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Doctors sound alarm over growing toll of injuries from e-bike crashes in NYC
Emergency and trauma doctors in NYC are warning that injuries from e-bike crashes and other micromobility device collisions are becoming increasingly more common in area hospitals. Physicians from major Manhattan medical centers told amNewYork that emergency departments and trauma centers are treating more patients hurt in collisions involving e-bikes, e-scooters, and other micromobility devices as their popularity continues to grow…
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Just Adam: How Adam Lambert found his most honest voice yet
Just Adam. It’s simple enough, but after decades in the limelight, it’s perhaps the most honest and revealing title Adam Lambert could have chosen for his newest album. The album isn’t another reinvention or larger-than-life persona. Instead, it’s something far truer to the man behind the spotlight. Released today, ADAM is the GRAMMY-nominated singer’s sixth studio album and his first…
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‘NYC in Transit’: A new film festival kicks off featuring NYC subways in classic movies
Train enthusiasts, movie fans and NYC history buffs are sure to enjoy “NYC in Transit,” a film festival kicking off this month that celebrates the city’s subway system and its starring role in classic big-screen flicks. Beginning July 28 and continuing on Tuesdays through early fall, the Film Forum in the West Village will host a weekly series spotlighting the…
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Chestnut, Sudo reclaim Nathan’s crowns in scorching Fourth of July frank-fest • Brooklyn Paper
Joey Chestnut celebrates after winning the men’s division of the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Championship with 66 hot dogs and buns on Saturday, July 4. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud On a scorching Fourth of July in Coney Island, Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo once again relished the spotlight, devouring the competition and reclaiming their Nathan’s…
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Attorney General sues Bensonhurst pet store for violating Puppy Mill Ban • Brooklyn Paper
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday that she has sued Quality Canines Inc., which operates as Puppy Boutique in Bensonhurst, for allegedly illegally advertising and selling hundreds of puppies in violation of the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act. The lawsuit seeks to immediately halt the company’s sale of dogs. The landmark legislation was signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in…
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Hochul details plans for NYC’s massive week-long 4th of July celebration
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Sunday plans for the massive 4th of July celebration that will take over NYC this week, with the largest parade of tall ships ever assembled as the centerpiece of the historic occasion marking America’s 250th birthday. Hochul joined NYC, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard officials, along with reps from Sail4th 250, the organization leading…
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Marcus Semien injury: Mets 2B to IL with left hip flexor strain
Jun 24, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets second baseman Marcus Semien (10) turns a double play during the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Bad teams have bad luck, and for the Mets, an injury to Marcus Semien has further added to an avalanche of…
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Mamdani moves to protect workers from extreme heat, but private-sector reach is unclear
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Monday directing city agencies to expand protections for workers exposed to extreme heat, an effort City Hall described as the first initiative of its kind in New York City history. The order calls for multilingual heat-safety guidance for outdoor and indoor workers, heat illness prevention plans for city employees and contractors, a review…
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Rep. Ritchie Torres secures $3.15M to replace aging pipes at Concourse Village – Bronx Times
U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres announced Friday that he has secured $3.15 million in federal funding to replace aging domestic water and waste pipes at Concourse Village, a major affordable housing development in the South Bronx. The investment will fund a massive overhaul of deteriorating water and sewer infrastructure throughout the development, which has experienced reocurring flooding, water damage and service…
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Serena Williams to make Wimbledon return as doubles wild card alongside Venus
Serena Williams, right, and Venus Williams, celebrate during their first-round doubles match against Lucie Hradecká and Linda Nosková, of the Czech Republic at the US Open in 2022. AP Photo/Frank Franklin II Serena Williams will return to Wimbledon action for the first time in four years later this month when she appears alongside her sister Venus as a doubles wildcard. …
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