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Wall Street Journal
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
‘Emergent City' Review: On PBS, a Controversy Grows in Brooklyn
That 'Emergent City' is such a handsome documentary is a tribute to its subject—the topographically sublime neighborhood of Sunset Park, Brooklyn—and to the nimble subjectivity of cinematography and editing. One could easily have made the south end of the New York borough look like a hellhole, especially from the vantage of its disputed waterfront. Instead, the area is portrayed—visually, and often from the air—as a gritty, working-class enclave under siege by parasitic developers and abandoned by the city's political class. On the ground, it's a different story. The controversy aswirl in this film by Kelly Anderson and Jay Arthur Sterrenberg is not new. It involves a years-long attempt to rezone Industry City, a onetime hub of shipping and manufacturing and symbol of the city's disappearing industrial base. A consortium of developers bought the properties in 2013, intending to redevelop the area into shops, hotels, dormitories and, essentially, a mall—although 'mall' is pooh-poohed by the firms involved, and specifically by Andrew Kimball, of Jamestown Properties. Now head of the city's Economic Development Corporation under Mayor Eric Adams (who also makes a brief appearance in his former role as Brooklyn Borough President, adjourning a community meeting that grew too noisy), Mr. Kimball had been involved with similar revitalization projects elsewhere. Industry City has been one of the city's most attractive malls for years now.
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CairoScene
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
3ala Mazag Small X [ Curated Playlist ]
Moroccan rap phenomenon Small X gives us a sneak peek into his current favourite tunes, featuring Kendrick Lamar's 'Feel ' and Radiohead's 'Scatterbrain'. Jun 15, 2025 In the third episode of our new series, 'علي مزاج' - where we ask artists and industry figures to soundtrack their moods, influences, and favourite tracks - we have Moroccan rapper Small X, who currently stands as one of the most influential artists in the region's hip-hop scene. Small X's playlist is a compelling multi-layered moodboard that mirrors his enigmatic personality, moving through various genres and styles, from funky electronica and indie-rock to drill and R&B. His picks features Kendrick Lamar's 'Feel', Radiohead's 'Scatterbrain', Jay Rock & SZA's 'Redemption', along with Flamingosis' 'Sunset Park', Saad Elbaraka's 'Ana Tayeh', and Di-Meh's 'Ténébreux'. Stream his full curation below:
Travel Weekly
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Travel Weekly
More on Celebrity's transformation of Lawn Club to Sunset Park
Teri West Nearly 17 years ago, Celebrity Cruises debuted the Celebrity Solstice, complete with a new feature for the line -- and for the industry -- called the Lawn Club: A half-acre of live grass on the top deck. The Lawn Club recreated a park-like experience for guests at sea. And every other ship of the Solstice class followed with its own Lawn Club, enabling thousands of passengers over the years to experience the lawn and offer the line feedback. According to Celebrity, that feedback has indicated that guests want more to do there. So as a part of a $250 million renovation to the Solstice fleet revealed last week, Celebrity is doing away with the grass, replacing it with turf, and adding new amenities at what will now be known as Sunset Park. "Guests told us they wanted more dynamic, multifunctional spaces that offer both relaxation and engagement," said Katina Athanasiou, Celebrity's senior vice president of sales and services for the Americas. Like the Lawn Club, Sunset Park will aspire to the feel of a park you might find on land, with lawn games, movie screenings and concerts. In fact, there will be even more lawn games than there are at the Lawn Club. As Athanasiou puts it, "Sunset Park retains the Lawn Club's spirit of open-air leisure." There will also be more private cabanas, an "enhanced" bar and a new specialty dining venue. "While we're still finalizing the menu at Sunset Park, guests can expect globally inspired dishes, fresh ingredients and artful presentation all served in a relaxed, open-air setting," Athanasiou said. Some of the amenities as Sunset Park will be free for passengers, while others will carry an additional charge. The games, movie viewings and live concerts at Sunset Park will be free, Athanasiou said. The private cabanas, which have dedicated attendants, will cost extra, as will the food and drinks. Celebrity is also doing away with the glass-blowing studio at the Lawn Club, which offers classes at an extra charge. Other changes coming to the Solstice-class ships include the addition of a new lounge with trivia and concerts, a new sports bar and upgrades to the cabins. Celebrity Solstice is first in line for the makeover. Expect it to be done by March, according to Celebrity. With cruise lines frequently looking for ways to refresh and improve their products, the Lawn Club-turned-Sunset Park seems to be a good example of a line staying in tune with guest expectations. And hey, if turf is good enough for the NFL and other athletic fields, perhaps it'll be just fine for a cruise ship.
CTV News
04-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Students help police slow drivers in North Bay school zones
Elementary students joined police on Tuesday to hand out warning "tickets" to speeding drivers near Sunset Park Elementary. The 'Think of Me' campaign reminds motorists of the 40 km/h limit as classes resume.
