For New York City's Municipal Workers, a Supplementary Welfare ...
New York City’s municipal work force is, under the mayorship of Bill de Blasio, now larger than it ever has been, at nearly 294,000 workers. This is not a matter of staffing up a few agencies that had been cut back during the recession; as the New York Times reports, “nearly every city agency now employs more workers than it did in 2014, when the mayor took office.” New York City’s population is growing, up about 4 percent since 2010. But its city work force is growing much more quickly: In ..>> view originalProtesters Outside 'Julius Caesar' in Central Park, and Laughs Inside
Mary Andrews, 59, of Manhattan, who was hoping for a standby ticket — standby lines were closed because of high demand — was wondering where the backlash had been when another American production of “Julius Caesar,” in 2012 in Minneapolis, depicted Caesar as President Barack Obama. Photo Before the production Saturday night, audience members were invited onto the stage to add a message to a poster reading: “I mourn for” and “I hope for.” Credit Emily Palmer/The New York Times ..>> view originalNationals Lead 7-4 Over Mets
Trea Turner hit a leadoff homer and the Washington Nationals backed Stephen Strasburg with three long balls Saturday, beating the New York Mets 7-4 to stay undefeated at Citi Field this season.Adam Lind added a two-run shot and Jose Lobaton also went deep for the NL East leaders, who can finish a four-game sweep Sunday afternoon. Washington is 6-0 in Queens this year - part of an impressive 24-12 mark on the road - and has won 12 of 16 at the Mets' home ballpark since the start of last season.Yo..>> view original35th Annual 'Mermaid Parade' Marches Through Coney Island
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Saturday’s rain did not dampen the enthusiasm at the 35th annual Mermaid Parade in Coney Island. More than 3,000 participants took part in this year’s nautical-themed march along Surf Avenue. Organizers say it’s the largest art parade in America. Legendary New York rockers Debbie Harry and Chris Stein of Blondie were honored as this year’s Mermaid Queen and King Neptune.>> view originalBodies of Several Sailors Are Found Aboard Damaged US Destroyer
The Fitzgerald’s commanding officer, Cmdr. Bryce Benson, and two other crew members were injured but conscious, the Navy said. An official with the Japanese Coast Guard, which is aiding the rescue effort, said one of the injured sailors sustained a head injury and was unable to walk. Photo United States military personnel preparing to transfer an injured person on board the U.S.S. Fitzgerald on Saturday off Izu Peninsula, Japan, after the Navy destroyer collided with a merchant ship. Credit ..>> view originalNew York City to Create New 'Nightlife Ambassador' Position
The Mayor's Office of New York City is highlighting a newly created job in its administration — a "nightlife ambassador" to serve as a liaison between the city government and nightclubs.Julie Menin, commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, says the position was created in response to the tremendous growth of New York's music industry.Mayor de Blasio says he was inspired to create the position by the implementation of a "night mayor" in international cities such as London.Lo..>> view originalVilla scores twice, New York City beats Seattle 2-1
David Villa didn't let the rain bother him Saturday, scoring twice in leading New York City FC to 2-1 win over defending MLS champion Seattle. The Spanish striker scored his 50th and 51st MLS career goals in the second half as New York rallied for a win to move into third place in the Eastern Conference. Seattle led at half time after Cristian Roldan's 40th-minute goal. But Villa tied it with a penalty kick in the 52nd. And 25 minutes later, he volleyed home Jack Harrison's cross. At Toronto, J..>> view originalBill Cosby's Sexual Assault Case Ends in a Mistrial
Judge Steven T. O’Neill said he would set a date for a new trial within months.“We will take a hard look at everything involved and then we will retry it,” Mr. Steele said, adding that Ms. Constand “is entitled to a verdict in this case.” Mr. Cosby, 79, and Ms. Constand, 44, reacted stoically to the news inside the Montgomery County Courthouse. He watched, expressionless, as the judge and lawyers spoke, rubbing his face a few times. As he walked out, he said to his lawyers, “you lead the way.”M..>> view originalRemembering the worst trades ever by New York teams
It’s an interesting week to ponder how perilous the world of the sports transaction can be. We celebrated — maybe that’s the wrong word — the 40th anniversary of the Tom Seaver deal this week, and Daniel Murphy (yes, I know, that wasn’t a trade) paid a visit to Queens this weekend. The Nets will not be using the No. 1 overall pick they earned across 82 horrid chapters of basketball next year. One of these weeks, we’ll take a flip side look at the best deals our teams have ever made — but let’s ..>> view originalNew York City needs 'Night Mayor' to bring nightlife industry out of ...
Throughout history, New York City nights have given birth to cultural and artistic revolutions. From the Harlem Jazz Renaissance in the 20s, to lower Manhattan's ...>> view original
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