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Ocasio-Cortez updates constituents on COVID-19 stimulus progress during town hall – Q
During her final constituency town hall of the year, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez provided updates regarding the ongoing negotiations for the → Read More
Bushwick’s Wonderville to host video game telethon to stay open and defeat pandemic
Wonderville, an independent arcade and bar in Bushwick, is entering every cheat code it can find to overcome COVID-19’s disadvantages with a virtual, gaming → Read More
Joyful 5 Boro Pizza Challenge slices into the city’s 2020 blues
Not even a pandemic could stop New York’s fifth-annual "5 Boro Pizza Challenge" on Saturday, Oct. 24. → Read More
Two Catholic schools in Brooklyn will permanently close amid financial hardship
Both Queen of the Rosary in Williamsburg and St. Gregory the Great in Flatbush will not resume classes, according to the Diocese’s Superintendent of Schools, who said the institutions had been declining in enrollment for several years — and simply couldn’t meet their financial obligations given the current economic climate. → Read More
amRUSH: Plan for NYC beaches, Ewing recovering from COVID-19, one step closer to hockey back
Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York City Check out the latest episode of amRUSH. Host Alex Mitchell looks at the plan for opening New York City beaches and some COVID-19 related sports news. Listen to amRUSH through your browser or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and on Google Play. → Read More
Here are 10 nostalgic shows to watch while in quarantine
Quarantining on a stormy day into the night can mean only one thing — binge-watching. A time like this certainly poises an opportunity for a stroll down memory lane by watching some of the more nostalgic programming from the 1990s and on. Here are ten great throwback shows to watch: “Boy Meets World” What makes … → Read More
Here’s what New Yorkers can and can’t do while in quarantine
As New York state goes on a formal pause that temporarily prohibits all but essential services, it is important to understand what can and can’t do in a state of quarantine while healthy. For starters, being in quarantine is different than being in self-isolation — that term is reserved for those who are already sick … → Read More
Here are 10 things to do while in quarantine this weekend
Spending the weekend at home isn’t ideal, but this is a national emergency. No matter, there’s a lot that can be done over the next few days to get yourself not only caught up but even ahead of life’s responsibilities while having plenty of fun as well. Responsibilities Get your taxes ready With no brunches … → Read More
Blink Fitness launches Facebook Live home workouts to do in quarantine
Quarantine is no excuse to skip a workout. Blink Fitness launched “Get Up and Blink,” a daily virtual workout session to be done at home on weekdays at 8 a.m. You don’t need a gym membership, just access to Facebook Live in order to partake in the streamed workout being led by a Blink certified … → Read More
Some good things to come (hopefully) for New York sports in 2020
After a decade of disappointment in New York professional sports, there’s only one option for the fans going into the new year: shake it off. NYC’s eight teams can propel out of their collective funk as of immediately to perhaps clear the cobwebs and parade down the Canyon of Heroes this year — re-invigorating a … → Read More
See the world's largest gingerbread village in Queens
It smells as good as it looks. The world’s borough is once again host to the world’s largest Christmas cookie-made village, which features 1,310 pieces of prime gingerbread real estate at the New York Hall of Science in Flushing. Where am I and what the holly jolly heck am I doing? Keep reading @amNewYork … → Read More
Rise of Skywalker delights as Star Wars conclusion
A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one! Filled with references spanning back to Phantom Menace and beyond, along with a tremendous amount of newfound, diverse inclusion within the universe, director JJ Abrams restored balance to the force with Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. It’s a film that brings both new, … → Read More
Hello Panda Festival waves to Citi Field this weekend
One of the brightest and ongoing festivals in the city will keep you warm at Citi Field this winter. The city’s inaugural Hello Panda Festival touches down in the World’s Borough this weekend, sticking around throughout January of next year. More than 120 massively illuminated and handcrafted lanterns will be on display, and guests will … → Read More
Queens-based immigrant group launches political platform for 2020 elections
A coalition for immigrant rights in Queens unveiled a campaign on Tuesday aimed at supporting state lawmakers next year who will work to protect foreign-born residents and help them achieve success. Make The Road New York launched its “Respect and Dignity” platform, which calls on the state to pass legislation that fully removes ICE from … → Read More
Make it public: Williams presses for release of NYPD body cam footage
Charging that “the need for greater transparency is evident now more than ever,” Public Advocate Jumaane Williams told the City Council’s Public Safety Committee Monday that they should pass a bill mandating the public release of NYPD body camera footage. The committee is reviewing a bill titled Intro. 1136-2018, which would not only require the NYPD … → Read More
Get the lead out: City cracks down on the toxic element in schools, housing
Last year, almost 4,000 children were diagnosed with elevated blood lead levels in New York, with much of the exposure happening in public schools and public housing, according to members of the City Council. The City Council held a special hearing on how the city has handled lead-based issues on Wednesday. Speaker Corey Johnson said that … → Read More
Carlos Beltran looks to ‘rewrite’ Mets story as manager
The return of Carlos Beltran to the New York Mets as the team’s new skipper has given many depressed local sports fans a hopeful glimmer towards a spring awakening. The former outfielder inherits a team that’s more recent memory has been ached with blunders, injuries, and many disappointing Octobers spent on golf courses rather than at … → Read More
Counter-terrorism, police brutality cases and suicide crisis shaped the O’Neill Era at NYPD
Over his three years as the NYPD’s top cop, outgoing Police Commissioner James O’Neill faced one challenge after another — including crises of homeland security and responses to allegations of police misconduct. His tenure as commissioner began with a bang. On his first official day at the post in September 2016, the “Chelsea bomber,” Ahmad … → Read More
City's Cultural Affairs leader leaving after Mother Cabrini statue controversy
The city and Cultural Affairs Commissioner Tom Finkelpearl are parting ways, it was announced on Oct. 31. Finkelpearl, who was appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio in 2014, leaves after some weeks of controversy regarding a proposed statue of Italian-American icon Mother Frances Cabrini, which was snubbed by the city despite the statue’s widespread public … → Read More
Five Borough Pizza Challenge navigates public transit in effort to find New York City's best slices
The Five Borough Pizza Challenge is much more than just a foodie’s quest to slice out some territory in each corner of New York City…as a matter of fact having pizza time is the easiest part of the day. Its true contest is in traveling throughout the five boroughs without driving a single block, instead … → Read More