The retrial in New York of Harvey Weinstein — whose moviemaking prowess once wowed Hollywood — won’t be coming to a courtroom anytime soon, if ever, legal experts said on a day when one of two women considered crucial to the case said she wasn’t sure she would testify again. A ruling Thursday by the New York Court of Appeals voided the 2020 conviction of the onetime movie powerbroker who prosecutors say forced young actors to submit to his prurient desires by dangling his ability to make or break the their careers. He remains jailed in New York state after he was also convicted in a ..read more

Firefighters in Brooklyn found a man dead on a burning boat in a parking lot early on Saturday morning, police reported. Law enforcement sources said the inferno broke out at about 4:54 a.m. on April 27 inside a parking lot opposite 253 Conover St. in Red Hook. According to police, the boat had been connected to a trailer when members of the 76th Precinct, in responding to a 911 call, found it ablaze. After firefighters put the fire out, they discovered an unidentified adult male on board.  The parking lot on Conover Street in Red Hook, Brooklyn where a man was found dead on a burned boat ..read more

Jerry Seinfeld has been responsible for more movies than you think. Yes, he co-wrote and lent his voice to 2007’s “Bee Movie.” But before that, “Seinfeld” — where going to the movies, with or without the aid of Moviefone, was nearly as regular a destination as the coffee shop — gave birth to dozens of (fake) films. “Rochelle, Rochelle.” “Prognosis Negative.” “Sack Lunch.” But nearly three decades after Seinfeld was, in one episode, cajoled into bootlegging “Death Blow,” he has finally made his first film. Seinfeld directed, co-wrote and stars in “Unfrosted,” a star-studded comed ..read more

Nana’s Green Tea, a pioneering Japanese Tea experience and renowned leader in matcha cafes, makes its grand debut to the bustling streets of Manhattan opening a New York City location in the heart of the NoMad neighborhood.  “Nana’s Green Tea is not just about serving tea; it’s about offering a bridge between the traditional Japanese tea culture and the modern lifestyle,” said Kyung Rim Choi, the visionary behind the franchise and leader of Group KFF Inc.  The cafe’s menus highlight three main items: Matcha Parfaits, Latte Frappes and Top Grade Espresso.  Matcha Parfait: A layer ..read more

Roll up your sleeves and learn the art of authentic pasta-making this Mother’s Day with a true Italian Nonna. No need to book that flight to Italy because the Nonna’s are coming to Manhattan.  Spend an afternoon full of pasta rolling, shaping and tasting with Nonna Angela, one of the founders behind @pastawithgrandma. From the small village of Palombara Sabina, Italy, Pasta with Grandma is a unique in-person and online cooking experience that explores traditional Italian cuisine. During this class, guests have the opportunity to learn about cherished recipes from Nonna Angela along with p ..read more

NYU students protesting in support of Palestine re-erected an encampment outside the college on Friday after having their original base raided by police earlier in the week — and were instantly met with a tense face-off with cops in riot gear. The students — who are joining with other pro-Palestine demonstrations across the country, including uptown at Columbia University – returned on April 26 and set up camp between Bleecker and Mercer Streets. The young people say they set up the encampment to hold a Passover seder when the face-off began around 6 p.m. Interlocking arms, the students came f ..read more

Actor Paola Cortellesi has long been a staple on the Italian pop culture scene, mostly known for her work as a comedian. Then she turned to directing and her first feature movie, “There’s Still Tomorrow,” took Italy by storm. The black-and-white film about an ordinary woman trapped in a toxic marriage in post-World War II Italy opened in October. The low-key drama resonated with women from all walks of life, even overtaking the global hit “Barbie” at the Italian box offices. After its whirlwind success at home, the movie launched internationally and opens in the United Kingdom ..read more

New York legislators in Washington are urgently working to pass measures aimed at addressing antisemitism on college campuses amidst ongoing protests at Columbia University and other educational institutions nationwide. On Friday, Republican Congressman Mike Lawler and Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres jointly introduced legislation in response to the continuing demonstrations at Columbia University, which have fostered an environment many Jewish students perceive as unwelcoming and unsafe — and have included hate crimes. Dubbed the College Oversight and Legal Updates Mandating Bias Invest ..read more

The multi-agency search in the woods of Manorville for evidence related to the Gilgo Beach murders continued on Friday, and expanded to the North Sea hamlet on the South Fork, as well as Manorville’s own Halsey Manor Road. Halsey Manor Road was where victims Valerie Mack and Jessica Taylor were found, partially, in 2000 and 2003, respectively. Further remains of both were found on Gilgo Beach in 2011. North Sea has never come up in relation to the Gilgo Beach murders – however, it is where Sandra Costilla’s remains were found in 1993. The prime suspect in Costilla’s murder has been John Bittro ..read more

The Black unemployment rate in NYC has significantly decreased since 2022, according to a report that the city’s Economic Development Corporation (EDC) released Friday. The EDC, which releases an economic snapshot for the city each month, reports that Black unemployment in New York City fell from 10.7 to 7.9% from Jan. 1, 2022, to April 1, 2024, marking the first time since before the pandemic that the rate has fallen to below 8%. The dramatic decrease aligns with NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ entire stint in office. According to the mayor, his administration played a big role in getting Black New Yor ..read more