The Brass Queens, an all-female brass band with an impressive repertoire of performances, are among the finalists for the Riders’ Choice Awards ( Photo: Brass Queens Twitter ) Resounding Triumph: All-Female Band ‘Brass Queens’ Wins Inaugural Riders’ Choice Awards Call it the Grammys for subway buskers—the first-ever Riders’ Choice Award is here. Voting closed Wednesday with the all-female... News 28 Jul 2023 | 01:45
Hope, created by artist Helen Draves, sits on display at Riverside Park until July 2024 ( Photo: Elijah-Hurewitz-Ravitch ) Artistic Splendor Unveiled: Riverside Park Welcomes Two Captivating New Sculptures On a drizzly Tuesday afternoon, two new sculptures were unveiled at Riverside Park South. Within the framework of “Works... News 24 Jul 2023 | 03:23
The main branch of the NY Public Library at Fifth Ave. and E. 42nd St. Photo: Beau Matic NY Public Library Offers A Robust Assortment of Programs For Seniors Through Fall The New York Public Library—long a bastion of information, ideas, and education—is offering a robust assortment of programming... Senior Living Guide 18 Jul 2023 | 02:49
Too few lifeguards have forced curtailment of youth Learn to Swim programs at most city pools and all adult lap swims have been cut. Hamilton Fish pool (above) boasts the only swimming lesson program for youngsters being offered at any city owned pool in Manhattan this summer. Photo: Elijah Hurewitz-Ravitch Hamilton Fish Pool on LES is Only City Pool in Manhattan Offering Youngsters Swim Lessons New Yorkers looking to cool off in the summer months will be glad to know that 13 of Manhattan’s outdoor pools remain open.... News 14 Jul 2023 | 11:14
