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Review: A chameleon's dance at Little Island
NEW YORK, NY.- In the work of choreographer Pam Tanowitz, it’s not uncommon for dancers to match the space around them, dressed to blend with their environment. Those designs — costumes that quote the Joyce Theater’s geometrically patterned chairs or the muted gold of the David H. Koch Theater — are more than clever visual choices. They’re a statement on the inseparable nature of dance and space: how dance is inevitably shaped by where it happens, and how dancers can infuse a place with new life.
These sculptures changed what art could be, then changed themselves
NEW YORK, NY.- Eva Hesse, a German American artist, wanted her work to look “ucky,” and accordingly, many of her sculptures can make your skin crawl. They behave like skin themselves: irregular in texture, their craggy folds suggesting, unnervingly, something alive. Hesse, a post-minimalist of the 1960s (she...
University Archives announces an online-only Rare Autographs, Manuscripts, Books & Americana auction
One-page autograph letter in German signed by Albert Einstein, dated Oct. 9, 1937, relating to his theory of relativity, with about 100 words in Einstein’s hand, and six formulae including two instances of his second most famous equation, Rik = 0 (est. $35,000-$50,000). WILTON, CONN.- A letter handwritten in...
Nets forward named Summer League MVP
Nets forward Jalen Wilson has been named the Most Valuable Player of the NBA Summer League, the league’s communications department tweets. Wilson averaged 21.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.6 steals while shooting 47.3 percent from the field and 55.0 percent from three-point range in five games in Las Vegas.
Three trades the Yankees should make before the deadline
After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016 last season, the New York Yankees made a significant splash this past offseason, acquiring superstar outfielder Juan Soto to create MLB's top hitting tandem alongside Aaron Judge.The early results were extremely encouraging, as the Yankees looked the part of being the best team in baseball, posting a 50-22 record to start the season. However, a myriad of injuries, poor performances from key pieces and an overall lack of depth have caused New York to go 10-20 over its last 30 games.As the July 30 trade deadline rapidly approaches, it's clear...
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’: Emma Corrin Says Cassandra Nova Isn’t Just Evil (Exclusive)
Emma Corrin brought their signature bold style to the red carpet in Nina Ricci for the “Deadpool & Wolverine” premiere in NYC. “Extra’s” Mona Kosar Abdi spoke with Emma about their character Cassandra Nova and the villain label, explaining that Cassandra is the hero of her own storyline.
Blake Lively Gushes Over Ryan Reynolds’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Nods (Exclusive)
Blake Lively made it girls' night with BFF Gigi Hadid on the red carpet for “Deadpool & Wolverine” in NYC!. “Extra’s” Mona Kosar Abdi spoke with Blake and Gigi, who paid homage to the movie with their red and yellow looks for the evening. Blake joked...
Michael Kay roasted for celebration call
YES Network New York Yankees’ play-by-play voice Michael Kay has made it quite clear over the years he objects to many things in sports. Whether that’s about JJ Redick’s press conference f-bombs (“coarsening our society!”) or a Yankees’ bat boy’s long hair (“Rules are rules!”), Kay has found plenty of things to complain about. And Read more... The post Michael Kay roasted for ‘They’re acting like it’s Mardi Gras in that dugout!’ call appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Citadel’s Ken Griffin Boosts Stake in Jim Dolan’s Sphere
Ken Griffin raised his stake in Sphere Entertainment to 5.3%, according to a Monday SEC filing. The hedge fund titan previously owned 1.6% of the Sphere through his investment firm Citadel but added more than 900,000 shares since April 1, and now holds 1.5 million shares.Sporticast 363: Jim Dolan Has Thoughts on NBA's New TV Deals Griffin boosted his position at the same time as another hedge fund giant was investing in the Sphere. Last month, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen disclosed a new 5.5% stake in Sphere Entertainment in an SEC filing for his hedge fund Point72 Asset Management....
Yankees hold moment of silence for Rachel Minaya, late wife of team executive: 'Compassionate mother and wife'
The New York Yankees held a moment of silence for Rachel Minaya, the late wife of senior adviser Omar Minaya, who was found dead at their home over the weekend
Jakey Learned How To Putt. Uh Oh.
Since I have started creating golf content a couple of years ago, there is no debate about what the weakest part of my game has been... This was a rare spot where I actually agreed with all of the golf trolls. They're usually in your replies with only negative things to say, but every tweet regarding my putting was spot-on. It was bad. Very, very bad. But over the last few months, it has been the part of my game that I have focused on the most.
Police: Duo stole 280 iPhones worth $117K in NJ smash and grab
A Passaic man has been accused of helping steal a massive amount of iPhones from an Essex County wholesale electronics store three months ago. On April 18 around 2:24 a.m., Fairfield police were sent to investigate an alarm going off at United Tower Associates, which also operates as Digital World Shop, along Bloomfield Avenue.
NYPD: Man, 35, reported missing from Mariners Harbor
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 35-year-old man from Mariners Harbor who was reported missing. Darnell Louden was last seen leaving his Harbor Road residence on Sunday just before 3 p.m., according to a statement from the NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Public Information.
Little League NYS All-Star 11s baseball: South Shore cruises into winners’ bracket final
South Shore Little League’s 11-year-old baseball squad has prided itself all summer on pitching and defense. The combo has been the ignitor behind the team’s District 24 and Section 3 South banners so far and it held up in a tight 2-1 NY State tournament opening win over White Plains on Saturday.
PS 25 students donate animal banner artwork to be displayed at Staten Island Zoo
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It’s always good news when individuals step to the plate to benefit a Staten Island not-for-profit organization. No truer words were spoken last week, when the Staten Island Zoo became the recipient of original banner artwork, hand painted and donated by students from PS 25 South Richmond High School Seaview Academy.
Manhattan is becoming a ‘buyer’s market’ — blame people fleeing to Florida
From Delaware, Mr. Weir on our universities’ religious hate: “Our forefathers formed this nation under Judeo-Christian beliefs. And came here thanks to ‘In God We Trust.’ We have gotten off our sacred trust.”. NYC’s Clotilde: “We’re now fighting ‘the immense sanctimony of posterity’ that we impose,...
NYC councilman slapped with ethics complaint for mocking colleague who allegedly bit cop
These were some biting accusations. A New York City councilman was slapped with an ethics complaint for allegedly mocking a fellow council member accused of biting a cop during a protest against a homeless shelter. Brooklyn Councilman Justin Brannan allegedly referred to Councilwoman Susan Zhuang as “Susan Fang” and brought...
Yankees’ DJ LeMahieu, Anthony Volpe finally break brutal home run droughts
In one day, two Yankees got off the schneid in the long-ball department. DJ LeMahieu went deep for the first time this season while Anthony Volpe hit his first home run in over two months as the Yankees beat the Rays 9-1 on Monday afternoon in The Bronx. LeMahieu’s home...
Yankees’ return to early-season selves must not be a one-off
The Yankees had been playing like a takeoff of a different Sinatra song, not the one that’s about being on top of the list and A-Number One, but the one about being on top of the world in April, May before being shot down in June and July. Something close enough to that.
West Side pols oppose Hudson Yards casino they fear would ‘alter’ the High Line ‘experience’
Two state legislators representing Manhattan’s West Side are opposing Related Companies/Wynn’s plan to erect a glittering casino in Hudson Yards near the High Line. “I’ve been clear: I’m philosophically opposed to a casino on the west side of Manhattan. The community has been against it, and unless that changes, I’m a no,” said Assemblyman Tony Simone.
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