After 16 years in development, Del Monte last year introduced a new pineapple called Ruby Glow, that is actually red on the outside, but contains the same sweet fruit inside. Only 5,000 were available last year and the cost was a skyhigh $400.
After 16 years in development, Del Monte last year introduced a new pineapple called Ruby Glow, that is actually red on the outside, but contains the same sweet fruit inside. Only 5,000 were available last year and the cost was a skyhigh $400. ( Photo: Fresh Del Monte)

There are big changes afoot for a fruit that is known to help reduce the risks of cancer and is an anti-inflammatory that could help fight arthritis.

Pineapple the Healthy Fruit that is Still Being Reinvented
16 May 2025 | 07:33
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The pineapple is a sunny summer treat and surprisingly for a fruit that has been around so long, there are big changes afoot. Last year Del Monte introduced a new “personal size” pineapple called Precious Honeyglow that weighs between 1.5 to 2 pounds. And it also unveiled, after more than 15 years of...

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In order to gain his approval for Northwell’s proposed hospital makeover (rendered above), Levine said that the healthcare organization had offered two new commitments–the creation of a local mental health outpatient facility, and the convening of a community-focused “construction task force.”
In order to gain his approval for Northwell’s proposed hospital makeover (rendered above), Levine said that the healthcare organization had offered two new commitments–the creation of a local mental health outpatient facility, and the convening of a community-focused “construction task force.” ( Rendering via Northwell Health)

B.P. Mark Levine Conditionally Approves $2 Billion Lenox Hill Hospital Expansion
17 May 2025 | 11:13

Borough President Mark Levine has conditionally endorsed Northwell Health’s $2 billion plan to overhaul...

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Judith Jamison in John Butler’s Facets was a legendary dancer who started with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company when she was 21 and its founder spied her the World’s Fair in 1964. After Alvin Ailey passed, she became the world reknowned dance troupe’s artistic director for 21 years.
Judith Jamison in John Butler’s Facets was a legendary dancer who started with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company when she was 21 and its founder spied her the World’s Fair in 1964. After Alvin Ailey passed, she became the world reknowned dance troupe’s artistic director for 21 years. ( Photo: Jack Mitchell)

NYC Honors Legendary Dancer, the Late Judith Jamison, with Proclamation and Day
15 May 2025 | 08:26

The late Judith Jamison, a transformative figure in modern dance at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater,...

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OK biker: A cyclist in a recently filed class-action lawsuit claims police are issuing summonses to bikers for red-light violations but are not aware that a traffic-rule change six years ago allows bikes to proceed through an intersection once the white pedestrian “walk” light is on, even if the traffic signal still shows red.
OK biker: A cyclist in a recently filed class-action lawsuit claims police are issuing summonses to bikers for red-light violations but are not aware that a traffic-rule change six years ago allows bikes to proceed through an intersection once the white pedestrian “walk” light is on, even if the traffic signal still shows red. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly)

Bicyclist Files Class-Action Suit Against NYPD over Red Light Summonses
17 May 2025 | 01:53

A bicyclist is suing the city and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch for what he says is an NYPD practice...

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15 May 2025 | 02:53
Hudson a two year old Maltese who was rescued from the East River by the NYPD Harbor was adopted by the DeSalvo family including Jared DeSalvo (left rear), his wife Nicole and their two children Salvatore (front left) and Stella. NYPD Officer DeSalvo was one of the cops who rescued Hudson on March 30.
Hudson a two year old Maltese who was rescued from the East River by the NYPD Harbor was adopted by the DeSalvo family including Jared DeSalvo (left rear), his wife Nicole and their two children Salvatore (front left) and Stella. NYPD Officer DeSalvo was one of the cops who rescued Hudson on March 30. ( Photo: X: NYPD News)

Rescued Puppy “Hudson” Finds a Forever Home with Family of NYPD Officer Who Saved Her

A dog who was rescued from the East River six weeks ago, is being adopted by the family of one of the police officers who...

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14 May 2025 | 05:31
Julie Menin, the incumbent in City Council District 5, has emerged as the reigning Queen of Fundraisers on the Upper East Side with over $533,607 raised for her primary race so far. She is not accepting public matching funds. The competitive District 4 race has six candidates with nearly $1.5 million in their respective war chests.
Julie Menin, the incumbent in City Council District 5, has emerged as the reigning Queen of Fundraisers on the Upper East Side with over $533,607 raised for her primary race so far. She is not accepting public matching funds. The competitive District 4 race has six candidates with nearly $1.5 million in their respective war chests. ( Photo: Julie Menin campaign)

Two East Side Dem Council Races Have Total of Over $2 Million in Campaign War Chests

There is some big money being spent in the District 4 and District 5 Democratic primary council races on the Upper East Side,...

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13 May 2025 | 03:20
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