Ben Yakas
Gothamist
New York, NY, United States
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Governors Ball 2023 headed to Flushing Meadows Corona Park with Kendrick Lamar, Lizzo & more
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How Brooklyn’s Steve Keene became the most prolific artist in American history
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Broadway's essential workers get wage increases, benefit boost with new contract
"Since we came back to work, we have been asked to do a lot more to keep everyone safe. It feels good to get a new contract that reflects the contribution we have made during the pandemic." → Read More
All Broadway theaters will go 'mask optional' for the month of July
The policy shift comes as the city's COVID-19 risk alert is downgraded from 'high' to 'medium.' → Read More
The secret Brooklyn Heights MTA subway vent has been turned into a "Myst"-like game
This might be the most niche NYC game ever. → Read More
Take A Colorful Stroll Through 1911 NYC With Incredible Restored Footage
Get transported to over a hundred years ago in the video below. → Read More
Aaron Sorkin Will Celebrate 20th Anniversary Of 'The West Wing' At PaleyFest NY 2019
Other shows featured at the festival will include The Walking Dead, The Kominsky Method, Search Party, Robot Chicken, Star Trek: Discovery, black-ish and more. → Read More
Aaron Sorkin Will Celebrate 20th Anniversary Of 'The West Wing' At PaleyFest NY 2019
Other shows featured at the festival will include The Walking Dead, The Kominsky Method, Search Party, Robot Chicken, Star Trek: Discovery, black-ish and more. → Read More
Photos: See The Evolution Of Subway Signs At Transit Museum Exhibit
What came before 'Subway Standard' Helvetica, the On-The-Go kiosks and countdown clocks? → Read More
Comedian Shane Gillis Fired By SNL Over Racist, Sexist & Homophobic Slurs
"'We were not aware of his prior remarks that have surfaced over the past few days. The language he used is offensive, hurtful and unacceptable.'" → Read More
Commanding Officer Of NYPD's Police Cadet Corps Dies In Motorcycle Crash
Michael McGrath, 56, was the Commanding Officer of the Police Cadet Corps. → Read More
The Cars' Ric Ocasek Found Dead In Manhattan At 75
Ocasek, the songwriter and frontman of The Cars, was found around 4 p.m. on Sunday in his townhouse on East 19th Street. → Read More
Video: Truck Causes Absolute Chaos & Destruction In Queens
New York City has a lot of rules about where trucks and commercial vehicles can and can't access throughout the city for a good reason. → Read More
New SNL Cast Member Shane Gillis Used Racist, Sexist & Homophobic Slurs
"NBC has not commented on the controversy, but Gillis put out a statement saying he is 'a comedian who pushes boundaries' and 'I’m happy to apologize to anyone who’s actually offended by anything I’ve said.'" → Read More
Citi Bike Cyclist Describes Violent Assault By Two Men In Midtown Bike Lane
A cyclist says she was assaulted in Midtown South this week by two men who tackled her off of her bike and punched her multiple times. → Read More
SNL Adds Chloe Fineman, Shane Gillis & Bowen Yang To The Cast
Yang, who joined the show as a staff writer last season, will become the first Asian-American cast member. → Read More
Trailer: What If The 'Modern Love' Column Was Turned Into A TV Series?
"Modern love...walks beside me...modern love...walks on by..." → Read More
New Documentary Explores How To Teach Kids About 9/11
"\"You can’t protect kids from what they’re going to come across. It seemed to me there was an opportunity to put something out there that is age-appropriate and not too scary and give them the tools they need to understand the world around them.”" → Read More
Driver Who Fatally Struck 10-Year-Old Allegedly Had Seizure While Driving
On Tuesday, a 10-year-old boy was fatally struck by a driver while he was waiting for a bus on a sidewalk in Brooklyn. Several outlets are reporting that the driver suffered a medical episode—allegedly a seizure—when the crash occurred. The incident happened around 2:40 p.m. yesterday at Ocean Avenue and Avenue L in Midwood. The victim, who has been identified as Enzo Farachio, was waiting by a… → Read More
'Friends' Celebrating 25th Anniversary With Immersive SoHo Pop-Up
"'We'll have set recreations like Joey & Chandler's apartment, Central Perk (obviously), tons of photo opportunities and the chance to learn how to be as type A as Monica when it comes to cleaning.'" → Read More