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Clarion Orchestra & Choir to Perform at Met Cloisters

The NYC-based Clarion Orchestra and Choir has a one-of-a-kind marathon event throughout the Met Cloisters galleries on June 8 and 9. The event, which was originally set for June 8, was expanded due to audience demand. On June 8 from 3-8 p.m., the choir will perform in celebration of the 500th anniversary of the death of Josquin des Prez.

This is New York City, 90-Year-Old Woman Victim of Purse Snatching

NEW YORK CITY, NY – A 90-year-old woman walking through a secluded area of Manhattan on May 10th, at around 6:45 pm was the victim of a purse snatching. The suspect, dressed in black with a facemask and hoodie slowly approached the grandmother as she walked along the path pushing her walker.

Assaults on NYC EMS workers spike in recent years

NEW YORK - The number of attacks on New York City Emergency Medical Services workers more than doubled between 2018 and 2021 — from about 160 attacks to more than 380. "As I'm helping him out onto the bed, I had my guard down and he just punched me right in my face," FDNY EMT Kelley Gumbs said.

Lil Kim, Junior M.A.F.I.A., Fat Joe And More Celebrate Biggie’s 50th Birthday In NYC

The rainy weather didn’t keep Brooklyn and the rest of the New York from showing up and showing out for the exclusive, black-tie Notorious B.I.G. 50th Birthday Gala. Last weekend, the city’s biggest influencers and tastemakers were all on hand the bring in what would’ve been Biggie’s 50th born day(May 21).

Comptroller Lander pushes for rainy day fund, property tax reform

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander joined Bobby Cuza on "Inside City Hall" Monday to discuss his proposal the city establish a rainy day fund for the next recession, property tax reform, and how he is using the city's pension funds to lobby shareholders for change within Amazon.

Ex NFL Player Arrested- Beat Up United Employee, Welcome To Luton Prank Panics Passengers Arriving At Gatwick, Mom Delivers Baby During Flight- Travel News!

Travel News: Secret Flying: ‘Welcome to Luton’ Stunt Panics Passengers Arriving At Gatwick. TMZ reports that an Ex-NFL Player Was Arrested …Beat Up United Employee. Gothamist: The Last Public Payphone In NYC Has Been Removed From Midtown. AFAR writes about The Helicopter Pilot Saving Lives In The Himalayas.

Hochul gets new Lt. Gov.

APPOINTEE: Governor's second-in-command comes from Dutchess County. Democrat Antonio Delgado in November 2018, after defeating incumbent Republican John Faso in the 19th district (Hudson Valley) U.S. House race. Delgado will be sworn in Wednesday as New York's next lieutenant governor. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

NYC Mayor Adams pushes for gun ‘scanners’ at Port Authority after latest subway shooting

Mayor Eric Adams is in talks with state officials about installing weapon “scanners” at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in the wake of this weekend’s horrific subway shooting. Adams told reporters at a press conference Monday that doing gun sweeps at the Midtown Manhattan bus terminal could help prevent shootings before they happen.

NYC Homeless Man Arrested After Kidnapping and Assaulting Woman in Abandoned Building for Five Days

NEW YORK, NY – A Bronx Man was indicted Monday after it was learned that he had kidnapped a woman and assaulted her over a five-day period in an abandoned building in Kingsbridge. Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that Timothy Harnett, AKA Lawless, 44, who is homeless, has been indicted for kidnapping a woman and raping the woman.

Omar Bojang, the Man Who Killed 11-Year-Old Kyhara Tay Captured and Arrested

NEW YORK, NY – The fugitive moped driver wanted in connection with the murder of 11-year-old Kyhara Tay has been captured, the New York City Police Department announced on Monday. He was seen leaving New York’s 41st Precinct Monday night after surrendering to police with his lawyer in tow.

Delgado poised to join Hochul this week

ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul, with less than four weeks before early voting begins for the Democratic primary in June, signaled Monday the appointment of Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-Rhinebeck, as lieutenant governor will be finalized Wednesday, with a special election for his seat to be held in late August.

Romer Debbas, LLP Managing Partner and Agency Lending Head to Participate in 2022 NYC Real Estate Expo Panel

Romer Debbas, LLP, a recognized authority in the field of real estate law and general practice, is proud to announce that managing partner Pierre E. Debbas and firm partner Carmen I. Pagan will participate in the virtual 2022 NYC Real Estate Expo alongside top industry professionals at 11:15am on Tuesday, May 24th.

Florida man allegedly crashed his car into neighbor’s house before reporting it stolen

Woman pleads guilty to murder of newborn in 2018Texas mother, boyfriend allegedly starved, beat daughter to deathElderly Florida woman shoots, kills intruder in her homeTeen shot and killed in alleged prank that went wrongA pair of kayakers made a startling discovery when they spotted a skull on the shores of the MinnesoNaked man arrested after crime spree, killing infant and 2 othersTime Magazine: What you need to knowLast New York City payphone removedCompany will pay someone $1,000 to take SAT6-year-old boy found dead in trunk, two arrested in MinnesotaSan Francisco police, firefighters help woman deliver twins in carYour Chance To Win $1,000 5X Daily Is Back With WDBO’s Payroll Payout!‘Incendiary devices’ found in vehicle after suspect strikes 3 school children, police sayWatch: Charleston police capture gator in parking garageSmash-and-grab fail: Watch jewelry store employees fend off would-be robbersWoman pleads guilty to murder of newborn in 2018Texas mother, boyfriend allegedly starved, beat daughter to death

Victor Rivera Sentenced For Honest Services Fraud

Former CEO Of NYC Non-Profit, Victor Rivera Sentenced To Prison For Honest Services Fraud (STL.News) Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that VICTOR RIVERA was sentenced today to 27 months in prison for conspiring to commit honest services fraud.

CoreNet NYC Hosts 2022 Annual Dinner, “Swing Into Spring,” at Casa Cipriani

CoreNet Global’s New York City Chapter (CoreNet NYC) recently hosted its 2022 Annual Dinner–the first Annual Dinner since 2019. The event was a celebration of New York City’s real estate industry’s return to form following the turbulence of the past two years and was attended by 660 of the city’s top industry professionals.

Chicago Fire’s Struggles Continue in 1-0 loss at New York City FC

The Chicago Fire dropped their 10th consecutive match across all competitions with a 1-0 loss to New York City FC on Sunday at Citi Field. NYCFC forward Heber earned a penalty kick when he won a header on the left side of the goal that hit Fire defender Miguel Navarro’s left arm.

Last public pay phone removed from Manhattan streets

NEW YORK (WPIX) — Payphones once dominated New York City street corners. Now, there are none left on the sidewalks of Manhattan. Officials with the city, LinkNYC, and other partners removed the last public phone on Monday. A ceremony was held near Seventh Avenue and 49th Street near Times Square.

MetLife Building at 200 Park Avenue to Debut Exciting New Dining Options

Tishman Speyer and Irvine Company today announced that the transformation of the iconic, 58-story, 200 Park Avenue, commonly known as the MetLife Building, will continue with the debut of the first phase of new food and beverage offerings including long-term leases with The Capital Grille, Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee, and Black Seed Bagels, as well as a pop-up run by Talea Beer Co.

CDC believes NYC monkeypox case is real, says 5 incidents overall in US – Gothamist

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believe five cases of monkeypox have been found in the U.S. — including a case in New York City — according to an announcement Monday. The federal agency is advising health care providers to treat these incidents as true positives as it conducts follow-up testing and is conducting outreach within potentially vulnerable populations.

Cuomo announces extension of partnership with HelloFresh to combat food insecurity among veterans

Collaboration provided more than 200,000 meals to vets & military families facing food shortages in New York City in 2020 Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced the extension of a partnership between the state of New York and leading meal kit company HelloFresh, focused on delivering free meal kits to veterans and military families in New York City who are presently confronting food insecurity.

CSUCI Model United Nations team wins awards at National Model UN conference

May 23, 2022—A team of students from CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) attended the National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference in New York for the first time, and even though they had little time to prepare, the entire team walked away with an Honorable Mention and four students took home individual awards.

Elderly Florida woman shoots, kills intruder in her home

Teen shot and killed in alleged prank that went wrongA pair of kayakers made a startling discovery when they spotted a skull on the shores of the MinnesoNaked man arrested after crime spree, killing infant and 2 othersTime Magazine: What you need to knowLast New York City payphone removedCompany will pay someone $1,000 to take SAT6-year-old boy found dead in trunk, two arrested in MinnesotaSan Francisco police, firefighters help woman deliver twins in carJustin Thomas: What you need to knowMan fatally shot on NYC subway train, suspect remains at largeZac Brown Band member John Driskell Hopkins reveals ALS diagnosisYour Chance To Win $1,000 5X Daily Is Back With WDBO’s Payroll Payout!Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins had ketamine in system, ‘drank heavily’ before death, autopsy saysOfficials: Florida man allegedly crashed his car into neighbor’s house before reporting it stolenTeen shot and killed in alleged prank that went wrongA pair of kayakers made a startling discovery when they spotted a skull on the shores of the Minneso

NYPD searches for woman seen tossing lit book at synagogue

The New York City Police Department is offering a reward of up to $3,500 for information leading to the arrest of a woman seen on video lighting a book and piece of cloth on fire before tossing them both at the entrance of a Manhattan synagogue at about 1 a.m. on May 19.

De Blasio vows return to roots in Congress run, floats idea of national racial justice commission

NEW YORK — The Bill de Blasio reboot is officially underway. Three days after announcing a run for an open Congressional seat, New York City’s most recently departed mayor sat down on Monday to lay out a vision for his campaign — and if it’s successful — for a future representing parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan in Washington.

Despite recent shootings, New York City transit crime rate holds steady

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 12: New York City police investigate an incident on an Uptown 4 subway after an emergency brake was pulled near Union Square on April 12, 2022 in New York City. Security has been heightened after a gunman in a gas mask and construction vest set off a smoke grenade and opened fire on a subway today at the 36th Street and Fourth Avenue station in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn.

Celebrated baseball writer and part-time Brooklin resident Roger Angell has died

Roger Angell, the celebrated baseball essayist, New Yorker editor and lifelong summer resident of the Hancock County town of Brooklin, died on May 20 at age 101, according to an obituary published in the New York Times. Angell, stepson of writer and fellow Brooklin resident E.B.

Ferrari’s Latest One-Off Is a Roma Inspired by Japanese Design & Culture

Since its inception in 1939, Ferrari has been producing some of the world’s most elite and sought-after high-performance vehicles. After decades of fielding bespoke requests from its most discerning customers, the Maranello marque introduced its Tailor Made Programme in 2011, giving buyers a near-endless array of personalization options straight from the factory.

Jacobi Medical Center & NCB Rank Highest in LGBTQ+ Health Equity Certification Training

By SÍLE MOLONEY NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi North Central Bronx and its CEO, Christopher Mastromano, honored over 100 employees on May 12, who completed their certifications in LGBTQ health equity, a 7-hour intensive training program aimed at increasing core competencies in providing LGBTQ Health Services. According to the hospital, the Jacobi campus ranks as one of the sites with the highest completion numbers for the program within the NYC Health + Hospitals health system.

USFA: Responding to Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in Mobility Devices

When people store and charge their mobility devices inside their homes, garages or businesses, there is the potential for battery fires to lead to structure fires. Just one example is a recent apartment fire in New York City that resulted in injuries to 12 citizens and a Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) firefighter.