The Oldest Gay Bars in New York
As New York gears up to celebrate Pride weekend, a look back to New York’s earliest gay bars reveals how, long before the Stonewall Riots, LGBTs found places to be themselves.For many drinkers, the history of LGBT bars in New York begins and ends with Greenwich Village’s famous the Stonewall Inn, site of the eponymous 1969 Riots.While the watering hole—recently transformed into a memorial site for the terrible massacre at Orlando LGBT nightclub Pulse—is, of course, historically significant, it i..>> view originalSome Early Signs of 'Brexit' Upheaval
“All companies will be holding fire to see what happens,” said Mr. Maier, Siemens’s chief executive for Britain.For decades, big multinational companies have used Britain as their business-friendly, English-speaking beachhead to Europe. As a member of the European Union, Britain offered frictionless access to the mainland, while the legacy of Margaret Thatcher meant there was far less regulation than in France or Germany.Now that the English Channel suddenly seems a lot wider, businesses are wa..>> view originalReview: Get No Kick From the Rockettes in 'New York Spectacular'
Photo Grand Central Terminal (that’s a set) communed with Radio City Music Hall (the real thing), including a healthy dose of actors and kicky Rockettes, on Thursday night as “New York Spectacular” opened. Credit Santiago Mejia/The New York Times Parents visiting Manhattan with their families, I implore you: Before arrival, formulate a plan of action in case you and the kids accidentally lose one another amid the dizzying urban whirl.If the shiny and dispiriting new Roc..>> view originalNew York Today: Super New Yorkers
But I can’t be alone.We want to hear from you, New Yorkers. What superpower makes you special?Let us know in the comments.Here’s what else is happening:Weather Our mundane superpower at New York Today? We always know the weather.(With a little help from the National Weather Service.)Today’s forecast: a huge smile.We’re looking at mostly clear skies, a calm breeze and a high of 80.No better way to kick off the weekend.In the News• Plans for heightened security at the pride march on Sunday h..>> view originalWhere Japanese Artists Go for Japanese Food in New York
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As the effects of climate change raise temperatures more and more in the coming years, the Big Apple is likely to become a site of increasing heat-related deaths, according to a new study.Published this week in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, the findings revealed 2080 is likely to be the year when heat deaths are expected to triple in New York City. This means more than 3,000 people dying each year from heat exhaustion and dehydration, as well as heart and respiratory problems, t..>> view originalIn Immigration Fight, Asians Work to Be Heard
Photo Protesters gathered in Foley Square in Manhattan on Friday to express disappointment in the Supreme Court’s ruling on President Obama’s immigration policy. Credit Sam Hodgson for The New York Times As immigration activists gathered in Lower Manhattan on Friday afternoon, chanting in Spanish to denounce the Supreme Court deadlock that effectively shut down President Obama’s program of deportation relief, a group of eight advocates stood quietly in the back.They hel..>> view originalDerrick Rose Says He's Ready to Blossom in New York
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Photo A guest suite at the William Vale in Williamsburg. Credit Love and War From the revitalizing Financial District to Brooklyn’s trendy Williamsburg, here are seven new New York City hotels to check out this summer.AKA Wall StreetThe Financial District has its first luxury all-residential hotel. AKA Wall Street occupies a restored century-old building on the corner of William Street and Maiden Lane. “Affluent travelers want more than a bed and a minibar,” said Larry ..>> view originalStyle|The Woman Who 'Totally Understands' Donald Trump
Her father, Paul B. Hicks III, represented a major tobacco company in Connecticut and later was the top communications executive for the National Football League, where he dealt with scandals over player safety and the Patriots’ deflated footballs. Her establishment pedigree aside, Ms. Hicks does not fit the part of the typical campaign press secretary, spinning reporters and gossiping over expensed drinks on the trail. Among journalists, Ms. Hicks is not known to wrangle, cajole or mingle, ser..>> view original
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