City extends vaccine mandate to all municipal employees

CrainsNewYork.com (Sports) 7/26 5:50A Associated Press

The rule is expected to affect about 340,000 workers, making New York City one of the largest employers in the U.S. to take such action To view the full story, click the title link.

'This can be me': Black participation rising in gymnastics

PIX11.com (Sports) 7/25 8:42A The Associated Press

TOKYO (AP) — There's a phenomenon that happens every time Simone Biles appears on a screen inside Power Moves Gymnastics & Fitness. As if flipping a switch, the young women of color on the gym's competitive team spring to life, fueled by the jolt...

WATCH: Empire State Building Lights Up in Flags of Nations Participating in Tokyo Olympics

NBCNewYork.com (Sports) 7/23 3:03P

The Tokyo Olympics are underway, and one of the most iconic buildings in the New York City skyline is celebrating all those participating. The Empire State Building lit up Friday night, using rotating colors of each nation’s flags to illuminate...

Deals of the Day: July 23

CrainsNewYork.com (Sports) 7/23 7:16A Natalie Sachmechi, Eddie Small

The New York City School Construction Authority buys a site in Inwood, and Mattress Firm plans new flagship store in Tribeca To view the full story, click the title link.

Tajouri-Shradi scores to help NYC beat Montreal 1-0

PIX11.com (Sports) 7/21 3:42P Associated Press

HARRISON, N.J. — Ismael Tajouri-Shradi scored off a long pass from goalkeeper Luis Barraza and New York City FC beat Montreal 1-0 on Wednesday night to end a two-game losing streak. Tajouri-Shradi raced in from the right side to control Barraza’s...

Homegrown fast-casual salad chain raises $20M to take on Chipotle

CrainsNewYork.com (Sports) 7/20 10:46A Cara Eisenpress

The biggest opportunity for growth lies outside New York City To view the full story, click the title link.

Before Tokyo, Many Olympians Competed At NYC's Iconic Armory, the ‘Fastest Track in The World'

NBCNewYork.com (Sports) 7/19 7:33P Jen Maxfield

Before they jetted off to Tokyo ahead of the Olympic Games, many members of team U.S.A. were running, jumping and throwing their way to world records at a New York City institution: The Armory in Washington Heights.

Columbus beats NYCFC on Zelarayan free kick; Red Bulls postponed due to bad weather

PIX11.com (Sports) 7/17 4:38P Associated Press

NEW YORK --- It wasn't exactly the best of nights for either of the New York area's MLS clubs Saturday. Lucas Zelarayan scored his fourth free kick goal of the season to help the Columbus Crew beat New York City FC 2-1. Zelarayan capped the...

Crain’s 2021 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Awards

CrainsNewYork.com (Sports) 7/15 10:23A https://www.crainsnewyork.com/de

Crain's first annual Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Awards, a component of Crain's 2021 All Together commitment, will celebrate New York City individuals and businesses that are leading by... To view the full story, click the title link.

Inflation is unlikely to derail city's slow tourism comeback

CrainsNewYork.com (Sports) 7/15 3:30A Cara Eisenpress

As inflation drives travel prices higher, New York City’s snail-paced tourism recovery is likely keeping a cap on the cost to visit, tourism leaders and economics say. To view the full story, click the title link.

Basketball Is Nothing Without Net

NYTimes.com (Sports) 7/14 11:00P David Waldstein

“It is just not good,” Anibal Amador says of bare rims at New York City’s playgrounds. As a result, the self-described “Net Changer” buys and hangs nets at his local courts.

Where to watch Italy vs. England Euro 2020 final in NYC

NYPost.com (Sports) 7/11 1:08A Alex Mitchell

Every pub and pizzeria within the five boroughs will be buzzing this weekend. Soccer mania has swept New York City as Italy and England prepare for an epic final match for Euro 2020 this Sunday at 3 p.m., and there s no shortage of action on our...

The Mets’ news that dominated headlines 60 years ago this week

NYPost.com (Sports) 7/10 8:26P Mike Vaccaro

Sixty years ago this week, a huge chunk of the Mets’ origin story was born — and another fascinating sliding-door version was debated, and left alone … for the time being. The summer of 1961 was the last time the Yankees had New York City to...

Next mayor’s challenge will be working with Andrew Cuomo

CrainsNewYork.com (Sports) 7/9 6:33A Bloomberg

Eric Adams won New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary but now the real politicking begins: wooing Governor Andrew Cuomo, a man he’s criticized in the past. The governor of New York wields... To view the full story, click the title link.

Next mayor’s challenges will include working with Cuomo

CrainsNewYork.com (Sports) 7/9 6:33A Bloomberg

The governor wields outsize influence over New York City and often clashes with officials over issues like transit and taxes To view the full story, click the title link.