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4 ABT Dancers Promoted During Summer Season
4 ABT dancers have recently risen the ranks of America’s National Ballet Company, most notably Chloe Misseldine whose promotion to Principal Dancer was announced on stage after her New York City debut as Odette/Odile in Swan Lake. In 2018, Misseldine joined American Ballet Theatre Studio Company and since then...
NYCFC continues to give back to New York City
One aspect of New York City FC that is always admirable and lovely is the fact the club always gives back to the community. Since Day 1, the Pigeons have shown that they appreciate they can play in the Big Apple, and always want to show their appreciation by giving back. It could be through community service, projects, or monetary donations.
Michelle Finn: Community help in Park Slope
If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, Michelle Finn has an important role today at Community Help in Park Slope. “Coffee is my drug of choice,” Finn said. “So people, I feel like it’s a very important thing for people to at least get a cup of coffee to start their day in the morning.”
NY weather: Weather alert for dense fog in New York Monday morning
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 5:37 a.m. on Monday for dense fog until 8 a.m. for Fulton, Montgomery, Schenectady, Saratoga, Albany, Rensselaer and Columbia counties. "Locally dense fog has developed along rivers and within sheltered locales across the central and eastern Mohawk Valley, Capital District, northern...
East Village mainstay Katinka is closing after 45 years on 9th Street
Katinka, one of the most unique shops in the East Village, is closing at the end of August after 45 years in business. Jane Williams and Billy Lyles, partners in Katinka and in life, made the announcement yesterday on Instagram:. Thanks for your love and support for 45 iconic years!...
Openings: G's Cheesesteaks on Houston and Avenue B
G's Cheesesteaks is set for its soft opening today at 6 Avenue B on the NW corner at Houston. (First mentioned here.) The storefront (and upstairs floors) have undergone extensive renovations recently. This is the first retail tenant in 15 years in the long-empty building that the new landlords call The B.
Potentially Combustible Dust Probed by Federal Inspectors at Queens HotHead Grabba Factory
Federal safety inspectors are investigating a tobacco processing factory in Ozone Park, Queens, operated by street brand HotHead Grabba, expanding its probe of the company. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched its probe of the 99th Street factory on May 2, records show, nearly two weeks after former employees told THE CITY that they […] The post Potentially Combustible Dust Probed by Federal Inspectors at Queens HotHead Grabba Factory appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
RAW VIDEO: OneRepublic Perform Live On The ‘Today’ Show 1/2
Credit: TheNews2/Cover Images OneRepublic, an American pop rock band formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 2002 is performing live at NBC's Today Show of Citi Concert series at Rockefeller plaza in New York with the presence of fans. The band celebrates the release of their new album 'Artificial Paradise', at the show.
WBEN's James Stelianou embarks on Empire State Ride
WBEN’s James Stelianou has many passions. He produces the David Bellavia Show every weekday morning on WBEN, he moonlights as a DJ, and when he needs a break from his busy work schedule he hops on his bike. Read more here:
Trash Bin Thieves Pose Obstacle to NYC’s Push to Get Garbage Bags Off Sidewalks
New York City’s impending trash revolution is hitting bumps in the road as some property and business owners say thieves are stealing their trash bins right off the sidewalks. By November, any residential building with nine or fewer units will be required to curb its trash in containers with secure lids. The same mandate has been in place for city businesses since March.
Candies Sold In New York Causing Potentially Fatal Illness
Chocolate candies and gummies sold in New York should not be consumed. The products are at the center of a recall after dozens of people across 24 states have gotten ill. The candies should not be sold, served, or consumed, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Diamond Shruumz Recalls...
Westchester community hopes stars align for track star Rai Benjamin at Paris Olympics
Jeanette Mason remembers asking her son for water. Off he’d fly, then, in a blink, fly back. He was maybe 2 or 3 years old when this started. While some kids that age toddle around, her boy, Rai Benjamin, could flat out run. ...
DEVELOPMENTS: Original Works By New York Choreographers Set For Next Month
1 2024 New York Independent Theater Honorary Award Recipients Announced!. Produced by Sabrina Gail Lobner, Developments Original Works by New York Choreographers is a celebration of conceptual dance works and the creatives who breathe life into the art form. Performances are Sunday, August 4th at the Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, 55 Bethune St, Floor 11, New York, NY 10014. Both the 2:00 and 3:45 pm performances are pay what you wish at the door. There is a suggested ticket price of $35.00, as well as the option to pay more or less. All proceeds directly benefit the participating artists!
Historic utility AND high fashion. LL Bean staple finds a new audience as a trendy bag
The sturdy canvas bag made by L.L. Bean and called the Boat and Tote was created to haul heavy blocks of ice but now has become a must-have fashion accessory. It is having an extended moment that's driven by social media like Stanley’s tumblers were. New Yorker Gracie Wiener launched the trend by monogramming one of the utilitarian bags with “Prada" as a joke, and launching an Instagram page showcasing creative phrases like “Schlepper” or “HOT MESS” or “cool mom.” The folks at L.L. Bean are both stunned and happy. A spokesperson says the totes are bringing new customers to the brand.
Arts Beat: Chester Theatre premieres new comedy set in post-9/11 New York
“Pipe Dream,” a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical which had a brief run back in the day, overshadowed by “Oklahoma,” “Carousel,” “The King and I,” and “South Pacific,” gets a rare revival at Berkshire Theatre Group, July 26 to Aug. 31. When “Pipe Dream” opened, it was given an original cast recording, but the musical, based on John Steinbeck’s “Cannery Row” and “Sweet Thursday,” was forgotten, until the New York City Center Encores series revived and recorded the musical with Leslie Uggams. Kat Yen directs, Isadora Wolfe choreographs, and Jacob Kerzner is music director. Sharone Sayegh stars. For details: www.berkshiretheatregroup.org.
Map: How Did Community Boards Vote on ‘City of Yes’ Housing Plan
The city’s lowest density community districts — where very little housing has been built despite a citywide crisis — are opposing the mayor’s citywide rezoning proposal that seeks to build "a little more housing in every neighborhood." Community boards in the city's densest neighborhoods are generally...
Heat waves are becoming more common. Expanding New York City's tree canopy can help keep us cool
The metropolitan region has experienced more extreme heat this summer than usual, and climate experts say it'll only get worse. But trees — or nature's air conditioning — can help keep us cool. Tami Lin-Moges is the Interim New York Cities Director for at The Nature Conservancy which...
GLEN ISLAND SAND ART COMPETITION RETURNS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
(New Rochelle, NY) – Get your thinking caps on, assemble your team, and dust off your pails and shovels and register for the Glen Island Sand Art Competition, which takes place, Saturday, Aug. 3 at 11 a.m.!. Teams should be comprised of at least two participants, with a maximum...
NYPD’s Largest Cannabis Bust: $10 Million in Narcotics Seized in The Bronx
New York City police seized approximately $10 million worth of drugs, including narcotics such as cannabis and psychedelic mushrooms in a drug enforcement operation in the Bronx on Saturday, July 20th. The seizure, occurring on Timpson Place in the Mott Haven neighborhood, is reported as the largest involving unregulated cannabis...
Hollywood Star’s Photobomb Of Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu Turns Heads
On Saturday night, Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu went head-to-head for the fifth time in the 2024 season during the WNBA All-Star game. Clark has now won her two most recent battles against Ionescu after Team WNBA defeated Team USA by a final score of ...
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