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Thirteen people have been convicted and sentenced for their roles in a gun and drug trafficking ring that brought assault-style weapons, ghost guns, cocaine, and ammunition into New York City, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday. The final three defendants — Anthony Ortiz Vasquez, Hector Vasquez, and Kiara Rodriguez — were sentenced after…
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…
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…
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…
The New York Police Department has dismantled a Brooklyn narcotics team after officers from the unit detained and assaulted Timothy Brown, a home health aide, who was later determined to have no connection to the case they were investigating, according to public statements and published reports. The incident, captured on video and widely shared online, showed…
Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter Jozzy marked the release of her debut album, “Soundtrack 2 Get Her Back,” with a celebration at Ella Funt in New York City. The event, sponsored by Crown Royal Marquis, drew music industry figures and cultural influencers for a night centered on live listening and networking. Organizers framed the gathering as a…
Rapper JAY-Z has announced a third performance at Yankee Stadium following strong ticket demand that led two previously scheduled shows to sell out within minutes. The newly added concert, titled “JAŸ-Z EXTRA INNINGS,” is set for Sunday, July 12. The show follows earlier events branded “JAŸ-Z 30” and “JAŸ-Z 25,” which celebrate the anniversaries of…