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The hosts of the popular “Let’s Rap About It” podcast, Jim Jones, Maino, Fabolous, and Dave East, brought their conversation from the studio to the stage Thursday night, drawing fans to Terminal 5 in Manhattan for a live taping. The event marked a live edition of the podcast, which has built an audience through discussions…
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday issued a consumer alert warning residents to watch for price gouging tied to transportation services during the Long Island Rail Road workers’ strike. The shutdown of all LIRR service has left commuters across the region seeking other transportation options, including rideshare services, rental cars, and parking facilities….
More than 10,000 dancers representing 150 dance organizations and more than 100 dance styles will take over Manhattan streets Saturday for the 20th Annual Dance Parade and Festival, a milestone event organizers call the world’s largest and most diverse dance celebration. The all-day event begins with an 11:30 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony at West 17th Street…
Letitia James on Saturday welcomed a ruling from the U.S. Court of International Trade striking down a second round of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, calling the measures unlawful and harmful to consumers. The decision marks another setback for the Trump administration’s trade agenda after a previous tariff program was challenged successfully by James…
The New York Knicks opened the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 137-98 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night at Madison Square Garden, taking a 1-0 series lead. The margin marked one of the most lopsided victories of the 2026 playoffs and set a franchise postseason record for the largest home win, according to…
The New York Knicks delivered one of the most lopsided victories in NBA playoff history Thursday night, defeating the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 to clinch their first-round series in six games. The 51-point margin marked the largest postseason win in franchise history and sent New York to the Eastern Conference semifinals for the fourth straight year….
The Knicks came one step closer to advancing on Tuesday night, showcasing a powerful second half to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series at Madison Square Garden. This win put New York ahead 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. Jalen Brunson delivered his strongest outing of the series, scoring…
Film at Lincoln Center and African Film Festival Inc. will again present the New York African Film Festival, opening with the New York premiere of Erige Sehiri’s “Promised Sky” and featuring more than 100 films at venues across the city in May. The 33rd edition of the festival will feature more than 14 contemporary and…