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TransportAzumah adds Kingston-New London-New York bus service
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TransportAzumah is launching express bus service beginning Friday to connect Kingston, Rhode Island, and New London, Connecticut, with New York City during Connecticut bridge construction that is disrupting Amtrak service.
Prompt Business Systems marks 33 years in New York City office equipment
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Prompt Business Systems is marking 33 years in business after starting in New York in 1993, highlighting copier leasing, printer repair and managed print services for organizations across the five boroughs.
Taye Diggs to headline Reach Out and Read New York benefit
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Reach Out and Read of Greater New York will host its 26th annual benefit Oct. 20 at Tribeca Rooftop, honoring actor and author Taye Diggs and raising funds for early literacy programs.
Vital Toys debuts Dr. Bombay and a rare Homies sample at New York Comic Con
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Vital Toys is using New York Comic Con to launch Dr. Bombay, a $249.99 collectible inspired by Snoop Dogg’s Bored Ape Yacht Club avatar, and a one-of-one Homies production sample priced at $15,000. Founder Sidney Richlin will host a livestream…
New York Art Life Magazine spotlights artist Techin Khurukitwanit
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New York Art Life Magazine published an exclusive interview this week with New York-based illustrator, painter and Wholesome Era founder Techin Khurukitwanit.
Small Business Expo adds first fall New York City show at Javits
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Small Business Expo is expanding to two New York City shows in one year for the first time, adding an Oct. 15 event at the Javits Convention Center after strong turnout for its spring expo.
Magic Fingers Institute highlights textured hair training as New York law takes effect
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A Queens beauty school is leaning into New York’s new requirement that cosmetology and hair schools teach all hair types and textures.
Baruch students launch Islamic finance network in New York
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More than 160 students, professionals and community leaders gathered at Baruch College on Sept. 17 for the inaugural Islamic Finance Conference, where student-led groups unveiled new platforms for research, mentorship and Muslim professional…
Darren Murphy’s new book tackles intergenerational trauma
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Darren Murphy’s Breaking Cycles: This Ends with Me is out now through Spines, aimed at readers trying to understand and interrupt inherited patterns of trauma and dysfunction.
New York Life Utah Walk-A-Thon gives $5,000 to Modern Widows Club
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The New York Life Foundation approved a $5,000 Team Grant for Modern Widows Club after Utah employees and agents logged 268 volunteer walking hours in July. The donation will support the widow-support nonprofit’s peer-led communities and…
New York veterans agency to host virtual women’s health chat Oct. 20
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The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services will hold a virtual “Her Service, Her Health” program on Oct. 20 for women veterans, service members and families.
Up/Link summit brings space investors and operators to New York
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Up/Link will host about 200 founders, investors, executives and government leaders in New York City on Oct. 20–21 to focus on how space technologies become scalable businesses.
Green Revolution expands into New York dispensaries
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Green Revolution has brought three cannabis product lines to New York dispensaries in 2025, extending a Washington brand that says it has sold more than 3 million products at home.
Melis Bridal heads to New York Bridal Market with couture pitch to U.S. retailers
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Melis Bridal will present Oct. 13–15 at Mélange de Blanc in New York City, using the trade show to court U.S. bridal boutiques, buyers and media with made-to-order gowns, custom fabrics and private-label opportunities.
Melis Bridal wins Best Bridal Collection in New York
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Melis Bridal by Omani designer Sahar Al Aufi won Best Bridal Collection at the inaugural Runway 7 Fashion Awards on Sept. 14 at Sony Hall in New York City. The honor puts the Muscat-based house back in front of U.S. bridal buyers as it builds its…
Dr. Dina Strachan named finalist in Anthem Awards
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New York dermatologist Dr. Dina Strachan has been named a finalist in the 6th Annual Anthem Awards for work advancing equity in skin and hair health through medicine, media and advocacy.
Solo New York takes No. 1 in Condé Nast Traveler luggage rankings
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Solo New York was named No. 1 in the Luggage Category in the Condé Nast Traveler 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, a reader-voted ranking based on more than 798,867 survey responses.
Baruch students launch Islamic finance network in New York
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More than 160 students, professionals and civic leaders gathered at Baruch College on Sept. 17 for the inaugural Islamic Finance Conference, where student groups unveiled new efforts to build an Islamic finance ecosystem and Muslim professional…
MSHEF expands marathon fundraising to Philadelphia, returns to New York City
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The Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation is a charity partner for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon for a third straight year and will join Philadelphia Marathon Weekend for the first time.
AAFCA honors De Shields, Dirden, Cephas Jones and Wills in New York
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The African American Film Critics Association marked its 5th annual Broadway luncheon in Manhattan on Oct. 12, 2026, honoring André De Shields, Brandon J. Dirden, Jasmine Cephas Jones and Cheryl Wills.
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