Young developers took their video games outside of the box Thursday night and into the user’s mind with virtual reality at the NYC Arcade showcase in the… Read more “Gamers Run, Jump and Swing through Virtual Reality at Showcase”
Volunteers Build 1,000 Bikes in a Day
The sound of bells and panicked voices hung in the air at a holiday event last week. They were bike bells, not holiday bells, and the panic… Read more “Volunteers Build 1,000 Bikes in a Day”
Man Sues N.Y. For Compensation After 15 Years in Prison
Four years ago, in an upstate New York prison yard, Michael Vasquez ran into a man who had eluded him for more than a decade. It… Read more “Man Sues N.Y. For Compensation After 15 Years in Prison”
N.Y. Lawmakers Fret Over Cost of Body Cameras for Cops
State lawmakers Tuesday considered whether to weigh in on the rules governing body cameras worn by police officers in a panel discussion that focused… Read more “N.Y. Lawmakers Fret Over Cost of Body Cameras for Cops”
At Art Basel in Miami, Rosalyn Drexler Looks Back on Life as an Artist
Rosalyn Drexler’s best training for the difficult life of a woman artist might have been her brief career as a professional wrestler. In the early… Read more “At Art Basel in Miami, Rosalyn Drexler Looks Back on Life as an Artist”
Houthi Rebels Killed 194 Children in Taiz, Report Says
In the last nine months, Houthi rebels have killed 194 children in the Yemeni city of Taiz, according to a human rights report issued by the Council… Read more “Houthi Rebels Killed 194 Children in Taiz, Report Says”
Before The Force Awakens, a Hot Star Wars Auction at Sotheby’s
On a second floor showroom at Sotheby’s in Manhattan, in a galaxy far, far away from the main displays of contemporary art, 175 pieces of Star Wars… Read more “Before The Force Awakens, a Hot Star Wars Auction at Sotheby’s”
On World AIDS Day, Gay Pool League Cues Fundraising, Focus for a Brooklynite
Theo Todd, 22, lined up a shot at a New York Gay Pool League match Tuesday. “It’s just me and the ball,” said Todd. “It’s like my… Read more “On World AIDS Day, Gay Pool League Cues Fundraising, Focus for a Brooklynite”
New York City Latinos Remember Loved Ones on World AIDS Day
Gerardo Pineda, 51, was diagnosed with AIDS 20 years ago and celebrates World AIDS Day every year. “I celebrate my life today because I live with HIV,”… Read more “New York City Latinos Remember Loved Ones on World AIDS Day”
Rally Participants Take The Reins At Black Lives Matter Event
Protesters pose during a photo shoot and use the hashtag #BlackOutHandsUp at Zuccotti Park on Nov. 27. After waiting for over an hour for a Black… Read more “Rally Participants Take The Reins At Black Lives Matter Event”
