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On Monday, New York sports fans will have the opportunity to watch three major sporting events. The Yankees and Mets will both be playing in their respective League Championship Series, while the Jets will host a Monday Night Football game against the Buffalo Bills. This is the first time in 18 years that the Mets and Yankees have played on the same day in the postseason. If both New York teams win their series, they could potentially meet in the World Series for the first time since 2000. Additionally, the New York Rangers will be playing a hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings. [Extracted from the article]

The New York Jets have fired head coach Robert Saleh after a disappointing start to the 2024 season. The team's owner, Woody Johnson, stated that the decision was not easy but necessary due to the team not meeting expectations. Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich will take over as head coach for the remainder of the season. The Jets had high hopes for this season with the return of star quarterback Aaron Rodgers, but their record currently stands at 2-3. Saleh had a 20-36 record as head coach since being hired in 2021, and the Jets have not made it to the playoffs since 2010. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- The New York Jets have fired head coach Robert Saleh after the team's disappointing start to the 2024 season, ESPN reported.The National Football League team had high hopes for the season with the return of star quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who missed last season after tearing his Achilles tendon. The team's record stands at 2-3 after Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London.Saleh has a 20-36 record as the team's head coach since being hired in 2021.©2024 Bloomberg L.P.By Mark SchoifetReported by Author [Extracted from the article]

New York City's tax revenue generated by tourists has rebounded to surpass pre-pandemic levels, with a record $4.9 billion expected in the current fiscal year. While the number of visitors decreased from 2019, a rise in domestic tourists helped offset the decline in international and business travel. The slow recovery of international travelers has pushed back the goal of surpassing pre-pandemic levels to 2025. Despite the progress, the city's tourism industry is still down 10.4% and leaders are urged to focus on making New York a desirable and safe destination for visitors worldwide. [Extracted from the article]

Protests by pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Columbia University, Yale University, and other elite institutions have intensified following the university's crackdown on the protesters. The demonstrations, which coincide with the Jewish holiday of Passover, have drawn condemnation for featuring antisemitic chants and posters. The protests have raised concerns about the use of hard-line tactics by schools against students, prompting discussions on balancing campus safety with the right to free expression. Similar protests have also taken place at Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, MIT, and the University of California at Berkeley, with demands for divestment from companies with ties to Israel and a boycott of academic activities in the country. [Extracted from the article]

Protests have erupted at Columbia University, Yale University, and other elite institutions in the United States, with students demanding that their schools divest from investments benefiting Israel's government. The demonstrations, sparked by the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas, have raised concerns about antisemitism and the use of force against students. Some protests have featured threatening language and intimidating chants, causing fear and isolation among Jewish students. The universities have responded with arrests, online classes, and restrictions on campus access. The protests have drawn condemnation from the White House and prominent donors, while students argue for their right to free expression and a safe campus environment. [Extracted from the article]

Columbia University called in the police to arrest pro-Palestinian demonstrators who were protesting the university's investments benefiting Israel's government. However, this move has only further fueled the students' determination, leading to similar protests at other elite institutions like Yale University and MIT. These demonstrations have raised concerns about the use of hardline tactics by schools against students, and some protests have featured antisemitic and intimidating chants and posters, causing a sense of dread and isolation among Jewish students. The protests have drawn condemnation from the White House and university donors, and discussions are being held to balance campus safety with the right to free expression. [Extracted from the article]

Over 100 students were arrested for trespassing at Columbia University during a pro-Palestinian protest. The university called the New York Police Department to dismantle tents and disperse the protesters. The incident occurred after Columbia President Nemat Shafik's congressional testimony on antisemitism. While some students complied with police orders, a large group surrounded officers and engaged in inflammatory rhetoric. The university has faced criticism for its handling of protests and allegations of antisemitic harassment, assault, and vandalism. [Extracted from the article]

Track and field athletes who win gold medals at the upcoming Olympics in Paris will receive a $50,000 prize in addition to their gold medal. This is the first time that prize money will be offered at the Olympics, which were previously considered amateur athletics. The governing body for track and field, World Athletics, will allocate $2.4 million from the International Olympic Committee's revenue sharing for the prizes. Silver and bronze medalists will start receiving payments at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, and relay teams will split the $50,000 prize among the four members. World Athletics President Sebastian Coe believes that offering prize money is a way to financially support athletes and adapt to the changing world. [Extracted from the article]

Track and field athletes who win gold medals at the upcoming Olympics in Paris will receive a $50,000 prize, in addition to their gold medal. This marks the first time that prize money will be offered at the Olympics, which were previously considered amateur athletics. The governing body for track and field, World Athletics, will allocate $2.4 million from the International Olympic Committee's revenue sharing for this purpose. Silver and bronze medalists will begin receiving prize money at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. World Athletics President Sebastian Coe believes that this move is necessary to create a financially viable sport for athletes. The payment of prize money will be contingent upon the ratification process and athletes clearing anti-doping procedures. [Extracted from the article]

Track and field athletes who win gold medals at the upcoming Olympics in Paris will receive a $50,000 prize, in addition to the traditional gold medal. This marks the first time that prize money will be offered at the Olympics, which were previously considered amateur athletics. The governing body for track and field, World Athletics, will allocate $2.4 million from the International Olympic Committee's revenue sharing to winners in 48 events. Silver and bronze medalists will begin receiving payments at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. World Athletics President Sebastian Coe believes that offering prize money is a way to empower athletes and create a financially viable sport. [Extracted from the article]

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after being struck by a container ship, causing vehicles to fall into the water. President Joe Biden stated that it was a "terrible accident" and six workers are still missing. The crew of the ship issued a mayday warning before the collision, which helped prevent further vehicles from entering the bridge. The collapse will lead to transportation disruptions in the Mid-Atlantic region and may increase cargo transportation to the US West Coast. President Biden has expressed his desire for the federal government to fund the bridge's reconstruction, pending approval from Congress. A safety inspection in Chile found issues with some gauges and thermometers on the ship involved in the collision. [Extracted from the article]

According to a report in Business Insider, Neri Oxman, the wife of billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, plagiarized parts of her 2010 doctoral dissertation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The report states that at least one passage was directly lifted from another writer without citation. Ackman had recently cited allegations of plagiarism against Harvard President Claudine Gay as one of the reasons for calling for her removal. Oxman acknowledged the claim and apologized for not properly citing the source and not using quotation marks in certain paragraphs. She has since left MIT and started her own company. [Extracted from the article]

A 28-year-old man has been arrested after shots were fired at a synagogue in Albany, New York. No one was injured in the incident. The suspect allegedly shouted "Free Palestine" as he fired the shots. The incident occurred on the first night of Hanukkah and comes amid increased tensions following an attack on Israel by Hamas. Antisemitism and Islamophobia have been on the rise in the US since the attack. This is not the first time Temple Israel has been targeted, as it was also threatened with a bomb in September. [Extracted from the article]

Norman Lear, the influential US television producer known for shows like "All in the Family" and "Maude," has passed away at the age of 101. Lear was known for using his shows to address social issues such as racism, feminism, and homosexuality during a time of political and social upheaval in the US. He was also involved in politics, founding the lobbying group People for the American Way and creating a nonpartisan organization to encourage young people to vote. Lear's shows were groundbreaking and popular, attracting millions of viewers each week and becoming cultural phenomena. [Extracted from the article]

The FBI and Canadian authorities are investigating a vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge, which connects the US to Canada at Niagara Falls, New York. Two men were killed when a car accelerated, went airborne, and exploded on its way to a secondary search at the border crossing. While Fox News reported that the incident was an attempted terrorist attack, Canadian Minister of Public Safety Dominic LeBlanc cautioned against speculation and emphasized the need for accurate information. President Joe Biden has been briefed on the explosion, and border crossings in the Niagara region are currently closed. [Extracted from the article]

Maine had just 29 murders all of last year, according to data from the Maine State Police. (Bloomberg) -- The massive two-day manhunt for the suspect in a shooting rampage that killed 18 people in a bowling alley and bar in Maine ended when the alleged gunman was found dead. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Messi mania is coming to the New York City area. Read more: Messi signs with Inter Miami in watershed deal for US soccer Followers of the Red Bulls are already girding for Messi fans to show up. [Extracted from the article]

"We could definitely use more housing in the city", Bess Freedman, chief executive officer of real estate brokerage Brown Harris Stevens, said Thursday on Bloomberg Television. (Bloomberg) -- New York City is rolling out a plan to convert vacant offices into as many as 20,000 new housing units by creating a multi-agency group to help developers cut through red tape and rezoning a section of Manhattan known as Midtown South. [Extracted from the article]

The moves come after Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul were rebuffed by fellow Democratic lawmakers in Albany earlier this year in the their quest for an ambitious program to address the state's housing shortage. (Bloomberg) -- New York City is rolling out a plan to convert vacant offices into as many as 20,000 new housing units by creating a multi-agency group to help developers cut through red tape and rezoning a section of Manhattan known as Midtown South. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- A Mega Millions player in Florida has scored what lottery officials said could be the largest jackpot of its type with the prize estimated at $1.58 billion. Read more: Powerball's $1 Billion Victor Wins Twice With California Ticket The biggest winner of the Powerball jackpot was $2 billion in November, with the lucky player also based in California. It's the latest giant win for lottery players after someone bought a Powerball ticket at the Las Palmitas Mini Market in Los Angeles that delivered a $1.08 billion prize last month. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- New York City's taxable leisure and hospitality revenue is on pace to exceed pre-pandemic levels as the return of tourists and commuters fuels gains, state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said. "The return of travelers and office workers helped drive New York City's rebound in collections last year and tourism-related sectors such as leisure and hospitality continue to recover from their pandemic lows", DiNapoli said. [Extracted from the article]

The best-known artist on Austin, Texas-based indie Rise Records' roster doesn't use a guitar or drum sticks. The tool of Frank Kozik's trade is an illustrator's brush. Kozik, an underground […]

(Bloomberg) -- New York state Attorney General Letitia James called for legislation to crack down on online extremism, including penalties for reposting content created by the perpetrator of a homicide, after 10 people were killed in a racially motivated shooting at a Buffalo supermarket. Read more: Online platform used by accused Buffalo shooter hires lobbyists James called for a New York state law that would create a civil penalty for anyone who reshares or reposts content from someone who commits a homicide, and criminalize graphic images or videos created by the perpetrator of a homicide. [Extracted from the article]

Simmelkjaer, 51, will replace interim Chief Executive Officer Kerin Hempel, who took over after Michael Capiraso was ousted in 2020 amid allegations by current and former employees of racism and sexism at the organization. (Bloomberg) -- New York Road Runners, the organizer of the TCS New York City Marathon, has named former ESPN and NBC Sports Ventures executive Rob Simmelkjaer to its top post. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser on the pandemic, raged at Senator Rand Paul, accusing the Kentucky Republican of distorting his mission and fueling death threats against him and his family. At a hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Tuesday, Fauci said Paul claimed he was "responsible for the death of 4 to 5 million people, which is really irresponsible.". [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Novavax Inc. said it expected to apply forU.S. emergency-use authorization of its Covid vaccine inthe fourth quarter, another delay in its bid to gainapproval of the closely watched shot. Novavax reported a net loss of $352 million in thequarter, or $4.75 a share. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- With the U.S. vaccination effort picking up speed, new coronavirus cases in the U.S. rose 1.5% in the week ended Sunday, the slowest increase since the pandemic began almost a year ago. At the same time, many state and local governments are easing mitigation measures as warmer weather and family holidays approach and virus variants gain strength. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Global cases rose for the first time in almost two months in the past week, mainly in the Americas, Europe and Southeast Asia, the World Health Organization said. Poland has already administered 8.39 doses of Covid-19 vaccine per 100 people, one of highest ratio in the EU, according to Bloomberg tracker. [Extracted from the article]

Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Beat Poet, "Howl" Publisher, Dies at 101 (Bloomberg) -- Lawrence Ferlinghetti, the poet and bookstore owner whose publication of Allen Ginsberg's poem "Howl" in 1956 led to a landmark obscenity trial that spotlighted the Beat literary movement, has died. Fluent in French and Italian, Ferlinghetti translated poetry into English, wrote plays, art criticism and essays and was a talented painter. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump prepared for a rally in an Oklahoma arena against public health advice. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has also pointed to the younger average age of people with the illness, which has been more severe and fatal in older people. [Extracted from the article]

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Red Lobster's decision to switch advertising agencies is another step in a marketing house-cleaning that began more than three months ago when vice president Ray Caruso resigned. [...]

New Management team takes over reins of Chicken George BALTIMORE -- Chicken George founder Theodore Holmes has been removed from management of the 12-unit fast-food chain, which has sought protection [...]

TV ads hit benchmark $1B in '85 NEW YORK -- By topping the $1 billion mark in television-advertising expenditures last year, restaurants and fast food chains joined an elite group [...]

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Duff's Enterprises, a wholly owned subsidiary of troubled Kelly-Johnston Enterprises, has offered its franchisees the option of remaining in the system as licensees of the Duff's name. [...]

Burger King unleashes ads, PR stunts introducing 'Herb' After a three-week 'teaser' campaign that included cryptic messages in 80 daily newspapers and banners at football games, Burger King is breaking [...]

MIAMI -- Burger King is expanding a test of 'chicken fingers' in the chain's first attempt at tapping into a market that was blown wide open three years ago by [...]

KFC fires advertising blast against McD in nuggets 'war' Kentucky Fried Chicken, the subject of television attacks by Roy Rogers last summer, is taking out its own aggression on McDonald's [...]

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Jim McLamore, co-founder of Burger King and the man who invented the Whopper, was named Pioneer of the Year at the Multi-Unit Food Service Operators (MUFSO) Conference [...]

ORLANDO, Fla. -- 7-Eleven is expanding its deli-sandwich program into 1,000 more convenience stores in 1986, a company executive said. Richard P. Reinhard Jr., food-service manager for the Southland Corp., [...]

NEW YORK -- Industry powerhouse Mcdonald's, outspending its three nearest rivals combined, increased its already formidable television-advertising budget by 40%, to $143.2 million, in the first half of 1985. The [...]

OAK BROOK, Ill. -- McDonald's, which has experimented with several salad products over the past four years, has expanded its test of prepackaged salads into 119 stores in the Atlanta [...]