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Lost Foods of New York City: Biscuit Tortoni
Lost Foods of New York City is a column that celebrates the food and drink that once fed the city, but have disappeared. Back in the 1990s tiramisù, the creamy jumble of ladyfingers, mascarpone, espresso, and booze, became one of the most recognizable Italian desserts in America. Meanwhile, confections like Italian ice and cream-filled cannoli […]
Discover What’s New and Fabulous in Music, Art, and Film in Brooklyn
SOURCE: Fairfield Inn New York Long Island City/Manhattan View Convenient Accommodations in Long Island City With Hotels Near the Northside Festival LONG ISLAND CITY, NY–(Marketwire – Jun 13, 2012) – The Northside Festival, taking place from June 14-17, 2012, is a four-day celebration in Brooklyn. The best talent will be showcased, all within Williamsburg and […]
New York officials target popcorn in latest obesity crackdown
Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants to outlaw sugary drinks over 16 ounces Now health experts say ban should be widened to include other snacks By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 10:10 EST, 13 June 2012 | UPDATED: 13:14 EST, 13 June 2012 Health experts in New York want to widen the proposed ban on super-sized soda to […]
City health experts are weighing whether to extend the potential big-soda ban …
Peter Dazeley/Getty Images Some health experts think Mayor Bloomberg’s plan could go even further in targeting unhealthy portion sizes. Why stop at soda, Mr. Mayor? Health experts tasked with deciding the fate of Bloomberg’s supersized soda ban praised the plan Tuesday — and even questioned why it doesn’t go further to nix oversized juices, milk […]
Queens art festival to shape our world
By Alan Krawitz TimesLedger Newspapers What if artists were asked to solve some of society’s most vexing problems from housing and health care to fixing the economy? That is the premise that will be explored by Queens-based artists as part of the Queens Art Express 2012 Festival June 14-17. Hosted by the Queens Council on […]
Pandora shares fall after analyst touts Songza
LOS ANGELES Shares of online radio service Pandora Inc. fell Tuesday after an analyst pointed out that upstart music app Songza had become one of Apple’s most downloaded free apps. THE SPARK: BTIG analyst Rich Greenfield said in a research note Tuesday that “Pandora investors should be concerned” at Songza’s success. The Long Island City, […]
People: Kim Kardashian’s ex feuding with former girlfriend
Kris Humphries apparently doesn’t know how to end relationships amicably. In the middle of a heated divorce from Kim Kardashian, Humphries is tangling with former girlfriend Myla Sinanaj. Recently, Humphries turned over evidence to the FBI detailing how Sinanaj tried to extort him, demanding money to keep quiet about secrets from their relationship. Sinanaj fired […]
People: Kim Kardashian’s ex feuding with former girlfriend
Kris Humphries apparently doesn’t know how to end relationships amicably. In the middle of a heated divorce from Kim Kardashian, Humphries is tangling with former girlfriend Myla Sinanaj. Recently, Humphries turned over evidence to the FBI detailing how Sinanaj tried to extort him, demanding money to keep quiet about secrets from their relationship. Sinanaj fired […]
Pandora shares fall after analyst touts Songza
LOS ANGELES — Shares of online radio service Pandora Inc. fell Tuesday after an analyst pointed out that upstart music app Songza had become one of Apple’s most downloaded free apps. THE SPARK: BTIG analyst Rich Greenfield said in a research note Tuesday that “Pandora investors should be concerned” at Songza’s success. The Long Island […]
Pandora shares fall after analyst touts Songza
LOS ANGELES — Shares of online radio service Pandora Inc. fell Tuesday after an analyst pointed out that upstart music app Songza had become one of Apple’s most downloaded free apps. THE SPARK: BTIG analyst Rich Greenfield said in a research note Tuesday that “Pandora investors should be concerned” at Songza’s success. The Long Island […]
NYC Board of Health endorses ban on large sugary drinks
New York – A recent proposal regarding a ban on large sugary drinks by New York City’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg is one step closer to becoming city law. This morning New York City’s Board of Health met in Long Island City, Queens to discuss the new proposal by the Mayor to ban larger than 16 […]
NYC Board of Health endorses ban on large sugary drinks
New York – A recent proposal regarding a ban on large sugary drinks by New York City’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg is one step closer to becoming city law. This morning New York City’s Board of Health met in Long Island City, Queens to discuss the new proposal by the Mayor to ban larger than 16 […]
Giants’ David Diehl Apologizes for Alleged Queens Drunk-Driving Crash
QUEENS — Beleaguered New York Giants lineman David Diehl apologized a day after being arrested for an alleged booze-fueled jaunt in his BMW that ended with him plowing into two parked cars in Astoria Sunday. Diehl, 31, had been drinking at a bar while cheering on the Croatian national soccer team to victory Sunday afternoon […]
Restorative artist rebuilds the past in Long Island City
A 19th century English coffer – another of Lisa DiClerico’s projects. Balanced on wooden supports in Lisa DiClerico’s Long Island City studio was an 18th century European mirror. The 10-foot-tall relic suffered damages during a fire. Its previously ornate, gilded edges were left charred. The mirror’s sculpted glass, once reflecting the image of a figure […]
Warm Up preview
Ps1’s annual architectural project is taking shape. An awesome black cube of scaffolding for now.
Spotted at the old M Wells
Insulation going on and some renovation inside. Plus a suited real estate agent perhaps. Anything coming soon? Meanwhile over at PS1 the new M Wells is ready to open in a few short weeks.
Free and Cheap in NYC: Tuesday, June 12
Writer and journalist Pete Hamill will hold a reading at The Strand bookstore. New way to go batty. The sport of cricket is not well understood in the Western Hemisphere. Author Shehan Karunatilaka aims to help change that at Word bookstore with “Cricket for Americans.” He will talk about his critically praised new book, “The […]
Hunters Point Suffering from a Lack of Doctors
LONG ISLAND CITY — Tribeca Pediatrics‘ move into Hunters Point three weeks was greeted by relief from parents desperate for health care for their kids. Luciana Lamberto-Kelley, a mother of 3-year old Emma and 21-month old Anna, was so excited she went to the facility’s opening on Vernon Boulevard and 47th Road. She and other […]
Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party Will Resurface In Three-Week NYC Run; Casting …
Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party Will Resurface In Three-Week NYC Run; Casting Announced By Adam Hetrick11 Jun 2012 Andrew Lippa‘s Drama Desk Award-winning musical The Wild Party will return to the New York area in an intimate new production featuring Broadway actors Courtney Glass and Anthony Hollock at the Secret Theatre. Advertisement Presented at Long […]
Giants’ David Diehl Has License Suspended After Allegedly Drunk Crash
QUEENS CRIMINAL COURT — That’s one drive David Diehl won’t soon forget. The Giants offensive tackle had his driving privileges in New York stripped Monday following his arrest for a suspected drunk driving crash in Astoria a day earlier. The veteran player, 31, was busted for the booze-fueled smashup after the die-hard Croatian soccer fan […]