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The Derrick · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYNEW YORK — The City Council on Thursday passed a bill that would ban surveillance pricing in New York City, a tactic under which companies assess how much an individual consumer might pay. Under surveillance pricing, companies tap shoppers’ personal…
Arizona Business Daily · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYThere were 98 H-2B worker approvals for employers classified in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting with worksites recorded in New York in fiscal 2026 through June 30, 2026, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. These approvals were for all 98 decided workers, resulting in a 100% approval rate. Six petitioners were named in these filings. These figures count workers represented in initial approval and denial decisions made by USCIS on H-2B petitions and are not counts of petitions, visa issuances or individual people. The worksite location comes from the worksite recorded on the Labor Department certification, not the employer's address, and the industry refers to the two-digit NAICS sector describing the employer, not the worker's occupation. The counts cover fiscal 2026 through June 30, 2026, a partial year. New York's approval rate for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting employers was higher than the national same-sector rate of 99%.
The Daily Caller · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYLeena Nasir Entertainment Reporter November 12, 2026 4:07 PM ET November 12, 2026 4:07 PM ET Leena Nasir Entertainment Reporter Font Size: Rescue crews battled heavy rain Thursday amid the search for survivors of a Brooklyn building collapse that killed eight people, including two children.New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed the death toll during a Thursday news conference, revealing that at least 18 others were injured, including four firefighters, when the three-story building collapsed into an open construction site.The building collapsed Wednesday afternoon as construction crews excavated a neighboring property, according to CTV News.Authorities have not determined what caused the structure to give way, and an investigation remains underway.Officials are also inspecting 100 related sites across New York as part of their ongoing investigation, according to CTV News.
The Guardian · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYSightings of the species are becoming increasingly common as experts worry about danger posed by busy waterways A humpback whale was spotted on Thursday swimming in New York’s Hudson River, sparking a social media frenzy. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, president of Manhattan borough, was among those to share a photograph of the whale on Facebook, an image taken on Thursday morning and provided by Gotham Whale, a citizen science and education group that tracks marine mammals in New York’s waterways. The group’s own post on X appealed for more information and photographs of the whale in an effort to help identify its origin and calculate its size. On its Facebook page, it posted a short video of the whale rolling over and spraying water from its blowhole as a group of onlookers cheered. The whale was still present by early afternoon. It is not known whether the whale is male or female, or if it arrived in the Hudson alone, or was swimming with company.
St. Louis American · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYToukie Smith, the model and actress known for her role on the NBC sitcom 227, died Nov. 4 in New York. She was 74. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Smith’s twin sons, Airyn and Julian, announced that she died in a hospital following a yearslong battle with multiple sclerosis. Smith joined the cast of 227 in 1989 as Eva Rawley and remained with the popular sitcom through its final season. She appeared alongside Marla Gibbs, Regina King and Jackée Harry. Born Doris Smith in Philadelphia, Smith launched her modeling career in the early 1970s and went on to work with some of fashion’s most celebrated designers, including Yves Saint Laurent, Hubert de Givenchy, Issey Miyake and Patrick Kelly. Her work appeared in publications including Ebony, Vogue, Seventeen and Cosmopolitan. Bloomingdale’s named her Model of the Year in 1978. Smith was also the sister of late fashion pioneer Willi Smith, founder of the influential WilliWear label.
Washington Blade · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYAuthorities have identified the man who they said killed one person and injured four others at the VIDA Fitness in Logan Circle on Thursday. NBC Washington cited police sources who identified the shooter as Dr. Matt Lambert, a board-certified emergency physician who lived in the Metropole on 15th Street, N.W. His professional website said he has “over two decades of clinical experience.” It lists previous work at Bellevue Hospital in New York and Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. “Dr. Lambert splits his time between the mountains of West Virginia and the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.,” his website states. Possible motive emerges Lambert was reportedly “in active litigation” with his building’s homeowners association, and killed the building manager while he was at VIDA Fitness, which is on the Metropole’s ground floor. Authorities confirmed Lambert died by suicide in a 7th floor apartment in the Metropole after the shooting.
Rockland County Times · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYOn November 5, 2026, at approximately 10:00 PM, the Stony Point Police Department received information that a school employee was in possession of a handgun on the grounds of Farley Elementary School earlier in the day. The handgun was inside of a bag that the employee brought to the school for their shift. During the investigation, Detectives interviewed the employee at their residence and recovered the bag that contained the handgun. The handgun was legally owned by the employee who possesses a valid Rockland County Pistol Permit (Possess on Premise only). However, possession of a firearm on school grounds is illegal in New York State regardless of whether the person is employed by the school district. The employee was placed under arrest, processed at the station, and arraigned at the Justice Court. The defendant is being held on $15,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond and will be transported to Rockland County Jail.
Air Force Times · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYFederal prosecutors allege that an Iranian terrorist proxy group’s commander, alongside two other men, assisted in orchestrating the suspected terror plot on a United Kingdom military base from jail while awaiting trial on other pending terrorism charges. From jail in New York, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, a dual Iranian-Iraqi national, allegedly coordinated with Mohammad Ali al-Hassani and Mohsen Mohajeri, an Iraqi and Iranian national, respectively, to organize the recent failed terror attack on RAF Fairford, according to a recent Department of Justice release. The three men allegedly conspired to commit nearly 20 terrorist attacks and attempted attacks across Europe and the U.S. in the name of two Iran-aligned terrorist networks that are designated by the U.S. as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, per an eight-count indictment.
WIVB News 4 · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYBUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A bill was introduced in the New York State Senate that, if passed, would allow employees to take paid time off work to care for pets. The bill, introduced by New York City assemblyman Manny De Los Santos (D), is summarized as “allows employees to receive paid sick leave for the medical diagnoses or treatment of such employees’ sick pets.” It does not specify how many days per year each company would need to allow. The bill also includes lines allowing for an employee to take paid time off “for the diagnosis, care, or treatment of a mental or physical illness, injury or health condition of, or need for medical diagnosis of, or preventative care for, such employee or such employee’s family member.” Additional parts of the bill allow for paid time off if an employee or their family member is a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, stalking or human trafficking, as well as to obtain services from a domestic violence shelter or rape crisis center.
QNS · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYMarvin Mellgenon Graves was born poor in Gloucester County, Va., on June 4, 1911. He heard he could get work as a porter in New York. He met 20-year-old Gonive Williams and they got married in Queens in March 1940. They made their home at 108-54 159th St. in South Jamaica, Apt. 1C. [caption id="attachment_628778" align="alignleft" width="259"] Jazz percussionist and polymath Milford Graves. Photo by Andy Newcombe via Wikipedia[/caption] The couple had only one child, Milford, born on Aug. 20, 1941. Dad Marvin landed a good job as the personal chauffeur and aide to Dr. Arnold Nathan of Kew Gardens. Milford was a prodigy, playing drums at age 3. He added congas to his skill set by age 8 while also studying timbales and African drumming. In his early 20s, he was leading Latin/Afro Cuban ensembles alongside greats such as Cal Tjader and Herbie Mann.
NPR Topics: Culture · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYBuscemi worked as a NYC firefighter for four years while he was getting his start in theater and stand-up comedy. He's appearing in two new films: The Only Living Pickpocket in New York and Wild Horse Nine.
The Brooklyn Paper · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYAs residents grapple with the aftermath of Wednesday evening's deadly building collapse in Flatbush, the American Red Cross and New York City Emergency Management are continuing to connect affected households with emergency assistance. The organizations opened a reception center at the Flatbush YMCA, located at 1401 Flatbush Ave., after the collapse of a three-story building at 1321 Flatbush Ave. on Nov. 11. The center will remain open Thursday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., allowing displaced residents to connect with government agencies and nonprofit organizations for additional support. [caption id="attachment_252077" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Eight people have died and dozens were displaced by the collapse. Photo by Lloyd Mitchell[/caption] Red Cross of Greater New York personnel will be available to register residents for assistance and provide emotional support through the organization's Disaster Mental Health Team. As of 6 a.m.
Black Star News · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYBy Ann Cooper “Art is human development. Art is public health. We do not have human development without Art. You cannot spell earth without Art. You do not have a heart, without Art”. This is the mantra-like philosophy of Tareake Dorill Ramos, Founder & CEO of Dorill Initiative. (Left to right) Malik Yoba, Christina D. Eskridge, DaQuane Cherry, Paul Tazewell and Tareake Dorill Ramos Ramos was celebrating Dorill Initiative’s 8th Annual “Disrupt Through Art Gala” on Thursday, October 29, at The Rooftop of Manny Cantor Center on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. With the theme “A Love Letter to New York City, 22 neighborhoods, one story” the event was Dorill Initiative’s celebration of what art-programs can accomplish and a fundraiserwith the goal of reaching one million dollars by December 31, 2026. Dorill is the Ramos family’s living legacy- a multigenerational commitment to the belief that art, community and collective action can build something that endures far beyond any one person.
Black Star News · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYNew York, NY (November 12, 2026) – The family of Javits Frimpong, the 15-year-old who was shot and killed while walking to school in the Bronx last month, will attend the arraignment this afternoon of the 17-year-old charged with his murder. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who represents the family, will join them at the Bronx Hall of Justice. Javits Frimpong, 15, a tenth-grade student at The DreamYard Preparatory School in the Bronx, was shot on his way to school on the morning of Thursday, October 29th. He came to the United States from Ghana last year to live with his father and hoped to become a doctor, he had only been in the United States for a year. The family has retained civil rights Attorney Ben Crump to represent them as the investigation continues. On Wednesday, the NYPD announced the arrest of a 17-year-old, who has been charged with murder. Police are still searching for two additional individuals in connection with the shooting. Javits’ family has stood alongside Rev.
The Waxahachie Sun · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYThe Irish Christmas show that earned five stars in New York comes to Texas. A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland, featuring electrifying turns by a star-studded roster of World Champion Irish dancers including stars of Riverdance and Lord…
NYS Music · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYGrace Potter and The Trespassers have announced a 2027 tour with four shows in New York. The tour celebrates Potter’s seventh studio album Trespasser and will run from Jan. 14 through March 27. Potter has announced performances at the Kodak Center in Rochester on Jan. 21, Capitol Theater in Rome on Jan. 22, Beacon Theatre in Manhattan on Jan. 23 and Patchogue Theater in Patchogue, New York on Jan. 24. The 10 track album, produced by Potter’s husband and long time collaborator Eric Valentine who has previously worked with artists like Queens of the Stone Age, Weezer and Slash, follows a cast of characters through fictional narratives shaped by Potter’s eight trips from her home in Topanga Canyon to her part-time residence in her native Vermont. Potter has made the trip eight times in the last five years, mostly traveling solo. This time, Potter began her cross-country journey in Topanga with Benmont Tench of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.
Out · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYJonathan Bailey broke our hearts with the beautiful yet tragic love story in Fellow Travelers and now he’s set to do it again with his new gay romance Insomniac City. Bailey is taking on the role of photographer and author Bill Hayes in a drama based on his memoir about falling in love with famed neurologist Oliver Sacks, a man 30 years his senior, whom he ultimately lost to cancer. The gay romance will focus on Hayes’ beautiful age-gap, later-in-life relationship and his love affair with the city of New York. The film is still in the early stages, but the director has been selected, and the lead roles have been cast, so more information about the film is likely to follow. Who is starring in 'Insomniac City'? Bridgerton's Jonathan Bailey is starring as Bill Hayes, opposite Oscar nominee and BAFTA winner Bill Nighy (Love Actually), who will play his lover Oliver Sacks. Hayes and Dominic Cooke (On Chisel Beach), who is also directing the film, will co-write the adaptation of his memoir.
RESIDENT™ | A Luxury Lifestyle Magazine · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYThe 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, with the broadcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern.The parade travels from Central Park West through Columbus Circle and Central Park South, then down Sixth Avenue toward Herald Square.Mandarin Oriental, 1 Hotel Central Park, Warwick New York, and The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park are located directly along the parade route..Thanksgiving in New York City is an occasion worth planning a trip around, particularly in 2026, when the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade celebrates its historic 100th procession. First held in 1924, the parade has become one of the city's most beloved holiday traditions, with only three interruptions during World War II.
New York Observer · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYNot long ago, one of our members was applying to a well-known private club. The fee was never the issue. She had already secured her first referral from one of the club’s founding members, but the club asked for a second, and that is exactly where money loses its leverage. I knew a business contact I was sure she would get along with, since they shared a background in media. I introduced them, they hit it off, and he agreed to become her second referrer. Nothing about it was transactional. It worked because the connection was real. Early in my hospitality career, at the Cipriani Group and The Box, I saw what status used to look like in New York: bottle service at the club everyone was trying to get into. Today, the settings people value most are far quieter. They are private members’ clubs where people can have real conversations behind closed doors, knowing who else is in the room and trusting that what is said there stays there.
The Berkshire Edge · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYSouth Egremont — The Buttonball Barn will launch its monthly “Jazz at the Barn” series with jazz vocalist Pamela Knowles and her quartet on Thursday, November 19, at 7 p.m. Over the course of her 30-plus-year career, Knowles has performed all over the world, including at Ronnie Scott’s in London, Joe’s Pub in New York City, and the Chicago Humanities Festival. Now based in Berkshire County, Knowles is co-organizing “Jazz at the Barn.” She will share the stage on November 19 with the rest of her quartet: Takaaki Otomo on piano, Michael O’Brien on bass, and Tim Horner on drums. “I moved up here to the Berkshires about four years ago from the city, and I know a lot of players here in Berkshire County and New York,” Knowles told The Berkshire Edge. “And I realize that there are very limited rooms in the Berkshires for musicians.
Post Journal · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYLatest News Area businesses fined for harassment of employee November 10, 2026 3 min read Trending A.W. Farrell & Son, Inc., along with two related commercial roofing companies operating in New York and Pennsylvania, will pay $270,000 and furnish other relief to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced Tuesday. In the lawsuit, the EEOC charged that a journeyman roofer's supervisor subjected him to months of unwelcome physical contact, including grabbing the area around his buttocks and jabbing his buttocks with various objects -- one time with enough force that the object penetrated him through his clothing. The supervisor also subjected the employee to repeated and unwelcome sexual comments.
Human Events · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYRobert Garcia and Pennywise Screenshots/XReading modeReadingAaPaperAaSepiaAaNightThe presumptive incoming House Oversight chair quite literally beclowned himself Friday with an awkward post comparing himself to Stephen King’s Pennywise character from the well-known novel with multiple movie adaptations, “It.”Robert Garcia posted a photo of the late Tim Curry, who would go on to be President Donald Trump’s costar in the film “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,” portraying the demonic clown character peering out of the sewer with the caption, “when they go low this is me.”It is unclear if the California Democrat, who was born in Peru, had seen the film and was familiar with the implications, but he certainly is now, after X users helped raise his awareness.In the extended clip from which the screenshot is taken, the Pennywise character lures a little boy named Georgie to his doom by enticing him with balloons and a toy boat.Another scene shows Pennywise crawling out of a drain to attack a…
The Ithaca Voice · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYThis story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. Jane Doe is not the only recent student to pursue legal action against Cornell University over its handling of sexual assault on campus, New York Focus has learned. Two female students sued the school in November 2023, alleging that the university did not take them seriously when they submitted complaints outlining how they were each “sexually, physically and verbally assaulted” by the same male student. And they say they aren’t alone. In separate sworn affidavits, they each alleged there were multiple other students who also filed complaints with the school’s office that investigates sexual assault against the same male student.
The Downballot · New York, NY
Nearby: New York, NYLeading Off NY-21Wealthy businessman Anthony Constantino just learned that he eked out a win in New York’s ruby-red 21st District by a tight 51-49 margin over Democrat Blake Gendebien, but even before his race was called, he already resumed his long-running war with fellow …
