Sep. 25, 2024 By Dean Moses Darby Allin says Grand Slam at Arthur Ashe Stadium Wednesday night could be the stepping stone to one of the most important moments in his career. Allin is an AEW standout star who not only became a fan favorite for his high-flying, hard-hitting style, but also for being…
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AEW star Willow talks Grand Slam in Queens, hardcore wrestling, and perseverance amid self-doubt
Sep. 24, 2024 By Dean Moses In a trip to NYC to promote Wednesday’s AEW Grand Slam at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Willow spoke to amNewYork Metro about her growth in the company, deathmatch wrestling, and the biggest television show of the year for the promotion. Residing in Long Island, Willow lives just a short…
AEW CEO Tony Khan talks Grand Slam at Arthur Ashe Stadium during visit to Big Apple
Sep. 20, 2024 By Dean Moses CEO of All Elite Wrestling Tony Khan spoke to amNewYork Metro Thursday during his visit to the Big Apple ahead of next week’s Grand Slam at Arthur Ashe Stadium, touching on the history of the company that has carved out a space for itself in the wrestling world…
Back on track: G train returns to full service following summer shutdown
Sep. 3, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld The G train is finally back to full service following a painful summer shutdown. The Crosstown Line returned to its full route between Court Square in Long Island City, Queens and Church Avenue in Kensington, Brooklyn at 5 a.m. on Sept. 3. The line had been shuttered in…
Queens chef Stikxz Williams to compete in new season of Food Network’s ‘Ciao House’
May. 16, 2024 By Emily Davenport
A Queens chef is taking on a one-of-a-kind challenge in the upcoming season of “Ciao House” on Food Network.
Hochul unpacks details of major effort to combat retail theft — including tougher penalties and tax credits
May. 1, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon
Gov. Kathy Hochul rolled out the details Wednesday of a $40 million package filled with sweeping measures, including retail-focused anti-theft teams for police, to combat rising retail theft across the state.
Five Boro Bike Tour is pedaling back to NYC this weekend. Here’s what to know.
May. 1, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
The TD Five Boro Bike Tour, the nation’s biggest communal bike ride, is returning to the Big Apple this weekend for its 46th iteration through the streets of all five New York City boroughs.
Fair Fares transit discount program finally compatible with OMNY for trial period
May. 1, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
MTA riders using Fair Fares can finally start tapping into the discounted system using OMNY, with the transit agency and the city’s Social Services department launching a pilot program this week for select users of the low-income transit program.
NYC rent-stabilized tenants in danger of yet another increase after Rent Guidelines Board vote
May. 1, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller
New York City’s roughly 1 million rent-stabilized tenants could see their rents hiked by as much as 6.5%, according to preliminary ranges approved by the city’s Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) Tuesday night.
Pickleball to take over NYC: Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Queens to host 2024 New York City Open in May
Apr. 25, 2024 By Joe Pantorno
The mecca of American tennis, the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, is opening its doors to one of the hottest sports in the country.