Entrepreneurs, small business owners, corporate leaders, nonprofits, innovators, and economic development organizations from across New York City, Long Island, and beyond will gather for one of the region’s most anticipated business networking and empowerment events at the National Small Business Expo “New York Edition” on June 11, 2026, at the Rochdale Village Ballroom in Queens,…
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Jazz education, cultural leadership, and community advocacy will take center stage in Manhattan this week as Jazz Power Initiative honors three influential figures during its annual Syncopated Celebration 2026 fundraiser. The event, scheduled for May 14 at Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, will celebrate the transformative influence of jazz…
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A major new chapter in skateboarding culture is taking shape in Big Bear Lake as IDM and the Skate Board Association announced a sweeping partnership to develop a multi-use sports and entertainment district anchored by the planned IDM Arena and elite high-altitude training facilities. The ambitious multi-phase project brings together mission-driven developer Cooperative LA, internationally…
Read MoreAcclaimed author Sarai Walker is returning with another sharp-edged feminist novel, and this time she is diving into motherhood, obsession, fame and the unsettling ways society claims ownership over women’s bodies and identities. Walker’s upcoming novel, Furious Violet, is scheduled for release on July 28, 2026, and is already generating buzz as one of the…
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Smarter Shelf Strategy Can Boost Retail Profits and Cut Food Waste by More Than 20%, New Study Finds
A new study published in the journal INFORMS Management Science is challenging long-standing assumptions about how grocery stores manage perishable goods—and the findings could reshape how retailers think about both profit and sustainability. Researchers found that simple, low-cost adjustments to how items are displayed and discounted can significantly reduce food waste while increasing revenue. The…
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Multi-platinum artist Don Toliver traded the stage for the driver’s seat in a headline-making moment at the 2026 FAT Ice Race, marking an unexpected but buzzy crossover between music and motorsport. Held February 27–28 in Big Sky, Montana, the high-energy event—hosted by FAT International and led by entrepreneur Ferdi Porsche—brought together elite drivers, designers, and…
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As global displacement reaches record levels, a new book is challenging how refugees are discussed in public and policy circles. In The Refugee Advantage, author Dalton T. Sirmans argues that refugees are not a burden on economies—but a powerful, underutilized driver of growth. With more than 120 million people forcibly displaced worldwide, conversations around refugees…
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A new transatlantic partnership is set to reshape how one of America’s most iconic motorcycle brands connects with modern consumers. Indian Motorcycle has officially appointed Noise Media to lead social-first creative and performance media efforts aimed at accelerating its growth across the United States. The collaboration signals a major step forward for Noise Media as…
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A new chapter is unfolding for the timeless catalog of Bill Withers, as all nine of his studio albums are set to be reissued on limited-edition colored vinyl over the next two years through Music On Vinyl. The ambitious campaign celebrates the enduring legacy of one of soul music’s most influential voices, introducing his work…
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Children’s Theatre Company is bringing the magic of Oz back to the stage this spring, announcing the full cast and creative team for its highly anticipated production of The Wizard of Oz, set to run from April 21 through June 14. The beloved classic will take over the UnitedHealth Group Stage in Minneapolis, with opening…
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