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Legal mediator Gizem Alper is searching for cross-continental legal agreement

Gizem Alper’s career in international commercial law flows from a lifelong interest in legal principles and a career hopping between different cultures and parts of the world. Having studied and worked in law on three different continents, Alper’s practice focuses on bringing businesses into agreement across cultures…

NYC’s wildlife is making a comeback. Can it stay?

Native New Yorkers have been returning home — not to live in waterfront properties, but in New York Harbor. Not to dwell in historic brownstones, but in sprawling green spaces. They’re nesting on trees, not in houses. These repatriates are whales, raptors, foxes, and a plethora of other animals that were once in…

Voting advocates cite misinformation as the biggest threat at the ballot box

Voting advocates recently called deliberate misinformation from the federal government the greatest threat to voting in what they see as an attempt to scare eligible voters and suppress the vote. Representatives of several groups a few weeks before election day, and virtually on the eve of early voting, said…

Jets’ Aaron Glenn gives OC Frank Reich vote of confidence despite lack of production

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn gave offensive coordinator Frank Reich a vote of confidence on Monday despite a continued punchless attack that was mostly neutralized in a 26-19 loss to the New England Patriots. “I think he’s done a good job, I really do,” Glenn said on Monday. “Obviously, there are a number...

Sylvester Stallone’s Big Wedding Bill & the Successes That Will Pay for It

Sylvester Stallone isn’t throwing in the towel just yet — and he has a pretty relatable reason why! The Rocky star recently told fellow Hamptonites Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos on Live with Kelly and Mark that he “can’t retire” just yet because he has his daughter Sophia’s upcoming wedding to pay for. “I’m…

Cam Skattebo benching shows John Harbaugh’s hard line on accountability

It’s clear that New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh does not care if you’re the franchise running back like Cam Skattebo or a third-stringer: If you mess up, you ride the bench. Skattebo learned that lesson the hard way in Sunday’s loss to the New Orleans Saints, in which he did not get a...

Islanders notes: Latest on Mathew Barzal, Matias Maccelli, Cal Ritchie

EAST MEADOW, NY — New York Islanders forwards Matias Maccelli and Calum Ritchie will be out for at least this week, head coach Pete DeBoer divulged on Monday. Both top-six forwards suffered lower-body injuries during New York’s 4-1 victory in Toronto over the Maple Leafs on Saturday, but were still being evaluated on…

Assessing the Rangers’ goalie situation post-Igor Shesterkin injury

A promising start to the season for the New York Rangers had a wrench thrown into it with Igor Shesterkin’s season-ending lower-body injury. While the Blueshirts have gotten solid goaltending from 24-year-old Dylan Garand, there are plenty of intriguing options both in free agency and on the trade market if New York…

2026-27 Nets preview: Can they take a step forward?

A new NBA season is around the corner for the Brooklyn Nets, which brings a fresh new opportunity. Their inner-city rival, the New York Knicks, won the NBA title for the first time in 53 years this past season. Brooklyn looks to spark some magic of their own. The Nets finished their 2025-2026 campaign with...

Queens teenager slashed in morning assault; young suspect still on run, cops say

Police in Queens are looking for the suspect who slashed a teenager during a bloody assault on Monday morning. Law enforcement sources said the attack occurred near the corner of Myrtle and Forest Avenues in Ridgewood at about 7:50 a.m. on Oct. 19. Officers from the 104th Precinct, in responding to reports of the…

Editorial | Mamdani right to stand by Tisch as NYPD keeps city safer than ever

The old saying goes, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” When it comes to the NYPD, its performance and leadership, Mayor Zohran Mamdani seems to have embraced that statement. And why not? Through the first nine months of his first year in office, the mayor and all of us New Yorkers have been enjoying...

Review | ‘Other Desert Cities’ has more stars than sparks

The new Broadway revival of Jon Robin Baitz’s “Other Desert Cities” feels like a packaging deal from a high-powered talent agency. Take an A-list star making her Broadway debut, add a young television actor doing the same and three experienced stage actors, then give them five good roles in an acclaimed…

Columbia students find loophole to let public back on campus after three years

A group of Columbia University students began offering “friends and family access” to the campus Monday evening, using a loophole in the school’s visitor policy to let members of the public through its gates while official public access remains shuttered. It has been nearly three years since the general public could…

Jets hang around, but can’t find way to beat Patriots

Another Sunday gone, and another afternoon of the New York Jets attempting to take some form of consolation from a loss. Yes, Gang Green could have rolled over after falling behind the New England Patriots 17-3 late in the second quarter, and did well enough to keep things interesting by outscoring them 16-9 in the...

JJ McCarthy shines, almost leads Giants to wild comeback in 34-27 loss to Saints

The loss was ugly, but the New York Giants appear to have found their starting quarterback for the remainder of the 2026 season. JJ McCarthy nearly pulled off a wild 24-point fourth-quarter comeback after he was subbed in for the benched Jameis Winston, passing for 243 yards, directing two touchdown drives, and…

2026-27 Knicks preview: Mike Brown knows his team will be hunted

The noise that comes with winning an NBA title and then trying to defend it is plenty loud for the New York Knicks, who have a banner-raising and ring ceremony, succeeded by an actual basketball game on Tuesday night. It’s a completely different vantage point for head coach Mike Brown and his team to be...

2026-27 Knicks preview: 5 must-watch games

The Knicks will have no shortage of primetime matchups as the defending NBA champions, and a gauntlet of a 2026-27 schedule awaits: 13 back-to-backs, at least nine road games in December, including the NBA Cup, and marquee matchups galore against some of the very best the game has to offer. It’s nearly impossible to…

2026-27 Knicks preview: Will the James Dolan distractions prove too much?

The Knicks won their first NBA title in 53 years despite the distractions brought about by James Dolan down the stretch. While they reeled off a 13-game postseason winning streak and battled Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, the controversial owner invited President Donald Trump to Game 3 of the NBA Finals…

2026-27 Knicks preview: 3 bold predictions

The offseason certainly goes much quicker when you’re on top of the mountain, and that’s exactly where the Knicks are. But it’s already time to turn the page. With the Larry O’Brien Trophy in hand, the target on the Knicks’ backs is gargantuan, and a reloaded Eastern Conference is going to take its best shot...

NYCFC slump continues with lackluster LAFC tie

What happens when a stoppable force meets a movable object? Precious little, it seems, if New York City FC’s dreary 1-1 tie with Los Angeles FC at Citi Field is anything to go by. It is hardly surprising that a game between NYCFC – without a home win in the MLS since July and with...

2026-27 Knicks preview: The championship defense officially begins

For the first time in 53 years, the New York Knicks enter the season as reigning NBA champions and will receive their championship rings and celebrate with a banner ceremony on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden, when they host the new-look Philadelphia 76ers. With a few roster changes and looming contract issues, what…

Red Bull New York falls 2-0 to Toronto as playoff picture grows tighter

Despite spending the vast majority of the match with the ball at their feet, Red Bull New York failed to come away with a victory against Toronto FC on Saturday. In a match where both teams desperately needed to win to stay in the playoff picture, Toronto found itself taking the three points with a...

Op-Ed | Governor Hochul can tackle hunger and waste at once

New Yorkers throw out perfectly good food every day because it’s past the date on the package. Today, as World Food Day reminds us that one in seven New Yorkers are food-insecure, making impossible choices between buying groceries for their family or paying their bills, it’s time for Governor Hochul to take a simple…

New York state justice coordinator honored for turning courts into a community center

Justice Coordinator Hillary Warner has turned the Onondaga County court system based in Syracuse into a thriving hub for sharing essential resources. Walking into the family court’s lactation room, mothers can find bags of diapers. In drug treatment court, boxes of Narcan, the medicine that can reverse an opioid…

Bronx Amazon delivery contractors warn Mamdani-backed bill could put jobs at risk

Delivery operators in the Bronx are speaking out against the Delivery Protection Act, which would effectively eliminate delivery contractors in the city. The proposed legislation would also create a licensing system for distribution facilities and establish new safety standards. Last month, Mayor Mamdani announced his…

Billy Joel Holds Hope That He Will Perform Again, Sells Motorcycles

East Hampton’s Billy Joel is hoping to return to the stage, though he still has some hurdles to clear before knowing whether that will be possible. The music legend recently shared that he needs further testing for his brain disorder and, for now, cannot drive or perform. It’s certainly a difficult pause for the…

NYC attorneys argue in favor of elected officials on the Supreme Court

While many may think nothing could be further apart than elected government officials and those appointed to wear Supreme Court robes, leaders in the legal profession recently said government officials might make good justices. St. John’s University law professor John Q. Barrett made the case for practical, as well as…

Suspect sought for shooting 12-year-old girl on a Bronx street: cops

The NYPD is looking for a suspect who injured a 12-year-old girl during a shooting in the Bronx. According to police, at 8:25 p.m. on Oct. 10, a group of unknown individuals were near the vicinity of Tratman Avenue and St. Peters Avenue when one of the individuals pulled out a firearm and shot multiple...

Police seek help locating Queens dognappers who made off with Yorkshire Terrier

Queens detectives say they are still on the hunt for two dognappers who made off with a pooch from a College Point home last month. According to police sources, the 10-year-old female Yorkshire Terrier named “Chanel” was roaming the front lawn of a residence near 130th Street and 14th Avenue on Sept. 17, when at...

Poll: Outerborough voters back NYC housing reforms amid affordability crisis

A new poll found that voters in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island overwhelmingly support housing reforms aimed at expanding development, as many continue to struggle with affordability, long commutes and limited opportunities to buy homes. The survey, which came from the housing advocacy group Open New…

Gary Vee’s VeeFriends finds its place in the comic industry at New York Comic Con

In 2021, entrepreneur and internet personality Gary Vaynerchuk, also known as Gary Vee, introduced his new project, VeeFriends, a media and entertainment company that centers on 280 original characters designed to inspire positivity and build a better world through their universe. Vaynerchuk was heavily inspired by…

After Marble Hill shooting, Mamdani urges parking lot owners to keep ICE out

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and over 100 city and state elected officials wrote a letter on Thursday, Oct. 15, urging private parking garage and lot owners to not rent, lend, or allow ICE to use their property for immigration enforcement. The letter follows the Marble Hill shooting of Oscar Belgal by federal agents as his…

College Football Playoff likely to have 24 teams in 2027

The College Football Playoff is nearing a deal to expand its field to 24 teams in 2027, according to multiple reports on Thursday, though final approvals are still necessary. Under this new look, 19 at-large teams will get a bid into the playoff, along with the champions of each Power Four conference and the…

Things to do this weekend in NYC with the kids

Looking for something fun to do with the kids in NYC this weekend, Oct. 17-18? Now’s the time to make your plans, with fall festivals, family-friendly shows, hands-on art, free pop-ups, and community events happening all around NYC. Consult our calendar of events for a comprehensive list! Fun Things to Do and Family…

No charges for NYPD officers who fatally shot man in Brooklyn: AG

Two NYPD officers who fatally shot 21-year-old Christopher Ferguson and wounded his girlfriend during a high-speed police pursuit in Crown Heights in December 2024 will not face criminal liability, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Oct. 14. After a thorough investigation, including interviews with the…

No charges for NYPD officers who fatally shot man in Brooklyn: AG

Two NYPD officers who fatally shot 21-year-old Christopher Ferguson and wounded his girlfriend during a high-speed police pursuit in Crown Heights in December 2024 will not face criminal liability, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Oct. 14. After a thorough investigation, including interviews with the…

Chaikin Trial Group secures $3 million settlement after scaffold fall

A New York construction worker who suffered serious injuries after falling from an allegedly unsafe scaffold at a construction site has reached a $3 million settlement before trial, according to his attorneys at Chaikin Trial Group, a personal injury law firm in the New York metro area. The plaintiff alleged that the…

Queens electeds renew calls for ICE to be abolished in wake of Marble Hill shooting

Elected officials across Queens have renewed calls for ICE to be abolished and removed from the city in the wake of last week's shooting in Marble Hill, stating that residents in immigrant-dense neighborhoods across Queens are living through a "five-alarm fire" in the aftermath of the shooting. Several protests have…

Jets WR AD Mitchell had finger surgery, will miss Week 6

New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell underwent a procedure to repair his finger shortly after injuring it in practice before Week 3, head coach Aaron Glenn revealed. With the issue believed to be minor, the Jets opted not to put him on injured reserve, with the belief that he would be back within four...

New York Burlesque Festival dazzles with glittering gems and flirty feather scarves

As the spooky season arrived in NYC this year, it was welcomed with the talented, eccentric faces of the city’s burlesque community. From Oct. 2-4, “underground venues” such as 3 Dollar Bill, Sony Hall, and Le Poisson Rouge had the honor of hosting the 24th Annual New York Burlesque Festival. This is no ordinary…

Op-ed | She came back; that’s the point. Rethinking domestic violence in our courts

New York’s courts are very good at domestic violence emergencies. A petition is filed, and a temporary order of protection can issue the same day. An arrest is made, and an order follows at arraignment. These emergency tools are essential; they save lives. Long before I was a judge, before I was a prosecutor or...

Phillies hiring ex-Mets manager Carlos Mendoza as 3rd-base coach

The Mets are still going to see their former manager, Carlos Mendoza, quite a bit. After retaining Don Mattingly as manager, the Philadelphia Phillies have brought in the ex-Mets skipper as their third-base and infield coach, revealed by president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski on Thursday. Mendoza was fired…

Film review: ‘Primetime’ exposes the moral cost of turning crime into television

Not everything is entertaining. Some horrors — for example, the depravity of those who prey on society's most vulnerable: children — should arguably never be considered anything but unsettling examples of the worst humankind has to offer. Yet, in an era where nothing is off-bounds to meme culture and commodification…

Abdul Carter injury: Latest on Giants pass rusher’s calf, more

The New York Giants’ burgeoning pass rush received an unexpected red flag when Abdul Carter was placed on the team’s injury report with a calf issue that has seemingly cropped up out of nowhere. “He’s doing very well,” Harbaugh said almost sarcastically before admitting that Carter would be listed on the injury report…

The cosmos and the copper plate: Peter Max, Picasso and Park West’s SoHo declaration

Prestige may be borrowed for an opening night. Authority, however, cannot. It accrues through the artists one stands beside, the collections assembled before fashion catches up and the public trust earned across decades. Park West Gallery entered its new SoHo chapter at 468 West Broadway with precisely that weight: a…

Hochul: First round of energy rebate checks delivered; 5.2 million more on the way

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that 3 million New Yorkers have received energy rebate checks worth up to $200, with another 5.2 million checks expected to be mailed in the coming weeks. The payments are part of a $1 billion state initiative designed to provide financial relief to residents facing rising living costs…

Mets rumors: Is Tarik Skubal a legitimate target?

The prospect of Tarik Skubal becoming the Mets’ next big free-agent signing is already dancing in the head of some members of the organization. Zac Thornton spoke with Mike Puma of the New York Post earlier this week and admitted that it’s a hot topic of conversation with his teammates. “I talk to [Nolan McLean]...

Bronx lawmakers secure $4.5M for Jacobi Hospital upgrades

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is set to receive upgrades, thanks to a recent allocation of more than $4 million in funding from City Council. Late last month, NYC Council members Shirley Aldebol and Amanda Farías announced the allocation of $4.5 million in capital funding for the acute-care municipal hospital, secured…

Red Bull New York takes step back in 2-1 loss to 10-man DC United

Following a dominant 4-1 display against St. Louis, Red Bull New York failed to keep their momentum with a 2-1 loss to DC United. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting would extend his scoring streak, but it would not be enough to secure points. The loss leaves New York in eighth place in the Eastern Conference on 36...

Harlem subway slasher sought for slicing woman’s arm during argument

Transit detectives are on the hunt for the woman who slashed a subway straphanger during a verbal dispute in Harlem last month. The NYPD released images Wednesday night of the assailant sought for the bloody attack that occurred at 8 p.m. on Sept. 11 at the 145th Street station on the 2 line. According to...

Op-Ed | The City Council’s Delivery Protection Act could hurt NYC auto mechanics

New York has been part of my story for almost my entire life. My family emigrated from Ukraine when I was six years old, and then I grew up in Brooklyn. I went to school here, started working here and eventually followed my father into the automotive business, originally in the yellow cab industry. We...

Spill the tea, face the judge: Inside the ‘Judgy’ series by NowThis

Everyone has a story they probably shouldn’t tell in public. Maybe it’s a messy breakup, a questionable decision or a secret they’ve kept from their friends. But on the streets of New York City, Amber Singletary is giving strangers the chance to put their stories on trial. And she’s not afraid to deliver a verdict....

Editorial | No chance for NYC horse carriages; City Hall must take care of the workers

The winds of change against the horse carriage industry had been blowing hard against it for years, as the sight of equine bolting or collapsing on the job began to anger the public and evoke greater opposition against it. Then came the June 17 death of Romanch Mahajan, a 17-year-old tourist from India, killed after...

amNewYork Law On the Docket: Profiles of people and firms making moves, October 15

Welcome to The Docket, amNewYork Law’s weekly column focused on the movers and shakers in New York’s legal community. Troutman Pepper Locke has new partner at NY life sciences practice Troutman Pepper Locke says it strengthened its Health Care and Life Sciences Litigation Practice Group with the addition of partner…

‘Legendary Women’: When the body becomes biography, a new ballet on the horizon

For centuries, ballet has asked women to die beautifully, love tragically and disappear exquisitely. Legendary Women proposes something far more interesting: what happens when they are permitted to live in full—to think, create, compete, suffer, seduce, resist and alter the world through the magnificent instrument of…

Meet FLVCKKA, the Mexican artist redefining Latin music with ‘Hypercorridos Vol. 1’

Mexican singer-songwriter FLVCKKA is carving her own path in Latin music, one hyperpop mixed beat at a time. The Chihuahua-born artist, whose real name is Sofía Morán, made her New York City debut this summer at the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC), performing at DROM in the East Village. Now, she is pushing…

Halloween Experiences in NYC and (The Great) Beyond 2026

Halloween may not be until Saturday, October 31st, but start the fun early with these fa-BOO-lous immersive experiences! Some spookier than others, but all are guaranteed for a ghoul time! Psst… Check Out New York Family’s 20 Best October Events Across NYC Manhattan Color Factory’s Haunted Hues Color Factory New York…