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- Woman Dies After Being Set on Fire in Subway Car, Police SayThe police said “criminality is suspected” in the death, which they said appeared to be a homicide. It happened aboard a subway car at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station on Sunday morning.
- Campus Groups Try to Make Room for Middle-Ground Opinions on the Middle EastSome college students and faculty members are seeking space for nuanced perspectives on the Israel-Hamas war on deeply divided campuses.
- Ron Eliran, Israeli ”Ambassador of Song,” Has a Bar Mitzvah at 90In 1947, Ron Eliran’s 13th birthday in the British Mandate for Palestine was canceled when authorities called a curfew. Now, 77 years later, he has officially become a man.
- ‘Before We Got to the Park, Kali Mentioned the Northern Lights’Regret over missing a rare occurrence, a nostalgic stroll and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
- Top Uniformed N.Y.P.D. Officer Resigns After Abuse AllegationsJeffrey Maddrey demanded sexual favors, according to subordinates, and the federal authorities are investigating. He had previously been accused of harassment on the job.
- New York Is Putting Trash in Bins. Some People Have a Problem With That.Citywide rules now require more buildings to place trash bags inside containers for pickup. Many New Yorkers are thrilled to see fewer rats, but some are discovering new headaches.
- Amazon Warehouse Workers in New York City Join ProtestThe workers’ union hopes that adding employees at the Staten Island warehouse to a protest started by delivery drivers will increase pressure on Amazon.
- Hochul Weighs Legislation Limiting A.I. and More Than 100 Other BillsA bill passed by the New York State Legislature to regulate the state’s use of artificial intelligence is among more than 100 that await Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision.
- Ann Rockefeller Roberts, Champion of Native Americans, Dies at 90The eldest daughter of Nelson Rockefeller, she founded a nonprofit to support Indigenous culture and helped fill two institutions with artifacts.
- How Sophia Cheng, Founder of a Fruit Jelly Snack Company, Spends Her SundaysSophia Cheng, the founder of Oddball, takes a snack tour around the city, breaks for tennis and wards off the Sunday scaries with Channing Tatum.
- Woman Dies After Being Set on Fire in Subway Car, Police Say
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Jerry Seinfeld, Gary Allen, Toby Keith, and many more! – The Eisenhower Hall Theatre at West Point
The Hudson Valley’s premiere performing arts center! Located at historic West Point “Ike Hall” is open to the public. The Eisenhower Hall Theatre at West Point is dedicated to bringing great performances to the United States Corps of Cadets and … Continue reading
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Explore the world without leaving Norwalk – Stepping Stones Museum
Saturday, December 28    2:00 pm A Day in the Italian Renaissance – A special children’s workshop of Italian Renaissance that explains the Italian Renaissance history, talking about the painters, art, sculptures, explorers, music and theatre. Musicians will demonstrate instruments as … Continue reading
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John Tesh: Big Band Christmas Live!
John Tesh and his Big Band Orchestra are “swinging†into town so you can “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmasâ€! On stage with 14 performers, John will play favorite holiday tunes in the big band style, will treat you to … Continue reading
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Anyone interested in joining Pickleball? Adult Sports & Recreation Healthy Living Program
Pickleball is currently the fastest growing recreational sport among adults and is played on a badminton court with a lowered net, perforated plastic ball, and wood paddles. Anyone interested in joining a casual club should contact Aaron Zimmerman at 203-966-4528, … Continue reading
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CHRISTMAS STORE – Pound Ridge Nurseries
We’ve been working hard to transform the garden center into a winter wonderland. Stockings were hung in the lower store with care, while the smell of candles and sound of sleigh bells fill the air (in the upper store and … Continue reading
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Dennis Collins & Mike DiMeo – North Star
Fresh off the Rascals tour, and currently on Broadway, Dennis can be seen regularly singing backing vocals on Late Night w/ David Letterman, Saturday Night Live, and with stars like Roberta Flack among many, many other major singers including Sting, … Continue reading
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REBEL Ensemble for Baroque Music – Caramoor
REBEL Ensemble for Baroque Music 12/14/13 Pastorale Saturday, 8:00pm in the Rosen House Music Room Tickets: $40.00, $50.00 Sherezade Panthaki, soprano; Matthias Maute and Sophie Larivière, recorders & traverso; Jörg-Michael Schwarz and Karen Marie Marmer, violins & directors; David Miller, … Continue reading
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Holiday Shopping Extravaganza – Westchester Coalition for the Hungry & Homeless
Over 20 vendors—shops, boutiques, restaurants—will be displaying some of this year’s hottest items at the December 5th sale. A portion of the proceeds will fund operations and programs provided by WCHH, many of which were gutted by government funding cuts. … Continue reading
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Breakfast with Frosty & Friends – Beardsley Zoo
Get in the holiday spirit and join Frosty and his friends for breakfast at Connecticut’s only zoo. Breakfast will be available from 9:00 – 11:00 am with Frosty and Friends making appearances at 9:30 and 10:30 am. Reservations are required. … Continue reading
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GREENBURGH NATURE CENTER RECEIVES FUNDING FOR NEW TRAILS PROGRAMMING
The Greenburgh Nature Center has received a $20,000 grant from Con Edison to expand its outdoor trail programming and make its trails more welcoming for visitors. “Teaching Trails: A Community Path for Environmental Education” will be comprised of year-round trails … Continue reading
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