New York Today: Results From Rio
And last night, Dalilah Muhammad from Queens won gold in the women’s 400-meter hurdles – the first time an American woman has earned the top spot in the event. Photo Behind Usain Bolt, a New Yorker. Credit Chang W. Lee/The New York Times On the mat:Travis Stevens of Glenville, N.Y., won a silver medal in judo.From the stables:The equestrian McLain Ward, from Brewster, N.Y., sprang to silver in team jumping.In the water:The Naples, N.Y., native Meghan Musnicki rowed with ..>> view original5 Neglected New York City Parks to Get $150 Million for Upgrades
Photo Bleachers without seats at a baseball field at St. Mary’s Park in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx, one of five New York City parks that will receive $30 million for improvements and new features. Credit Edwin J. Torres for The New York Times Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday announced that he would spend $150 million to upgrade five large New York parks — $30 million to one in each borough — in what he called an effort to combat an unequal system in which ..>> view originalNaked Donald Trump Statue Captures Hearts in New York City, But ...
UNION SQUARE, NY — If you've ever wanted to see Donald Trump naked, seek help. But also, you had your chance in Union Square Thursday morning to see the presidential candidate in all his glory. The statue was unveiled in Union Square Thursday. It was toppled by the New York City Parks Department around 1:15 p.m. Be warned, he's really naked and, according to the artist, the statues are as anatomically correct as possible. (Hands seem a little too big though, if we're being honest.)See also: "He'..>> view originalRyan Lochte, Usain Bolt, Ashton Eaton: Your Friday Briefing
Photo Omran Daqneesh, 5, and his sister were among children rescued after an airstrike in Aleppo, Syria, on Wednesday. Credit Mahmoud Rslan/Reuters (Want to get this briefing by email? Here’s the sign-up.)Good morning.Here’s what you need to know:• The symbol of Syria’s suffering.A photograph of the dust- and blood-covered face of Omran Daqneesh, 5, is bringing new attention to the thousands of children killed and wounded during five years of war and the inability or un..>> view originalSmoking-gun evidence that union bosses run New York
Many New Yorkers don’t like how Mayor Bill de Blasio runs the city — but he’s not really the one calling the shots: Unions are. That became crystal clear from emails and documents City Comptroller Scott Stringer released this week linked to the city’s decision to lift deed restrictions from the Rivington House nursing home. When a top de Blasio staffer asked “how critical” the decision was, the reply from an aide, Sarah Samis, was telling: “Very critical b/c it involves 1199 jobs and they want ..>> view originalCelebrating New York City's Streetball Culture
In New York City, if there’s one thing that signifies summer, it’s streetball. Known for its high energy and aggressive playing style, streetball is defined by Oxford dictionary as an “informal type of basketball played especially in urban areas such as parking lots, playgrounds, etc.” Some of New York City’s legendary courts, including Rucker Park and the West Fourth Street Courts, also known as “The Cage,” have been a home for aspiring NBA stars to develop their skills, with stars including ..>> view originalUnderstanding the Trump Voter
Photo Supporters of Donald J. Trump at a rally in Fairfield, Conn., this month. Credit Hilary Swift for The New York Times Yes, Donald Trump has fallen behind in the national polls. All of them. But here’s a number you don’t hear enough: 41 percent of voters are still supporting him. Four out of every 10 people.Who are they, exactly?In the latest episode of The Run-Up, we spoke with a man who may be better qualified than anyone to answer that question: J. D. Vance, who ..>> view originalMiddle-Income Jobs Finally Show Signs of a Rebound
Photo William C. Dudley of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced job gains on Thursday. Credit Dave Sanders for The New York Times The American economy is finally creating more middle-income jobs, according to a new analysis released Thursday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in a turnabout from the feast-and-famine pattern earlier in the recovery, when hiring was strongest at the bottom and top of the wage scale.The findings suggest that it may soon be ..>> view originalShould The New York Mets Have Sold At The Deadline?
Taking Note | Israel's New Man in New York
PhotoDani Dayan.Credit Sebastian Scheiner/Associated Press Dani Dayan is articulate and charming, a lively and provocative conversationalist. An immigrant from Argentina and a Spanish speaker, he is an Israeli settler from the West Bank, and the controversial former head of the settler movement. Mr. Dayan is also a fervent opponent of a Palestinian state and believes Israel has a historic claim to the West Bank. That is not the position of Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, who says he..>> view original
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