NYC launches program to reexamine gay bar drugging and homicide cases
New York City officials announced a new program to reexamine unsolved drugging, robbery and homicide cases involving LGBTQ victims.Read More
Shawn Mendes criticized for using Canadian wildfire imagery to promote his new single
Mendes wrote “What The Hell Are We Dying For” on Wednesday, as smoke from Canada wildfires darkened the New York City skyline. Shawn Mendes is getting slammed for the cover…Read…
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Engulfs US Cities
A thick haze from Canadian wildfire smoke covered cities in the northeastern U.S. this week. U.S. East Coast residents are unaccustomed to such pollution. VOA Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti…
Talking with Amelie Lucille about Her Upcoming Self-Titled Debut EP
New York City-based indie-folk artist Amelie Lucille will release her self-titled, debut EP on June 15. Although only 14 years old, Amelie’s music is intimate, vulnerable, and captivating, akin to…
Josh Taylor vs. Teofimo Lopez Disclosed Fight Purse Information
The world of boxing is set to witness a title fight in the super-lightweight division— Josh Taylor gears up to defend his WBO title against Teofimo Lopez. The bout is…
Satellite Image Shows Smoke Engulfing U.S. East Coast
Smoke from wildfires blazing in Quebec has blanketed New York City, turning the skies a rusty-orange color.Read More
Governors Ball Averts Cancellation as New York Skies Begin to Clear
Organizers of the Governors Ball festival have confirmed the event will continue as planned. Yesterday, the festival announced it was closely monitoring air quality concerns after wildfire haze from Canada…
Wildfire smoke from Canada disrupts New York flights
Some flights into the New York City area and Philadelphia on Wednesday were delayed and others briefly halted because of reduced visibility from wildfire smoke…Read More
Canada wildfire smoke again disrupts flights in the Eastern U.S.
Poor visibility from Canada wildfire smoke delayed flights at airports in New York City, Philadelphia, Charlotte and Washington, D.C…Read More
Variety and Rolling Stone return With Their Truth Seekers Summit in New York
Variety and Rolling Stone return with their Truth Seekers Summit presented by SHOWTIME® on Aug. 2 in New York City, which will feature such headlining names as Rachel Maddow, Roy…