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1. Jasper Johns: Between the Clock and the Bed @ Gagosian Jan 22-Mar 14 | 980 Madison Ave | Historic crosshatch paintings and drawings from Johns' 1973-1983 practice. Rarely seen works. Tue-Sat 10 AM-6 PM.

2. New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins @ Madison Square Garden Mon, Jan 26 | 7:00 PM | 33 Penn Plaza |

3. New York Knicks vs. Sacramento Kings @ Madison Square Garden Tue, Jan 27 | 7:30 PM | 33 Penn Plaza |

4. John Oliver and Seth Meyers @ Beacon Theatre Tue, Jan 27 | 7:00 PM | 2124 Broadway | Double headlining show. Two titans of late night delivering sets back-to-back. Rare NYC residency.

5. Jenny Tian: Jenny's Travels - Special Taping @ The Bell House Tue, Jan 27 | 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM | 149 7th St, Brooklyn | Comedy special taping. Rising comedian at an intimate Brooklyn venue.

6. Saint Speakeasy Jan 10-31 | Hidden location (revealed upon booking) | Limited-time underground speakeasy. NYC-inspired, low-key lounge beneath the city streets. Cocktails, intimate atmosphere. Reservations required.

7. Mad Radio NYC Williamsburg, Brooklyn | Newly opened hybrid space: part club, part record shop, part bar, part broadcast studio. 85-person venue blending underground club energy with community arts space. Intimate, creative.

8. NYC Restaurant Week Jan 20-Feb 12 | 30/45/60 prix-fixe | 600+ restaurants across all five boroughs.

1. Historic Winter Storm Fern Dumps Foot of Snow on NYC; Central Park Records 11+ Inches Winter Storm Fern delivered one of the heaviest snowfalls to hit NYC in nearly three years, with Central Park recording 11+ inches. The storm brought intense snowfall, gusty winds, and icy conditions that disrupted travel across the tri-state region. Mayor Mamdani declared remote learning for all NYC public schools, while the MTA maintained regular service thanks to 15,000 workers clearing routes. More than 1,000 flights were canceled at LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark.

2. NYC Nurses Strike Reaches Day 14; Union Announces Major Breakthrough on Health Benefits The largest nurses' strike in NYC history reached day 14 as the New York State Nurses Association announced a breakthrough: Mount Sinai and NewYork-Presbyterian agreed to maintain existing health benefits. However, 15,000 nurses from three hospital systems remain on picket lines, demanding improvements in safety protocols, staffing levels, and wages. Nurses currently earn $165,000 annually but seek raises to $220,000+ over three years. Mayor Mamdani and Senator Bernie Sanders joined nurses outside Mount Sinai West to show solidarity.

3. NYC Ferry Celebrates 50 Millionth Rider Milestone NYC Ferry ridership surges as commuters embrace alternative to congested transit. Service expands across five boroughs.

4. Historic Agreement Announced for Hunts Point Produce Market Redevelopment; $405 Million Investment Mayor Adams and NYCEDC announced a historic agreement to redevelop the Hunts Point Produce Market in the Bronx, backed by $405 million in city, state, and federal funding. The state-of-the-art intermodal food distribution facility will reduce truck emissions and air pollution, directly addressing the asthma crisis affecting 13,000 residents on the Hunts Point Peninsula. The project will generate 2,000+ construction jobs while preserving existing market employment.

5. Sunset Pier 94 Studios Debuts: Purpose-Built Sound Stages Transform Chelsea Sunset Pier 94 Studios officially opened in Chelsea, bringing world-class film and television production infrastructure to Manhattan. The new complex features purpose-built sound stages designed to attract major Hollywood productions to NYC. The opening marks a significant expansion of the city's entertainment economy and positions NYC as a competitive alternative to Los Angeles for content creation.

6. NYC Economic Development Corporation Launches International AI Cohort Program NYCEDC announced a new International AI Cohort Program to attract growth-stage AI companies to NYC. Participating companies receive dedicated co-working space, business development support, investor connections, and year-long networking opportunities. Eligible companies must generate $5M+ in annual revenue or have capital to build a five-person team within two years. Applications open fall 2026.

7. Governor Hochul Calls for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to Resign After Minneapolis ICE Shootings State leadership responds to federal immigration enforcement controversy. Hochul cites pattern of excessive force, leadership failures. Protests continue across region.

Sugar Ray Robinson grew up in Harlem and trained in some of the city’s most crowded boxing gyms, where sparring sessions were packed shoulder to shoulder with spectators. He turned professional in 1940 and quickly became one of New York’s biggest boxing draws, fighting regularly at Madison Square Garden and other major venues. Known for speed, timing, and power in both hands, he won world titles at welterweight and middleweight and held dominance across multiple eras.

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