Marie Grace LaFerrara says that the theater world is “back” as she takes over the York Theater Company as its new executive director as the industry at large in the city shakes off the effects of the pandemic. Photo: York Theater Company New Executive Director of York Theater is excited for people to be “back in the room” Theater has had a tough go of it the past few years, namely because of a global pandemic that shuttered Broadway and Off-Broadway... News 08 May 2023 | 12:28
Lee Lowenfish has a new book out on the scouts. Photo: Amazon Lifelong Love Of Baseball Yields New Book On The Art Of Scouting Lee Lowenfish is the ultimate baseball historian. He’s written seminal books on America’s pastime for over four decades,... News 03 Apr 2023 | 04:26
James Dolan appearing on Good Day New York earlier this year, in which he said he might ban alcohol sales at a Rangers game. It’s part of a bid to rile up fans against a permanent ban that the State Liquor Authority warned it is considering, ever since Dolan barred a select group of lawyers from attending games at MSG. Dolan Wins A Round In The Facial Recognition Battle James Dolan, the CEO of Madison Square Garden Entertainment, won a round in his battle to use facial recognition technology... News 03 Apr 2023 | 04:27
There have apparently been negotiations between Madison Square and Italian construction developer ASTM about demolishing the Theater at MSG on the Eighth Ave side of the arena to build a new grand entrance to Penn Station. So far no sign of any substantive talks between MSG, the MTA and the other railroads that actually use the rail hub below the garden. Photo: Keith J. Kelly Fireworks Erupt at Planning Commission Hearing on MSG as Dolan’s Team Blasts MTA Report The clock is ticking. The apparently tense negotiations between Madison Square Garden and the three railroad giants that use... News 09 Jun 2023 | 10:12
The sun–as seen on West 75th St looking toward the Hudson River on the afternoon of June 7th–is nearly totally blocked by the smokey haze caused by over 100 raging forest fires that are still burning in Canada. Photo: Michael Oreskes Smokey Haze Blocks Sun on Wed, but Mayor Says Conditions Should Improve Thurs; Citizens Still Urged: Stay Indoors The Air Quality Index reached a reported 484 Wednesday June 7th which is deemed “hazardous” and an air quality warning remained... News 08 Jun 2023 | 11:14
Petco held a grand opening for its new regional HQ in the formerly empty Tammany Hall Building, where the national pet supply retailer will operate on the first two floor while the basement level will house an independently run pet hospital. The glass dome atop the landmarked building cost $50 million. Photo: BusinessWire 94 Year Old Tammany Hall Building Is Home of New Regional HQ for Petco Is Boss Tweed spinning in his grave? With balloons flying and mascots in feline and canine costumes nearby at the historic... 08 Jun 2023 | 01:08
Rosie O’Grady’s, a famed Irish saloon on 7th Ave., is closing on July 1st after 43 years. Photo: Jack Ahern Rosie O’Grady’s, Revered Irish Saloon, Is Closing July 1st After Landlord Wins In Arbitration Rosie O’Grady’s, perched on the corner of 7th Ave. and W. 52nd St. since 1976, is the quintessential Midtown Irish saloon.... News 06 Jun 2023 | 10:47
Jordan, a student at Manhattan Star Academy. Photo: Jamie Morsony ( Photo by Jaime Morsony ) A Star is Born for Manhattan Star Academy Manhattan Star Academy found a star in Joe Germanotta, father of Lady Gaga, who owns Joanne Trattoria on West 68th Street.... News 05 Jun 2023 | 02:04
Not all sweets are bad, since we need some salt sugar and fat, but too much of a good thing is not good for you. Photo: Adam Jones, Wikimedia Commons De-Junking the Delectables: Not every sweet is bad for you, but too much of a good thing is “Junk food” is what we call edibles whose calories outweigh their nutritional value. Their primary ingredients are fat,... News 05 Jun 2023 | 10:07
The cover of the new MTA, Amtrak and NJ Transit “Compatibility Report on MSG.” In a united front, the big three railroad concerns now say that MSG is “not compatible” sitting atop Penn Station even though it was a deal with the foundering Pennsylvania Railroad that hatched the current MSG situation. Bombshell Report: After More than 50 Years, Railroads Now Say MSG is “Not Compatible” Atop Penn Station For half a century Madison Square Garden, the fourth arena of that name, has sat atop Penn Station like a dental cap sealing... News Alert 03 Jun 2023 | 10:27
Vincent Bradly (left) has reportedly been fired as State Liquor Authority chairman and is going be replaced by one of the SLA Commissioners, NYC attorney Lily Fan, a one time co-secretary of community board 4 on the west side of Manhattan. Photo: State Liquor Authority NYC Attorney Expected to Rise to Top Spot After SLA Boss Fired: Report Vincent Bradley, the chairman of the problem plagued State Liquor Authority, has reportedly been fired after an eight year... News 02 Jun 2023 | 11:30
Cathy Makropoulous, the now-ex director of the Montclare’s Children’s School, will be resigning from her post on June 9th. Photo: Via Montclare’s Children’s School ( Photo via Montclare’s Children’s School) Director Of UWS Preschool Where Lawsuit Alleged Child Abuse Occurred Is Resigning Cathy Makropoulous, the director of the UWS preschool Montclare Children’s School on Amsterdam Ave., is resigning from her... News 05 Jun 2023 | 11:08
The Fierro’s kitchen after the devastating fire raced through the clutter-filled SOHO apartment on May 29. Photo: SoHo guy Fire Tragedy: Soho Blaze Claims 2nd Life: 70 year-old Son Follows Death of 95 Year Old Father A two alarm blaze at 104 Sullivan Street in Soho on May 29 has claimed a second victim, Straus News has learned. The 70 year... News 02 Jun 2023 | 11:03
Billy Joel and Mayor Eric Adams, pictured at a press conference that had the “Piano Man” announcing that he will be ending his decade-long MSG residency next summer. Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office ( Photo via Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office) Piano Man to Say Goodbye: Billy Joel Says He’ll End Decade-Long MSG Gig in July ‘24 Billy Joel, the NYC titan of working-class city-slicker anthems ranging from “Uptown Girl” to “Moving Out (Anthony’s Song)”,... News 05 Jun 2023 | 01:01
The last Bloomingdale Asylum building of what used to be called Macy Villa is now known as Buell Hall on Columbia University’s campus located at 515 W 116th Street in Morningside Heights. Photo: Alessia Girardin A Building at Columbia University used to be part of a 19th Century Insane Asylum Columbia University’s Buell Hall is currently a gallery space and academic building for the Department of Architecture. Who... News 02 Jun 2023 | 11:47
