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Jersey Pizzeria Makes Top Pizza List (Again)
The Infatuation shared this picks for 18 Of The Best Pizza Places In America (Read Full List). Claiming that “It’s impossible to resist a fresh-from-the-oven pizza”. Noting “pizza styles and preferences” is an extremely “controversial” topic. There was one Jersey pizzeria that made...
Darren Walker, who reoriented the Ford Foundation, will step down
Darren Walker, then the Ford Foundation's soon to named president, in front of "I Am A Man" by Hank Willis Thomas at the Ford Foundation headquarters in New York, July 23, 2013. Walker announced on Monday, July 22, 2024, that he would step down as the president of the Ford Foundation at the end of 2025 after what will have been a consequential 12-year tenure in which he shifted the institution’s focus to inequality and oversaw the distribution of $7 billion in grants. (Joshua Bright/The New York Times)
Ford Foundation president Darren Walker to step down in 2025
The New York-based Ford Foundation has announced that Darren Walker, its 10th president, will leave his role by the end of 2025 after more than 11 years of service. The foundation’s board will oversee a leadership transition process that will include a search committee composed of its board chair Francisco Cigarroa and board members Ursula Burns, Laurene Powell Jobs, Tom Kempner, Lourdes Lopez, Paula Moreno, and Ai-jen Poo.
Lindor, McNeil Power Mets to 6-4 Win Over Marlins
The Mets (51-48) entered Monday’s action looking to split their series with the pesty Marlins (35-65), who took two of the first three games of the series. David Peterson (5-0, 3.14 ERA) and Yonny Chirinos (0-2, 6.30 ERA) took the mound and for the eighth consecutive Peterson start, the Mets were victorious with a 6-4 win.
Blake Lively stuns in red as she poses with Ryan Reynolds at 'Deadpool & Wolverine' premiere
Blake Lively is showing her support to team Deadpool!. The actress attended the premiere of "Deadpool & Wolverine" in New York City on Monday alongside husband Ryan Reynolds, where the couple posed together on the red carpet. During the outing, Lively donned a long-sleeved red bodysuit with a black lace...
Gillibrand, Adams Push To Accelerate E-Bike Battery Safety Measures After Tragedies
Speaking near the scene of a fire earlier this year that displaced dozens of Sunset Park residents, public officials gathered Monday to call attention to the deadly risks of lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes and urge passage of a federal bill that would set a single national safety standard. “You deserve to trust your bike, […] The post Gillibrand, Adams Push To Accelerate E-Bike Battery Safety Measures After Tragedies appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
There's Still Time To Sign Up for Week 2 of Nutley All-Star Soccer Camp
NUTLEY, NJ - Another great week of Soccer Camp returns to Nutley's Owens Field next week with Nutley High School Soccer Coach Mike DiPiano. For the past 14 years, DiPiano's coed soccer camp has become a township staple, with many participants eventually going on to play soccer in high school and college. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As a coach at NHS, DiPiano sent more than 20 girls to play at the college level, and in most cases, the girls started in camp. Many later worked at the camp when they were in high school. The program is coed, for young people in grades 1 to grade 8. The cost is $150 for the week, which is lower than many of the soccer camps in the region. Camp dates are July 29 to August 1. DiPiano told TAPinto Nutley, "I really enjoy giving the kids of Nutley a great summer soccer experience" Details are in the flyer in the photo series. Of course, if parents have any questions, they are invited to email DiPiano at mikedipiano@gmail.com For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Kevin Feige Says ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ R-Rating Was “Never In Question” Amid MCU Debut
Don’t expect Deadpool to ease up on the F-bombs just because he’s at Disney now.‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ World Premiere Red Carpet Photos: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin In New York City At Monday’s Deadpool & Wolverine premiere in New York City, Kevin Feige told Deadline that watering down the character (played by Ryan Reynolds) was “never in question,” despite it being the first R-rated title in the MCU. “Bob Iger had said very early on that the other Deadpools were R, so this could be R. And we weren’t going to undo any of the great work Ryan had done in...
The Juilliard School Announces 2024-25 Season & First Annual ‘Juilliard Fall Festival’
The Juilliard School has announced its season for 2024-25, and the inaugural “Juilliard’s Fall Festival.”. This article only features vocal performances featured in these programs. “Touching Magic: A Vocal Arts-Sibelius Academy Collaboration” kicks off the Fall Festival. Performance Date: September 13, 2024. Installments of Juilliard’s “Liederabend” take...
The Enduring Appeal Of Haw Flakes
Both a traditional medicinal ingredient and a nostalgic candy, hawthorn berries hold a special place in the hearts of many Asian Americans. Growing up, Jing Wen Ng’s grandmother always brought rolls of haw flakes when visiting her family’s home in Singapore. The Chinese candy was distinct, with vibrant magenta paper wrappers encasing a small cylindrical stack of discs resembling miniature Chinese firecrackers. But inside were dried coins of sweetened hawthorn berry puree, flattened to roughly the size of nickels. The candy was cheap and ubiquitous throughout Singapore—and much of East Asia—Ng recalls. But she didn’t care much for them as a child, finding them too sour and too dry.
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...
Judge Refuses to Toss SoundExchange vs. SiriusXM — But Agrees to Shift the Action to New York
A judge denies SiriusXM’s request to toss SoundExchange’s $150 million unpaid royalties lawsuit, but agrees on a change of venue to NYC. After SoundExchange sued SiriusXM last year for more than $150 million in unpaid royalties, the satellite radio giant moved to dismiss the case for “lack of personal jurisdiction,” or at least requested that the case should be transferred to a different venue. Now, the court has denied SiriusXM’s request for dismissal, but has agreed to move the trial to the Southern District of New York.
Opinion: Why We’re Getting Arrested at Citibank in Tribeca
“For years, Citi has refused to confront the issue of its fossil fuel business. And so, we are there, outside the bank’s headquarters, blocking the doors, being led away in handcuffs in the desperate hope that our acts may trigger Citi’s leadership to finally start treating global heating like the existential threat it is.”
Cast Announced for Bedlam's Off-Broadway Season, Featuring 2 New Musicals
Off-Broadway's Bedlam has announced casting for its forthcoming season, which will include two new musicals, a renewed collaboration with playwright Tina Packer, and a solo performance focused on addiction and redemption in the LGBTQ+ community. Wake Up, written and performed by Spencer Aste, will launch the season, playing a two-week...
Nets Forward Named 2024 NBA Summer League MVP
The 2024 NBA Summer League MVP is Brooklyn Nets power forward Jalen Wilson. Wilson averaged 21.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1 assist in five games of Summer League action. Additionally, he shot 47.3% from the field and an impressive 55% from beyond the arc. Brooklyn selected Wilson with the 51st...
Blake Lively Says Husband Ryan Reynolds Crashes Her Girls’ Nights: ‘He’s Such a Hen’
Ryan Reynolds loves to gossip with his girl. Blake Lively revealed that her husband regularly crashes his girls’ nights with friends including Gigi Hadid, declaring, “He’s such a hen.”. “He can hang with men, but he’s really a hen at heart,” Lively told Entertainment Tonight at the...
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