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Rikers Island inmate dies of suspected drug overdose, becoming 10th detainee to die this year

NEW YORK — A Department of Correction officer was fired Monday after a Rikers Island inmate died of a suspected overdose.

Tribune News Service · Jul 11, 2022

NYC COVID infection and hospitalization rates increase as questions swirl over Mayor Adams’ plan

NEW YORK — Coronavirus infection rates are surging in the city with more than 15% of all tests coming back positive on average in the past week, data from the Health Department shows — and it remains unclear what Mayor Eric Adams plans to do to address the pandemic resurgence.

Tribune News Service · Jul 11, 2022

Beanie Feldstein to leave ‘Funny Girl’ Broadway show early over ‘different direction’

NEW YORK — Beanie Feldstein is taking an early bow.

Tribune News Service · Jul 11, 2022

Manhattanhenge, a unique urban phenomenon, sets for the last time this year

On Monday and Tuesday, the sun will set between New York's skyscrapers — offering a perfect photo opportunity and a chance to marvel at the city planning that made Manhattanhenge possible.

WEKU · Jul 11, 2022

Biden calls again for US assault rifles ban: ‘We are living in a country awash in weapons of war’ – as it happened

Biden speaks at event to mark passing of Safer Community Act, calling for Congress to go further with gun safety legislation

The Guardian - US · Jul 11, 2022

Couples Derailed by Virus Get Mass ‘Re-Wedding’ in New York

Hundreds of couples whose weddings were derailed or scaled back due to the COVID-19 pandemic got a do-over at no less than a New York City landmark. The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts hosted "Celebrate Love: A (Re)Wedding” for 500 couples on Sunday evening in the pavilion outside the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 11, 2022

Couples derailed by virus get mass ‘re-wedding’ in New York

Hundreds of couples whose weddings were derailed or scaled back due to the COVID-19 pandemic got a do-over thanks to a New York City landmark

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022

The New York Public Library honors Lou Reed with a new exhibition

A new exhibition at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts offers a rare glimpse into the archives of the late songwriter Lou Reed.

WEKU · Jul 11, 2022

Extremely Remote: Woman Saves Up Thousands Traveling Worldwide While Working A New York City Job

“I did a month in Guatemala, realized how easy it was, and a lot of people I met told me you can stay in co-working hostels."

Zenger · Jul 11, 2022

Dream job became career curse as Barilaro pushed for new hiring process, inquiry told

Executive Jenny West was congratulated on the promotion of a lifetime, only to see the job as career ruin after it became a “present” for someone else.

The New Daily · Jul 11, 2022