations in New York City. Way.com also faces civil penalties for each day that they continue to aid unlicensed parking companies’ illegal operations.
Mr. Darren Walker, Dr. Albert Bourla, and Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to be awarded Concordia Leadership Award at the Annual Summit 2024
NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — The Concordia Leadership Council is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Leadership Award: Mr. Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, for the nonprofit sector; Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, for the private sector; and H.E. Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, for the public sector. The three recipients will be formally recognized for their exceptional leadership at the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit (September 23-25, Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel), the leading public-private sector forum alongside the UN General Assembly.
The Wrap-Up! FKA twigs in ‘The Crow,’ Fantasia at the Richmond Jazz & Music Fest, Black Women Thriving
FKA twigs attended Lionsgate’s New York City film premiere and after-party celebrating The Crow, based on the legendary graphic novel. The star looked radiant on the carpet in a vintage Giorgio Armani dress. The Crow is now in theaters. Fantasia, Andra Day, Ludacris, Artist in Residence Wyclef Jean and more star power headlined the Richmond...
This organization supports the families of first responders. Here's how you can get involved
First responders are the first ones to jump into action in times of emergencies, whether it's running into burning buildings, confronting armed shooters, or rescuing people from terrible accidents.They are constantly risking their lives to keep us safe.Behind every first responder is a family and children taking on a unique set of challenges.President and CEO of The First Responders Children's Foundation Jillian Crane and Lisa D. White, Deputy Commissioner for Employee Relations with the NYPD, joined Eyewitness News to discuss the important work the foundation is doing.To find out how you can get involved, visit the foundation's website.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More New York City news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Today’s Al Roker takes fans inside his massive $5m NYC brownstone featuring full bar and lush backyard
AL Roker has taken fans inside his massive $5 million New York City brownstone featuring a full bar and lush backyard. The Today host shares his Upper East Side abode with his wife, 20/20 co-anchor Deborah Roberts, 63. Al, 70, welcomed Oprah Winfrey into their home to discuss the milestone...
A New Work That’s Steeped in the Classic, but Still Individual
<First published online in the New York Times on July 17, 2012>. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — It’s startling how different New York City Ballet looks at the open-air Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The light has the effect of subtly changing faces, feet, musculature. Choreography, too. As I watched two performances here on Saturday, works as familiar as George Balanchine’s “Concerto Barocco” and “Symphony in C” suddenly revealed fresh details. The dancers looked happy, despite the afternoon heat, as if performing for friends. A high quotient of young people in the audience cheered and clapped at every opportunity.
New York students rise to task of being ‘PGA for a Day’
“Welcome Mister President, Madame President,” says the current President of the General Assembly, Dennis Francis. He ushers high schoolers Erik Ponomarev and Fariha Akter into his office before his bilateral meeting with the top diplomat who holds a different presidency for the month of September – the Security Council.
Trash fire engulfs car on 4th Street
The FDNY responded to an early morning report of a sidewalk trash-bag fire on Fourth Street just west of Avenue A, which spread to a parked car. Local Assembly Member Harvey Epstein shared these photos from around 6 a.m. It's unclear what caused the trash fire or if someone intentionally...
Broadway Week – September 3-15 – Pre-Theatre Menus Designed for Theatergoers
Broadway Week is an exciting happening in the Theatre District for two weeks from September 3rd to the 15th when Broadway favorites are on a 2 for 1 offer. See a performance for the first time or see it again! Some of the great shows that participate include Wicked, Chicago, The Great Gatsby, Sufffs, Hamilton, Water for Elephants, Aladdin, and more!
Luminaries and Hopefuls Join to Ensure Choreography’s Future
<First published online in the New York Times on November 7, 2010>. If ballet is to have a future, it needs new choreography. Let nobody doubt that steps are being taken to make that future happen. The New York Choreographic Institute is dedicated to promoting the development of choreographers by providing dancers, rehearsal space and time, symposiums and seminars on choreography and other theater arts, and choreographic fellowships with individual companies.
4 of the Central Park 5 make an appearance at DNC. Learn more about the case
Thursday at the Democratic National Convention, Rev. Al Sharpton introduced the group known as the "Central Park 5." Invoking the convention refrain "We won't go back," Sharpton brought four of the five men on stage at the United Center in Chicago. ...
Kate Middleton Desperately Fighting Back From Cancer to Save Monarchy: 'She's Planning to Be at Prince William's Side in New York for Earth Summit'
Kate Middleton is planning to make another public appearance after being diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer earlier this year. RadarOnline.com can reveal the Princess of Wales plans to be at her husband's side when he attends the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit in New York on September 24.A source said: "Kate is very excited to be getting back in the swing of royal duties."According to the insider, being able to stand next to Prince William, 42, and raise awareness about climate change "means the world to her". Sources also said the trip to the Big Apple will be a...
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