“The Book of Hov,” an elaborate summer exhibition at the borough’s main branch, was quietly conceived by his team as a surprise tribute that opens Friday....
New York City mayor Eric Adams has often spoken about the loss of his close friend and colleague Robert Venable, a fellow police officer who was killed in the line of duty in 1987. Adams claims that he’s carried Venable’s photo in his wallet for years, and as mayor he’s occasionally pulled it out while addressing the...
Anyone know of any good NYC or Brooklyn message boards/forums? I vaguely recall a couple that i used to visit ages ago..I am trying to resist visiting Reddit for those subs.
The “temporary” facility would need to be completed before next June to host matches in the T20 Cricket World Cup, according to local officials briefed by the administration and a document obtained by THE CITY.
I'm looking for recommendations. I usually use Overdrive with books I've downloaded (I think in the epub format). But now I hear that Overdrive is no longer being supported (I think the company wants people to use their Libby app instead). I'm hoping to find something open source and privacy minded. Also not wild about what...
Black VegFest returns to Brooklyn. Have fun with veganism. Food, workshops, music & so much more at this indoor/outdoor summer highlight. General Admission and Weeksville Admission is free.
EXCLUSIVE, updated with AMPTP statement: Regardless of whether SAG-AFTRA goes on strike this week, the studios have no intention of sitting down with the Writers Guild for several more months. “I t…
I would encourage almost any American to get a remote job (or three) and move abroad to a country that has a visa for remote workers and good healthcare. It might be the only way some workers will be able to save and retire some day.
Can someone point me towards the Firefox add on that changes Reddit links to different mirrored sites so that the traffic doesn't go to Reddit? ETA: The add on would send me to a libreddit automatically,; tge URL would never say reddit, if that makes sense.
New York City hotline to advise police on involuntary hospitalizations has gotten zero calls (www.politico.com)
Mayor Eric Adams’ administration launched the hotline as he sought to involuntarily hospitalize people unable to meet their basic needs.
How a Jay-Z Exhibit Took Over the Brooklyn Public Library - The NYT (archive.is)
“The Book of Hov,” an elaborate summer exhibition at the borough’s main branch, was quietly conceived by his team as a surprise tribute that opens Friday....
WeedWork: Inside Work'n'Roll, NYC's First Cannabis Coworking Space - Hell Gate (hellgatenyc.com)
The freelance experience just got chill as hell.
Spotify plans to raise prices this year and introduce new plans - GSMArena.com news (www.gsmarena.com)
As apparently, this move is made to target audiobook listeners and podcast listeners, can I recommend audiobookshelf.org...
It's My Park at Seth Low Playground/Bealin Square VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY (cityparksfoundation.org)
Saturday, July 8, 2023...
Works & Process at SummerStage: Courtney Washington's MasterZ at Work Dance Family with DJ Byrell the Great (cityparksfoundation.org)
Thursday, July 13, 2023...
POLITICO Pro: Manhattan judge temporarily pauses city’s Medicare Advantage plan (subscriber.politicopro.com)
The judge also denied a request by health insurer Aetna to intervene in the lawsuit.
Weathered Photo Eric Adams Keeps in Wallet Reportedly Created by Aides (12ft.io)
New York City mayor Eric Adams has often spoken about the loss of his close friend and colleague Robert Venable, a fellow police officer who was killed in the line of duty in 1987. Adams claims that he’s carried Venable’s photo in his wallet for years, and as mayor he’s occasionally pulled it out while addressing the...
NYC Restaurant Week (www.nyctourism.com)
July 24–August 20. Book tables now!...
NASA Plus is the latest streaming competitor (www.theverge.com)
Set aside all your ‘plus’ streaming services. This subscription-free one from NASA is about to lift off.
Domino Park Juneberry Festival (a summer festival focused on horticulture & sustainability) on June 25 2023 (www.instagram.com)
From Domino Park in IG:...
It's My Park at Fort Independence Playground VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY (cityparksfoundation.org)
Saturday, July 8, 2023...
Famous Brooklyn Couple Does Extremely Brooklyn Thing - Hell Gate (hellgatenyc.com)
Bill and Chirlane are separating, but still living together....
Brooklyn’s First Super-Tall Gets a Very Breezy Basketball Court (www.curbed.com)
The SHoP-designed amenity will be on the tower’s “wind floor” and open to the elements 629 feet up....
City Hall Pitches 34,000-Seat Cricket Stadium in Van Cortlandt Park (www.thecity.nyc)
The “temporary” facility would need to be completed before next June to host matches in the T20 Cricket World Cup, according to local officials briefed by the administration and a document obtained by THE CITY.
Mayor Adams announces $75 million plan to improve outdated infrastructure in 'The Hole' (gothamist.com)
The mayor’s announcement follows a series of Gothamist stories detailing decrepit – and unsafe – conditions inside several apartments in the Hole....
What app do you use to read ebooks?
I'm looking for recommendations. I usually use Overdrive with books I've downloaded (I think in the epub format). But now I hear that Overdrive is no longer being supported (I think the company wants people to use their Libby app instead). I'm hoping to find something open source and privacy minded. Also not wild about what...
Black VegFest (Brooklyn) Spread Love 2, Saturday August 12, 2023 (www.eventbrite.com)
Black VegFest returns to Brooklyn. Have fun with veganism. Food, workshops, music & so much more at this indoor/outdoor summer highlight. General Admission and Weeksville Admission is free.
Free fitness classes at Domino Park in Brooklyn (Domino Park Rotating Fitness Program '23) (www.eventbrite.com)
Domino Park is offering free fitness classes every Saturday in the park! Featuring 8 local Williamsburg studios & fitness professionals.
Lincoln Center Sunmer in the City June 14 - August 12, 2023 (www.lincolncenter.org)
The world's leading performing arts center. The best in music, dance, opera, theater, cinema, and more.
Hollywood Studios’ WGA Strike Endgame Is To Let Writers Go Broke Before Resuming Talks In Fall (deadline.com)
EXCLUSIVE, updated with AMPTP statement: Regardless of whether SAG-AFTRA goes on strike this week, the studios have no intention of sitting down with the Writers Guild for several more months. “I t…
Predictions on the state of work in the year 2000 (feddit.de)
Do you prefer Reddit or Lemmy?