Joy and laughter were widespread as New York City students spent a day off school ice skating in Prospect Park. The event was part of a program that’s both entertaining and educational.
The Effects of Caffeine on Sports Performance
By Kathryn Thomson
A new study released by scientists at the University of Georgia suggests that drinking caffeinated coffee just before exercising can help boost a person’s endurance by 24 percent. Athletes can also get caffeine through gummies and supplements, but doctors warn that too much caffeine can have deadly consequences.
Losing Handler Finds Comfort at Westminster Dog Show
Mary Jo Marsh, a dog handler from Michigan, had high hopes for Rufus, her 4-year-old Sussex Spaniel, to win Best of Breed at this year’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City. As she battles uterine cancer, Marsh fought her way to the competition ring, where, instead of prestige, she found strength and companionship to take her through her illness.
Media Waits – and Waits – for a Beyoncé Protest
Journalists expected to see both pro- and anti-Beyoncé protesters rally outside NFL offices in New York City on Tuesday. One group never showed up.
Zika Virus Forces Woman to Cancel ‘Babymoon’
As the Zika virus spreads through Central and South America, Samara Abramson meets one New Yorker who canceled her plans to travel over a fear of catching the mosquito-borne illness. Scientists are studying a possible link between Zika and microcephaly, a rare condition that causes babies to be born with abnormally small heads.
Community Rallies to Save Supermarket
The Associated Supermarket on Fort Washington Avenue recently lost its lease. Washington Heights residents are protesting and petitioning for the store to remain open. Now, they’ve planned a town hall meeting to air their grievances.
Family Feels the Bunny Love at Adoption Event
Two hundred abused rabbits were rescued from a Brooklyn hoarder in January last year by the NYPD and ASPCA, many in bad conditions. On Feb. 6, Fifty of the them were up for adoption at an event that attracted many to come.
New Valentine’s Display Unveiled in Times Square
Visitors can smooch together or take a selfie solo in the Heart of Hearts exhibit at Times Square.
Anti-Beyoncé protest is a bust
A demonstration against Beyoncé’s Super Bowl performance became a love fest for the singer.
Hopeful Entrepreneurs Demo New Technology
Techies showed off a new dating app, a concierge app and a facial recognition service.
