NYC’s public schools will close on Columbus Day on Monday, but the Department of Education has avoided any public mention of the controversial Italian explorer. While schools Chancellor Richard Carranza recently launched a “culturally responsive” education initiative, he hasn’t said…
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2 killed in separate NYC shootings: cops
Two men were fatally shot in unrelated incidents early Thursday morning, police said. The first shots rang out just after 12:30 a.m. in front of a building on 168th Street between Amsterdam and Audubon avenues in Washington Heights, police said….
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‘Doors off’ NYC chopper flights for dogs spark outrage
The helicopter-tour company involved in the East River crash that killed five sightseers has come up with a new gimmick to drum up business – letting passengers bring their dogs along for the ride. FlyNYON says it’s “teamed up” with…
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NYC cyclists want de Blasio off 2020 campaign trail
Mayor Bill de Blasio should stop running for president and focus on Big Apple cyclists getting run over, cycling enthusiasts said Sunday. The call came as more than 200 cyclist rallied for safe streets in memory of Jose Alzorriz, the…
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NYC schools could save billions by using existing facilities: report
New York City’s public school system could save $2.4 billion and alleviate overcrowding if education officials think outside the box instead of drawing up costly construction plans, according to a new study. The report by the Citizens Budget Commission said…
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3 Film Series to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend
Our guide to film series and special screenings happening this weekend and in the week ahead. All our movie reviews are at nytimes.com/reviews/movies. GRIT AND GLITTER: BEFORE AND AFTER STONEWALL at the Museum of the Moving Image (June 21-July 6)….
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4 Film Series to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend
Our guide to film series and special screenings happening this weekend and in the week ahead. All our movie reviews are at nytimes.com/reviews/movies. CAMERA OBTRUSA: THE ACTION DOCUMENTARIES OF KAZUO HARA at the Museum of Modern Art (through June 14)….
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Watch Jay Leno Stump NYC in Us Weekly’s Celeb vs Politics ‘Jaywalking’
Getting to the bottom of it! Jay Leno stopped by Us Weekly earlier this month to chat about his partnership with Amgen to launch Cholesterol 911 Opens a New Window. before he took his former “Jaywalking” segment to the streets…
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NYC beverage bigwig caught up in college admissions scandal
New York food and beverage distributor Gregory Abbott and his wife allegedly paid over $100,000 to help their daughter cheat on the SAT and ACT, authorities said. The couple gave admitted mastermind William “Rick” Singer bribes of $50,000 and $75,000…
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5 Film Series to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend
Our guide to film series and special screenings happening this weekend and in the week ahead. All our movie reviews are at nytimes.com/reviews/movies. DOC FORTNIGHT 2019 at the Museum of Modern Art (through Feb. 28). The programmers of MoMA’s annual…
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4 Film Series to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend
Our guide to film series and special screenings happening this weekend and in the week ahead. All our movie reviews are at nytimes.com/reviews/movies. ACTOR FOR HIRE: THE OTHER SIDE OF ORSON WELLES at the Quad Cinema (Dec. 7-13). The TV…
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