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Hospital for Special Surgery leaders react to 15th consecutive top orthopedic ranking
Leaders with New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery reflected on its legacy after being named as the No. 1 hospital for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. In 2023, HSS provided care to more than 211,000 patients and performed more than 41,000 orthopedic surgeries, according to a July 16 news release.
Knicks Owner Describes Future Of NBA With Two Frightening Words
James Dolan is not a happy camper. The NBA has signed a new media rights deal worth over $74.6 billion. However, the league has faced criticism over its new revenue-sharing model. The most prominent critic of this model is Dolan, the owner of the New York Knicks. In a letter to the NBA’s Board of ...
Chloe Misseldine promoted to Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theatre
Chloe Misseldine has been promoted to the rank of Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre. The promotion, effective immediately, was announced by ABT Artistic Director Susan Jaffe on stage at the Metropolitan Opera House following the matinee performance of Swan Lake on July 3. The sold-out performance marked Misseldine’s New York debut as Odette/Odile.
One Year Ago Today – Beloved NYC TV Meteorologist, Elise Finch, Suddenly Died
It was one year ago today (July 16, 2023) that a beloved face in New York City television died. Elise Finch, a longtime meteorologist with WCBS-TV (CBS 2), died in a New York City hospital on July 16, 2023. WCBS-TV confirmed the news shortly after her death, which left her...
Self-driving shuttles at JFK Airport to carry travelers across parking lots
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — Getting across the airport’s massive parking lot might get a little easier this summer. Travelers at John F. Kennedy International Airport will be able to ride a new self-driving shuttle from the airport’s parking lot for free. Starting Tuesday, July 16, the eight-passenger vehicle will roam JFK’s parking Lot 9 and […]
Chinatown Night Market is returning to NYC later this month
For the second time this summer, the Chinatown Night Market will return with beloved vendors serving up banh mi, tea, sugarcane juice, and lots more. It’s back on Friday, July 26 from 8-11:45pm at the gateway of Manhattan Bridge at Forsyth Plaza and Forsyth Street. The Chinatown Night Market...
Billy Joel Reveals Plans To Play Other New York Venues After His Madison Square Garden Residency Ends
Billy Joel will play the final show of his long-running monthly residency at Madison Square Garden on July 25, but there’s good news for fans still hoping to see the Piano Man perform in and near New York City. In the latest episode of the “Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist” segment of NBC’s Sunday Today, Joel noted that the end of his residency will free him up to play other Big Apple-area venues again.
Kingsbridge Heights: Infant Suffers Cardiac Arrest Seemingly During Church Service
A female infant reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest in the vicinity of Kingsbridge Heights church on Sunday and was later transferred to hospital, emergency services offiicials said. Her condition is unknown. According to police radio transmission exchanges on the incident, police were heard saying that when they arrived at Bethel...
Mayor Adams’ Reelection Campaign Raked in More Than $1 Million as Opponents Circle
Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign reported raising more than $1 million from 1,472 donors in the first half of 2024, a show of strength that outperformed his rivals in the 2025 mayoral race. Former City Comptroller Scott Stringer and State Sen. Zellnor Myrie (D-Brooklyn), who’ve both announced exploratory committees, reported raising $412,000 and $326,000 respectively. Comptroller […] The post Mayor Adams’ Reelection Campaign Raked in More Than $1 Million as Opponents Circle appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Best Birthday Gift Ever: Michael J. Fox’s Daughter Gets Married On Her Mom Tracy Pollan’s Birthday
It was a double celebration in Michael J. Fox’s household last month as his daughter, Schuyler Fox, got married in New York, and his wife, Tracy Pollan, turned 64. Fox and Pollan had Schuyler and her twin sister, Aquinnah Kathleen in 1995, after which they had their youngest in 2001.
Harlem Week’s 50th Anniversary In Harlem Is Strong
HARLEM WEEK began in the summer of 1974 as a “one-time only,” one-day event (HARLEM DAY) with the huge objective of creating a much-needed “positive vibe.”. Also, pulling the greater Harlem community’s residents, businesses, religious, educational, arts and cultural institutions out of the most severe economic and social doldrums that New York City and the nation had faced in generations.
NYC will soon stop cash assistance for residents who fail to meet work requirements
In a letter to providers, DSS said that beginning on July 28 the agency is instituting work requirements for some safety net benefits. The Department of Social Services says it will begin slashing aid for people who fail to meet work requirements starting July 28. [ more › ]
Free Go Africa Carnival will bring music, dance to Harlem this weekend
HARLEM, N.Y. (PIX11) — Celebrate the influence of African culture all over the world at the Go Africa Carnival in Harlem. Performers and vendors will take over 116th Street from Seventh to Eighth Avenues on Saturday. African community and cultural groups from across the five boroughs will fill three stages with with dance, art, music […]
Sabrina Ionescu's Cryptic All-Star Announcement Sparks Caitlin Clark Contest Concerns
New York Liberty star guard Sabrina Ionescu became a viral sensation when she competed against NBA legend Steph Curry in a 3-point contest during the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend. Ionescu is scheduled to competing in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game this weekend as part of Team USA's Olympic squad. ...
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