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Caribbean Hospitality Association Puts Workers at the Center of AI Transformation

By NEW YORK TREND / October 8, 2026 / Comments Off on Caribbean Hospitality Association Puts Workers at the Center of AI Transformation

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the hospitality industry, and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is encouraging businesses to make their workforce a central part of that transformation. The organization has released the AI Workforce Transformation Guide for Caribbean Hospitality: Practical Strategies for People Management, Learning and Leadership, the third edition of its AI…

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Susan Glaspell’s ‘The Verge’ Returns to New York Stage at The Public Theater

By NEW YORK TREND / October 8, 2026 / Comments Off on Susan Glaspell’s ‘The Verge’ Returns to New York Stage at The Public Theater

A rarely produced American classic is getting a new life in New York this fall as Fiasco Theater and The Public Theater present Susan Glaspell’s The Verge, directed by Fiasco co-artistic director Jessie Austrian. The production begins performances Tuesday, October 27, at The Public Theater’s LuEsther Hall, with an official opening scheduled for Thursday, November…

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HBO Max Celebrates 78th Primetime Emmy Awards With Star-Studded Afterparty

By NEW YORK TREND / October 8, 2026 / Comments Off on HBO Max Celebrates 78th Primetime Emmy Awards With Star-Studded Afterparty

HBO Max celebrated a major night at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards with a star-studded afterparty at San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood, bringing together more than 100 actors, creators and other members of the HBO Max family. The celebration followed a successful evening for the network and streaming platform, which entered the awards with…

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California Leads the Nation as America’s Most Diverse State in 2026

By NEW YORK TREND / October 7, 2026 / Comments Off on California Leads the Nation as America’s Most Diverse State in 2026

As Hispanic Heritage Month gets underway, a new WalletHub report is highlighting the states that best represent the diversity of the American population, and California takes the top spot. WalletHub’s 2026 ranking compared all 50 states across six categories: socio-economic, cultural, economic, household, religious, and political diversity. California ranked No. 1 overall, followed by Texas,…

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Drew Michael Brings ‘Love Me’ to Off-Broadway This Fall

By NEW YORK TREND / October 7, 2026 / Comments Off on Drew Michael Brings ‘Love Me’ to Off-Broadway This Fall

Love, heartbreak and the search for connection take center stage this fall as Emmy Award-nominated comedian Drew Michael makes his Off-Broadway debut with Love Me, an immersive theatrical comedy coming to New York’s SoHo Playhouse. Presented by Deaf West Theatre, OHenry Productions, Nimitt Mankad and Prashanth Venkataramanujam, Love Me will play 22 performances from October…

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Playing Dead and Best Bones Join Forces for New Split EP

By NEW YORK TREND / October 7, 2026 / Comments Off on Playing Dead and Best Bones Join Forces for New Split EP

Long Island power-pop band Playing Dead is teaming up with Best Bones for a new split EP that showcases two distinct takes on hook-heavy rock. Playing Dead / Best Bones is out now across streaming platforms, bringing four tracks together from the two bands. Playing Dead contributes “Going Back Home” and “Two Fourteen,” two songs…

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LONG ISLAND AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CELEBRATES OPTIMUM L.O.C.A.L. GRANT WINNERS AND BUILDS MOMENTUM TOWARD 2026 MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT MONTH

By NEW YORK TREND / October 6, 2026 / Comments Off on LONG ISLAND AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CELEBRATES OPTIMUM L.O.C.A.L. GRANT WINNERS AND BUILDS MOMENTUM TOWARD 2026 MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT MONTH

LIAACC’s Participation in Major Grant and Small Business Initiatives Reflects 15+ Years of Connecting Entrepreneurs to Capital, Resources, Contracts and Opportunity The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC) is celebrating another important example of public-private collaboration benefiting Long Island’s small business community following the announcement of the 2026 grand prize recipients of…

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‘How Shakespeare Saved My Life’ Brings Jacob Ming-Trent’s Personal Story to The Public Theater

By NEW YORK TREND / October 6, 2026 / Comments Off on ‘How Shakespeare Saved My Life’ Brings Jacob Ming-Trent’s Personal Story to The Public Theater

Red Bull Theater and The Public Theater are bringing “How Shakespeare Saved My Life,” a one-man theatrical production written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent, to New York audiences this fall. Directed by Tony Taccone, the production will have its New York premiere at The Public Theater’s Shiva Theater. Performances began with a Joseph Papp Free…

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Janora McDuffie Brings Solo Show ‘Earth, Wind, & Car Fire’ to New York

By NEW YORK TREND / October 5, 2026 / Comments Off on Janora McDuffie Brings Solo Show ‘Earth, Wind, & Car Fire’ to New York

Acclaimed actress and voiceover artist Janora McDuffie is bringing her acclaimed solo performance, Earth, Wind, & Car Fire, to New York City for its first New York engagement. Written and performed by McDuffie and directed by Joseph Megel, the production will have a two-night-only run as part of the 21st annual United Solo Theatre Festival…

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‘NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE’ Brings Illusion Spectacle to Broadway This Holiday Season

By NEW YORK TREND / October 5, 2026 / Comments Off on ‘NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE’ Brings Illusion Spectacle to Broadway This Holiday Season

“Now You See Me Live,” a stage adaptation inspired by Lionsgate’s hit film franchise, is coming to Broadway for a limited eight-week engagement this holiday season. The live illusion spectacular begins performances Nov. 11, and runs through Jan. 3, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, located at 302 W. 45th St. in Manhattan. Tickets are currently…

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