Alexander Zale, Actor on New York Stages, Dies at 89

President Donald Trump started his Monday (Oct. 12) in his typical fashion: with a Tweetstorm that made Kanye West look calm level-headed.

The New York Times is reportedly dealing with internal “furor” and “heated objections” following a bizarre series of events that resulted in unionized members of the paper demanding that their own Guild delete a message that criticized a recently published column that condemned a project published by the paper.   The Times is known for having many young, liberal staffers that regularly air grievances on social media. The latest infighting at the Gray Lady began last week when opinion columnist

Dade Hayes Finance EditorAbigail Disney, Sheila Nevins are among the notable speakers slated to appear at a documentary-focused edition of the New York Women in Film & Television Creative Workforce Summit.The event, which will take place virtually from October 20 to 23, will feature keynote speakers, panels and film screenings.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterThe New York Comic Con panel for The CW’s Nancy Drew didn’t waste any time will getting into things as the show’s stars stars Kennedy McMann (Nancy Drew), Scott Wolf (Carson Drew), Alex Saxon (Ace), Leah Lewis (George Fan), Maddison Jaizani (Bess Marvin), Tunji Kasim (Ned “Nick” Nickerson) and Riley Smith (Ryan Hudson) participated in a lightning round of questions in-character before creator/executive producer Noga Landau and showrunner/executive producer

Whitey Ford has died.

Associated Press that he died at his Long Island home. The cause was not immediately known.“The Yankees are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Hall of Famer Whitey Ford,” the MLB team said in a statement via Twitter on Friday, October 9.

Also Read: Gale Sayers, Chicago Bears Legend and Subject of 'Brian's Song,' Dies at 77Whitey Ford circa 1955: (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)Following the passing of Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford was referred to by The New York Times as The Greatest Living Yankee. Nicknamed “The Chairman of the Board,” Ford won both the Cy Young Award and the MVP in 1961.Ford was born in Manhattan and began his career with the Yankees in 1950 before serving in the Army during the Korean War.

Responding to rising rates of COVID-19 in certain parts of New York, the state set new restrictions that go into effect starting today, in areas ofCentral Queens, Southern Brooklyn and Far Rockaway. They are divided into Red, Orange and Yellow zones.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsSaturday Night Live came back during the weekend to kick off its 46th season, but after months since COVID-19 ravaged New York, much has changed.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerNew York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called Sunday for the shutdown of non-essential businesses, schools and restaurants in nine areas in the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens starting Wednesday.The mayor cited a spike in the areas of COVID-19 infections.

Actor Rick Moranis was attacked by an unknown assailant while walking near New York’s Central Park, a law enforcement official has said.

Rick Moranis near Central Park in New York City in the early hours of Thursday, October 1.In a video shared via Twitter by NYPD Crime Stoppers, a man wearing an “I Love New York” sweatshirt is seen punching another man in the head, who falls to the ground. The second man was later identified as the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids actor, according to NBC New York.According to the New York Daily News, the comedian went to a local hospital to be treated for head, back and hip pain.

NEW YORK -- A new report on racial representation on New York stages has found that little has been changing — there remains an over-representation of white actors, writers and directors.The annual study, “The Visibility Report: Racial Representation on NYC Stages,” from the Asian American Performers Action Coalition, analyzed the 18 largest nonprofit theaters as well as Broadway companies in New York City during the 2017-18 season.Over 61% of all roles on New York City stages went to white

Inventing Anna, an upcoming 10-part Netflix drama, tells the story of Anna Delvey, the real-life con-artist who tricked New York’s elite circles into thinking she was a filthy rich German Heiress with $60 million to her name.

Bad Bunny surprised the city of New York with a livestreaming concert from the flatbed of a truck. The concert was also done to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month as well as the anniversary of Hurricane Maria.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be honored with a statue in Brooklyn, her birthplace, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Saturday.He described Ginsburg, who died on Friday at the age of 87, as «a monumental figure of equality.» «Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg selflessly pursued truth and justice in a world of division, giving voice to the voiceless and uplifting those who were pushed aside by forces of hate and indifference,» Cuomo said in a statement.

Earlier in the week, the 2020 incarnation of the New York Film Festival got underway officially, with one part of Steve McQueen’s Small Axe anthology, Lovers Rock, serving as the Opening Night Selection. Having seen it, the movie serves as both a strong start for NYFF this year, as well as a smaller and far less awards friendly selection.