Good morning and happy Monday. Ever since I said that this might be our last day above 70 degrees until next spring (sometime in early October), we keep on seeming to just keep on getting warmer. Be ready for an unseasonable high of 76 degrees today! More seasonable and predictable is that the sun sets at 4:45pm today… Boo…
In a building once made famous by singer Sting, pests that don’t sting have taken over: bed bugs! All 21 units at 401-403 W57th Street, at the corner with 9th Avenue — an intersection memorialized by the British singer-songwriter in his 2016 album, 57th and 9th — have been infested by the dreaded insects. Read more…
Looking for a pivotal piece of musical history? Midtown’s Hard Rock Cafe is hosting the auction of American Pie singer-songwriter Don McLean’s property, including the acoustic guitar the artist used to record his famous song Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) — and you can check out the memorabilia for free this week steps away from Hell’s Kitchen in Times Square. Read more…
What we’ve been reading
Woman dangling from 20th floor saved as fire hits Midtown East apartment building. (New York Daily News)
25 blocks of 8th Avenue get the safety treatment. (Chekpeds)
Many UK actors suffer from chronic pain through working practices — must the show go on? (The Stage)
FDNY might be cut out of the building inspection process under new plans. (New York Post)
Prepare to watch a lunar eclipse if you get up very early on Tuesday. (Gothamist)
Freeze Frame
As tens of thousands crossed the finishing line of the New York City Marathon, Mark Fisher Fitness trainer Mark Crowthers was recovering from an operation that put him out of the race. “Well…this isn’t exactly what I thought the few days leading up to the New York City Marathon would look like but here we are. Thursday I had an emergency appendectomy after experiencing some abdominal pain. Am I heartbroken that I don’t get to celebrate the four months of training? Yes. But, obviously my health is paramount. The outpouring of love, support and encouragement I’ve received throughout my training has been unforgettable. And the generosity of so many of YOU that helped me raise $11,479 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is something I will never take for granted. I’m doing ok and feeling better each day. I will cross that finish line next year,” Chris said on Instagram. We wish him a speedy recovery…
Happy belated birthday to Naty Caez.
