New York Today: Celebrating the Strand
Rents continued to rise in the 1950s, and the old bookstores that had survived on Fourth Avenue again faced eviction. When an agent from the Department of Commerce and Public Events visited in 1956, “the antiquarians wept, dustily, on his neck,” The New York Times reported. They begged the city to find a new row for them. (It never did.) A year later, Mr. Bass’s son, Fred Bass, moved the Strand to Broadway and 12th Street, where it has remained and expanded.Today, the bookstore, named after a ..>> view originalNew York's Gay Pride Parade in all its glory
Thousands participated in the annual New York City Gay Pride Parade, one of the oldest and largest in the world. The West Village in Manhattan was packed with revelers and marchers as members of the LGBT community danced and celebrated under a bright summer sun. Many of the participants carried political themed signs as President Trump's administration has angered some in the LGBT community. AP ..>> view originalFrom New York to Southern California, celebrating the 150th ...
From New Hampshire to California, with stops in New York and Wisconsin, some of Frank Lloyd Wright’s best-known works are being showcased this summer during the sesquicentennial of the famed architect’s birth.Wright was born June 8, 1867, and in a career spanning seven decades, he designed buildings, including homes, hotels and churches for clients from coast to coast.Wright conceptualized about 1,000 buildings, more than half of which were constructed, according to curators at New York City’s..>> view original'Like Riding On The Back Of A Bull': 2 Subway Cars Derail In ...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Two subway cars derailed in Manhattan Tuesday morning, causing numerous minor injuries, authorities said. A southbound A train struck the wall of the tunnel at around 9:48 a.m., causing two subway cars to derail at West 128th Street officials said. “The emergency brakes automatically went on. The train bucked forward, it bucked backward. In the process of doing that, two of the – there’s eight cars on this train – two of the cars derailed. They scraped the side of the wa..>> view originalNine New York-area hospitals focusing on children's health ranked ...
Nine New York-area hospitals that focus on caring for children battling major health issues are feeling pretty darn good these days. Those hospitals and one in ...>> view originalGoogle Fined Record $2.7 Billion in EU Antitrust Ruling
The apparent focus on Silicon Valley has prompted accusations from some in the United States that the European Union is unfairly targeting American companies. Officials in the bloc vigorously deny those claims. Still, in recent years, Ms. Vestager has demanded that Apple repay $14.5 billion in back taxes in Ireland, opened an investigation into Amazon’s tax practices in Europe and raised concerns about Facebook’s gathering and handling of data. The companies deny any wrongdoing.In targeting the..>> view originalSenate Health Bill Reels as CBO Predicts 22 Million More Uninsured
But the budget office put Republicans in an untenable position. It found that next year, 15 million more people would be uninsured compared with current law. Premiums and out-of-pocket expenses could shoot skyward for some low-income people and for people nearing retirement, it said. The legislation would decrease federal deficits by a total of $321 billion over a decade, the budget office said.Mr. McConnell, the chief author of the bill, wanted the Senate to approve it before a planned recess ..>> view originalNike Unveils Stunning New Global Headquarters in New York City
Over the last year, Nike has been making a move to more closely align itself with New York City. The company, which, for so long has been most closely associated with Oregon, where it was founded, has been looking east. Just today, it unveiled its New York headquarters, and AD got an exclusive sneak peek. NYHQ, as the space is called, will serve as the company’s hub for New York City and the Eastern United States, with its global headquarters remaining in Oregon. Designed by Nike’s Workplace Des..>> view originalHow to stay on your boss' good side during New York City's ...
Brace yourself for delays. Drew Angerer / Getty Images • The New York metro area is bracing for massive transit delays this summer. • Hash out a plan with your boss to avoid getting in trouble for lateness if you're ever stranded. • Harvard Business School professor Michael Wheeler recommends viewing the situation from your manager's perspective to anticipate issues. New York City's "summer of hell" is upon us. Whether you ride the LIRR, travel on Amtrak or Ne..>> view originalNew York City's Future LGBT Monument Literally Makes Rainbows
New York City is getting a monument to the LGBT community as well as to the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando and “all victims of hate, intolerance and violence.” Governor Andrew Cuomo revealed on Sunday the winning design by Anthony Goicolea, which takes seriously the rainbow as a symbol of the LGBT movement. The future monument will use nature to cast rainbows on its surroundings."This stunning design complements the landscape and communicates a timeless message of inclusion,..>> view original
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