‘Boardwalk Empire’ actor Michael Stuhlbarg attacked by rock-wielding homeless man near Central Park
“Boardwalk Empire” actor Michael Stuhlbarg was randomly attacked with a rock by a homeless man Sunday night near Central Park on the Upper East Side, police said. Police said the 55-year-old man was walking near East 90th Street and East Drive around 7:45 p.m. when 27-year-old Xavier Israel struck him in the back of the […]
Ex-DOJ official’s disbarment trial underscores central challenge of Trump Jan. 6 case
A disciplinary hearing this week for Donald Trump‘s ex-Department of Justice official Jeffrey Clark showcased the high bar prosecutors must reach in their effort to prove alleged crimes the former president and others are accused of committing in the buildup to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Clark, 56, is fighting to avoid disbarment in Washington, […]
Baltimore Key Bridge collapse workers presumed dead described as hardworking family men from Mexico and Central America
Officials and distraught loved ones say the six construction workers now presumed dead after a major bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday morning were killed by hardworking fathers from Mexico and Central American countries. They were the men of the family. Men were repairing holes in the roadbed of the Francis Key Scott Bridge when […]
Blizzards, tornadoes possible as powerful storm threatens central US
A snowstorm is expected to blanket much of the Plains and the upper Midwest with up to a foot of snow Sunday through Monday as an unseasonable weather system moves east across the country. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms could produce tornadoes along the Gulf Coast on Monday. Blizzard warnings are in effect for Monday from South […]
Penn Station favorite Tracks Raw Bar & Grill opening a spot at Grand Central Madison
That’s the “coast”! The Metropolitan Transportation Authority brings the former Penn Station eatery, a longtime favorite among commuters, to the Long Island Rail Road’s new terminal beneath Grand Central, opening a second Eastside location in Trax Oyster Bar I persuaded him to do so. Officials celebrated the deal as a major victory in the effort […]
2024 NL Central Preview: A division where it is truly anyone’s game
Let’s stop saying this in a roundabout way. There is a very good chance that the National League representatives participating in this season’s World Series will not come from the Central Division. While it’s true that we live in a world of baseball where anything is possible as long as you make it to the […]
Turkey's central bank raises interest rate to 50% despite previous hints of end to hike cycle – CNBC
Turkey’s central bank on Thursday raised its key interest rate to 50% from 45%, citing the continued need to combat rising inflation in the country. Turkey’s annual consumer price inflation rate rose to 67% in February, raising concerns that Turkey’s central bank may have to return to tightening. A photo taken on August 14, 2018 […]
The central bank bonanza returns to town this week – ForexLive
This week’s spotlight is on key central policy decisions, some of which are expected to be decided. The Bank of Japan, RBA, Federal Reserve, SNB, and BOE are all on the agenda, so all the powerful players are taking action. That way you’ll at least have a fun week. So let’s take a look at […]
‘Everyone has friends in jail’: how Palestinian prisoners became central to Gaza ceasefire talks | Israel-Gaza war
IIn a cafe on a dusty roundabout in the small West Bank town of Silwad, the men sit playing cards, one eye fixed on a large television screen showing the latest news from Gaza. There is silence when there is mention of a possible ceasefire agreement and the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners from […]
FDNY paramedic attracts Central Park fans with his bagpiping
Lt. Robert Walsh, a bagpipe player and FDNY EMT, typically performs at funerals and memorial services, but those who like the sound of woodwind instruments may want to listen to his performances in a more convivial setting. You can also listen to He regularly practices in Central Park on the west side of 102 Street […]