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New Yorkers react to the shocking closure of the Astor Place Starbucks
New York University students, downtown revelers and coffee fiends have been coming together at the Starbucks near Astor Place for nearly 30 years, sipping on their cappuccini while staring at the iconic Cube sculpture in the area. Alas, that Starbucks, until now the largest one in Manhattan, is no more: the destination officially closed this past Sunday night.
Man sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2022 fatal Chinatown stabbing
CHINATOWN, Manhattan (PIX11) – The man who attacked a woman in her home, stabbing her dozens of times in a crime that terrorized New York City, will be in prison for 30 years to life. That’s the sentence that was handed down on Tuesday morning for 27-year-old Assamad Nash. Nash brutally attacked Christina Yuna Lee, 35, in her […]
Woman Stabbed Twice In Random New York Subway Attack
Authorities report that a young woman in her 20s was stabbed multiple times at a subway station in Queens on Sunday evening. The victim was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Police said Monday that the 23-year-old man was stabbed at least twice—in the chest and abdomen—at the Van...
Bryant Park Family Day: A Day of Fun, Music, and Activities for Everyone!
Get ready for a day full of excitement and family fun at Bryant Park’s first-ever Family Day on Saturday, August 10. From 10 AM to 6 PM, Bryant Park will transform into a playground of free activities, performances, and interactive experiences designed to entertain kids and adults alike. This event is part of Bryant Park’s ongoing summer season of free activities, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
We Belong Here Announce Fisher, Kaskade, and Monolink for Central Park Festival Debut
New York City is getting a new music festival this fall as We Belong Here unveils its highly anticipated three-day festival. Taking place from October 4-6, 2024, at the iconic Wollman Rink in Central Park, the festival will feature headlining sets from electronic music powerhouses Fisher, Kaskade, and Monolink. This marks the first time the festival is venturing outside of Miami, where it has already established itself as a premier destination for electronic music fans.
Boy Scouts Help Save Passenger Suffering Mid-Flight Cardiac Arrest
A group of Jewish Boy Scouts saved a man who went into cardiac arrest on a Southwest flight bound for New York City. Led by Scout leader Evan Gilder, the Scouts were returning from a high adventure camping trip in Cimarron, New Mexico. When the flight attendant asked for help, three doctors and a nurse on board responded, but additional assistance was needed to help perform CPR.
New York City’s Restaurant Meals Program Expands: EBT Cardholders, Seniors, and Homeless Eligible
New York City’s Restaurant Meals Program: SNAP Recipients Can Now Buy Hot Meals with EBT. New York Launches EBT Hot Meals Initiative: Seniors, Disabled, and Homeless Eligible for New Program. New York City has introduced an exciting new option for SNAP benefit recipients allowing some residents to purchase hot...
Man pleads guilty to stealing $1 million in equipment from rental companies in US, metro Atlanta
Christopher Marquis Windsor, 32, is awaiting sentencing after he pleaded guilty in April to federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and interstate transportation of stolen goods.
$999 floral objets d’art? Rain mirrors? Recyclable cookware? MoMA unwraps holiday collection that’s full of surprises
Last week, New York’s Museum of Modern Art held a preview event for its fall/holiday product launch, with introductions across home, apparel, tech, gifts and more. Full of colorful and clever items, the collection will be available in August. See a few of what we saw below.
Urban Post-Disaster Housing Prototype
Although Hurricane Katrina made landfall over 1,000 miles south of New York City, the storm had an impact there. There certainly was rain in the days after the 2005, Category 5 hurricane hit Louisiana and Mississippi but other effects were not meteorological. Government officials in New York City realized that...
Young Jazz Trumpeter Summer Camargo Is Grateful for the Good Times
Jazz may not be “cool” to teenagers anymore, and being a trumpet-obsessed high school student in the 21st century may evoke the phrase “band geek” rather than seeming like a path to the hippest parties in New York City. But don’t tell that to Summer Camargo, who currently holds the trumpet chair in the Saturday Night Live band and is the youngest person ever to join that most sought-after gig.
Beating Extreme Heat Through Community Efforts
During the summer of 2021, organizers with Bed-Stuy Strong, a Brooklyn-based mutual aid collective, realized that many of their neighbors were desperately in need of air conditioners. Mentions of hot apartments kept popping up in conversations at community events they hosted. “One of our organizers was talking to a bunch...
Blackbird Introduces Crypto Payments at NYC’s Hottest Restaurants
Semma, a South Indian Michelin-starred restaurant in the West Village, is currently one of the hottest restaurants in New York—and thus, the world. Booking a table at Semma is such a feat that The New York Times recently dedicated an entire feature to the subject; celebrities who turn up looking for special treatment at the 65-seat spot are routinely turned away.
How This Nonprofit Teams Up with Restaurants to Clean NYC's Harbor
Since 2015, the Billion Oyster Project has been collecting empty shells from NYC restaurants and using them to repopulate new oysters into New York Harbor. The nonprofit partners with about 75 restaurants across the city and, to date, has collected approximately 2,500,000 pounds of shells. "Being able to do something positive and productive with oyster shells by reintroducing them into the New York Harbor," says Michael Anthony, executive chef at Gramercy Tavern, one of Billion Oyster Projects longest restaurant partners. "Having a direct connection with the water systems around us is really interesting for a restaurant staff and ultimately the people who eat here."
NBA Trades: The Knicks upgrade frontcourt in potential deal with the Hawks
The New York Knicks have been at the center of the NBA offseason. They arguably pulled off the biggest trade of the summer when they traded Bojan Bogdanovic and five first round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Mikal Bridges, reuniting him with former Villanova teammates Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVencenzo.
Emma Watson In Skimpy Sundress ‘Makes A Bed Sheet Look Good’
Emma Watson proved that the classic sundress style will always be in vogue as she stepped out in a simple white frock back in 2016. Enjoying a weekend stroll in New York City, the Harry Potter actress flew the flag for understated elegance, showing off her toned legs in a low-key way and rocking the loafer finish now adored by supermodel Kendall Jenner.
Jennifer Lopez Gets Into Shouting Match With Paparazzi During Hamptons Trip
Jennifer Lopez got into a heated exchange with paparazzi during a trip with her kids to the Hamptons. In a video of the incident, she can be heard telling photographers to get away from her and her children. "Get away from me and the kids," she demands. "Go away!" When...
Rangers announce massive number of roster moves
The Rangers announced a massive slate of roster moves on Monday. Third baseman Josh Jung and left-hander Cody Bradford were each reinstated from the 60-day injured list while the club also recalled infielder Ezequiel Durán and righty Gerson Garabito. To open roster spots for that quartet, right-hander Jon Gray was placed on the 15-day IL with a right groin strain, and Texas optioned three others to Triple-A — catcher Andrew Knizner, and infielders Justin Foscue and Jonathan Ornelas. To open 40-man spots for Jung and Bradford, outfielder Evan Carter was transferred to the 60-day injured list, infielder Davis Wendzel was designated for assignment, and righty Austin Pruitt (who was on the 60-day IL) has been released.
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