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Left on a Bench by Paula Blum
Left on a Bench leftonabench.com is a satirical series of photographs that showcases abandoned objects sitting on park benches around New York City. Each photograph is captioned with an ironic backstory, conjuring up a brief anecdote about the object left behind. Many New Yorkers may recognize the visual references.To be viewed on
PATTERN Beauty Launches at Macy’s, Expanding the Retailer’s Growing Haircare Portfolio
PATTERN Beauty products, created by award-winning actress & producer Tracee Ellis Ross and designed for curly, coily & tight-textured hair, are now available to shop on macys.com, Macy’s mobile app and at select Macy’s stores nationwide. (Photo: Business Wire) Beginning today, PATTERN Beauty debuts at Macy’s, the brand’s first-ever department
Harlem’s Honey Botanics Presents Soothing Skincare Collection
Dana Sellers/Honey Botanics New York City-Based Skin Care Boutique Tackles Skin Issues Affecting All Skin Tones Winter is one of the hardest seasons on the skin, and skin-facing challenges such as acne, eczema, hyperpigmentation, melasma, and psoriasis can make one want to hibernate until spring. Introducing Honey Botanics, created out of
Emily Ratajkowski Announced as The New Face of Viktor&Rolf’s Flowerbomb
Viktor&Rolf announces today that American New York Times best-selling author, actress, model, activist and entrepreneur Emily Ratajkowski will be the face of the new FLOWERBOMB campaign worldwide from January 20, 2023. Ratajkowski is a multi-faceted, modern day feminist icon, challenging current biases to construct a space of true empowerment, redefining what
Kerastase Launches “Power Talks” Initiative in The U.S. with Nonprofit, Step Up
Kérastase Power Talks x Emily Ratajkowski Power Talks is a long-term global program aimed at closing the confidence gap between men and women through the power of mentorship. A global issue, young women all around the world underestimate their abilities and performance compared to men, with more than 1 in
NYC DOT, Mayor’s Office of International Affairs and Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Unveil First Restored Medallions Along Avenue of the Americas
Installed more than 60 years ago as a symbol of hope and unity in the hemisphere, previous medallions had fallen into disrepair; DOT has begun the process of restoring 45 medallions of all nations and territories Today, NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, joined by the Mayor’s Office of International Affairs
The New York Public Library Acquires Archive of Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne
Joan Didion and John Dunne, 1970s An extensive collection of writings, correspondence, photographs, and ephemera provides deep insight into their life and work The New York Public Library has acquired the archives of Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne. The dual collection comprises the couple’s literary and personal papers and
Washington Irving Branch Wins BKLYN Library Robotics League Championship
Photo Credit: Gregg Richards Second Place to Kings Bay Library Robot Builders Third Place to New Lots’ Warriors A team from Washington Irving Library won top honors at the BKLYN Library’s Robotics League Championship this week, topping 14 other teams and earning a spot in the citywide championship later this
Roundtable by The 92nd Street Y, New York Winter 2023 Highlights
Mobsters in the movies. Edgar Allan Poe: Man of Science. Valentine’s Day pasta, Octavia Butler, American individualism, Frida Kahlo, and Ric Burns on The Waste Land. These and more are a few of the Winter classes from Roundtable by the 92nd Street Y, New York, an online learning platform offering a wide variety
South Street Seaport Museum Announces January Book Club: “Rats: Observations on the History & Habitat of the City’s Most Unwanted Inhabitants” by Robert Sullivan
South Street Seaport Museum announces that the January selection of the Seaport Museum Book Club is Rats: Observations on the History & Habitat of the City’s Most Unwanted Inhabitants by Robert Sullivan. This maritime-themed book club is presented in partnership with McNally Jackson Books. Literary selections will be announced one month in advance, and both Seaport
TADA! Youth Theater Presents: Princess Phooey
Past Production TADA! Youth Theater Princess Phooey 2015 Cast. Photo Credit: Chad David Kraus Princess Phooey, an original musical, is not your typical fairy tale, and Phooey is not your typical princess. She doesn’t want to curtsy, smile, or be rescued by a Prince (although he tries), because she can rescue
Ice Theatre of New York, Inc ® Announces 2023 New Works and Young Artists Series Outreach Programming
Ice Theatre of New York (ITNY) announces 2023 New Works and Young Artists Series (NWYAS) outreach programming at Wollman Rink, Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park Ice Rink, and rinks in Prospect Park and Long Island City. Each year through NWYAS, ITNY brings free ice dance performances and ice skating lessons to New York
MTA Announces Expansion of Citywide Open Stroller Pilot Program
MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo, MTA Bus President/NYCT SVP of Buses Frank Annicaro, and City Council Member Julie Menin on York Av. & 91st St. on Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023, announcing the success of the open stroller pilot program on MTA buses. Maddie Menin, 4. Photo: Marc A. Hermann / MTA
Kids’ Night on Broadway® Celebrates its 25th Year Since 1996, Over 180,000 Kids have Experienced Broadway with a Free Ticket
Save The Date! Tuesday, March 21, 2023 The Broadway League announced today that Kids’ Night on Broadway® will return to New York City on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Participating shows will be announced and tickets will be available for purchase at a later date. To learn more and be the first to know
Saks Strengthens Commitment to Men’s Business Online and In-Stores
James Harden, Lil Baby The luxury retailer has unveiled a new men’s shopping destination in New York City and launched its first-ever men’s brand ambassador program, The Saks Man Saks has unveiled a new men’s shopping experience on the seventh floor of the iconic Saks Fifth Avenue New York flagship and expanded
New York State Department of Health Reminds Homeowners to Test for Radon During National Radon Action Month
Radon Poses Serious Health Risks and Homes in 40 New York Counties are Considered High Risk for Elevated Levels Learn More about Radon here The New York State Department of Health is reminding New Yorkers to test their homes for radon during National Radon Action Month. Radon is a naturally-occurring radioactive
Amazon Pharmacy Introduces RxPass: Unlimited Prescription Medications for Only $5 a Month, Delivered Free to your Door—Available Exclusively for Prime Members
RxPass provides affordable access to medications that treat more than 80 common conditions, including high blood pressure, anxiety, acid reflux, and more Amazon today announced RxPass, a new Prime membership benefit from Amazon Pharmacy that offers patients affordable access to commonly prescribed generic medications that treat more than 80 common
Dr. Sanjay Gupta; Richard Haass & Katy Tur; & More 92NY Events
Photo: Yair Haklai, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 92NY HIGHLIGHTS NEW EVENTS FROM JANUARY 18 – FEBRUARY 8 IN PERSON AND ONLINE 92NY.ORG/EVENTS *** Online***DR. SANJAY GUPTA ON 12 WEEKS TO A SHARPER YOU Wed, Jan 18, pm, FREE with registration – here Eager to have improved brain health, increased energy, better
Making New York City Future of Women’s Health
Photo by Jeffrey Czum on Pexels.com To Help Undo Decades of Systemic Inequity That Have Affected Women’s Health, Mayor Adams Outlines Plans to Create Model for Future of Women’s Health in New York City Immediate Commitments Include Relaunching of a Sexual Education Task Force in All City Schools, Tracking of Health
HPD Selects Plans and Partners for 238-unit Wellness and Healing-Focused Affordable Housing Development in Bed-Stuy
Rendering courtesy of Marvel Designs Community Wellness and Healing Programs Include Local Food Co-ops and Business Development Programs Supporting New and Existing Businesses The Proposal Aims to Be the First Development in NYC with Community-Owned Broadband, Making Internet Access More Affordable, Equitable, and Inclusive Two Brooklyn-Based Non-Profits and a Minority-Owned
AI Traffic Software Platform on the Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, and George Washington Bridge
The Lincoln Tunnel is the world’s busiest tunnel, carrying over 40 million vehicles annually Year-long pilot applies cloud-computing and artificial intelligence to improve operations on some of the world’s busiest bridges and tunnels GridMatrix has partnered with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to launch GridMatrix’s cloud-based software platform for
Marks & Spencer Pilots Zyler Virtual Try-On Technology
Experience for fashion brand Jaeger was added to two UK M&S stores UK department store Marks & Spencer and technology company Zyler partnered to deliver an in-store virtual try-on experience. M&S brought the technology to their Oxford Circus and Harrogate branches, where the feature was trialed with clothing brand Jaeger . The
Turning Air into Water: American Company Airiver™ Bringing Water Freedom to the Marketplace
Airiver’s water generator is expected to be welcomed by remote living, off-grid populations, as well as those desiring eco-friendly, sustainable water. Airiver’s portable atmospheric water generators have now hit the market. The company expects to make a bold splash globally by rapidly enhancing health and quality of life for the
Ring in 2023 in the Virtual World of Times Square
VNYE (Photo: Jamestown) — New Year’s Eve Celebrations Return to the Metaverse with Two Immersive Experiences: Virtual New Year’s Eve and MetaFest — The New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Celebration at One Times Square is returning to the metaverse with two immersive, virtual experiences: Virtual New Year’s Eve (VNYE) and MetaFest 2023. “Virtual experiences like VNYE
Bridges, Tunnels and Rail Advisory for Jan. 27 to Feb. 2
Photo by Jeff Burak on Unsplash Lane Closures Planned This Week at the George Washington Bridge, Holland Tunnel and Bayonne Bridge AirTrain EWR Suspended for Routine Maintenance Saturday Night to Sunday Morning; Free Shuttle Buses Provide Alternate Service AirTrain JFK Station Terminal 1&2 Closed Through Mid-February to Accommodate Airport Redevelopment Work;
