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Gothamist
Published 4 hours agoAt the Museum at FIT, an argument for dolls as the ultimate fashion influencers
Left: BROKEN DOLLS Love, Courtney x Nasty Gal, pale blue satin baby doll dress, 2016, museum purchase. Right: INTRODUCTION Model Toys/Flair Toys, “Daisy” doll, 1970s, wearing "Meadowsweet" dress by Mary Quant, private collection. There’s a lot to think about in the doll-verse. […
Bronx Times
Published 6 hours agoAmerica 250 event at Bronx Hall of Justice explores the borough’s history and evolution of court system
The history of the Bronx — from its roots as an agrarian community to its emergence as one of New York City’s most diverse and bustling boroughs — took center stage Sept. 24 during “America 250: The Bronx Perspective” at the Bronx Hall of Justice. The Historical Society of the…
Review: Carly Rae Jepsen’s new album finds fulfillment on the dance floor
Whether you only know Carly Rae Jepsen from her 2011 smash hit “Call Me Maybe” or are well-versed in her vast catalog, one thing is certain: she knows the ins and outs of pop music. In her new record “Day and Night,” Jepsen blends sophistication with modern dance music to create…
How this Tandon student brought mariachi culture to NYU
When Mexican American student Diego Quintanilla moved from Texas to New York City for college, he encountered a wave of homesickness for his culture. At home, mariachi music was a central part of his life — he has been playing in mariachis since he was six years old, all…
WRNJ Radio
Published 8 hours agoParsippany Library to transform into 18-hole mini-golf course for fundraiser
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, N.J. (Morris County) — The Parsippany Library will transform into an 18-hole miniature golf course for one day as part of a fundraising event Saturday, Oct. 10. The …
WRNJ Radio
Published 9 hours agoFree expungement clinic in Morristown assists nearly 50 people
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (Morris County) — Nearly 50 people received free legal assistance during an expungement clinic held in Morristown last week, according to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. The second …
Mid Hudson News
Published 16 hours agoBlood center urges donations after nor’easter
NEW YORK- The recent nor’easter resulted in the cancellation of blood drives and the loss of about 1,000 blood donations across New York and New Jersey, prompting the New York Blood Center to urge eligible donors to give blood this week. The storm came during an already difficult…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published 19 hours agoNonprofit Westchester’s “From Ideas to Action” Forum Reveals That Affordability and Economic Instability Are Key to Healthy Communities
Cross-sector leaders gather in Elmsford to tackle how skyrocketing costs of basics, housing, energy, and health insurance impact community wellness The surging cost of basic necessities – food, shelter, energy, and health insurance—are a major roadblock to keeping Westchester…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published 19 hours agoPeekskill rallies to demand Congressman Lawler stop raising energy bills and driving up cost of living
Photo courtesy of New York Communities for Change NY-17 residents call for better leadership, protest Lawler for pushing dirty, expensive fossil fuel projects Hudson Valley residents and community groups gathered Tuesday at Pugsley Park in Peekskill to protest Congressman Mike…
MAYOR BARAKA ANNOUNCES $70K LOVE YOUR BLOCK GRANT
City selected in latest cohort of 25 recipients nationwide for funding and support from Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University; Program finances resident-led neighborhood improvement projects
Bronx Times
Published 23 hours agoFood Bank for NYC secures $6M to expand, modernize Hunts Point distribution center
As hunger grows and federal funding for food assistance faces cuts, Food Bank for New York City is getting $6 million to expand and modernize its Hunts Point Food Distribution Center in the Bronx. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announced the federal funding Sept. 21 alongside…
City Limits
Published September 29The Poet in Public Housing Who Turned Neighbors’ Stories Into Sculptures
Tamra Cosby, 28, said it was "very humbling" to hear her Astoria Houses neighbors—some of whom she’s known for over a decade—speak candidly about personal doubts and worries. Her new sculptures have fellow residents' words etched into them.