Good morning and have a nice Monday. Ever since I said this could be our last day above 70 degrees until next spring (sometime in early October), we still seem to be getting warmer. Brace yourself for an unseasonably high of 76 degrees today! More seasonal and predictable, the sun sets at 4:45 p.m. today… Boo…
In a building once made famous by singer Sting, pests that don’t bite have taken over: bed bugs! All 21 units at 401-403 W57th Street, on the corner of 9th Avenue — an intersection commemorated by the British singer-songwriter in his 2016 album 57th and 9th — have been infested with the dreaded bugs. Continue reading…
Looking for a pivotal piece of music history? Midtown’s Hard Rock Cafe is hosting the auction of American pie singer-songwriter Don McLean’s belongings, including the acoustic guitar the artist used to record his famous song Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) — and you can check out the memorabilia this week watch free Steps away from Hell’s Kitchen in Times Square. Continue reading…
what we read
A woman dangling from the 20th floor was rescued when a fire hit the Midtown East apartment building. (New York Daily News)
25 blocks of 8th Avenue will receive security treatment. (checked)
Many British actors suffer chronic pain from work practices – must the show go on? (The stage)
FDNY could be left out of the building inspection process under new plans. (New York Post)
Be prepared to watch a lunar eclipse if you get up very early on Tuesday. (Gothamist)
freeze frame
As tens of thousands crossed the finish line of the New York City Marathon, Mark Fisher fitness trainer Mark Crowthers was recovering from surgery that eliminated him from the race. “Well… that’s not how I imagined the few days leading up to the New York City Marathon, but here we are. Thursday I had an emergency appendectomy after experiencing mild abdominal pain. Am I heartbroken that I can’t celebrate four months of training? Yes. But of course my health comes first. The outpouring of love, support and encouragement I received throughout my training was unforgettable. And the generosity of so many of YOU who helped me raise $11,479 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is something I will never take for granted. I’m fine and feeling better every day. I will cross that finish line next year,” Chris said on Instagram. We wish him a speedy recovery…
Happy belated birthday to Naty Caez.
