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Milestones: December 2, 2023

Brooklyn Daily Eagle 12/1 5:00P Brooklyn Eagle Staff

‘CASTA DIVA’ — DEC. 2 MARKS THE CENTENNIAL OF LEGENDARY OPERA DIVA MARIA CALLAS, born in New York City in 1923 to Greek immigrants, and originally named Maria Anna Sofia...

Upcoming seminar: ‘Know Your Rights’ for NYC tenants, landlords and homeowners

Brooklyn Daily Eagle 12/1 10:41A Rob Abruzzese

The Haitian American Lawyers Association of New York (HALANY), in collaboration with The Legal Aid Society, the Law Office of Annel-Stephan Norgaisse and Beaulieu Law Firm, is...

Iconic 5th Avenue is car-free once again this Sunday for holiday shopping

NBCNewYork.com (Local) 12/1 5:41A NBC New York Staff

New York City is bringing back its popular Open Streets program this holiday season — and it is expanding even more.

NYC Gridlock Alert Days spike in December

NBCNewYork.com (Local) 12/1 4:59A NBC New York Staff

Happy Holidays? New York City’s Department of Transportation designates the busiest traffic days of the year as Gridlock Alert Days, recommending people bike or ride mass...

NYC tourism tips: Here's the experts' guide this holiday season

NBCNewYork.com (Local) 12/1 4:50A Linda Gaudino

New York City is welcoming domestic and international tourists this holiday season. Here are some tips and tricks from a tourism expert on how you can take advantage of all...

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Letter: Adams administration is making progress helping those with serious mental illness

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 11/29 10:45A Brian Stettin

A recent Crain's story left out much of the most important work the city has been doing, writes Brian Stettin, New York City Senior Advisor on Severe Mental Illness.

Second Grade Happenings

PS 77 | The Lower Lab School 11/27 11:40P Lower Lab Teacher

December December 1, 2023 Dear Second Grade Families: Thank you for the expressions of gratitude and heartfelt cards and sweets for Thanksgiving. They made our hearts and tummies dance with joy! While...

Climate Change: A Five-Point Checklist for the Five Boroughs

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 11/27 11:03P https://www.crainsnewyork.com/cr

New York City, facing the brunt of climate change with extreme weather and flooding, has been proactive with a climate strategy for nearly two decades. This strategy is a...

As banking becomes more global, customers seek a personal touch

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 11/26 11:03P https://www.crainsnewyork.com/cr

In an age of automation and AI, one thing hasn’t changed: Many banking activities require a personalized, human touch. International Finance Bank (IFB) is among the...

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Why It Costs $6 to Clean This Shirt in New York City

NYTimes.com (Fashion & Style) 11/30 10:54A Eliza Shapiro and Lanna Apisukh

The humble cotton button-down helps power New York City, through its presence in practically every office in town. But few people understand the shirt’s transformation from...

Letter: Adams administration is making progress helping those with serious mental illness

CrainsNewYork.com (Arts) 11/29 10:45A Brian Stettin

A recent Crain's story left out much of the most important work the city has been doing, writes Brian Stettin, New York City Senior Advisor on Severe Mental Illness.

New York City Ballet and Its Orchestra Reach Contract Deal

NYTimes.com (Music) 11/28 9:59A Javier C. Hernández

The agreement, which includes an increase in compensation of about 22 percent over three years, ends months of tense negotiations.

Best Christmas Tree Lightings and Menorah Lightings with Fun Activities for Kids

Mommy Poppins 11/28 6:18A Drew Kristofik

Good news for the crowd-averse: You don't have to brave the commotion of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting to witness a fabulous Christmas tree lighting in New York City. We've rounded up...

Climate Change: A Five-Point Checklist for the Five Boroughs

CrainsNewYork.com (Arts) 11/27 11:03P https://www.crainsnewyork.com/cr

New York City, facing the brunt of climate change with extreme weather and flooding, has been proactive with a climate strategy for nearly two decades. This strategy is a...

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Schrafft’s, an American Restaurant Icon, Is Coming Back to NYC

Eater NY 12/1 5:54A Emma Orlow

Schrafft’s will reopen in Midtown. Ahead of its return, the company is hosting a holiday pop-up with coffee and pastries. | MCNY/Gottscho-Schleisner/Getty Images Ahead of its relaunch in Midtown,...

Related: New York Loses One of Its Few Hakka Restaurants — And More Closings Eater NY

The Best Holiday Pop-Up Bars in New York City

Eater NY 11/28 7:01A Eater Staff

Holiday winter pop-up drinks at the Holiday Winter Wonderland at Loreley Beer Garden. | Loreley Beer Garden Where to celebrate the holidays with seasonal drinks, decorations, and more New York City...

An Eater’s Guide to New York City

Eater NY 11/22 5:19A Eater Staff

Wood-fired pizzas from Una Pizza Napoletana on the Lower East Side. | Una Pizza Napoletana An unofficial, highly opinionated NYC dining guide There are more than 8 million people living in New York...

Halal Cart Vendor Subjected to Islamophobic Tirades by Former Obama Official

Eater NY 11/22 4:50A Melissa McCart

A halal cart on the Upper East Side was subjected to harassment from Stuart Seldowitz, who served in the U.S. State Department’s Office of Israel and Palestinian Affairs. | Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto...

A Takeout Restaurant Sold Thousands of Meals Made by Robots. Did Anyone Notice?

Eater NY 11/21 7:54A Luke Fortney

Everything in this photograph was cooked by a robot. Better Days sold thousands of meals this year on delivery apps. It announced last week that they were all cooked by robots. At 1:38 p.m. last...

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Letter: Adams administration is making progress helping those with serious mental illness

CrainsNewYork.com (Retail & Apparel) 11/29 10:45A Brian Stettin

A recent Crain's story left out much of the most important work the city has been doing, writes Brian Stettin, New York City Senior Advisor on Severe Mental Illness.

Climate Change: A Five-Point Checklist for the Five Boroughs

CrainsNewYork.com (Retail & Apparel) 11/27 11:03P https://www.crainsnewyork.com/cr

New York City, facing the brunt of climate change with extreme weather and flooding, has been proactive with a climate strategy for nearly two decades. This strategy is a...

As banking becomes more global, customers seek a personal touch

CrainsNewYork.com (Retail & Apparel) 11/26 11:03P https://www.crainsnewyork.com/cr

In an age of automation and AI, one thing hasn’t changed: Many banking activities require a personalized, human touch. International Finance Bank (IFB) is among the...

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Letter: Adams administration is making progress helping those with serious mental illness

CrainsNewYork.com (Sports) 11/29 10:45A Brian Stettin

A recent Crain's story left out much of the most important work the city has been doing, writes Brian Stettin, New York City Senior Advisor on Severe Mental Illness.

Climate Change: A Five-Point Checklist for the Five Boroughs

CrainsNewYork.com (Sports) 11/27 11:03P https://www.crainsnewyork.com/cr

New York City, facing the brunt of climate change with extreme weather and flooding, has been proactive with a climate strategy for nearly two decades. This strategy is a...

As banking becomes more global, customers seek a personal touch

CrainsNewYork.com (Sports) 11/26 11:03P https://www.crainsnewyork.com/cr

In an age of automation and AI, one thing hasn’t changed: Many banking activities require a personalized, human touch. International Finance Bank (IFB) is among the...

Game vs. Messi's Miami not included in New York Red Bulls' home opener ticket promotion

NBCNewYork.com (Sports) 11/22 2:57P

The New York Red Bulls’ holiday ticket promotion involving next season’s home opener has a catch: A game against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami isn’t included. The Red Bulls...

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Sol Goldman heirs spill secrets in fight over $2B portfolio

The Real Deal 11/30 7:17A Rich Bockmann

The heirs to Sol Goldman’s fortune have declared war on each other, and in the process are spilling the secrets of one of New York real estate’s most private families. Jane Goldman, daughter of the...

What REBNY’s office visitation report actually measures

The Real Deal 11/30 6:01A TRD Staff

The specter of half-empty buildings , a reality supported by card-swipe data from Kastle Systems, hasn’t done office owners any favors. But the Real Estate Board of New York has another dataset with a...

REBNY vows to fight antitrust lawsuit

The Real Deal 11/30 5:33A Harrison Connery

New York City’s governing real estate authority vowed to get tough on the Big Apple’s edition of a series of antitrust lawsuits targeting residential commission rules. The Real Estate Board of New...

Letter: Adams administration is making progress helping those with serious mental illness

CrainsNewYork.com (Real Estate) 11/29 10:45A Brian Stettin

A recent Crain's story left out much of the most important work the city has been doing, writes Brian Stettin, New York City Senior Advisor on Severe Mental Illness.

HUD calls out Chiacgo’s aldermanic prerogative over development

The Real Deal 11/29 7:38A TRD Staff

Federal officials are criticizing Chicago for letting aldermen limit affordable housing opportunities through a controversial but long-standing practice known as aldermanic privilege over local...

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Scientists in Discredited Alcohol Study May Advise U.S. on Drinking Guidelines

NYTimes.com (Health) 12/1 10:22A Roni Caryn Rabin

Two researchers with ties to beer and liquor companies have been named to a panel that will review the health evidence on alcohol consumption.

China Respiratory Illness: U.S. Health Officials Say Cause is Known

NYTimes.com (Health) 12/1 9:54A Benjamin Mueller and Emily Baumg

A surge of children has been hospitalized in China for respiratory illnesses, but international health authorities said the cause was common viruses and bacteria.

Abraham Bergman, Doctor Who Sought Answers on SIDS, Dies at 91

NYTimes.com (Health) 11/30 11:55A Trip Gabriel

He worked for the passage of major public health legislation; most notably, he helped secure millions in federal dollars for research into sudden infant death syndrome.

U.S. Rate of Suicide by Firearm Reaches Record Level

NYTimes.com (Health) 11/30 6:50A Emily Baumgaertner

Gun suicides increased from prepandemic rates in all racial and ethnic groups, but the degree of change differed drastically.

Brain Study Suggests Traumatic Memories Are Processed as Present Experience

NYTimes.com (Health) 11/30 4:00A Ellen Barry

Traumatic memories had their own neural mechanism, brain scans showed, which may help explain their vivid and intrusive nature.

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