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Queer pioneer: Nora Burns delivers zany, subversive LGBTQ theater
Sign up for our Gay City News email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. The Village in downtown Manhattan has a rich history of brash innovators in LGBTQ theater. Queer theater geeks are no doubt familiar with Robert Patrick, who wrote scores of plays with gay themes often performed in the 1960s at Caffe Cino, the birthplace of Off Off Broadway. Likewise Charles Ludlam and Everett Quinton’s Ridiculous Theatrical Company, which staged absurdist, comic gems like “The Mystery of Irma Vep” and “Whores of Babylon” in the ’70s and ’80s.
Wausau West High School Student Performs on Broadway Stage
(Shereen Siewert, Wisconsin Public Radio) A Wausau West High School junior last month realized his dream of performing on a Broadway stage, as one of two students representing Wisconsin in a national drama competition. Nolan Travis, along with Middleton High School’s Ava Greenberg, performed June 24 at the 15th annual...
The Daily Dirt: A bright spot in the Plaza District?
Surprise! Office in NYC is still not what it used to be. But the Plaza District had a decent quarter. An old-fashioned Boolean search of “Plaza District” AND “Office” turns up a series of headlines over the last few years declaring the ups and downs of the area as a hot or not-so-hot office submarket. A number of defaults, downgrades and foreclosures made headlines last year.
Summer Fancy Food Show – Exciting Press and Trade Event of the Season
It’s a wrap, the Summer Fancy Food Show (SFFS), the food event of the season for press and trade, was held at the Jacob Javits Center for three exciting days. Thousands of people attended as the show highlighted top food products and trending items in all categories along with the winners of the coveted Sofi Award honoring excellence in specialty food. In addition the show featured panel discussions, cooking demonstrations, and more. Woman Around Town was there and met a remarkable group of producers and brand representatives that informed us of food and drink products from around the globe.
Off-duty NYC employee arrested in Manhattan: NYPD
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – An off-duty New York City employee was arrested in Manhattan on Tuesday, according to the NYPD. Nyemah Fuzzell, a school crossing guard, was taken into custody around 7 p.m. The 19-year-old was charged with assault.
NYC Agencies Unite to Tackle Public Safety in Hell’s Kitchen and Midtown
A new Midtown task force, co-chaired by a Hell’s Kitchen resident, is bringing together NYC agencies to address quality of life issues from W34th to W45th Streets between 7th and 9th Avenues. On Tuesday Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Mayor Eric Adams announced the launch of the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition, which will coordinate […] The post NYC Agencies Unite to Tackle Public Safety in Hell’s Kitchen and Midtown appeared first on W42ST.
Bryant Park Picnic Performances hosts 25 free shows
Recording artist and multi-instrumentalist Louis Cato is no stranger to Bryant Park. He performed at the park last summer and is returning with his trio on July 19 as part of Bryant Park Picnic Performances, presented by Bank of America. What You Need To Know. Bryant Park Picnic Performances, presented...
Upstate students win prestigious research award
Two Upstate PhD candidates have been awarded the Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award from the National Institute of Health (NIH), also known as F31 funding. These awards are given to “promising predoctoral students with potential to develop into productive, independent research scientists." Nathan McKean and Allysa...
Teen Struck By Boat Propeller Airlifted After Saved By Off-Duty Officer On Greenwood Lake
Vernon Cpl. Steve Rovetto was on the lake in West Milford when he saw that the man had been struck around 6 p.m. June 20, and called 9-1-1, West Milford Police Capt. Parrello said. Rovetto went over to the victim, improvised a tourniquet out of rope, and then accompanied him...
Montclair Residents Clash Over Mosquito Control Spraying
UPDATE: The original article contained inaccuracies regarding comments made by Lisa Johnson, the Environmental and Code Coordinator for the Township of Montclair. These comments have since been clarified. In a battle between lawn signs, Montclair residents have fueled a contentious debate on lawn treatments aimed at mosquito control. As more...
Dancing, screenings and more happening in the coming week in Hudson County
Late Development Live, a talent showcase at Brightside Tavern in Jersey City, takes place on Wednesday, July 10, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The event will feature an eclectic lineup of talent including live bands and singers, poets, artists, panel discussions among other expressive forms. If you purchase a product...
Portside Tenants File $400M Class Action to Recover Rent Overcharges
Calling it “the largest rent control class action lawsuit in United States history,” a tenacious group of Downtown tenants has brought a massive $400 million case against their landlord and property manager, alleging years of illegal rent overcharges. According to the lawsuit filed in federal court yesterday, the...
See all homes sold in West Orange, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in West Orange reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 30 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,170-square-foot home on Amelia Street in West Orange that sold for $618,000.
Governor Murphy Supports Newark’s Summer EBT Program: Ensuring Nutritional Support for Students
Newark is enhancing student engagement and nutrition through city and school summer programs. Newark Summer Programs Foster Academic Enrichment and Nutritional Support. This summer in Newark, families have access to city and school programs aimed at keeping students engaged academically and well-fed. Over 6,000 public school students are participating in these programs, which include mandatory academic sessions and various recreational activities. Superintendent Roger León stresses the importance of helping students improve in math and reading while offering accelerated courses and internships to enhance their educational experience.
Dr. Oz discusses the connection between lifestyle and dementia
Q: I have been told that I have a genetic predisposition to dementia. I’m terrified. Can I do anything to stop what sounds like the inevitable? -- Janice R., Terra Haute, Indiana. A: You will be glad to hear about the latest findings of a French study that looked...
Montclair Modern Aging Collective Formed to Support New Senior Center
As work on the first-ever Center for Modern Aging begins, activists are beginning outreach to Montclair’s diverse community to form the Montclair Modern Aging Collective (MMAC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of modern agers through collaborative efforts and innovative programs. The formation of MMAC comes nearly...
O’Dea raises $200k in bid for Jersey City mayor in Q2; $800k COH, campaign says
Hudson County Commissioner Bill O’Dea (D-2), a declared candidate for Jersey City mayor next year, raised approximately $200,000 in the second quarter of this year, with about $800,000 cash on hand, his campaign told HCV. “This kind of traction and momentum is exactly what we need and these numbers...
Newark Man Admits To Carjacking, Armed Robbery Spree: Feds
In Dec. 2021, Deion Nance carjacked a person at gunpoint, taking their 2016 Toyota Corolla, by pointing a gun at their face, pulling the victim out of their vehicle and driving away, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said. A month later, Nance robbed two restaurants in one day, including a Taco...
Killer convicted of N.J. teacher’s 1973 murder shouldn’t get parole, court rules
A man imprisoned for 50 years in the killing of a schoolteacher in 1973 will have to serve at least three more years behind bars before the state parole board considers his freedom. A state appeals court this week said the parole board was fair to deny parole to Fred...
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