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)

Legendary Judith Jamison danced with the world renowned Alvin Ailey Dance Company and served as its artistic director for 21 years. She was discovered at the New York World’s Fair in 1964.

NYC Honors Legendary Dancer, the Late Judith Jamison, with Proclamation and Day
15 May 2025 | 08:26
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The late Judith Jamison, a transformative figure in modern dance at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, was honored with a resolution designating May 10 as Judith Jamison Day, an annual recognition of her artistic brilliance, cultural impact, and leadership.

The date now stands as an annual tribute to...

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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
14 May 2025 | 05:31

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

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
This biker (center) was collared by police at 7:30am in Central Park on May 10 because he refused to stop immediately when ordered to, according to a post on the subreddit site r/nycbike. The post said that the biker was eventually let off with a “violation.”
This biker (center) was collared by police at 7:30am in Central Park on May 10 because he refused to stop immediately when ordered to, according to a post on the subreddit site r/nycbike. The post said that the biker was eventually let off with a “violation.” ( Photo: r/nycbike)

Road War: NYPD Now Handing Out Criminal Summonses to Bikers for Traffic Violations

The NYPD has quietly begun to write criminal summonses, as opposed to traffic tickets, for e-bikers and pedal bikers alike...

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13 May 2025 | 11:13
The MTA plans to spend more than $35 million to hire 1,000 security guards to watch emergency exit gates so they are not opened from inside, allowing fare evaders to enter. When the MTA studied the topic in 2022, it found it lost nearly $300 million a year to subway fare evaders.
The MTA plans to spend more than $35 million to hire 1,000 security guards to watch emergency exit gates so they are not opened from inside, allowing fare evaders to enter. When the MTA studied the topic in 2022, it found it lost nearly $300 million a year to subway fare evaders. ( Photo: Metropolitan Transportation Authority)

MTA Trying to Shut Down the ‘Superhighway of Fare Evasion’ in Subways

Subway station emergency-exit gates have been dubbed “the superhighway of fare evasion” by MTA CEO Janno Lieber, who hopes...

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10 May 2025 | 02:57
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