# first new york (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover first new york. Page: Feed: --- ## [Join us for NYLCV’s Buffalo Cocktail Party](https://www.nylcv.org/news/join-us-for-nylcvs-buffalo-cocktail-party/) _2026-08-19 · Press · New York League of Conservation Voters_ Please join us on Wednesday, September 16th from 5-7pm upstairs at the unique and historic Powerhouse. Please join us in Buffalo as we bring together business leaders, elected officials, community partners and supporters to celebrate our shared commitment to clean air, clean water and environmental protection in Western New York. The post Join us for NYLCV’s Buffalo Cocktail Party appeared first… ## [2026 New York City Cocktail Party](https://www.nylcv.org/news/2026-new-york-city-cocktail-party/) _2026-08-17 · Press · New York League of Conservation Voters_ Please join us for our 2026 New York City Cocktail Party, one of NYLCV’s premier events, on Tuesday, October 6 2026 from 6 – 8 PM. The post 2026 New York City Cocktail Party appeared first on New York League of Conservation Voters . ## [Measuring the Elements of Climate Change: Decarbonization of Buildings](https://www.nylcv.org/news/measuring-the-elements-of-climate-change-decarbonization-of-buildings/) _2026-08-17 · Press · New York League of Conservation Voters_ An astonishing two-thirds of New York City’s carbon emissions come from the fossil fuels used to heat, cool, and power buildings. In New York State, emissions from all building types account for about one-third of all GHG emissions. New York City and New York State have taken slightly different approaches to limiting and eliminating these emissions, reflecting the types and distribution of… ## [The Winter’s Tale: Shakespeare’s Romance Right for Summer](https://nystagereview.com/2026/08/14/the-winters-tale-shakespeares-romance-right-for-summer/) _2026-08-14 · David Finkle · New York Stage Review_ ★★★★★ Daniel Sullivan directs with his standard skill, Raúl Esparza, Lily Rabe head superb cast The post The Winter’s Tale: Shakespeare’s Romance Right for Summer appeared first on New York Stage Review . ## [An American Daughter: Wendy Wasserstein’s Play Shows Its Age](https://nystagereview.com/2026/08/11/an-american-daughter-wendy-wassersteins-play-shows-its-age/) _2026-08-11 · Frank Scheck · New York Stage Review_ ★★★☆☆ Jean Lichty plays the title role in this unevenly acted revival also featuring Montego Glover and Robert Sean Leonard The post An American Daughter: Wendy Wasserstein’s Play Shows Its Age appeared first on New York Stage Review . ## [An American Daughter: Wendy Wasserstein Revival Falters](https://nystagereview.com/2026/08/11/an-american-daughter-wendy-wasserstein-revival-falters/) _2026-08-11 · David Finkle · New York Stage Review_ ★★☆☆☆ The swift-tongued playwright takes on a flawed powerful woman, Sarna Lapine directs The post An American Daughter: Wendy Wasserstein Revival Falters appeared first on New York Stage Review . ## [Casey Likes: Back to the Past, as a Young’un Remembers It](https://nystagereview.com/2026/08/08/casey-likes-back-to-the-past-as-a-youngun-remembers-it/) _2026-08-09 · Elysa Gardner · New York Stage Review_ The rising Broadway star traces his young life and career through music, with nods to classic rock, Alan Menken, and the Jonas Brothers The post Casey Likes: Back to the Past, as a Young’un Remembers It appeared first on New York Stage Review . ## [NYC Parks: Boosting Community, Quality of Life, and Resilience Since 1686](https://www.nylcv.org/news/nyc-parks-boosting-community-quality-of-life-and-resilience-since-1686/) _2026-08-03 · Press · New York League of Conservation Voters_ Parks are an essential part of city life. They provide an outlet for community, a space for people to escape crowded streets and city noise. As we’ve seen in recent weeks, parks are also a place of refuge, providing shade – and even water features for kids – to get relief from the brutal summer heat. In order to ensure our parks are well maintained and serve all city residents regardless of their… ## [Climate Change Is Testing New York’s Electric Grid](https://www.nylcv.org/news/climate-change-is-testing-new-yorks-electric-grid/) _2026-08-03 · Press · New York League of Conservation Voters_ This summer's heat wave underscored a growing reality for New York: the state's electric grid must adapt to meet the demands of a warming climate. During July's record-breaking heat wave, Con Edison urged New Yorkers to delay running major appliances, reduce air-conditioning use, and avoid charging electric vehicles during peak hours. The request reflected increasing pressure on New York City’s… ## [Disruption: A Play That’s Less Disruptive Than It Thinks](https://nystagereview.com/2026/08/02/disruption-a-play-thats-less-disruptive-than-it-thinks/) _2026-08-03 · Melissa Rose Bernardo · New York Stage Review_ ★★★☆☆ Andrew Stein’s tech-propelled drama comes at a most opportune moment The post Disruption: A Play That’s Less Disruptive Than It Thinks appeared first on New York Stage Review . ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fq3gBYzILjT0) _2026-08-03 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [Disruption: Algorithms, Relationships Examined, Disrupted](https://nystagereview.com/2026/08/02/disruption-algorithms-relationships-examined-disrupted/) _2026-08-02 · David Finkle · New York Stage Review_ ★★☆☆☆ Andrew Stein writes, Hersh Ellis directs, first-rate cast performs the contemporary probe The post Disruption: Algorithms, Relationships Examined, Disrupted appeared first on New York Stage Review . ## [Maybe Happy Ending: Resist Robophobia](https://nystagereview.com/2026/08/02/maybe-happy-ending-resist-robophobia/) _2026-08-02 · Michael Sommers · New York Stage Review_ ★★★★★ A Broadway award-winner looks and sounds as winning as ever with fresh leading players The post Maybe Happy Ending: Resist Robophobia appeared first on New York Stage Review . ## [Les Misérables The Arena Concert Spectacular: Still Breaking Hearts and Triggering Tears](https://nystagereview.com/2026/07/28/les-miserables-the-arena-concert-spectacular-still-breaking-hearts-and-triggering-tears/) _2026-07-29 · Melissa Rose Bernardo · New York Stage Review_ ★★★★☆ The Cameron Mackintosh–produced show arrives at Radio City with 41 actors, 26 musicians, and a built-in fan base The post Les Misérables The Arena Concert Spectacular: Still Breaking Hearts and Triggering Tears appeared first on New York Stage Review . ## [Les Misérables The Arena Concert Spectacular: You Will Hear The People Cheer](https://nystagereview.com/2026/07/28/les-miserables-the-arena-concert-spectacular-you-will-hear-the-people-cheer/) _2026-07-29 · Roma Torre · New York Stage Review_ ★★★★☆ The mammoth concert version brings its world tour to an end in spectacular fashion at Radio City Music Hall The post Les Misérables The Arena Concert Spectacular: You Will Hear The People Cheer appeared first on New York Stage Review . ## [Just in Time: Jeremy Jordan Will Be Your Bobby Darin From Now On](https://nystagereview.com/2026/07/28/just-in-time-jeremy-jordan-will-be-your-bobby-darin-from-now-on/) _2026-07-28 · Frank Scheck · New York Stage Review_ ★★★★☆ Replacing Jonathan Groff, the Broadway veteran delivers a stellar turn in the musical that merits a repeat viewing. The post Just in Time: Jeremy Jordan Will Be Your Bobby Darin From Now On appeared first on New York Stage Review . ## [Political Organizing Fellow](https://www.nylcv.org/news/political-organizing-fellow/) _2026-07-27 · Press · New York League of Conservation Voters_ Reporting to the Political Director, the NYLCV Political Organizing Fellow will play a critical role in the organization. Their work will allow NYLCV to further its mission of electing more environmental champions to office. The post Political Organizing Fellow appeared first on New York League of Conservation Voters . ## [I’m feeling a little frustrated by the world right now](https://jamesmaherphotography.com/glass-city/frustrated-by-the-world/) _2026-07-21 · James Maher · New York Photography, Prints, Portraits, Events, Workshops_ Photography by my grandmother, Margaret (Peggy) Lombardo Sometimes when you re feeling stressed, angry, and down, that s when you have to push yourself and get to work. Make those feelings worth it. Here s where I ve been. A few years ago, coming through the pandemic, I had a series of serious health issues. At the moment, I m \[ \] The post I m feeling a little frustrated by the world right now… ## [Getting Data Centers Right: New York Presses Pause to Build Smarter Rules](https://www.nylcv.org/news/getting-data-centers-right-why-new-york-is-pressing-pause-to-build-smarter-rules/) _2026-07-19 · Press · New York League of Conservation Voters_ "Artificial intelligence and the technologies powered by data centers are here to stay, but their growth cannot come at the expense of our communities or our clean energy future,” said NYLCV President Julie Tighe at the Governor's announcement. “If we're going to build hyperscale data centers, we need to hyperscale our investments in renewable energy, transmission, and storage." 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The post Deep Dive: NYC’s FY27 Budget appeared first on New… ## [Transmission For Our Clean Energy Transition](https://www.nylcv.org/news/transmission-for-our-clean-energy-transition/) _2026-07-10 · Michelle Loree · New York League of Conservation Voters_ Two major transmission projects were recently completed in New York: the Smart Path Connect Project, an 100-mile transmission line across the Mohawk Valley and the North Country designed to ease the flow of renewable energy across the state, and the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE), which is bringing clean hydropower energy from Canada directly to... Read more » The post Transmission For Our… ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/EiMzy5qJpTee) _2026-07-10 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [NYLCV Gives Green-Endorsed Candidates Win Big in 2026 Primary Election](https://www.nylcv.org/news/nylcv-gives-green-endorsed-candidates-win-big-in-2026-primary-election/) _2026-06-24 · Press · New York League of Conservation Voters_ The New York League of Conservation Voters Gives Green congratulates all candidates on a hard fought primary election. On a night where 53 of NYLCV Gives Green’s 116 endorsed candidates had primaries, 41 of those candidates won or are currently leading in their elections. The post NYLCV Gives Green-Endorsed Candidates Win Big in 2026 Primary Election appeared first on New York League of… ## [Margaret (Peggy) Lombardo](https://jamesmaherphotography.com/glass-city/peggy-lombardo-3/) _2026-03-18 · James Maher · New York Photography, Prints, Portraits, Events, Workshops_ I ll keep the writing short today, which is not my strong suit. And I have a lot to say, but not the energy at the moment. I decided (like obsession is a decision) to knock out the end of this book, and the last chapters are massive and daunting. Earlier today, I finished the second-to-last, \[ \] The post Margaret (Peggy) Lombardo appeared first on New York Photography, Prints, Portraits, Events,… ## [Urban Prisoner](https://jamesmaherphotography.com/glass-city/urban-prisoner/) _2026-01-15 · James Maher · New York Photography, Prints, Portraits, Events, Workshops_ Most photos: Matt Weber, Urban Prisoner. Matt s having a GoFundMe, please read below. It is tough to write an arts-related column while Minnesota is being attacked by a goon squad of ICE agents, many of whom have been fed propaganda for decades by Fox News, captured local media, podcast bros, and social media algorithms \[ \] The post Urban Prisoner appeared first on New York Photography, Prints,… ## [A Manhattanite Attempts to Define ‘Suburbia’](https://jamesmaherphotography.com/glass-city/suburban/) _2025-12-04 · James Maher · New York Photography, Prints, Portraits, Events, Workshops_ Asa Nisi Masa by Blake Andrews Let s explore the word Suburban, I was a little uncomfortable about typecasting Blake Andrews’ work as suburban. I am possibly one of the world s least qualified to understand true suburbia, and it’s a word I throw around because I can’t find a better one. I have a similar relationship \[ \] The post A Manhattanite Attempts to Define Suburbia appeared first on New York… ## [I Have A Dream: On ADD, Obsession, and Building a Life in Photography](https://jamesmaherphotography.com/glass-city/i-have-a-dream/) _2025-11-20 · James Maher · New York Photography, Prints, Portraits, Events, Workshops_ \*Note: I recently redid my entire website archive, including the documentary section and the prints section. I organized, edited, and keyworded 1,163 photos, also creating a super fun searchable archive. I included everything from the classic city photos, the documentary work, to any random city moments that I might want to find quickly for \[ \] The post I Have A Dream: On ADD, Obsession, and… ## [Inside the Canal Street ICE Raid](https://jamesmaherphotography.com/glass-city/canal-ice-raid/) _2025-10-29 · James Maher · New York Photography, Prints, Portraits, Events, Workshops_ “They were just political props, thrown into danger for a photo op in a foreign land.” Inside the Canal Street ICE Raid It was 3-something on Tuesday, Oct 21st. Diwali. It was my first day off in weeks—the tail end of the fall event and nice weather tour crush. Weekends running around being a \[ \] The post Inside the Canal Street ICE Raid appeared first on New York Photography, Prints, Portraits,… ## [Hype: JMP-Proto1 Sculpture + Print Drops Today](https://jamesmaherphotography.com/photography/hype-jmp-proto1/) _2025-10-13 · James Maher · New York Photography, Prints, Portraits, Events, Workshops_ (\*Read to the end for an interesting NYC story) Introducing the JM-Proto1 Sorry for the Hype d email title. Although not really. The funny thing about this project is that I can go to the extreme with the marketing and it s part of the idea. It s fun to write like a marketer, especially when you \[ \] The post Hype: JMP-Proto1 Sculpture + Print Drops Today appeared first on New York Photography,… ## [Cats, Rats, and join a small Oct 17th Workshop](https://jamesmaherphotography.com/photography/cats-and-rats/) _2025-09-24 · James Maher · New York Photography, Prints, Portraits, Events, Workshops_ Workshops and Sneakers I m hosting a five person SoHo/Chinatown workshop on Friday, October 17th, $225 per person. 10:30-3:30pm and we’ll grab some lunch in the middle. Come hang! Reply to this email if you re interested and I will send you the details. Email me to join! Also, FYI I m going to have a cool sneaker \[ \] The post Cats, Rats, and join a small Oct 17th Workshop appeared first on New… ## [Modern World](https://jamesmaherphotography.com/photography/modern-world/) _2025-09-08 · James Maher · New York Photography, Prints, Portraits, Events, Workshops_ After a long hiatus, I promise we’re back for good. I’m going to try for a schedule of every 2-3 weeks for the rest of the year as I get back on my feet. I hate writing books—it’s painful, torturous, sadomasochistic. There are reasons that writers drink; it’s a compulsive, painful experience of stamina. I’m \[ \] The post Modern World appeared first on New York Photography, Prints, Portraits,… ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kREuIVcKnBfe) _2025-09-08 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Omaha Sketchbook & Ogg Hall](https://jamesmaherphotography.com/photography/omaha-sketchbook-ogg/) _2025-04-29 · James Maher · New York Photography, Prints, Portraits, Events, Workshops_ Photographs of Gregory Halpern s Omaha Sketchbook. I went to the University of Madison, Wisconsin in 2000, a liberal bastion in the heart of the conservative Midwest. Typically, New Yorkers stayed in the private dorms but I wanted to make friends with locals, so I chose the worst structurally of the public dorms, Ogg Hall. The \[ \] The post Omaha Sketchbook & Ogg Hall appeared first on New York…