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Gothamist
Published September 25Stronger-than-expected nor'easter barrels toward NYC: Flooding and wild winds possible
The weather forecast now anticipates potential flooding and stronger wind gusts as officials warn of possible downed trees and power outages. [ more › ]
Bronx Times
Published September 25A burger led Alan Bolton to Pete’s Diner — 20 years later, he’s made it his own
A stop for a burger 20 years ago ended up changing Alan Bolton’s life. On Aug. 1, Bolton celebrated 20 years as the owner of Pete’s Diner, a neighborhood staple that has been serving the community for 44 years. Bolton took over Pete’s on Aug. 1, 2006, but buying a diner was not…
Gothamist
Published September 25Early Addition: The three days in April that ruined NJ's apple-picking season
Because a cold snap months ago is wreaking havoc today, here are your early links: New York City teachers scrambling for parking, the graffiti artist who does that New Yawk font for brands, churchgoers have a lot of sex and more. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 25There are 100s of places to visit during Open House New York. Here's 5 of our favorites.
See the entire lineup for the weekend when the city opens its doors. [ more › ]
Bronx Times
Published September 256 Best Sensory-Friendly Indoor Activities in NYC for Special Needs Kids
Best Sensory-Friendly Indoor Activities in NYC for Special Needs Kids At a Glance: What to look for in a sensory-friendly indoor space? Calm, warm environments and activities for all ages and abilities. Spaces focused on tactile activities, dimmed lights, and noise-reduced areas.…
NYU Athletics gears up for the fall 2026 season
This story NYU Athletics gears up for the fall 2026 season appeared first on Washington Square News .
Weight-loss drug prescriptions for children are surging, NYU Langone study finds
Children aged eight to 11 with obesity and without diabetes were prescribed weight-loss drugs this year 310 times more frequently than in 2019, NYU Langone Health researchers found. In the September study, researchers checked for glucagon-like peptide-1 inhibitor prescriptions in…
Out of Bounds: Berlin retracts Olympic and Paralympic bid, and other major sports news from Abu Dhabi and Buenos Aires
Berlin withdraws Olympic bid Berlin officially dropped its bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games two days before the German Olympic Sports Confederation was due to select the country’s preferred location. Governing Mayor Kai Wegner announced Berlin’s withdrawal from the 2036,…
Off-Third: NYU Tisch launches artificial intelligence acting studio
Off-Third is WSN’s satire column. Last week, Tisch Dean Rubén Polendo left administrators and faculty stunned after announcing the Norwood AI Center for Acting as Tisch Drama’s newest professional training studio. The center is named in honor of award-winning AI actress Tilly…
Review: ‘Practical Magic 2’ barely breaks the sequel curse
The appeal of the 1998 movie “Practical Magic” was never amazing writing or a thrilling plot, but the sisterhood and womanhood brought to life by lead actresses Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. Plus there’s the cozy vibes: a magical lifestyle in coastal New England with occult…
Review: Lizzy McAlpine soars to new heights of vulnerability on ‘Angel’
After Lizzy McAlpine’s last album cycle in 2024, she doubted if she would even return to music. She filled her time with a stint in the Broadway play “Floyd Collins,” which revitalized her love of performing. Now reunited with close collaborators Mason Stoops and Taylor Mackall…
The Soapbox: An AI attack in Australia, a new Rubik’s Cube world record set by a 6-year-old in China, and a controversial eviction in Spain
In Australia, OpenAI hacks into a government website OpenAI’s artificial intelligence models infiltrated an Australian government website with citizens’ private healthcare information, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Wednesday — a first of its kind attack, as rogue…