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24-Year-Old Man Nabbed For Mail Theft After Leading Officers On Chase In Westchester: Police
A 24-year-old man who was apprehended following a police chase is being accused of stealing mail in Westchester, including a $14,000 check, authorities announced. The events leading up to the man's arrest began on Wednesday, July 10 around 5:15 a.m., when a witness reported seeing three suspic…
Small businesses concerned about digital privacy regulation
J. Landress Brass sells, restores, repairs and fabricates brass instruments out of Manhattan. Owner Josh Landress said it's the last store of its kind in New York City. "New York being a really big city is still a small market for specialized brass instruments and brass musicians," he said. Especially...
Silverstein Secures Leases with Law Firm, Columbia University in Midtown
Silverstein Properties finalized two new lease signings at 1177 Ave. of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. Law firm Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, a longtime tenant, will relocate within the building to occupy floors 41-43, totaling 42,394 square feet. The Trustees of Columbia University signed a 15,375-square-foot lease on the 34th floor at the building, moving its headquarters from 405 Lexington Ave.
Panda-monium takes over Dragon Fest in NYC for Panda Day
MIDTOWN, Manhattan (PIX11) — What’s black and white with food all over? Panda Day at this year’s Dragon Fest in New York City. The “panda-monium” kicks off at 10 a.m. on Sunday and will span Seventh Avenue from 56th to 57th streets in Manhattan. It’s all part of the largest celebration of Chinese culture known […]
Hosting 'Mamita' events that provide a safe space for pregnant and migrant mothers
Doulas En Espanol, a collective of about 20 Spanish-speaking doulas that provide free doula services to the Hispanic community in the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, hosted its sixth event at the CUNY Graduate Center on Friday for expecting and postpartum migrant mothers. The monthly event, called “Mamita” events, has been operating since January of 2024 and brings in dozens of migrant mothers from across New York City each month looking for a space to meet with other expecting or postpartum mothers, while also receiving free strollers, car seats, baby clothes and other postpartum items.
Zeckendorf, Atlas Capital nab $1B for luxury project on Hudson
Zeckendorf Development and Atlas Capital Group have secured a $1 billion loan to finance the project at 80 Clarkson Street, the New York Post reported. The loan, which may be Manhattan’s largest residential-construction loan since before the pandemic, was provided by London-based Cale Street Partners and San Francisco-based Farallon Capital Management. The financing was arranged by a Newmark team led by Jordan Roeschlaub.
Adi Roy, Michael James Scott, Tshidi Manye, More Will Celebrate Disney at
The free lunchtime concert will include performances from Aladdin, The Lion King,. Broadway in Bryant Park, the free lunchtime concert series featuring current Broadway productions, will continue July 18 with a celebration of Disney on Broadway. Presented by iHeartMedia New York’s 106.7 LITE FM with iHeartRadio Broadway, the weekly concerts...
Dean Who Shepherded NY Studio School’s Signature Drawing Marathon Retires
At the beginning of this month, the New York Studio School of Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture announced that British-born artist Graham Nickson had retired from his position as dean of the Manhattan art school after 36 years. During his longtime tenure, Nickson was a champion of drawing and comprehensive arts education, having established the Studio School’s celebrated Drawing Marathon in 1988 and its Master of Fine Arts program in 2004.
Seven Lions Announces Ophelia Records Block Party Events in NYC and SF
Seven Lions and Ophelia Records are bringing community-focused Block Party events to The Brooklyn Mirage and The Midway SF this fall. Seven Lions has been dominating festival stages and clubs nationwide this year, and the Ophelia Records crew has been churning and burning just as much. Now, they’re bringing something fresh and exciting to life on both coasts by announcing their special community Block Party events this fall in New York and San Francisco.
Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui convicted of defrauding followers after fleeing to US
NEW YORK (AP) — Guo Wengui, a self-exiled Chinese business tycoon whose criticism of the Communist Party won him legions of online followers and powerful friends in the American conservative movement, was convicted by a U.S. jury Tuesday of engaging in a massive multiyear fraud that ripped off some of his most devoted fans. Once believed to be among the richest people in China, Guo was arrested in New York in March of 2023 and accused of operating a racketeering enterprise that stretched from 2018 through 2023. Over a seven-week trial, he was accused of deceiving thousands of people who put money into bogus investments and using the money to preserve a luxurious lifestyle. He was convicted of nine of 12 criminal counts, including racketeering conspiracy. Guo’s lawyers said prosecutors hadn’t proven he’d cheated anyone. After the verdict, one of his attorneys declined to comment.
Opera to mark 10th anniversary of Eric Garner's chokehold death
The family of Eric Garner and Dartmouth's Hopkins Center for the Arts (the Hop) will mark the 10th anniversary of his death on Wednesday with a seven-part opera and art festival. The big picture: Garner's death after a banned chokehold by a New York police officer and his plea, "I...
Changing the discussion around menopause
NEW YORK (PIX11) – For a long time women have been begging the world to take menopause more seriously. Journalist Tamsen Fadal, board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Mary Claire Haver, and Dr. Michelle Henry join New York Living for a special roundtable discussion. They delve into topics such as what women are curious about when it comes to menopause, how hormones can alter your skin, and how menopause can change your way of life.
Knicks Blockbuster Trade Pitch Lands $33 Million Center for Julius Randle
As we head into the quiet period here in the 2024 NBA offseason, the Knicks can look at what they’ve assembled and feel pretty good about where they are. We had a big Knicks trade early in the process, and they got two key contracts—Jalen Brunson’s and OG Anunoby’s—sealed up favorably, with Brunson even taking a relative discount.
AWMF Announces ‘Gracies Day Of Giving’
• The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is proud to announce the inaugural Gracies Day of Giving on Friday, July 26, in honor of the birthday of the namesake of the Gracie Awards, the late Gracie Allen (pictured). This special day is dedicated to raising funds that directly impact the foundation’s mission of creating positive change in media by producing educational programs, recognition events and scholarships that benefit students pursuing careers in media.
Nominations open for 2024 Gay City News Impact Awards
Sign up for our Gay City News email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. The 2024 Gay City News Impact Awards gala is just four months away — and nominations are now open. The annual awards event, now in its ninth year,...
New hope for the NYC’s struggling C-PACE program
After a half decade of sluggishness, a green lending program in New York City may finally get a much needed boost. C-PACE, or Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, offers developers and owners low rate financing for green building upgrades through a tax assessment. When the city approved its own C-PACE program in 2019, hopeful lenders expected NYC to become a hot spot due to its large, aging building stock. But in the half decade since approval, the program has eked out only three projects.
Exclusive: RFK Jr. Campaign Operative Arrested For Violating Protective Order Against Woman He Allegedly Beat
Trent Pool, who serves as a paid consultant on the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. independent presidential campaign. was arrested in May in Dallas, Mediaite has learned. The post Exclusive: RFK Jr. Campaign Operative Arrested For Violating Protective Order Against Woman He Allegedly Beat first appeared on Mediaite.
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