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Anthony Roth Costanzo sings 7 roles in madcap `Marriage of Figaro’ at New York’s Little Island
NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Roth Costanzo gives a truly inside look at one of Mozart’s most loved operas. Singing seven different roles in a madcap presentation of “Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)” at New York’s Little Island, the countertenor labors through the Countess’ “Dove sono” aria with a steel laryngoscope down his throat while a video recording of his throbbing vocal chords is displayed on screens.
AI, Cell Phones, Elections: What to Watch as Students Head Back to School
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. More than 900,000 New York City public school students will return to the classroom on Thursday, ushering in a new academic year. It marks the start of a school year that will bring a slate of new initiatives and challenges to the nation’s largest […] The post AI, Cell Phones, Elections: What to Watch as Students Head Back to School appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Airbnb asks NYC to roll back ‘failed’ regulations on short-term rentals
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – A year after enforcement began, Airbnb says New York City’s strict rules for short-term rentals have failed, and it’s time for the city to reconsider. New York City, in 2023, started enforcing restrictions on rentals under 30 days. Some of those rules include requiring hosts to be present during the […]
Family files $100M lawsuit after fiery crash kills N.J. dad
The family of a driver killed in a fiery, multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 in Bergen County earlier this year has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the drivers and owners of the other vehicles involved. Ambiorix A. Torres-Fernandez, 40, a father of three from Paterson, was driving a box...
FBI Offering Reward For Man Who Trafficked Heroin, Cocaine To New York
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is trying to track down a known gang member who trafficked drugs to New York. A $2,500 reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest. Victor Manuel Tolentino, who also goes by Victor M. Tolentino and Victor Tolentino, is wanted by the FBI...
Beware, a massive renovation project at JFK Airport is going to cause major traffic delays this week
Now through Friday, travelers should give themselves extra time on their journeys to account for the major construction currently under way at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Officials are urging people to use mass transit as often as possible and take note of the lane closures that are planned at the George Washington Bridge, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel and Bayonne Bridge.
New York Distributes 20M Test Strips—What This Means for Overdose Rates
New York State Hits Milestone with 20 Million Test Strips. New York State recently reached a major milestone by distributing over 20 million fentanyl and xylazine test strips. These strips are essential for identifying dangerous substances in drugs, playing a critical role in preventing overdoses and saving lives. According to federal data for the year ending March 2024, overdose deaths outside New York City decreased by 9%, while the city itself saw a 3.1% decline. Despite these encouraging figures, the state continued to prioritize efforts to combat the overdose crisis, reflecting ongoing concerns about substance abuse and its impact.
The longest outdoor mountain coaster in the U.S is now open in NY
Come fall, there's nothing quite as cool and thrilling and as riding the longest outdoor mountain roller coaster in the country, which is now open for the season at Mt. Van Hoevenberg in Upstate New York. A truly remarkable feat of engineering, the Cliffside Coaster, as the attraction built like...
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