The Top Books NYers Borrowed This Year From NYC's Libraries
During the wintertime we're all trying to stay cozy, whether it be with igloo dining, heated outdoor setups, or hot cocktails.And though meteorologists have predicted a warmer and dryer winter for NYC this year, temperatures are proving that there are still days we're going to have to bundle up-if we even feel brave enough to head outdoors to begin with!
These were the top checkouts at NYC's libraries this year
Books by Laura Dave, Matt Haig and Lucy Foley took top spots in NYC!What were New Yorkers reading in 2022?It turns out-books by Laura Dave, Matt Haig and Lucy Foley!All three library systems in NYC-the New York Public Library, the Brooklyn Public Library and the Queens Public Library-have released their respective top 10 most checked-out books for 2022.
NYC celebrates 'New York Music Month' with free events
June is all about the jams.June plays host to some of our favorite NYC summertime staples, from Pride Month to the Coney Island Mermaid Parade to, yes, New York Music Month, an annual celebration of NYC's vibrant music scene hosted each year by the Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment (MOME).
New York City's notoriously volatile real estate market is cooling the high end included according to a new report from PropertyShark.The report showed that in the first quarter of 2023, the median sale price fell in 28 of the city's 50 most-expensive neighborhoods from a year earlier, while the number of sales dropped or was flat in 46 neighborhoods.
Pete Davidson's Brooklyn apartment on the market at a reduced price, report says
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - The penthouse apartment Pete Davidson called home is back on the market - and recently dropped its price.The apartment - which Davidson, 29, allegedly rented for between $20,000 and $30,000 per month in 2022 and the beginning of 2023 - is now on the market for $28,000 per month, down from its original $30,000-per-month ask, according to the New York Post.
A New Lifeline for the Unseen: Homeless College Students
Osemenga Celey-Okogun, 19, a biology major at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, was prepared to drop out of school this semester for one reason: She was about to become homeless.Instead, Ms. Celey-Okogun joined 12 other students who recently moved into an industrial-chic rental building in Long Island City, Queens, where their rent will be covered and a suite of services will be provided by a nonprofit housing group.
Gov. Hochul needs to declare state emergency over NY opioid deaths: Staten Island pols
A bipartisan task force in Staten Island is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare a public health emergency to address the opioid crisis in New York.
The task force issued a report with recommendations including stiffening penalties for drug peddlers, tightening bail laws, and increasing funding for harm reduction, education, and addiction prevention.
The report compares the opioid crisis to the challenge of the Marshall Plan and highlights the increasing presence of fentanyl in overdose deaths.
5 good reasons why Staten Islanders should be exempt from NYC congestion pricing fee (opinion)
Staten Islanders should be exempt from congestion pricing tax because they do not benefit from improvements to the subway system like residents of other boroughs.
Congestion pricing will lead to more traffic on Staten Island's roads and the residents should be compensated for the negative effects.
D.A. reveals OD stats for 2023: 'This should stop every Staten Islander in their tracks'
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - In what District Attorney Michael E. McMahon calls the "crisis of our lifetimes," drug overdoses claimed the lives of people on Staten Island and throughout New York City at alarming rates in 2023.
4 Brooklyn hospitals still in negotiations with nurses' union
Four private sector hospital systems in Brooklyn continue to negotiate with the nurses' union as a potential Monday strike looms at hospitals across the city.Contracts expired on Dec. 31 for roughly 17,000 members of the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) at a dozen New York City hospitals.And after the last three traumatic years of COVID-19, overcrowded hospitals and staff shortages, nurses without a new contract say they are ready to walk.
National Grid plans to hike gas bills by 17%, files plan with regulators | amNewYork
By Christian Murray Posted on April 28, 2023 Photo courtesy of National Grid Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams National Grid, the utility giant that supplies natural gas to 1.9 million customers in New York City and Long Island, plans to hike rates by about 17% on its residential users.
Adams creates new public realm chief position, taps Ya-Ting Liu to fill the role | amNewYork
Mayor Eric Adams has tapped Ya-Ting Liu to be the city's new chief officer of the public realm, as he signed an executive order officially creating the new cabinet position that will oversee the creation of more "extraordinary public spaces" across the five boroughs to "drive" the city's economic rebound from COVID, according to his office.
Brooklyn U-Haul rampage: Bipartisan trio of NY Congress members seek visa for mother of Chinese immigrant killed by driver | amNewYork
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams A bipartisan trio of Congress members announced Tuesday that they are trying to get a visa for the mother of a Chinese immigrant killed in last week's rampage by a U-Haul truck driver in Brooklyn.
Suicide prevention fence installed along Verrazzano Bridge * Brooklyn Paper
Construction of suicide prevention fencing along the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge was completed Friday, with local officials hopeful the permanent structure will save lives of those in distress.The stainless steel mesh fencing extends 28,000 feet across the entire stretch of the upper and lower roadway connecting Brooklyn with Staten Island, which has been the site of multiple suicides, most recently last November.
Source: S.I. man accused in fatal hatchet attack, shooting in Brooklyn in possible love triangle
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Police are investigating whether a love triangle led to a gruesome attack where a man from New Springville allegedly fatally shot and hacked a victim with an ax in Brooklyn, according to a source with knowledge of the investigation.Dmytro Lapko, 47, of Westport Lane, faces murder and other charges in connection with the deadly assault on Levan Galdava, 42, of Brooklyn, at about 9 p.m. on Thursday on Ocean Avenue near Avenue Z, according to the criminal complaint and police.
As tick-borne illness babesiosis emerges in NYC, an expert weighs in on the dangers
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.A recently emerging tick-borne illness is spreading in New York City, and a tick expert said it's something that most people should watch out for, just as much as the more well-known Lyme disease.Babesiosis, while not as common as Lyme, is still problematic, according to Maria Diuk-Wasser, professor of ecology at Columbia University, who has been studying ticks in New York City, including Staten Island.
Need a New Year's resolution? The state Health Department has one: Quit vaping
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - E-cigarette users searching for a New Year's resolution should look no further than kicking the habit, officials said.The New York State Health Department said e-cigarette use remains stubbornly-high, especially among young adults from ages 18 to 24, even as traditional tobacco use has been declining for decades.
Jack McNally, N.Y.P.D. Detective Turned Defense Sleuth, Dies at 89
Jack McNally, who as a police detective in 1964 made the first arrest in the most audacious jewel theft in New York City history, and who then became a private investigator for famous defense lawyers like F. Lee Bailey and worked on behalf of clients like O.J. Simpson, died on May 28.He was 89.His death was announced on the website of the Bedell-Pizzo Funeral Home on Staten Island, which handled the funeral arrangements.
Brooklyn man gets life in prison for fatal shooting of Ozone Park businessman in 2017: Feds - QNS.com
The killers of an Ozone Park businessman were sentenced by a federal judge in Brooklyn to a combined 242 years in prison Wednesday, Feb. 9, For the "ruthless" fatal shooting of 64-year-old Hani Kasem in 2017.Ppassim "Big Sam" Elder, 42, of Staten Island, and Wilbert Bryant, 57, of Brooklyn were convicted on murder and extortion charges in October following a three-week trial before U.S. District Judge William Kuntz.
Court employee stole nearly $70,000 from falsifying court records: DA * Brooklyn Paper
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams A Brooklyn court system employee allegedly swindled nearly $70,000 from illegally forging court filings and pocketing the money, according to the District Attorney's office.Prosecutors slapped 55-year-old Lori Argiro-DiPietro of Staten Island with a slew of charges, including grand larceny, tampering with public records and falsifying business records, and she was arraigned on Monday before Brooklyn Justice Danny Chun on the 47-count indictment.
Sunset Park construction boss convicted over workers' death
The operator of a Sunset Park construction company that ignored site safety concerns was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after a worker was crushed in a wall collapse.A foreperson at the site was also convicted of criminal mischief in relation to the death of the WSC Group employee.Luis Almonte Sanchez, 47, was buried under thousands of pounds of debris while performing foundation work at a construction site on 39th Street in Sunset Park in September of 2018.
Contractor Convicted Over Death of Worker in Sunset Park Wall Collapse
The operator of a Sunset Park construction company that ignored site safety concerns was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after a worker was crushed in a wall collapse.A foreperson at the site was also convicted of criminal mischief in relation to the death of the WSC Group employee.Luis Almonte Sanchez, 47, was buried under thousands of pounds of debris while performing foundation work at a construction site at 714 39th Street near 7th Avenue in Sunset Park in September of 2018.
Staten Island Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Attacks on Jews
In spring 2021, Saadah Masoud traveled to a pro-Israel rally in Manhattan, asked a man wearing a necklace with a large Star of David whether he was Jewish and then punched him in the face.About two weeks later, Mr. Masoud, 29, of Staten Island, threatened a Jewish man with whom he had argued previously at a Black Lives Matter event.
Rikers Monitor Expected to Take Aim at City Jails Chief in Hearing
A federal monitor who supervises the jail complex on Rikers Island is expected to deliver a sharp rebuke of New York City's jails chief, Louis A. Molina, in court Tuesday over violent or negligent treatment of incarcerated people by jail staff.In three reports filed in Federal District Court in recent weeks, the monitor, Steve J. Martin, has accused Mr. Molina and his Department of Correction staff of hiding information and shirking responsibility for recent events at Rikers.
NYC Summer Streets' initiative will expand to all five boroughs this summer | amNewYork
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams New York City is making around 20 miles of its streets car-free on various Saturdays this summer as part of its Summer Streets initiative expansion, Mayor Eric Adams announced in Queens on Monday.The initiative, which was first launched in 2008, will see large sections of roadways in each borough blocked off from vehicular traffic on five Saturdays over the course of July and August.
As the newest Staten Island ferry grumbled across New York Harbor the other day, you could easily imagine the woman for whom it is named in contemplation by a window.Her dress plain, her white hair in a braided crown, her eyes seeking the divine in the green-gray waters.THE Dorothy Day, for angular woman and massive vessel both.
About two hours after Century 21 reopened as Century 21 NYC in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday, the store's point-of-sale system crashed.This goes to show you that they should have never went out of business, said Denise Danny, 58, from Staten Island.Ms. Danny, who had a shopping cart full of clothes, was standing in a line that had formed at a register on the department store's second floor.
Op-ed: New Ferry Service should link Brooklyn and Staten Island * Brooklyn Paper
File photo by Todd Maisel Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams The maiden voyage of the new Bay Ridge express ferry to Wall Street is a welcome addition to NYC Ferry service.Bay Ridge residents can now get to lower Manhattan in just 20 minutes, and can easily transfer to the subway and many other ferries traveling up the East River to Midtown, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.
The Secret Korean Crab Delivery You Need to Know About
It's 11 a.m. at a kitchen in Sunnyside, Queens, but Richard Jang, and his girlfriend Haiqi Yu, have already been up since 2 a.m.procuring fresh crabs at the New Fulton Fish Market in the Bronx, as they do at least twice a week for their restaurant delivery service, Rice Thief.What started as a homespun business in November of last year now operates out of Sunnyside Eats, a commercial ghost kitchen.
Brooklyn's first 'Smart Compost' bins appear on Bed-Stuy streets * Brooklyn Paper
Last week, pedestrians on Patchen Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant may have noticed a welcome addition to some street corners: bright orange "Smart Compost" bins for composting while out and about.According to the map on the NYC Compost mobile app, Bed-Stuy is the first Brooklyn neighborhood to get the public composting bins, which were first rolled out in lower Manhattan and Astoria in 2021.
Special Counsel Jack Smith delivers remarks on the unsealed indictment against Donald Trump at the Justice Department on Friday.Alex Wong/Getty Images Jack Smith, the special counsel announced by Attorney General Merrick Garland last year to oversee the criminal investigations into the retention of classified documents at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort and parts of the January 6, 2021, insurrection, is a long-time prosecutor who has overseen a variety of high-profile cases during a career that spans decades.
A group of workers at a Tesla factory in Buffalo began a campaign on Tuesday to form a union, saying they want better pay and benefits.If successful, the effort could establish the first union at the fast-growing auto and energy company, which has fiercely resisted efforts to organize its employees.
Amish farmer alleges George Santos wrote him bad check in exchange for puppies
A little more than five years ago, an Amish dairy farmer in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, welcomed a nervous, fidgeting man onto his property to discuss the sale of puppies that the farmer breeds as a side business.He says, We are going to take that puppy and that puppy,' said the farmer, who spoke to CNN on the condition of anonymity.
One Last Job? 60-Somethings With Mob Ties Charged in Jewel Heists
When four men were charged this week in the brazen armed robberies of two Manhattan jewelers, their ages suggested it might not be their first encounter with the criminal justice system.It wasn't.Among them, according to officials and court documents, the men have ties to the Genovese, Lucchese and Kansas City, Mo., crime families; a history of bank robberies, racketeering and killings; and a jailbreak reminiscent of a Hollywood movie.
Two Dead Humpback Whales Are Seen Off Coast of New York
Two dead humpback whales have been spotted floating in waters not far from New York City, the federal authorities said on Thursday, in another worrying sign for a species that faces a number of threats.The sightings were reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, a New Jersey nonprofit that helps whales and other animals in distress.
For Lorna Courtney of & Juliet,' New York Has Always Been Her Stage
To pursue her dreams of stardom, Lorna Courtney didn't have to move far away from home.But she did have a lengthy daily commute.In her teens, she would take a bus and two trains (or three, depending on how long I wanted to walk) from her home in South Ozone Park, Queens, to the prestigious LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts on the Upper West Side in Manhattan.
Op-Ed | The people's money your money to improve your community | amNewYork
By Mayor Eric Adams Posted on May 23, 2023 Photo courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office.Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Have you ever looked around your neighborhood and thoughtit would be great if we could have a community garden here, or maybe more afterschool programs for students, or special services for seniors?
German grocery chain Lidl is expanding its NYC footprint.Manhattan will now gain a second outpost of Lidl, set to open in a 23,000 square-foot-space inside of a residential building at 335 Eighth Avenue, at West 26th Street, in Chelsea, according to the Commercial Observer.Last year, Lidl opened its first Manhattan location at 2187 Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem; to date, there are also Lidl locations on Staten Island and in Astoria, in addition to Long Island.
Nausea, Wobbling, Confusion: Dogs Are Getting Sick From Discarded Weed
Last weekend, Lola Star's dog Dazzle, a mini goldendoodle just shy of 2 years old, ate a joint she found on the ground in Staten Island.It wasn't the first or even the 10th time the dog had done this, Ms. Star said with a prolonged sigh.She had not seen it happen but there was a telltale sign.I was taking her out of the car, and I saw her little head bobble, Ms. Star, who lives in the Prospect Park South neighborhood of Brooklyn, said.
NYC auto thefts reach 16-year high, mirroring nationwide trend
In a year when many types of crime have risen in New York City, none has spiked more than car theft.As of Dec. 18, over 13,000 cars had been stolen in the city this year.That's a 32% jump compared to 2021 and it's more than any year since 2006, according to NYPD complaint data."Auto thefts are a major concern for New Yorkers, especially in car-reliant areas and transportation deserts like the outer boroughs," said Council Member Kamillah Hanks of Staten Island, who chairs the council's public safety committee.
Archdiocese puts faith in first-of-its-kind Bronx pilot program to address educational and social gaps - Bronx Times
The Archdiocese of New York hopes that a pilot program launching in Bedford Parkcan address pandemic-fueled that led to majors closures of Bronx Catholic schools over the past few years.The first of these Catholic education and family centers is expanding on education services offered at the 75-year-old St. Philip Neri School, a spokesperson for the Archdiocese told the Bronx Times.
M.T.A. Plans to Use Congestion Pricing Funds to Address Bronx Pollution
Ever since the Metropolitan Transportation Authority unveiled an ambitious vehicle tolling program last year, critics have been dismayed by evidence that some of New York City's poorest neighborhoods could end up with dirtier air from all the diverted traffic.Now, the M.T.A. is considering spending at least $130 million it raises from tolling to help address the potential impact to those neighborhoods.
NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams renews push to shut down Rikers Island in State of the City speech
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams renewed a yearslong push to permanently close Rikers Island in her annual State of the City address Wednesday, saying the jail "is no longer serving our city."Adams made the argument that advancing the plan to close the jail complex is now more important than ever.
Showbiz knucklehead Pete Davidson explains himself again in 'Bupkis'
Pete Davidson (left) as a fictionalized version of himself, and Joe Pesci as Joe Larocca in Bupkis.Heidi Gutman/Peacock Watching Pete Davidson's new comedy, Bupkis, another title suggested itself: Adventures in Being a Knucklehead.How else to describe a series where the very first joke involves Davidson's mom Amy, played by the always excellent Edie Falco, walking in on him while he's, um, pleasuring himself?
For many reasons, boxed wines make an enormous amount of sense.The bag-in-box method is a great way to package easygoing wines that are not intended for aging.Still, the category faces stubborn resistance among both consumers and producers.Why? It's sort of a chicken-and-the-egg situation: Consumers have equated boxes with bad wine because for so long, with scattered exceptions, only bad wine was sold in boxes in the United States.
White Olive, With a Focus on Greek and Turkish Food, Opens in Midtown
The brothers Michael Karim Sopariwalla and Amin Himani, busy restaurateurs in Staten Island and beyond, have joined forces for the first time to open this Mediterranean restaurant, offering tastes of Greece and Turkey in Midtown Manhattan.The two came up with the idea while traveling in the region.The result is a fairly compact dining room, mostly with high-top tables and creamy leather upholstered chairs that share the space with the bar.
If You Double-Park and You're Rich, Should You Pay a Higher Fine?
A few months ago, a rumor started spreading through the leafy streets of Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, and eventually made its way to the local city councilman, Justin Brannan.Mr. Brannan's constituents, he said, complained that someone had built an illegal driveway next to their home by drilling through the concrete sidewalk.
Brooklyn isn't just the most populated borough in New York City.It's also a pre-prohibition cocktail that sips like a dream.When you follow our easy Brooklyn cocktail recipe, you'll forget about the other four boroughs before you get to the bottom of the glass.Brooklyn is no longer under the shadow of Manhattan.
Good morning.We'll get an update on the new 5G towers that have been rising around the city.We'll also track Raul the peacock's night out and his return to home in the Bronx Zoo.Image Credit...Amir Hamja for The New York Times But the Federal Communications Commission said last week that each of them was subject to its environmental and historic preservation reviews that were not conducted before work was begun by CityBridge, the consortium behind the project.
Scorpion Girl' Found Dead on Staten Island Is Identified After 31 Years
For almost 30 years, detectives knew her only as the Scorpion Girl.Her body had been found early on Sept. 20, 1991, in a ditch across from a psychiatric hospital on Staten Island by two employees who were walking by.They initially mistook her for a discarded mannequin, according to news reports at the time.
Amazon union leader flies in to help UK strikers kick down the door'
The leader of Amazon's first union has made his first trip outside the United States to support striking workers at the online retail giant's Coventry warehouse.Chris Smalls, who helped coordinate a successful unionisation drive at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island, New York, in April 2022, travelled to the UK last week to provide advice to British workers as they try to gain recognition from the company.
Claire Jimenez on her new novel 'What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez'
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with author Claire Jimenez about her new novel, "What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez".The story of a missing teenager delves into questions of grief, family, and reality TV.AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: The Ramirez family is incomplete.There's a hole in the middle where Ruthy used to be - Ruthy, the middle daughter who disappeared from a Staten Island bus stop when she was 13.
DUMBO'S New Upscale Bar Opens On One of NYC's Most Photographed Corners
Dumbo's newest addition is already iconic solely based on its drink choices.The intersection of Washington and Water Streets welcome Gair, a bar fulfilling Dumbo's need for an upscale, community-centric space for drinking and dining.The new staple promises to be a community hub for the three distinct waves of visitors each day - the tourists who make pilgrimages to snap a pic, the design and tech professionals who work here day-to-day, and the residents who crave a welcoming local option for drinks, dinner, and late-night rendezvous.
The Prospect Park Gator Was Not the First. Here Are Other Urban Gators.
A brief history of New York City alligators.Clockwise from top left: Wally, Toby, Tick Tock and Bobby.Credit...Animal Care Centers of NYC Feb. 24, 2023 An emaciated alligator found in Prospect Park last week was the latest in a long line of saw-toothed reptiles found all over New York City, raising several obvious questions: What?
N.J. Attorney General Seizes Control of Paterson Police Department
Three weeks after a deadly police shooting in Paterson, N.J., the state's attorney general, Matthew J. Platkin, announced on Monday that his office would take over day-to-day operations of the city's troubled police department.The new state oversight in New Jersey's third-largest city comes after civil rights activists sent a letter to the U.S. Justice Department, asking federal officials to begin an investigation into unlawful and unconstitutional conduct within the Paterson Police Department.
Mayor Proposes First Composting Mandate in New York City
The Adams administration will propose New York City's first composting mandate on Monday requiring that residents who have yards separate their leaves, flowers, twigs and grass clippings for compost.The new rules on yard waste would take effect over the next 18 months as the city also implements a voluntary curbside composting program across all five boroughs.
Here's why these teenagers stand behind LAUSD's essential workers
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Seventeen-year-old Zoe Garner grabbed the microphone and led dozens of students in a chant on the steps outside the downtown offices of the Los Angeles Unified School District."Hey, hey, ho, ho, Car-val-ho has got to go," she boomed as she moved to the beat, referring to LAUSD Supt.
Ayat Is Rolling Out a Pick-Your-Own Seafood Restaurant, Plus a Manhattan Expansion
Abdul Elenani, founder of Ayat in Bay Ridge, is at the forefront of ushering in a new legacy for halal food in New York City.Even with more than five openings under his belt - the Palestinian Ayat in Bay Ridge in 2020; Al Badawi in Brooklyn Heights in fall 2021, Ayat in Sunset Park, Fatta Mano, also in Bay Ridge, in 2022, followed by a Staten Island location of Ayat in 2023 - he's just getting started, with four more restaurants in the works.
Michelin Announces 14 New York Restaurants Up for Awards This Year
The Michelin Guide is out with the first round of New York restaurants it's considering for awards this year.Fourteen restaurants in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Westchester were added on Wednesday to the organization's New York guide, a running list of restaurants in contention for awards.It's the first round of new additions since Michelin announced its stars and Bib Gourmand recipients last fall.
119-Acre Tennessee Estate With a 2-Story Treehouse Is the Week's Most Popular Home
Realtor.comA massive estate with a tricked-out treehouse sitting on nearly 120 acres in Franklin, TN, is this week's most popular home on Realtor.com®.Located about 20 minutes south of Nashville, this luxury home first hit the market last fall for $16 million.The price has since been reduced to $10 million.
At least 3 days a week': Amazon asks employees to work from office
Published on Feb 18, 2023 12:30 PM IST The Amazon logo is pictured outside the company's JFK8 distribution center in Staten Island, New York.(REUTERS)Read this news in brief form Amazon.com Inc would require employees to be in office at least three days a week from May 1, the e-commerce giant said on Friday.
World Baseball Classic players get artsy with custom cleats
When Joc Pederson takes the field for Israel in the World Baseball Classic in Miami, he'll be wearing bright silver cleats with blue Stars of David inside each Nike swoosh.Edwin Díaz commissioned two different designs to wear for Puerto Rico: blue with a bronze trumpet across the Adidas stripes, and red with white and blue trumpets, a reference to the closer's intro music.
World Baseball Classic players get artsy with custom cleats
When Joc Pederson takes the field for Israel in the World Baseball Classic, he'll be wearing bright silver cleats with blue Stars of David inside each Nike swoosh.Edwin Díaz commissioned two different designs to wear for Puerto Rico: blue with a bronze trumpet across the Adidas stripes, and red with white and blue trumpets, a reference to the closer's intro music.
World Baseball Classic players get artsy with custom cleats
When Joc Pederson takes the field for Israel in the World Baseball Classic, he'll be wearing bright silver cleats with blue Stars of David inside each Nike swoosh.Edwin Díaz commissioned two different designs to wear for Puerto Rico: blue with a bronze trumpet across the Adidas stripes, and red with white and blue trumpets, a reference to the closer's intro music.
Editorial: Governor, Ron DeSantis had the right to speak in Elmhurst
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who could become a presidential candidate in 2028, if not 2024, went on the offensive against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a possible rival for the highest office in the land.Pritzker's comments were made in reference to DeSantis' appearance Monday before the Fraternal Order of Police in Elmhurst.
22 Firefighters Injured, 3 Seriously, in Staten Island Blaze
Three firefighters were seriously injured while battling a four-alarm blaze at two attached duplex homes on Staten Island on Friday, and 19 others were hurt less severely, officials said.The firefighters with serious injuries were awake and in stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital on Friday evening, according to officials.
Lethargic' Alligator Rescued From Prospect Park Lake
It was a relatively warm February morning near Prospect Park Lake in Brooklyn, as children played and dog owners strolled by, enjoying a peaceful Sunday on a holiday weekend.Sometime after 10 a.m., the tranquillity was interrupted by an unexpected sight: a four-foot-long alligator, which was noticed by a New York City Parks Department maintenance worker and pulled from the lake by members of the Parks Enforcement Patrol and the Urban Park Rangers, according to a Parks Department spokesman.
Dozen Catholic schools in Manhattan, Bronx and Staten Island slated to close this June | amNewYork
Twelve Catholic schools across Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island will shut their doors forever this June due to financial constraints and enrollment declines, the Archdiocese of New York announced Wednesday.Five of the schools slated for closure are in Manhattan, with six more in the Bronx and one on Staten Island.
Opinion: Don't spend music and arts education funds on operational costs'
Pablo Picasso reportedly once said that every child is an artist the problem is how to remain so, once we grow up.This unhappy subject loss of creativity in the pursuit of knowledge, or framed another way, delegitimizing music and art education in the pursuit of career readiness is a familiar theme in both storytelling and educational policy.
'Your tomorrow starts today:' An alternate way Staten Island students can earn a high school diploma
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Every year, hundreds of Staten Island students enroll in a program that gives them a second chance at earning their high school equivalency diploma.It's why Anthony Andrade, 18, enrolled in the Pathways to Graduation-Staten Island (P2G-SI), which provides students in New York City with the preparation and tools necessary for a successful future by helping them earn their high school equivalency diploma.
Why Pete Davidson should win the Best Supporting Actor Oscar
In a new series, we're celebrating the films we loved that aren't likely to dominate the awards race.Over the new few weeks, our writers make passionate arguments for the performances and craft that stood out to them, from blockbusters to arthouse and everything in between.I don't know how and I don't know when, but I do know one thing for certain in this life: TikTok will be the death of us all.
Amazon Loses Bid to Overturn Union Victory at Staten Island Warehouse
A federal labor official on Wednesday rejected Amazon's attempt to overturn a union victory at a warehouse on Staten Island, removing a key obstacle to contract negotiations between the union and the company.The official, a regional director of the National Labor Relations Board, found that there was a lack of evidence to support Amazon's claim of election improprieties and that its objections to the election should be overruled.
The Wednesday actress reflects on a whirlwind year, from Bucharest breakfasts to Brooklyn art parties.Jan. 7, 2023 Before Wednesday premiered on Netflix last November, Joy Sunday thought her role in the show wouldn't change much in her life.I think I was bracing myself in a way, she said, by being in denial.
Babies in First Class: Which Side of the Aisle Are You On?
Nurhachi Che, a 37-year-old I.T. consultant from Cherry Hill, N.J., was looking forward to two hours of uninterrupted work on her first-class flight from Philadelphia to Kentucky in February.Prepped to conquer all her work tasks, she carefully unpacked her laptop, her AirPods and her noise-canceling headphones.
Video Game Workers Get a Union Foothold at Microsoft
Organized labor claimed one of its biggest victories at a U.S. tech company on Tuesday, gaining a foothold among about 300 employees at a video game maker owned by Microsoft.The Communications Workers of America, which will represent the employees, announced the result, and Microsoft issued a statement recognizing the outcome.
Kia and Hyundai vehicles targeted: Social media trend triggers NYPD warnings for owners
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - A viral social media trend targeting vehicles without anti-theft devices has prompted NYPD warnings.Videos on TikTok show thieves breaking ignition covers off Kia and Hyundia vehicles made between 2010 and 2021 before using a USB device to bypass the ignition sequence and drive away.
There's nothing like a toy that can bring a smile to a child's face.A doll they can cuddle, a game they can play with the family, puzzles that foster problem-solving skills and more-all things that can open up a world of wonder, creativity and imagination in your child.This holiday season, give your kids something that doesn't need to be plugged in, charged or updated.
Christmas used to be easy.The kid mail poured in.Santa made the call who was naughty or nice.Elves made the toys, loaded the sleigh and hitched up a team of reindeer.Then Santa took off on Dec. 24 to make the deliveries, following midnight westward from Siberia to Alaska.The entire team was focused on Christmas.
Hochul Taps First Latino Judge to Head New York's Top Court
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday nominated a judge considered a centrist moderate, Hector D. LaSalle, to New York's highest judicial post, triggering opposition from progressives.If confirmed by the State Senate to a 14-year term, Justice LaSalle would be the first Latino chief judge of the New York State Court of Appeals, the governor's office said.