Author: amNewYork
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Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park officially open ahead of the holiday season
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park in winter 2023. Photo: Colin Miller The Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park is officially back, giving the city early access to the holiday season. Throughout the winter season, the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park will bring over 170 small businesses to…
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Advocates rally in South Bronx for youth criminal justice reform – Bronx Times
Advocates for reform of youth criminal justice laws rallied on Oct. 23, 2024 in St. Mary’s Park. Photo Emily Swanson Advocates rallied at St. Mary’s Park on Oct. 23 to support two bills that would expand protections for young people affected by the criminal justice system. The Youth Justice and Opportunities Act, sponsored by Sen.…
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30 Years of Power Women, Schneps Media Honors Power Women of the Bronx – Bronx Times
The movers and shakers of the Bronx donned glittering gowns and their finest suits Wednesday to celebrate 50 iconic women being honored by Schneps Media as the Power Women of the Bronx. In a high-energy, packed awards ceremony, extraordinary women from various industries were honored for their inspiring leadership, their contributions to Bronx business, and…
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Aaron Boone, Yankees enjoying the now of World Series promise, not worried about Juan Soto’s future
Oct 14, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians in game one of the ALCS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images On the verge of their…
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2024 World Series predictions: Winner, MVP between Yankees, Dodgers
Oct 20, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) and first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) in the dugout after a two run home run by shortstop Tommy Edman (not pictured) in the third inning against the New York Mets during game six of…
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Judge dismisses majority of claims in lawsuit against Forest Hills Stadium, allowing concerts to continue – QNS
Forest Hills Stadium began to face lawsuits citing excessive noise by its residential neighbors after concert nights became more frequent. Photo by Michael Shain On Monday, a Queens County Supreme Court judge dismissed a large chunk of claims outlined in a lawsuit against Forest Hills Stadium filed by a neighboring homeowner association. In the suit…
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Ronny Kobo and Halim Flowers unveil a window to the soul at Bloomingdale’s
Ronny Kobo, the fashion powerhouse known for sculpting the modern woman’s armor, joined forces with Halim Flowers, an artist whose life journey from wrongful imprisonment to artistic triumph has become a testament to the power of the human spirit. DTR Modern Galleries For an astonishing moment in time, the corner of 59th and 3rd Avenue…
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WE ❤️ LIBERTY! A ticker tape parade sees thousands celebrate New York’s WNBA champions
The champion New York Liberty celebrated their first-ever WNBA Championship as only the Big Apple could with a ticker tape parade down the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan on Thursday. The festivities kicked off just before 10 a.m. with Liberty team members, marching bands and other dignitaries heading north along Broadway from Battery Park…
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Teenage boy shot and killed on Harlem street: cops
FILE – Police at a crime scene File photo/Dean Moses A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed on a Harlem street early Thursday morning, police said. Law enforcement sources said the deadly shooting occurred at around 1:37 a.m. on Oct. 24 near West 124 Street and Lenox Avenue. Officers from the 28th Precinct, in responding…
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11-year-old boy dies in the Bronx while attending afterschool program
A young boy suddenly died in the Bronx late Wednesday afternoon while attending an afterschool program, police reported. Google streetview A young boy suddenly died in the Bronx late Wednesday afternoon while attending an afterschool program, police reported. According to police sources, the shocking incident occurred in the East Tremont section of the borough around…