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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
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Couple stabs each other during bloody fight in Queens apartment
A Queens couple stabbed each other during a violent fight inside a Queens apartment early Saturday, officials said. It was one of two bloody blade attacks that took place in the city within five hours, the NYPD said. The two victims, a 27-year-old man and a 24-year-old man, were inside their apartment at NYCHA's Pomonok Houses on Jewel Ave. near Parsons Blvd. in Flushing at about 4 a.m. when they started arguing with each other, cops said. As the fight continued, one of the men pulled a knife, cops said. The two stabbed each other as they fought over the knife. When cops arrived, each man was suffering from multiple stab wounds to the body, cops said. EMS rushed both victims to New York Presbyterian-Queens, where the younger man was rushed into surgery and listed in critical but stable condition. The older victim was also listed in stable condition. The knife was recovered as detectives determined what sparked the fight. There were no prior domestic incidents at the apartment, a police source with knowledge of the case said. In an unrelated incident five hours earlier, two men, both 53, were found slashed inside he basement of a Sunset Park, Brooklyn, home on 58th St. near Seventh Ave. One of the victims was slashed in the neck, cops said. The second man had a deep gash to his head. Both were taken to NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn where the one slashed in the neck was listed in critical condition. The other man is expected to recover. No arrests have been made in either case. The bloody back to back attacks come as felony assaults in the city were down, but only by less than 1%. As of May 25, cops had investigated 11,066 felony assaults, 21 fewer than this time last year, cops said.
New York Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
$800 Million Overhaul of U.S. Open Stadium Will Add Space and Luxury
The United States Open tennis tournament, already one of the most glamorous sporting events in the world, will become even fancier after an $800 million renovation that will be the largest single investment in the site's history. Tennis fans will see some of the transformations in Arthur Ashe Stadium, in Flushing, Queens, where the tournament in held, while other parts will be off limits to them — unless they grow up to be tennis stars. The project includes an overhaul of Ashe Stadium, the centerpiece of American tennis, which will add shine and much-needed walking space to a concrete and steel building that can feel cramped and sweaty on the busiest match days. The other part is an opulent new building for the players that will feature state-of-the art training facilities, luxury accommodations and cafes. Construction, which has already begun, is scheduled to be completed in time for the 2027 U.S. Open. The United States Tennis Association, which runs the tournament, said work would not interfere with the tournament over the next two years. 'We are doubling down on the continued growth that we are seeing in tennis in this country,' said Danny Zausner, the association's chief operating officer, who helped unveil the renovation at a news conference on Monday. The U.S.T.A., a nonprofit organization whose mandate is to develop tennis in the United States, said it would pay for the entire project through reserve funds and debt and that the project would not require any more land in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. New York City owns the 46 acres in the park that houses the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The city leases it to the U.S.T.A. — just as it leases the land that the Yankees and Mets stadiums sit on to the teams' owners. The U.S.T.A. has already spent over $1 billion on construction around the grounds over the past decade, adding three new stadiums and refurbishing all the outer courts and practice areas. But Ashe is big moneymaker with a tournament that generates hundreds of millions of dollars each year. It is the world's largest tennis stadium with a capacity of almost 24,000. That figure will remain roughly the same. What will change is the feel and look as walkways and seating areas get expanded and refitted, adding 40 percent additional space within the stadium, according to Mr. Zausner. The most visible changes will be in the crowded concourse levels. Those will be fitted with high-end shops, restaurants and clubs and gleaming, expanded walkways, providing more space to areas that can get jammed with fans at times. Since 2017, attendance at the U.S. Open has grown year over year (excluding the 2020 pandemic year, when no fans were allowed) and last year it topped one million for the first time. Despite its immense size and once-modern sheen, Arthur Ashe Stadium is from a different era. It opened in 1997 and is the second-oldest major sports venue in the metropolitan New York area, after Madison Square Garden, the home of the New York Knicks and New York Rangers. Ashe Stadium is also the final of the two dozen courts at the National Tennis Center to be remodeled. The last work done there was the retractable roof that debuted in 2016. The architect for the project is Rossetti, the same firm that originally designed Ashe, along with most of the other recent upgrades on the grounds. The plan will shift the existing luxury suites higher and add 2,000 new seats to the lower bowl of the stadium, increasing that number to 5,000. It will also include seven new bunker suites, the luxury spectator lounges dug out below court level that have provided large revenue streams at other arenas, like Madison Square Garden. The glass-and-brick players building, which will cost a projected $250 million, will sit on an existing parking lot, and tower over the five practice courts. It will include a two-story garage plus indoor and outdoor training facilities and opulent lounges. Stacey Allaster, the tournament director, said on Monday that the center will help ensure that players are fit and able to perform at a high level for hundreds of thousands of spectators after a long season of competition. 'Happy players, happy fans,' Ms. Allaster said.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
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Francisco Lindor Sends Clear Message After Mets' Win Over Cubs
On a cold, rain-slicked Friday night in Flushing, the crack of Francisco Lindor's bat cut through the gloom like a lightning bolt over Citi Field. Jameson Taillon's first inning offering didn't just land in the seats—it ignited the New York Mets' offense and set the tone for a 7-2 takedown of the Chicago Cubs. It was Lindor's fourth leadoff home run of the 2025 campaign, a number that now marks a trend rather than a fluke. More than an individual feat, it's becoming a reliable signal: when Lindor strikes early, the Mets find themselves in position to control the game. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12)© John Jones-Imagn Images The significance of Lindor's early-inning damage goes beyond the scoreboard. It's become a rhythm-setter for a lineup that has started to find its identity. His May 9 shot off Taillon followed a string of similarly impactful swings. Advertisement With four leadoff home runs across just over a month, each one stamping his influence on a game before it had the chance to settle in, Lindor is helping carry New York's offense. That kind of spark at the top of the order doesn't just energize the dugout—it gives the Mets a tactical edge before the opponent has a chance to get comfortable. Lindor's home run may have opened the scoring, but it was the Mets' relentless approach with two strikes that defined their offensive identity Friday. Twelve of New York's 13 hits came with two strikes, a level of situational hitting that speaks directly to preparation and execution. 'An at-bat's not over 'til it's over,' Lindor told SNY's Steve Gelbs postgame. 'You gotta grind. You get a good pitch, no matter what the count is, and execute the plan. The hitting coaches have done an outstanding job of preparing us.' That grit showed not just in singles, but in power: three of the Mets' four home runs came in two-strike counts. Against a Cubs pitching staff that tried to nibble and force mistakes, the Mets didn't bite. They adjusted, shortened swings, and kept pressure on with every at-bat. Advertisement It's no longer just about waiting for stars to carry the offense. The Mets' lineup—top to bottom—is beginning to perform like a complete unit. Francisco Lindor (.297) and Pete Alonso (.324) are providing the firepower, but every member of the starting nine found a hit on Friday. It's not just the stars—it's the structure. The approach has shifted. There's intent behind every plate appearance, cohesion in each inning. When a lineup produces 13 hits—12 of them with two strikes—and sees every player contribute, it signals more than a one-off offensive burst. It suggests a team that knows who it is and how it wants to win. The Mets aren't hiding from expectations. The roster is built to contend, and with both lineup and rotation trending toward full health, the conditions are ripe for a serious postseason push. Friday's win wasn't just dominant—it was instructive. It showed what this team looks like when it plays its brand of baseball: patient, powerful, and prepared. Advertisement They'll be back at it Saturday night at 7:15 PM ET for Game 2 of the three-game set against Chicago. But regardless of the series outcome, this performance underscored something larger. Francisco Lindor's bat is leading more than innings—it's shaping the Mets' identity. And when the tone is set early, it becomes increasingly clear: these Mets are built to win. Related: Mets Predicted to Make Rafael Devers Move Amid Mark Vientos News Related: Mets' Carlos Mendoza Makes Controversial Jeff McNeil Move Before Cubs Game
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Readers sound off on Trump's policies, Barnard College protests and the gang database
Flushing: To Voicer Dave Kalin: President Trump is 'effective' at what? Making sensible, civic-minded people lose their minds? At allowing predators like noted (alleged) ketamine enthusiast and richest man in the world Elon Musk into the proverbial henhouse to 'find' fraud and waste as head of DOGE? By which I mean admitting his 'team' into the data systems of the Federal Treasury, Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service, etc. Doesn't Musk have hundreds of billions of dollars in contracts with the government? How is that not a conflict of interest? You approve of Musk and his merry band of teenaged incel tech nerds rooting through our personal information in those computer databases? Letting kids barely out of high school fire thousands of civil servants? Well, at least they're trying to rehire the people responsible for the security of the government's nuclear stockpile and such. Except Musk's team apparently deleted the contact information for these workers, too. Oopsie. By the way, White House claims of Musk finding fraud and waste are entirely without evidence, which doesn't bother the good folks at Fox News, where Trump's 'achievements' are being lauded by sycophants like Sean Hannity. Trump has been effective at collecting his tribute, though. It's like the reception of a Mafia wedding — all the supplicants lining up to give their envelopes of cash. Except these are all billionaires seeking the president's favor. As one does in a democracy. It's only been a couple of weeks; reality will be setting in soon enough. Clyde Kerlew Middle Village: Regarding the job justifications imposed by Musk, when corporate America runs (make that races) to our government with their tin cups looking for a handout or subsidy, will their upper management be asked to justify their jobs? John Puglisi Massapequa, L.I.: On the news was Trump's first cabinet meeting with all his picks sitting around a table, along with Trump's idol, the muskrat. Musk was neither elected nor confirmed by the Senate, but there he was squirming his way into the meeting. Musk may be the world's richest man, but he should have spent a couple o' bucks on an etiquette class. Normally when a gentleman walks into a public building, he removes his hat — but not the muskrat, standing there wearing a black MAGA hat. Maybe he is bald like Trump, who could teach him to grow his hair and comb it over. They could look like twins. Ron Boehning Brooklyn: Voicer John Dent asked if being 'semi-fired' is like being 'semi-pregnant.' I'd say it's more like Trump being semi-president. Ilsa Ruthen Manhattan: Americans have always been generous when giving to charities. We all know these charities are meant to help people of lesser means and also to help the environment, education, cultural institutions and research, etc. It seems that politicians are cutting back on the role our government plays in this helping hand. For now, it is up to the individual taxpayer to fill the gap. To help them do this, I suggest we raise or eliminate the SALT deduction $10,000 limit. This will allow more taxpayers to itemize their deductions and encourage more gifts to charity. It would also be a good idea to extend the time limits for charitable deduction for 2024 into the early months of 2025 so that as we do our taxes, we can take advantage of the itemized deductions for charity for 2024. Let's make it easier to give more generously. Mary Smoke Kings Park, L.I.: So, the most powerful man in the world can fire thousands of hard-working Americans at will but can't bring down the price of ordinary eggs. D.T., take note: Once your MAGA supporters come to the realization that they were conned and lied to and the only person who you care about is yourself, as the rest of us already knew, it will not be pleasant. Looks like the chickens are coming home to roost. John Karahalis Astoria: Trump is being castigated for two supposedly outrageous proposals: developing Gaza into the Riviera of the Middle East and charging $5 million for paths to U.S. citizenship for the wealthy. The usual suspects whining don't see these ideas for what they are: thinking outside the box. Gaza is a bombed-out war zone. Conventional ideas have clearly never worked, but it's also prime real estate, so why not? For decades, hordes of low-skilled illegal aliens have been streaming over the border costing taxpayers billions, so why not the inverse? A multimillion-dollar cover charge for people who will bring the rest of their fortunes into our economy, and many will start businesses employing Americans. Win-win. Bradley Morris Philadelphia: Voicer Josh Greenberger's accusing the left of 'gross dishonesty' while lauding Trump as 'one of the most honest and dignified human beings to occupy the White House' is the most hysterically funny right-wing projection I have read in a long time. Josh asks 'what kind of degenerates did the convicting' of convicted felon Trump? I'll tell you, Josh. Trump was indicted by a grand jury of 23 average Americans and unanimously convicted by another 12 members of a trial jury composed of average Americans. So stop trying to promote the ludicrous idea that the American justice system of trial by a jury of peers is comparable to the Russian justice system of trial by one judge and juror, Vladimir Putin. As far as Trump's honesty and dignity go, the number of certifiable, documented lies told by Trump during his first administration exceeded 30,000, an average of 21 lies a day. Duane Doberman Brooklyn: Three cheers for Gov. Hochul for standing up to Trump and defending what is best for New York ('Hochul won't give in to fed push to kill tolls,' Feb. 27). Not only was the governor decisive in defending the program, but she showed a clear understanding of what ordinary New Yorkers struggle with when our transit system fails. May she be this courageous in Albany. There's an array of excellent bills that need her support, like the NY HEAT Act, that will build the clean energy infrastructure New York needs statewide. And there's the added bonus of showing Washington what good government can accomplish. Get it done for us, governor! Sara Gronim Margate, Fla.: Voicer Michele P. Brown ignores the fact that the Arabs (they didn't call themselves Palestinian until 1964) rejected an independent state in 1937, 1947, 1948, 1967, 1994, 2000, 2008, 2019 and 2020. The only obstruction to Palestinian self-determination for nearly a century is Arab rejectionism. Richard Sherman West Barnstable, Mass.: The brazen seizure of Barnard College's Milbank Hall by dozens of masked pro-Hamas agitators is a grotesque assault on civilized discourse and a chilling threat to Jewish students. These radicals, cloaking their thuggery in the garb of activism, have crossed a Rubicon, disrupting academia with drumbeats of hate and flyers glorifying violence against Israel. Their demands to reinstate expelled peers and dismantle disciplinary norms reveal a deeper rot: a rejection of accountability masquerading as moral superiority. This isn't protest, it's anarchy. A conservative lens sees through the veneer — where liberals might dither over 'free expression,' we recognize a clear line: When speech becomes a battering ram against reason and safety, it forfeits legitimacy. Israel, a democratic ally besieged by terror, deserves unwavering support, not campus vilification. Barnard must act decisively: Permanently expel and arrest every occupier. Anything less emboldens this mob, imperiling education and emboldening Jew-hatred. Ronald Beaty Hamden, Conn.: The street gang database is an essential intelligence tool used by police departments everywhere that street gangs are active ('Gang database battle,' Feb. 25). Information in the database aids in ongoing investigations. The public advocate and City Council are entirely wrong in their push to stop the NYPD from using and even having it exist. Their excuse to get rid of it defies rational explanation, except that they are pro-crime. Chris Lyons Hallandale Beach, Fla.: Truly saddened to hear about the passing of Gene Hackman, one of my all-time favorite actors — an absolute legend, a versatile entertainer. Hollywood has lost one of its greatest, but his performances will live on forever. Rest in peace, Gene. You'll be deeply missed. Paul Bacon
New York Times
28-01-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Mets notes: What would their lineup look like without Pete Alonso?
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen shared over the weekend that it might be difficult to fit free agent Pete Alonso into the payroll as the club continues 'to bring in players.' So, beyond revealing an exhaustion from negotiating with Alonso's camp, Cohen's comments confirmed a couple of other matters. One, in a world without Alonso returning to Flushing, the Mets may add more pieces. Two, the Mets are at least acting like they care about how much they spend. Advertisement If Alonso ends up elsewhere, the Mets intend to look for bullpen help and infield depth, league sources said. In the big picture, Cohen's words reflected a stance that The Athletic reported in December would likely be the Mets' approach to the rest of the offseason. On Dec. 16, I wrote that after going wild for Juan Soto, the Mets would take a more measured approach. Specifically regarding Alonso, that likely meant a preference for a short-term deal. Additionally, the front office's discipline manifested itself in Sean Manaea's deal, which ended up being a three-year contract containing deferrals. The Mets are again projected to boast one of baseball's highest payrolls. FanGraphs estimates it at $297 million. Last year, the Mets paid nearly $100 million in luxury tax. But Cohen has indicated that he does not want to keep paying such a high bill. So while the Mets will undoubtedly run another expensive operation in 2025, it wasn't all that surprising to hear Cohen talk about 'fitting' a player like Alonso into the payroll. After all, Cohen waited years to hire David Stearns as president of baseball operations. Since Stearns' hiring, the Mets have taken a more refined approach to free agency. They've gone all-in on pursuits involving stars in their mid-20s (Soto, Yoshinobu Yamamoto). But they've otherwise limited their trips to the most expensive aisles. The Mets could use more help. They have a hole at first base. That's why a reunion with Alonso still makes sense. Their projected lineup looks something like this: Francisco Lindor (SS), Mark Vientos (1B), Juan Soto (RF), Brandon Nimmo (LF), Jesse Winker (DH), Francisco Alvarez (C), Jeff McNeil (2B), Jose Siri (CF), Brett Baty (3B). As constructed, the lineup might be fine. But one more accomplished slugger would make a difference. As one longtime rival scout said, 'It needs Pete for some real bite.' Advertisement Without Alonso, the Mets stand to get a strong feel for what they have in young players such as Baty, Luisangel Acuña and Ronny Mauricio. Starting the spring with a chance to give some of their young players a significant runway should offer the Mets clarity. If they're not enthused by what they see in spring training, they can look to make a move. Citing a willingness from the front office to make midseason changes in the past, rival evaluators suggested the Mets will be active throughout the season. Brandon Nimmo (plantar fasciitis) expects to be ready for Opening Day. 'It's responding well,' Nimmo said Saturday at the Mets' Amazin Day at Citi Field. 'I'm having good workouts. I'm hitting on it. And I'm not having any issues. Now it's just adding in the running.' Immediately after the season, Nimmo received an injection and began physical therapy. He recently progressed to jogging. The next step would be trying to sprint. Nimmo typically works on a later spring training schedule and is absent from the first few games. He said he anticipates a similar setup and is prioritizing Opening Day. Here are some other injury-related updates with two weeks left before the Mets begin reporting to Port St. Lucie: (Top photo of Pete Alonso: Jess Rapfogel / Getty Images)
