With Labor Day and the swimming season over, it’s understandable that many people put water safety out of mind with beach and pool days behind us. But for a country facing a national water safety crisis, this should be a year-round issue that demands our attention. Through strategic partnerships, targeted investments, and innovative programs, NYC… Read More »
As the saying goes, “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.” But who gets duped three times? I’m afraid NYC is about to be caught flat-footed again for the third time in a dozen years with another promise of a traffic elixir. In 2014, when the impacts of the surge… Read More »
Jamaica is more than just a neighborhood. It’s the heart and soul of Queens — a community with a rich, multicultural heritage and a dynamism born from people of all backgrounds living side-by-side. But recently, Jamaica has been challenged with few housing options, high rents, and displacement pressures, leading many to wonder if they have… Read More »
Dear Eric: We go to a lot of concerts and sporting events, and I want to watch and/or listen. However, so often, others just want to talk. I need a polite way to ask them to leave me alone so I can watch and enjoy the event. Any ideas? – Here for the Band Dear… Read More »
When accurate statistics aren’t the whole story Malverne, L.I.: To Voicer David Melvin: Thank you for your letter. However, I never changed my position or contradicted myself. Unfortunately, my original letter was edited by the Daily News and they did not print it in its entirety, therefore losing some context. When I responded to your… Read More »
Queen Latifah‘s latest crowning achievement is WeightWatchers’ newly launched campaign for menopause care. The Emmy and Grammy Award winner has partnered with the popular weight health company to be its first official spokeswoman for the program aimed specifically at menopausal women. On Monday, the company — which filed for bankruptcy in May — released “WeightWatchers… Read More »
PHILADELPHIA — Nolan McLean was lights-out for the Mets, and Aaron Nola was lights-out for the Philadelphia Phillies. In the battle of the established NL East starter and the up-and-coming rookie, the old guard won, but barely. For the second straight day, the Mets faced a starting pitcher that looked nearly unhittable for seven innings… Read More »
Cookware company Le Creuset apologized Monday to attendees of its Factory to Table sale in Hartford over the weekend after Mystery Box contents and its ticket-sale platform “fell short.” “We want to take a moment to address our recent factory to table Hartford event,” the cookware company said in an Instagram story. “First and foremost,… Read More »
Before boxing great Mike Tyson gets back into the ring to fight again, he’ll be returning to the theatrical stage to perform his latest one-man show. “Return of the Mike” will kick off in November, playing exclusively at Hard Rock Live venues across the country. The show will hit the Hard Rock Live at Etess… Read More »
A Bronx judge Monday eased conditions of a teen’s release in the wake of criminal charges related to accused killers slamming into the youngster’s minivan while fleeing a mass shooting. Around 20 family members — aunts, grandparents, cousins, and parents — packed a hearing in Bronx Criminal Court to support Josue Lopez-Vasquez, 18 . “Well,… Read More »