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83-year-old man shoved down NYC subway stairs
NEW YORK - An 83-year-old man is recovering after police say he was shoved down the stairs of a subway station in an unprovoked attack. The victim was exiting the 53rd Street and Lexington Avenue station when he was pushed at around 11:10 p.m. Friday night. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital with a head laceration and is in stable condition. Police have arrested a suspect. Kingsley Adjo, 54, was charged with assault and reckless endangerment. Earlier this year, a rise in subway crime prompted Gov. Kathy Hochul to deploy the National Guard troops to the subway system, and Mayor Eric Adams to reinstitute bag checks in the system. Just this week, the NYPD released their latest monthly crime statistics. According to the NYPD, major crime in the subway system was down 6.9% year to date, and by 15.3% compared to June of 2023. The police department said crime levels in transit have hit a 14-year low, "discounting pandemic-era irregularities." "As we look back on the first half of this year, we can see the steady progress in the NYPD's relentless fight against violence and disorder – an unwavering commitment that will continue through the summer months," NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban said.
ANNIE BROWN'S 5TH GRADE SCIENCE PRESENTATION Returns To SoHo Playhouse
This summer, Matt Morse's Annie Brown's 5th Grade Science Presentation, directed by Abby Davis, will return to SoHo Playhouse as a finalist in their 3rd Annual Lighthouse Series on July 14, 15, and 16. Annie Brown's 5th Grade Science Presentation is a dark comedy exploring class and oppression through the...
Westbeth center launches community art space
A former synagogue, a daycare center and a double height sculpture studio are part of a canvas for the inaugural Art Takeover at Westbeth Artists Housing and Center for the Arts in the West Village. Anchor Ron Lee spoke with Valerie Hallier, the director of the Westbeth Gallery, Saturday on...
Are We In a Sondheim Renaissance?
Do you have a burning Broadway question? Dying to know more about an obscure Broadway fact? Broadway historian and self-proclaimed theatre nerd Jennifer Ashley Tepper is here to help with her new series, Broadway Deep Dive. Every month, BroadwayWorld will be accepting questions from theatre fans like you. If you're lucky, your question might be selected as the topic of her next column!
Video: Broadway Show League Featured on NBC 4 New York
The Broadway Show League, the Central Park softball league featuring cast and crew from Broadway shows, was featured on NBC 4 New York. Watch the video here!. "It's very hard to find in New York City a community like this. We all have a passion for theatre, we have a passion for softball," a participant told NBC 4.
Walgreens Closing Select New York Stores
The big-name pharmacy has released a list of stores that are expected to close as the company finalizes a plan to fix its struggling business. Earlier this month we told you that Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth announced that the company would be closing hundreds of its more than 8,600 drugstores over the next three years. Wentworth explained that "changes are imminent" for about 25% of the company’s underperforming stores, which could affect roughly 2,100 stores across the country.
Heat advisory in New York City is in effect from noon to 8 PM on July 6
NEW YORK—The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for New York City from noon until 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 6. Hot and humid conditions are forecast, with heat index values potentially reaching between 98°F and 100°F (36.6°-37.7°C) in parts of the city. There is also a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
College-Bound NYC Students Earn $10,000 Milken Scholars Award
Four New York City students have been selected to join the prestigious 2024 class of Milken Scholars. The scholarship Program honors high school seniors in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles County each year with a $10,000 cash prize and lifelong access to college advising, career counseling, internship assistance, community service opportunities, and a fund to help with graduate school applications, unpaid internships, study abroad programs, and other costs associated with their pursuit of a career.
Second Phase of Redevelopment at Kingsland Commons Set to Begin this Summer
Construction on the second phase development of Kingsland Commons, the former Greenpoint Hospital Campus, is set to begin this summer. The redevelopment will include an 18-story building with 311 permanently affordable homes serving low income residents including formerly homeless individuals and families. Construction is expected to be completed in April 2027.
NYC casino bidder discusses plans that address crime, traffic concerns
One of several Manhattan developers in the battle royal for a coveted state gaming license wants to quell New Yorkers’ top concerns surrounding the opening of a possible full-scale NYC casino on the East Side. Story continues below. The Soloviev Group and Mohegan…[are] collaborating on a proposed casino for...
NYC Restaurant Owner Confronts Graffiti Vandals Amid Laughter
This past Sunday, an unexpected scene unfolded at a New York City restaurant, where its owner caught two grown men mocking him as they vandalized his outdoor dining area. The incident began when one of the men was seen writing graffiti on the shed outside the restaurant. The restaurant owner, who asked to remain anonymous, confronted the two individuals.
Pokémon GO Fest kicks off on Randall’s Island Park
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Catch ’em all at the Pokémon GO Fest on Randall’s Island Park. Aspiring Pokémon trainers can explore the park and the city this weekend, and enjoy exclusive gameplay and special bonuses while adventuring alongside other participants. The event is split into a Morning Park Experience and an Afternoon Park Experience. Festivalgoers […]
NYC could have its second heat wave of the year on Sunday
NEW YORK -- Because of high heat and humidity this weekend, New York City pools will be open late, despite a citywide shortage of lifeguards.Outdoor Olympic and intermediate outdoor pools will be open until 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, closing one hour later than usual.Some pools are being forced to limit their capacity, however, because they don't have enough lifeguards on hand.John Jay Pool on the Upper East Side can hold almost 300 people, as long as five lifeguards are on duty, city Parks Department officials say. Saturday, there were only three lifeguards, so the pool was operating under reduced...
CTH’s Star-studded Midsummer Night’s Dream Starts Performances
The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) has begun performances of its free, star-studded outdoor production of William Shakespeare's comedy, “A Midsummer Night's Dream,” at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheatre in Marcus Garvey Park. Performances are Tuesdays through Sundays at 8:30pm through July 28. Directed by Carl Cofield, this production...
What it takes to clean NYC’s streets after the July 4 celebrations
New York City sanitation workers. Around 18 mechanical brooms, 12 reloader collection trucks and 50 people on manual brooms were deployed, according to the city’s chief of cleaning operations. [ more › ]
Hundreds of new school seats on the way for Staten Island: Here’s where they’ll be located
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Hundreds of new school seats will be available to Staten Island over the next few years, as New York City works to tackle overcrowding in school buildings, a growing student population, and a new law that would reduce class sizes. New schools are being constructed...
French Montana, Fabolous & Fivio Foreign Join Forces On New Song 'To The Moon'
French Montana, Fabolous and Fivio Foreign have submitted their entry to New York Hip Hop’s Summer 2024 soundtrack, and a larger collaboration is on the way. The new single “To The Moon” was released Friday (July 5) and finds the three MCs each taking on a solo verse in their signature style; as Montana holds down the hook in between.
Bradford Police Tase Fleeing New York Man
A New York man fled police and was tased in Bradford Wednesday evening. According to the criminal complaint, Bradford City Police officers approached 32-year-old Leon A Reedus and, after confirming his identity, informed him of an active McKean County bench warrant against him. Reedus fled on foot and waded through the West Branch of Tunungwant Creek. Pursuing officers deployed Tasers twice before successfully apprehending the subject.
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