The Trust for Governors Island Announces ‘Year of Milkweed’ Initiative

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Film at Lincoln Center and African Film Festival Announce the Complete Lineup for The 31st New York African Film Festival, May 8–14

Mirah, After the Long Rains, Fight Like a Girl, Dynamite, and Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense Featuring the North American premiere of Tolu Ajayi’s Over the Bridge and the New York premiere of Dibakar Das Roy’s Dilli Dark Harold George’s short Making Men to be accompanied by the director’s dance troupe, a first-time event for NYAFF  Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) and African Film Festival, Inc.…

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National Black Theatre and The Apollo Announce Transcendent Renewal of The Gathering: A Collective Sonic Ring Shout

Creative Concept and Direction by National Black Theatre’s Executive Artistic Director, Jonathan McCrory This performance is co-produced by National Black Theatre and The Apollo in association with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 7:30pm | Opera House at the Kennedy Center For tickets and additional…

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Grammy-Nominated Artist Eric Roberson Heads to The Apollo for One-Night Only Concert

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 8PM EST Two-time GRAMMY-nominee, renowned singer, songwriter and producer Eric Roberson is set to captivate audiences at The Apollo for a one-night-only concert. Returning home to the tri-state area, the 20-year independent music veteran brings his signature “Honest Music” live, hot off the heels of his latest release, “You”. Acknowledged by luminaries such as Jill…

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MTA to Launch First-in-Nation Effort to Deliver Cleaner Air, Less Traffic and Better Transit for the New York Metropolitan Area

MTA Congestion Relief Zone Tolling to Begin Sunday, June 30 Applications for Discount and Exemption Plans Now Available Online Comprehensive Public Education Campaign Starts Today with New Program Website View Ad Campaign Materials The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that Central Business District Tolling, the country’s first congestion pricing program, will begin in the…

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DCAS And NYCPS Premiere 'Batteries Included' in Support of Electric Vehicle Education for City Youth

Release of ‘Batteries Included’ coincides with DCAS reaching 5,000 EV milestone New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Commissioner Dawn M. Pinnock and New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) Chancellor David C. Banks today released ‘Batteries Included,’ an educational video that explains the value and environmental benefits of electrical vehicles for school-aged…

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PHOTOS: Photographer Christos Katsiaouni presents "Lately" at Sitting Room Gallery L.E.S.

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Brooklyn Bridge Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Announce 2024 Programming Calendar

Robust season of free and low-cost public programming returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park!  Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) and Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy (Conservancy) announce their 2024 season line-up of free and low-cost arts and culture, fitness, recreation, environmental education, and volunteer opportunities from May through October. Open daily, Brooklyn Bridge Park hosts more than 5 million…

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LG OLED Brings Kim Whanki, The Master of Korean Abstract Art, Back to New York in 50 Years

Kim Whanki’s masterpiece digitally expressed by LG Signature OLED M. 14-III-72 #223 (1972) Digital Expression of Whanki’s painting, 2023 © Whanki Foundation. Whanki Museum LG OLED Digitally Revives the Works of Kim Whanki to Celebrate His Legacy at Frieze New York and the Korean Cultural Center New York LG Electronics (LG) is delighted to present a unique opportunity to experience iconic works…

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City Planning Releases 2023 Housing Production Update, Interactive Map Tools 

Without 421-a Tax Program, NYC Permitted Just 16,359 New Homes in 2023, Fewest Since 2016  Uneven Geographic Distribution Continued, with 10 Community Districts Producing as much Housing as Other 49  Report Highlights Urgency of City of Yes for Housing Opportunity Proposal to Spur Housing Growth Across the City  Department of City Planning (DCP) Director Dan Garodnick announced the update of…

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Tribeca Festival 2024 Announces Audio Storytelling and Games Lineup

Audio Storytelling Program Features 10th Anniversary of Vox Media’s “Criminal” with Melissa McCarthy; Live Tapings of Stitcher Studios’ “Vibe Check” with Lena Waithe, Slate’s “Death Sex & Money” with Kara Swisher, Slate’s “Slow Burn,” and Crooked Media’s “Strict Scrutiny”; IMI and Audio Flux Presents Pet Sounds; PLUS: Tribeca’s First-Ever Excellence In Audio Journalism Gala Honoring The New York…

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ChamberQUEER presents Constellation A Pride Month Celebration of Queer Community, Diversity and Excellence in Chamber Music

Multiple Live Performances Every Day Tuesday June 11 through Sunday June 16 at MITU580 (580 Sackett Street, Unit A – Ground Floor, Brooklyn NY 11217) Tickets on Sale Now at ChamberQUEER.org All Events on Sliding Scale Pricing – No One Turned Away Many Shows Will Be Livestreamed at ChamberQUEER.org ChamberQUEER is thrilled to present Constellation, the organization’s 2024 Pride Month…

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Earth Week: Bee Hotels and Bee Bunkers to Make NYC DOT Public Plazas and Open Streets the Bee's Knees

An example of a bee hotel. The Pollinator Port Project will create habitats for at-risk native bee populations and include research on the movement and behavior of bees in the city New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, The Horticultural Society of New York (The Hort), and Rutgers University today, during Earth Week, announced the Pollinator Port…

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Airplane Art Installation Crafted from Plastics Diverted from Landfills Now on View for Earth Month at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4

JFK Art Installation — Natsuki Takauji ‘Future Flight’ Made of Reused Consumer Plastic is Result of Partnership Between Port Authority, Terminal 4 Operator JFKIAT and NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Special Installation is Latest Addition to Arts and Culture Program at JFK Terminal 4 to Reflect New York City’s Vibrant, Diverse Arts Community Photos and Videos of ‘Future Flight’ are…

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NYC Parks Opens Public Nature Preserve Along Rockaway Waterfront

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Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Announces 2024 Season

Opening Night on Saturday June 1 featuring a Free Performance from Andra Day in association with Blue Note Jazz Festival as part of the 2024 Subaru Music Series at SummerStage 2024 Season Highlights Include Kim Gordon, Sun Ra Arkestra, Arooj Aftab, Corinne Bailey Rae, Ezra Collective, The Yussef Dayes Experience, Alcione, Andy Montañez, Ghostface Killah, Fonseca, Milly Quezada, Galactic ft. Irma…

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Printed Matter’s NY Art Book Fair Returns With 300 Exhibitors, Block Party, Performances, & more!

Printed Matter’s NY Art Book Fair (NYABF)—the leading international event for the distribution of artists’ books, celebrating contemporary artists’ publishing and the medium’s rich history—returns to 548 W. 22nd St from April 25-28, 2024. Located around the corner from Printed Matter’s bookstore, the Fair will feature a broad range of artists and collectives, small presses, institutions,…

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