Quick Summary: Licensing International Expands With Strategic Board Appointments
Licensing International elected seven new board members, effective July 1, signaling strategic industry expansion.
Brand Licensing Europe 2026 shows a 16% increase...
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- A 13-year-old boy was assaulted by a classmate outside their Brooklyn school.
- The victim was rushed to Kings County Hospital in a stable condition.
- The assailant was apprehended and a knife was recovered from the scene.
- The incident happened at 7:50 a.m. near the Parkside Preparatory Academy.
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- The Taxi and Limousine Commission approves over 7,500 new electric Uber and Lyft vehicles.
- This approval comes in the wake of a lawsuit seeking to limit the city's electric for-hire fleet.
- The newly approved vehicles raise the total number of electric vehicles in the city’s fleet to...
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- William 'Bill' Post, the food executive often linked to the creation of Pop-Tarts, dies at age 96.
- Pop-Tarts were conceived when Kellogg's approached Keebler in 1963 with an idea for a breakfast pastry.
- The Pop-Tarts brand has grown to offer over 30 different flavors since its introduction...
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- Armond Avitable, the Pennsylvania man, fatally shot Cheryl Shilling, his friend's wife in New Jersey.
- After the shooting, police detained Avitable, upon which, he faced an unknown medical emergency and died.
- The origin of the conflict was an argument with his partner, after which Avitable relocated to...
A pivotal court ruling in California has largely backed OpenAI, the artificial intelligence lab known for its sophisticated language models, amidst a contentious copyright saga. US District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín dismissed most of the allegations lodged by several authors claiming that these powerful models, used in ChatGPT, were trained...
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- New Yorkers awake to hefty morning snowfall from a fierce nor'easter.
- The National Weather Service forecasts the thickest snow between 8 and 11 a.m.
- New York City's largest school system resorts to remote learning and building closure.
- By the end of this winter episode, the city could...
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- Ex-convict Christian Torres allegedly assaulted and attempted to rob a 91-year-old cancer patient but was later identified and arrested.
- Hyman Silverglad, the victim and a retired lawyer, managed to resist the attack initially but ended up with broken ribs and a spinal hematoma.
- Torres was recognized from...
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* An MTA bus driver in Manhattan was brutally attacked by a passenger on Saturday.
* The accused individual is reported to be Rashon Eagle, who was frustrated by the perceived slow speed of the bus.
* The driver was physically attacked by Eagle, who also brandished a knife during...
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- Four thieves, wearing surgical masks and hoodies, raided Home Chef Catering, Queens
- One of them jumped behind a food counter to steal $700 in receipts and valuables from workers
- The thieves are still at large and police are seeking public assistance
On a late Tuesday evening, a group...
Title: The Lingering Housing Crisis in New York City: A Scarcity by Design?
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- The latest 2023 New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey reveals an alarming housing crisis characterized by a less than 1.4% vacancy rate.
- Outdated policies contributing to the housing crisis comprise restrictive zoning laws, an...
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- City and FDNY officials have shut down a Queens scooter shop that was creating potentially perilous lithium-ion batteries.
- Just before their predicted ignition, firefighters cooled down the batteries labeled as "Frankenstein" due to their hybrid nature.
- The battery fires in NYC claimed the lives of 18 people...
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- Body of a 38-year-old woman was found in a SoHo Hotel room
- Police are treating the death as a murder, according to sources
- City Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death
- No arrests have been made and there were no signs of forced entry
A chilling case...
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- Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney, Marilyn Mosby has been found guilty of one count of mortgage fraud.
- Mosby was cleared of a second charge of mortgage fraud connected to a property in Kissimmee, Florida.
- This follows another ruling three months prior, in which Mosby was declared guilty...
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- ESPN, Fox Corp, and Warner Bros Discovery Inc are partnering to create a sports streaming service.
- The new service will broadcast NFL, NBA, MLB, NASCAR, and college sports.
- Each company will own one third of the upcoming service.
- Subscribers can access the service via a direct application...
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- A bank robbery at the Bank of America in Fort Myers turned into a hostage situation.
- Lee County officers respond with lethal force after suspect threatens hostage with a knife.
- The unidentified suspect was eliminated by a SWAT sniper from the police department.
- This incident prompted a...
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- Nine people were arrested during Friday protests at Columbia University against Israel’s conduct in the Gaza war.
- The demonstration, initiated by pro-Palestinian group Within Our Lifetime, reportedly attracted hundreds of participants.
- Gates at the Columbia campus were closed as a safety measure.
- Student protestors also made their...
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- A teenager who was accused of stabbing two students at a high school in Queens has had the charges dropped after a social media video supported his self-defense claim.
- The two stabbed students, aged 17, are now charged with gang assault. One of them has been investigated...
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- NYC Administration limits the presence of roadbed dining structures to eight months a year.
- New rules demand accessibility for disabled New Yorkers and adhere to specific dimensions.
- Deadline for applying for a permit or removing outdoor dining setups is August 3.
- The rules are expected to take...
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- A 16-year-old girl stabbed three adults in New London, Conn., leading to her arrest.
- The suspect knew her victims, debunking initial fears of random attacks.
- Despite the severity of their injuries, all victims are stable.
- The investigation remains ongoing with additional charges and arrests potentially looming.
- This...
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- A new deal between New York City and the District Council 37 union sees lifeguards receiving an 11% pay increase.
- Lifeguards already employed will receive a $1,000 retention bonus if they remain through the peak summer season.
- The move aims to address the overarching lifeguard staffing shortage...
