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03/24/2023

The Lawmaker Who’s a Fan and Defender of TikTok

The Lawmaker Who’s a Fan and Defender of TikTok

Jamaal Bowman, who represents parts of the Bronx and Westchester, thinks opposition to the platform is rooted in anti-China bias.

03/24/2023

What’s behind an uptick in whale deaths on NJ, NY shores? Experts, advocates are divided.

What’s behind an uptick in whale deaths on NJ, NY shores? Experts, advocates are divided. https://gothamist.com/news/whats-behind-an-uptick-in-whale-deaths-on-nj-ny-shores-experts-advocates-are-divided?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=shared_twitter via Gothamist

No solid evidence ties whale fatalities along the New York and New Jersey coasts to offshore wind surveying, but activists are calling for a pause so the impacts can be investigated.

03/24/2023

Fake images of Trump arrest show ‘giant step’ for AI’s disruptive power

Fake images of Trump arrest show ‘giant step’ for AI’s disruptive power

The tech’s capabilities and accessibility have vastly outpaced regulatory and legislative responses, as well as corporate controls.

03/24/2023

City Life Org - The House of Cannabis to Debut in SoHo on April 7th, Ticket Sales Live

The House of Cannabis to Debut in SoHo on April 7th, Ticket Sales Live

THCNYC (Photo: Business Wire) “A Multi-Sensory, Immersive Journey into Cannabis Culture” Today, The House of Cannabis (THCNYC) announces tickets are on sale for an April 7th grand opening. The…

03/24/2023

New York State Department of Health Recognizes LGBTQ Health Awareness Week Committing to Continued Progress and Dialogue https://thecitylife.org/2023/03/23/new-york-state-department-of-health-recognizes-lgbtq-health-awareness-week-committing-to-continued-progress-and-dialogue/

03/24/2023

City Life Org - The Met Announces New Details for The Costume Institute’s Spring Exhibition Exploring the Work of Karl Lagerfeld

The Met Announces New Details for The Costume Institute’s Spring Exhibition Exploring the Work of Karl Lagerfeld

Composite Image, 2023. Photographed by Julia Hetta. Image courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Photo © Julia Hetta The Met Gala® on May 1 will celebrate the show’s opening, with co-chairs Mi…

03/24/2023

State tests for NY grades 3-8 start next month. Here’s what to know.

State tests for NY grades 3-8 start next month. Here’s what to know.

There might be more attention on this year’s state tests, following the spotlight on last year’s dip in national test scores.

03/23/2023

As Passover nears, New York's AG warns Jewish customers about car wash price gouging

New York AG warns about Price Gouging as Passover Nears

For Passover, many Jews clean their homes and cars. The New York attorney general's office said there are reports of car washes raising their prices 50% for Jewish customers ahead of Passover.

03/23/2023

Grand Jury Hearing Trump Evidence Did Not Meet Wednesday

Grand Jury Hearing Trump Case doesn't Meet Wednesday

While prosecutors have signaled that an indictment of the former president is likely, its specific timing remains unclear, and grand juries conduct their work in secret.

03/23/2023

NYC plans new waterfront path in the Bronx along Harlem River

Pedestrian and Bike Path Coming to the Bronx

Mayor Adams said he aims for a 7-mile route that will run from Randall’s Island to Van Cortlandt Park.

03/23/2023

Scientists sequence Beethoven's genome for clues into his painful past

Scientists are studying Beethoven's DNA to find clues about his life

Scientists have sequenced the genome of Ludwig van Beethoven from two-century-old locks of hair, and found clues about the ailments that plagued him in life.

03/23/2023

Gov. Hochul calls for bigger fines against unlicensed w**d shops

Gov. Hochul Proposes Legislation to Crack Down on Stores Selling Cannabis without a License

The move comes as pressure builds to crack down on unlicensed cannabis shops – something other city and state officials have struggled to do effectively.

03/22/2023

First fully authorized DEVO documentary in the works

DEVO Documentary in the Works https://consequence.net/2023/03/devo-documentary via Consequence

The first-ever fully authorized film on the pioneering group.

03/22/2023

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03/22/2023

Willis Reed, Hall of Fame Center for Champion Knicks, Dies at 80

Willis Reed, Hall of Fame Center for Champion Knicks, Dies at 80

He was beloved by New York fans for his willingness to play hurt, as memorably exemplified in the decisive Game 7 of the 1970 N.B.A. finals at Madison Square Garden.

03/22/2023

This Is Officially The Perfect Nap Length, According To Science

This Is Officially The Perfect Nap Length, According To Science
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/this-is-officially-the-perfect-nap-length-according-to-science_uk_641992e1e4b0a3902d32ab15?utm_campaign=share_twitter&ncid=engmodushpmg00000004 via HuffPost UK Life

Will it stop us snoozing for two hours at a time? Probs not.

03/22/2023

Michael Bloomberg dumps $5M into ads backing Kathy Hochul in budget fight with left

Michael Bloomberg dumps $5M into ads backing Kathy Hochul in budget fight with left https://nypost.com/2023/03/21/michael-bloomberg-dumps-5m-to-help-kathy-hochul-beat-left-in-state-budget/?utm_source=twitter_sitebuttons&utm_medium=site%20buttons&utm_campaign=site%20buttons via

The former mayor has given money to an outside group behind a media blitz aiming to promote the governor’s budget proposals amid resistance from the political left.

03/22/2023

Progressives have a new minimum wage goal: $20 and up

An intraparty fight has broken out in New York over the state’s minimum wage laws and how to get more money to the lowest-paid workers without hurting businesses, portending similar skirmishes across the country in the coming years,
https://politi.co/3LBXr5M via POLITICO

After inflation rocketed upward last year, those pushing for higher minimum wages see a new opening to gain ground on raising worker pay.

03/22/2023

There's A Key Difference Between The Chores Men And Women Take On

There's a key difference between the chores men and women take on.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/men-women-chores-difference_l_64022fe9e4b01f84dab715a7?utm_campaign=share_twitter&ncid=engmodushpmg00000004 via HuffPost Life

Guess who's responsible for more of the daily grind?

03/22/2023

City Life Org - First Ever Cross-Campus Exploration of a Single Artist Launches at Lincoln Center

First Ever Cross-Campus Exploration of a Single Artist Launches at Lincoln Center

See Me As I Am: Lincoln Center’s Year-Long Celebration of Terence Blanchard See Me As I Am: Lincoln Center’s Year-Long Celebration of Terence Blanchard launches in March 2023, the first cross-campu…

03/22/2023

City Life Org - Major Water Supply Improvements and New ‘Super Sidewalks’ Completed Along Ninth Avenue in Midtown

Major Water Supply Improvements and New ‘Super Sidewalks’ Completed Along Ninth Avenue in Midtown

Ribbon-cutting celebrates completion of $231 million upgrade of water distribution system; roadway reconstruction from West 59th to 50th Streets Work was complemented by a major traffic redesign th…

03/22/2023

Hudson Valley Towns Have a New York City Problem

Hudson Valley Towns Have a New York City Problem

Upstate schools are closing and volunteer fire departments are struggling with recruitment. Some locals blame a surge of city residents who bought second homes during the pandemic.

03/22/2023

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03/21/2023

Shania Twain now has a high-tech Swiss train named after her. Meet 'Shania Train' | CNN

There's a high-tech Swiss train named after Shania Twain.

The new Golden Pass Express train, which runs from Montreux on Lake Geneva to Interlaken in central Switzerland, has been named "Shania Train" as a tribute to Canadian country star Shania Twain.

03/21/2023

64% of NYC’s bilingual special education students didn’t receive mandated services last year

64% of NYC’s bilingual special education students didn’t receive mandated services last year

“It is unconscionable that the city has yet to fully close the gaps for immigrants with disabilities,” one advocate said.

03/21/2023

Police overtime set to soar to record $740M as NYPD faces staffing crunch

Police overtime set to soar to record $740M as NYPD faces staffing crunch https://nypost.com/2023/03/20/nypd-ot-to-soar-to-record-highs-as-it-faces-staffing-crunch/?utm_source=twitter_sitebuttons&utm_medium=site%20buttons&utm_campaign=site%20buttons via

The news of the blown police budget comes as Adams faces a costly migrant crisis and a city budget deficit that has triggered calls from the mayor’s office to cut billions with nearly every c…

03/21/2023

Stevie Nicks delivers tearful tribute to Christine McVie with "Landslide" performance: Watch

Stevie Nicks delivers tearful tribute to Christine McVie with "Landslide" performance: Watch

The performance was part of her first live set since McVie's passing in November.

03/21/2023

NYC is looking for someone to paint this iconic tunnel in Washington Heights

NYC is looking for someone to paint this iconic tunnel in Washington Heights

Proposals are due next month.

03/21/2023

New Yorkers hilariously react to the new NYC brand campaign logo

New Yorkers hilariously react to the new NYC brand campaign logo

City dwellers are not happy.

03/21/2023

New York Young Republican Club protests potential indictment of former President Donald Trump

New York Young Republican Club protests potential indictment of former President Donald Trump https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/new-york-young-republican-club-protests-potential-indictment-of-former-president-donald-trump/ via CBS New York

"We want President Trump to know he has our support. We stand behind him," a protester named Chelsea said.

03/21/2023

City Life Org - The Brooklyn Museum Presents Africa Fashion, a Landmark Exhibition Celebrating the Global Impact of Modern and Contemporary African Fashions

The Brooklyn Museum Presents Africa Fashion, a Landmark Exhibition Celebrating the Global Impact of Modern and Contemporary African Fashions

Models holding hands, Lagos, Nigeria, 2019, by Stephen Tayo. Courtesy Lagos Fashion Week Making its North American debut in Brooklyn, the exhibition features over 180 works, including fashion, musi…

03/21/2023

City Life Org - MTA Announces First Group of Subway Stations to be Refurbished in ‘Station Re-NEW-vation Program’

MTA Announces First Group of Subway Stations to be Refurbished in ‘Station Re-NEW-vation Program’

Crews perform Station ReNEWvation Program work at 8 Av on the L line on Saturday, Mar 18, 2023. (Marc A. Hermann / MTA) Station Re-NEW-vation Program Bundles Station Renovation Work into Planned We…

03/21/2023

At the City Council, Library System Heads Argue Against Mayor's Budget Cuts

At the City Council, Library System Heads Argue Against Mayor's Budget Cuts

Gotham Gazette is an online publication covering New York policy and politics as well as news on public safety, transportation, education, finance and more.

03/21/2023

The Exquisite Darkness of Depeche Mode

The Exquisite Darkness of Depeche Mode

Dave Gahan and Martin Gore are back with the group’s 15th album. But after losing the bandmate Andy Fletcher last year, their return was anything but certain.

03/21/2023

When Cherry Blossom Heads Know It’s ‘Game Time’

When Cherry Blossom Heads Know It’s ‘Game Time’

The interactive maps that track the progress of cherry blossom buds each spring have attracted an enthusiastic fan base.

03/21/2023

Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash at Folsom Prison, 1968. Photo by Jim Marshall

03/20/2023

The "What's What" Podcast for 2/20/23: • New York City prepares for possible Trump protests
• Unregulated batteries crackdown
• report warns of climate change catastrophe
• ad campaign launches
• Men’s is set
• kicks off Eras tour
• Cityscape: Dark guided tours of New York City
https://wfuv.org/content/wfuv-whats-what-podcast-0https://wfuv-web.streamguys1.com/content/news/20230320132457-WHAT907.mp3

03/20/2023

The Everly Brothers, 1958

03/20/2023

NYC making security plans for potential Trump indictment

NYC making security plans for potential Trump indictment

NEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is standing firm against Donald Trump’s increasingly hostile rhetoric, telling his staff that the office won’t be intimidated or de…

03/20/2023

City Life Org - The Guggenheim Museum Presents “Sarah Sze: Timelapse”, Opening March 31, 2023

The Guggenheim Museum Presents “Sarah Sze: Timelapse”, Opening March 31, 2023

Work in progress by Sarah Sze, 2022. © Sarah Sze. Photo: Courtesy Sarah Sze Studio Sze’s site-specific installations will transform the iconic Guggenheim architecture into a tool for timekeeping an…