Category — New York City, New York
Paterson warns of late NY budget as deadline nears
15 March 2010 - New York Update
Gov. David Paterson warned Monday that New York’s budget is likely to miss the April 1 deadline, in part because the Legislature isn’t scheduled to be in Albany the week before the due date. The Legislature is scheduled to observe the Passover and Easter holidays March 26-April 6…
Corella Ballet Castilla Y Leon
15 March 2010 - New York Update
Angel Corella will perform and debut his young dance company in the U.S. Their “String Sextet” will be performed, among other works. Tickets are $25-$75; call 212-581-1212 for more details…
New York Philharmonic
15 March 2010 - New York Update
“Towards Osiris” by Matthias Pintscher debuts at the Philharmonic; Christoph Eschenbach conduts. Brahms’s Piano Quartet No. 1 will also be performed. Tickets are $34-$250; call 212-875-5656 for more details…
3 Jets players travel to Haiti to assist efforts
15 March 2010 - New York Update
Three New York Jets players traveled to Haiti on Monday to help with the relief and recovery efforts following the earthquake that killed a government-estimated 230,000 people and made 1.3 million homeless in January. Safety James Ihedigbo led a group of about 20 to Port-au-Prince, including linebacker Vernon…
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
15 March 2010 - New York Update
Two million people are expected to see the more than 250,000 marchers in this annual parade, which has been a New York City institution since 1762. Call 718-231-4400 or visit nyc-st-patrick-day-parade.org for more details…
St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
15 March 2010 - New York Update
Imbibe $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson shots and $1 Bud drafts at this annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl, which kicked off Friday with a happy hour pub crawl, continued all day Saturday and will — of course — wrap up on the holiday itself. Participating locations include Village…
Joanna Newsom concert
15 March 2010 - New York Update
The indie star will play songs from her new album, “Have One on Me,” at The Town Hall. Guitarist Kevin Barker will also be performing with her. Call 212-840-2824 for more details…
Keigwin + Company
15 March 2010 - New York Update
The dance troupe premieres “Bird Watching” at the Joyce through the 21st. Tickets are from $10; call 212-242-0800 or visit joyce.org for more details…
‘Irish Eyes Are Laughing’ at Comix
15 March 2010 - New York Update
The downtown comedy mecca hosts this night of St. Patty’s-themed comedy, including sets from Dan St. Germain, Doug Saulnier and Irish comic Andrew Maxwell. Sean Donnelly hosts. Tickets are $15 plus a two-drink minimum; call 212-524-2500 or visit www.comixny.com for tickets and more details…
Alisa Weilerstein concert
15 March 2010 - New York Update
The cellist performs with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. On the agenda is Tchaikovsky’s “Rococo Variations,” among other works. Tickets are $29-$110. Call 212-247-7800 for more details…
Thomas’s Hamlet at the Met
15 March 2010 - New York Update
Led by Lous Langree, this opera features Simon Keenlyside in the title role; call 212-362-6000 or visit metopera.org for more details…
Gerald Finley concert
15 March 2010 - New York Update
The baritone will perform works by Schumann, Barber, Ives and more. Tickets are $40-$48; call 212-247-7800 for more details…
City digs out of weekend Nor’Easter
15 March 2010 - New York Update
City agencies and utility companies were still digging out late Monday afternoon from the Nor’Easter that pummeled the borough over the weekend.Parks Department spokesperson Phil Abramson said 800 emergency tree damage calls came in to 311 from Brooklyn. “Of them, 550 were trees that were downed, split or…
More Mid-East peace talks? Yawn!
15 March 2010 - New York Update
As if the world has nothing better to do.It is the Obama Administration’s turn to be ringmaster in the Gravest Show on Earth, better known as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict — a ceaseless angst-extravaganza which has compelled world leaders to pussyfoot around the Palestinians, and admonish Israel, for the past…
Eight eagle eyes are better than two
15 March 2010 - New York Update
They’re double trouble — for criminals.Four 61st Precinct peace-keepers were named “Cops of the Month” last week for two separate arrests in February.Addressing the 61st Precinct Community Council Wednesday, Captain George Mastrokastas, the precinct’s commanding officer, said that Sergeant Patrick Healy and Police Officer Charles Senat were…
Ortiz "Salty dog" Ortiz changes tune after being peppered with complaints
15 March 2010 - New York Update
Salty dogAssemblymember Felix Ortiz backed off his controversial anti-salt stance to a more moderate anti-shaker, pro-recipe position, according to a recent press release put out by his office. “My intention for this legislation was to prohibit the use of salt as an additive to meals,” Ortiz (D-Sunset Park) said. “If…
‘Come Fly Away’ opening night
15 March 2010 - New York Update
Twyla Tharp’s latest Broadway work premieres. This time, the show centers around four couples dancing to Frank Sinatra in a nightclub. Tickets are $66.50-$126.50. Call 212-307-4100 for more details…
Anvil concert
15 March 2010 - New York Update
The Canadian rockers stop by the Gramercy Theatre on their first tour in more than a decade. Call 212-614-6932 for ticket info and more details…
Cleanup Begins in Storm’s Wake
15 March 2010 - New York Update
Officials across the metropolitan region called damage from the weekend storm some of the worst they’d seen.
Skip the $41 Burger. The 99-Cent Pizza Will Do.
15 March 2010 - New York Update
In New York City, where an omelet can cost $1,000, incredibly cheap pizzerias are making their mark.
‘All About Me’ opening night
15 March 2010 - New York Update
Theater vets Michael Feinstein and Dame Edna come together on one stage for a show highlighting Feinstein’s musical prowess and Dame Edna’s comedic know-how. Tickets are $49.50-$126.50. Call 212-239-6200 for more details…
Cops trying to get a jump on jump up parties
15 March 2010 - New York Update
The 69th Precinct is moving to put the muffler on loud parties before they start for the summer.Earlier this month, the precinct sent out an email message to area residents asking them to inform the precinct of chronic problem locations.The message stressed, “By advising us in advance, we…
Former Head of a New York Bank Is Charged With Fraud in the U.S. Bailout
15 March 2010 - New York Update
Charles J. Antonucci Sr. pretended he came to the rescue of his troubled institution by investing $6.5 million of his own money, but it was not his money, the authorities said.
Race for State Senate Seat That Monserrate Held Is One of Ideology and Bitter Accusations
15 March 2010 - New York Update
Voters in the special election on Tuesday for the state’s 13th Senate District will choose among Hiram Monserrate, José R. Peralta and Robert Beltrani.
Immigration Offer Draws Few Haitians
15 March 2010 - New York Update
Just 34,000 Haitians in the United States illegally have applied for a special status that temporarily allows them to work.
In Storm’s Wake, Coping With Shock as Cleanup Begins
15 March 2010 - New York Update
In New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, officials were assessing the damage done on the weekend, calling the destruction some of the worst they’d seen.
City’s Public Housing Agency Gets $305 Million in Aid
15 March 2010 - New York Update
A complex public-private deal will help repair and run 21 housing developments that had received no subsidies for years.
Key New York Suit Calls Public Defender Programs Inadequate
15 March 2010 - New York Update
Civil liberties groups are watching a case about the quality of public defender programs that is about to be argued before New York’s highest court.
‘Visionary’ Was Forgotten, but Not by One Devotee
15 March 2010 - New York Update
Manhattan will recognize the 19th-century urban planner Andrew Haswell Green with a park, thanks to a historian who kept his memory alive.
Bit by Bit, Coming to Terms With His Elfin Self
15 March 2010 - New York Update
Jess Bozzutto stands five feet tall, has a long red beard and is partial to a green hat, green shirts and green pants.