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New York court blocks NCAA ban on Vincent Iwuchukwu for 2026-27 season
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A Queens County Supreme Court judge granted an emergency restraining order that temporarily stops the NCAA from ruling Vincent Iwuchukwu ineligible for Division I men’s basketball during the 2026-27 academic year.
New York tort reforms could cut crash injury payouts
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New York’s new motor vehicle tort rules, effective immediately after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the state budget in late May 2026, could make it harder for injured drivers, passengers and pedestrians to recover full compensation.
RentReboot finds NYC’s public rental market tightened after the FARE Act
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One year after New York City’s FARE Act banned tenant-paid broker fees in many cases, RentReboot says public listings show higher rents on former fee-bearing apartments, fewer rent-stabilized buildings advertised and fewer price cuts.
Katarina Van Derham to close Lenka Padysakova’s Slovak Fashion Night show in New York
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Katarina Van Derham will close Lenka Padysakova’s runway show at the 20th anniversary Slovak Fashion Night Charity Gala on Sept. 10 at Bohemian National Hall in New York City. The event will spotlight Slovak fashion, culture and craftsmanship…
Runway 7 returns to New York Fashion Week with 138 designers from 20 countries
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Runway 7 will stage its 11th season at Sony Hall in New York City from Sept. 8-13, bringing 138 designers and brands from 20 countries to New York Fashion Week. The program mixes runway shows, philanthropy and entertainment, and it ends with the…
Mamdani Proclaims Lyricist Lounge Day in New York City
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has declared Aug. 14, 2026, as Lyricist Lounge Day, honoring the hip hop institution’s 35th anniversary.
Cheung & Lauterborn expands nursing home abuse advocacy in New York
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Cheung & Lauterborn, P.C. is highlighting legal help for families dealing with nursing home abuse and neglect across Long Island, Nassau County, Queens and nearby New York communities.
O'Connor Injury Law launches 2026 teacher giveaway for Staten Island educators
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O’Connor Injury Law is giving 10 Staten Island teachers $200 Amazon gift cards as part of its 2nd Annual Teacher Appreciation Giveaway.
New York bill would require warning before online seller suspensions
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A proposed New York bill could force online marketplaces to give third-party sellers two weeks’ notice before certain suspensions and add new appeal rules.
RTVI posts extended Bruce Blakeman interview on New York governor race
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RTVI released an extended interview with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the Republican candidate for governor of New York, on August 17, 2026. Blakeman used the conversation to lay out his tax, energy, spending and migrant-policy agenda…
Brooklyn Art Haus to host first NYC Clown Festival in Williamsburg
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Brooklyn Art Haus will launch the first New York City Clown Festival from Aug. 25 to Sept. 9 at its Williamsburg theater in Brooklyn.
Secret World launches Hustle Map as New York expands vendor licenses
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Secret World has launched Hustle Map, a live mapping feature meant to help people find temporary and mobile independent sellers as New York City expands street-vending licenses.
Secret World expands NYC platform for local businesses and creators
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Secret World app is expanding in New York City with tools that let neighborhood businesses post jobs, paid tasks, deals, events and creator opportunities.
New York homeowner exemption does not shield contractors in house renovation falls
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A New York construction law firm is warning workers that the state’s homeowner exemption under Labor Law Sections 240 and 241 protects qualifying one- and two-family homeowners, not general contractors or subcontractors.
Mint Theater names cast for New York premiere of PHYL
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Mint Theater Company has announced the full cast and creative team for the New York premiere of Cecily Hamilton’s PHYL, opening Oct. 22 at Theatre Row after previews begin Oct. 3. The production launches the company’s new season focused on sex,…
8it brings Family Meal back with Puerto Rican pool party for NYC hospitality workers
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8it will host Family Meal Vol. 21: Puerto Rican Pool Party on Monday, Aug. 17 at Aliya in Brooklyn, followed by a late-night after-party in Williamsburg.
Registration opens for JA New York Fall Show under INSTORE
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Registration is open for the JA New York Fall Show, set for Oct. 25-27, 2026, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The first INSTORE-produced edition follows its acquisition of the trade show and aims to give independent…
Dr. Mason Pimsler discusses New York’s aid-in-dying law on 77 WABC
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Dr. Mason Blake Pimsler, the medical correspondent for 77 WABC, joined John Catsimatidis on The Cats Roundtable to discuss New York’s new Medical Aid in Dying Act. The law sets strict eligibility, consent and safeguard rules for terminally ill…
New York Art Life Magazine spotlights Portuguese actress Beatriz Silva
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New York Art Life Magazine has published an exclusive interview with Portuguese actress Beatriz Silva, who traces her path from rural Portugal to New York theater.
AHEAD Forum to host Universal Oneness celebration in New York City
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AHEAD Forum plans a large Raksha Bandhan gathering in New York City on Aug. 29, bringing together Hindu, faith and community groups from across the U.S. The event will feature RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and is pitched as a message of unity, civic…
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