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'Golden Girls' themed restaurant opens in New York for a limited time https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/2022/12/06/golden-girls-restaurant-new-york/10844629002/ via USA TODAY
A "Golden Girls" pop-up restaurant will open in New York City this week and run through February.
New study ranks NYC the worst city for drivers
We're not even a little bit surprised.
A new sculpture of Biggie has taken residence by the Brooklyn Bridge in NYC
It’s 9 feet tall!
10 Great Music Documentaries to Stream Right Now http://www.brooklynvegan.com/10-great-music-documentaries-to-stream-right-now/?trackback=twitter_mobile BrooklynVegan
From Bowie to Biggie, from Space Bubbles to metal-playing interplanetary marauders, here are 10 recent music docs you can watch now.
St. Vincent to Host New Audible Original Podcast History Listen: Rock https://consequence.net/2022/12/st-vincent-audible-history-listen-rock via Consequence
Beginning January 12th, Annie Clark will walk listeners through the moments that shaped rock music.
New York’s Best W**d? The Winner Is …
A new competition showcases small craft growers in New York who are hoping to come up with the next big strain in w**d.
High job vacancy rate puts NYC services ‘at risk,’ says Comptroller Brad Lander
Seven large city agencies have job vacancy rates north of 20%, creating the risk that basic services won't get done, according to a new report from the comptroller's office.
Julius’ Bar designated as NYC landmark in unanimous vote
“The NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project is thrilled that the Landmarks Preservation Commission has designated the Julius' Bar Building as an official landmark,"
Dolly Parton to Cover Prince and The Rolling Stones on Upcoming Rock Album https://consequence.net/2022/12/dolly-parton-prince-rolling-stones-rock-album via Consequence
Titled Rock Star, it will feature covers of "Purple Rain," "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," and more.
This elite school for nannies teaches martial arts alongside diaper-changing.
At Norland College, future nannies take courses on early childhood education and cooking alongside learning to fend off kidnappers and shielding strollers from paparazzi.
Nike and Kyrie Irving Officially End Relationship
The sportswear giant suspended its partnership with the N.B.A. star last month, after he posted a link to an antisemitic film on social media.
You may get a "quiet promotion" and not realize until it's too late.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/quiet-promotion-job_l_63864ba3e4b0b7f6530bb55e?utm_campaign=share_twitter&ncid=engmodushpmg00000004 via HuffPost Life
There's a difference between a stretch opportunity and this exploitative behavior.
Apollo and Coca-Cola Invite Visitors Under the Marquee For A Free Winter Wonderland Experience
Amateur Night Holiday Special Features Talented Alumni to be hosted by MJ The Musical (young MJ) star Christian Vance Celebrate the Holidays with the Apollo with two events on Saturday December 10.…
Kirstie Alley Dead: Star of Cheers; Dies at 71 After Short Battle with Cancer https://people.com/tv/kirstie-alley-dead/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shareurlbuttons via People
The actress' death was confirmed by her children on Monday evening
'Goblin mode' chosen as Oxford word of the year for 2022
As you read this, look around. Are you still in bed? Are there piles of clothes and takeout food boxes strewn across the floor? Do you have chip crumbs on your sheets? Have you broken your self-care routine more times than you can count? Do you not even care? If so, you might already be in "goblin m...
Mayor Adams to name two new top City Hall appointees Tuesday (Exclusive)
Adams' departing first deputy mayor, Lorraine Grillo, will be replaced with Sheena Wright, who now serves as deputy mayor of strategic initiative. Adams will also officially reveal that he’s replacing his chief of staff, Frank Carone, with Camille Joseph Varlack, an attorney and senior advisor to ...
The “What's What” podcast for 12/5/22: surge, , ties for most expensive city, free speech vs rights, , musical and
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Rare John Lennon-Yoko Ono Issue of Rolling Stone Headed to Auction for Charity https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/rare-john-lennon-yoko-ono-140000128.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr via Yahoo
The image of a naked Lennon curled up to Ono, hours before his death, is perhaps the magazine's best-known cover. You can bid on a rare original copy starting December 5, with proceeds to gun-violence prevention efforts
A Britney Spears musical is opening on Broadway in May!
'Once Upon a One More Time' will feature the pop star's most iconic songs.
The Road to Freedom Literary Festival, a new book festival in Manhattan, will raise money for Rainbow Road
Hear from five authors, including Chen Chen and Torrey Peters.
The Met to Offer Holiday Experience Featuring Festive Displays, Dining, Shopping, and More https://thecitylife.org/2022/12/04/the-met-to-offer-holiday-experience-featuring-festive-displays-dining-shopping-and-more/ via City Life Org
The Metropolitan Museum of Art David H. Koch Plaza Night View (Exterior) Photo courtesy of The Met With highlights including the annual Christmas tree and menorah displays, new exhibitions, and per…
Sesame Street' veteran Bob McGrath has died at age 90.
'Sesame Street' veteran Bob McGrath, who was one of the original human stars of the children's series dating back to the '60s, has died.
These are the world's most expensive cities to live in 2022 https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/world-most-expensive-cities-economist-2022/index.html via CNN Travel
The Economist Intelligence Unit's annual ranking places New York and Singapore at the top.
Taylor Swift Fans Sue Ticketmaster Over Eras Tour Ticketing Fiasco https://pitchfork.com/news/taylor-swift-fans-sue-ticketmaster-over-eras-tour-ticketing-fiasco/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=onsite-share&utm_brand=pitchfork&utm_social-type=earned via Pitchfork
Following the on-sale ticket cancellation for Swift’s 2023 stadium trek, fans are accusing the company of fraud, price-fixing, and antitrust violations
NYC hospital workers to learn about ‘lifestyle medicine’ through $44M partnership: Mayor Adams
Mayor Adams’ office is partnering with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine to provide free training about healthy eating and 'lifestyle medicine' to every health care practitioner in the city.
Sheryl Crow, Bette Midler, Diane Warren and More Pay Tribute to the Late Christine McVie https://people.com/music/fleetwood-mac-christine-mcvie-dead-stars-pay-tribute/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shareurlbuttons via
Following the death of Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie on Wednesday, stars paid tribute to the iconic musician on social media.
Rolling Stones Prepping Definitive Live Collection Featuring Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen
On the heels of announcing a box set of their ’60s recording catalog, the Rolling Stones are set to share a definitive live collection on February 10, 2023, via Mercury Studios. The 24-track album, GRRR Live!, will feature the band’s biggest hits from the span of their 60-year career including ....
The Cure Release Expanded Version of 1991 Documentary Play Out https://consequence.net/2022/11/the-cure-play-out-expanded-version via
You can watch the whole thing for free, just in time for the 30th anniversary of the band's album Wish.
NYC is hiring a rat czar. ‘General aura of badassery’ required. https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-is-hiring-a-rat-czar-general-aura-of-badassery-required?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=shared_twitter via
The new director of rodent mitigation will be based in City Hall and paid a salary between $120,000 to $170,000.
Christine McVie’s 12 Essential Songs
The singer, songwriter and keyboardist, who died on Wednesday, was a hitmaker for Fleetwood Mac whose crystalline voice and roots in the blues gave her music a distinct emotional punch.
The Museum of Broadway Is Open. Here Are 10 Highlights.
In Times Square, a 26,000-square-foot space details the history of theater with objects like Patti LuPone’s “Evita” wig, a Jets jacket from “West Side Story” and more.
Expect higher NYC bus, subway, train fares and bridge-and-tunnel tolls in 2023 as MTA seeks to close budget gap
MTA officials say they may need 5.5% more money from transit passengers and toll-paying motorists — a bigger increase than the typical 4% fare and toll revenue hikes the MTA seeks every two years. A 5.5% hike would bring the base subway and bus fare to $2.90 — 15 cents more than the current $2.7...
NYPD was 'blindsided' by Eric Adams' plan to involuntarily commit more mentally ill homeless people https://nypost.com/2022/11/30/nypd-blindsided-by-eric-adams-plan-to-commit-mentally-ill-homeless/?utm_source=twitter_sitebuttons&utm_medium=site%20buttons&utm_campaign=site%20buttons via
The source also said that City Hall “sort of jumped the gun on this,” adding: “Not sure why they did it.”
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Announced as SNL Musical Guests for December 17 https://pitchfork.com/news/yeah-yeah-yeahs-announced-as-snl-musical-guests-for-december-17/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=onsite-share&utm_brand=pitchfork&utm_social-type=earned via Pitchfork
The band last performed on the NBC program in 2009
San Francisco will let police deploy robots that kill https://www.avpress.com/news/san-francisco-will-let-police-deploy-robots-that-kill/article_4c010fba-705c-11ed-8f26-6323f7ed0ce6.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via
SAN FRANCISCO — Supervisors in San Francisco voted, Tuesday, to give city police the ability to use potentially lethal, remote-controlled robots in emergency situations — following an emotionally charged debate
Where to Find NYC’s 20 Most Kid-Friendly Restaurants https://ny.eater.com/maps/best-kid-friendly-restaurants-nyc?utm_campaign=ny.eater&utm_content=entry&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter via Eater NY
New Yorkers give back using special vending machines on Giving Tuesday
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Some unique vending machines made it easy to give back on Giving Tuesday after a weekend of holiday shopping. With the swipe of a credit card at a Giving Machine, you can g…
‘Phantom of the Opera’ to Delay Broadway Closing After Sales Spike
Last week was the highest-grossing in the show’s 35-year history.
Best Albums of 2022
The most effective artists of the year weren’t afraid to root around deep inside and boldly share the messiness, the complexities and the beauty of their discoveries.
Free Fridges in The Bronx, Created as COVID Stopgap, Still Meeting Chronic Food Needs
The borough’s community refrigerators — fewer than during the pandemic — are strapped for cash as well as volunteers to transport food.
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