Help For New Yorkers Pursuing a Career In Technology
Finding the ideal employment might be challenging despite all NYC tech opportunities. Every business has a unique interviewing procedure and searches for specific characteristics in the perfect applicants. You'll be pleased to learn that you might not need another degree - or even a college degree - if IT is on your radar, but you need help figuring out how to get started. Let's dispel some fallacies about entering the IT industry first.
Read full storyLL Cool J Launches New Tour After 30 Years
Hip-hop fans celebrate: LL Cool J has assembled an incredibly talented team in preparation for his first headline stadium tour in 30 years. The Roots, De La Soul, Rick Ross, and other artists are scheduled to play as part of the "F.O.R.C.E. (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy) Live" tour, which the rapper has organized. This next traveling event is similar to his legendary Rock the Bells festival.
Read full storyRyan Garcia and Gervonta Davis Have The Most Anticipated Fight of The Year
Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta Davis is the biggest boxing match that will likely take place in 2023. Davis will have to give up size against Garcia, who is 5-foot-10 with a 70-inch reach and has competed in each of his last two fights at the 140-pound super lightweight limit. Davis is roughly 5-foot-5 with a 67.5-inch reach. Davis has only competed at weights lighter than lightweight, defeating Mario Barrios for the super lightweight title in June 2021.
Read full storyStella Residential Tower is named the Best Luxury Multifamily Development for 2023 by Builders
The Westchester Home 2023 Builders Award for the Best Luxury Multifamily Development went to a beautiful, 28-story mixed-use residential tower in downtown New Rochelle with 380 opulent apartments called Stella.
Read full storyCaleb Plant Prepares for One of His biggest Fights with David Benavidez
This weekend, in a Showtime PPV event from Las Vegas, two former champions in the sport's most thrilling division will square off. There will be plenty of animosity between the combatants on the main card.
Read full storyLeon Edwards will be Kamaru Usman's opponent in the Third match of this Trilogy
Kamaru Usman held the welterweight championship and the top pound-for-pound ranking in the UFC for a considerable period. All of that altered at UFC 278 in August of last year when Leon Edwards delivered a single head kick in the final minute of the contest.
Read full storyA Date is Set for Devin Haney's Battle with Vasiliy Lomachenko
They are finalizing a fight for Devin Haney and Vasiliy Lomachenko for May 20 in Las Vegas. The Ukrainian held straps from all four regulatory organizations, including the WBC Franchise title, preventing him from unambiguously asserting his status as the "undisputed" champion. In contrast, the undefeated American held the WBC belt.
Read full storyThe fight against Ryan Garcia will be a significant test for Gervonta Davis
During their pre-fight news conference at The Beverly Hilton, Ryan Garcia discussed the critical topic regarding his super fight against Gervonta Davis on April 22 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Showtime pay-per-view.
Read full storyFordham University in the Bronx has the Head Coach of the Year
The league office revealed today that Keith Urgo, the head coach of Fordham University's men's basketball team, has been named the 2023 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Coach of the Year. Additionally, graduate student forward Khalid Moore was named to the Third Team, sophomore guard Kyle Rose was named to the All-Defensive Team, and graduate student guard Darius Quisenberry was selected to the Second Team All-Atlantic 10.
Read full storyA Group of Gilman Fellows Embarks on their Journey with High Hopes from Lehman College
Six Lehman University students, each receiving a coveted Benjamin A. Gilman International Fellowship, got ready to leave for study abroad programs in countries ranging from Spain to Japan last month. The highly competitive grant program offers up to $5,000 for international research and has, just in the previous five years, given dozens of Lehman students life-changing educational chances.
Read full storyLocal Bronx Rapper Ice Spice Transforms into Rap Superstar with Help from Beyonce
Ice Spice shot into superstardom with her smash hit song "Munch" (Feeling' U). Now you can catch her making Tiktok's with North West, the daughter of Kanye West, and enjoying being the face of Beyonce's clothing line Ivy Park.
Read full storyJon Jones Moves to Heavyweight to Fight Ciryl Gane at UFC 285
UFC 285 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday marks the third numerical event of the year. The main event of UFC 285 kicks off at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view and broadcasts via ESPN+ pay-per-view for Americans. Early prelims, scheduled to commence at 5:30 p.m. ET and stream on ESPN+, will follow at 8 p.m. ET and be broadcast on ESPN News and ESPN+.
Read full storyHere are some Great Black History Events in New York and Online
Black History Month is a time to consider the past and gain knowledge about contemporary Black culture. In light of this, Eventbrite's experts selected the top online events for February (and beyond) that highlight the Black culture in its varied manifestations. Attend live concerts, thought-provoking lectures, and cookery demonstrations while staying home to celebrate.
Read full storyDave East Debuts New Sneaker and Music with WHOISTEVENYOUNG
In a brand-new shoe partnership with Diadora, Dave East debuted the N9002 silhouette in his custom hue. The shoe is dedicated to Kiing Shooter, a deceased friend and fellow rapper of Dave East. The interior of the sneakers bears the initials FTD, which stands for "From the Dirt," as well as the birth and death years of Shooter.
Read full storyElijah Moore from Cardinal Hayes in the Bronx Commits to Syracuse
At a Saturday in the Bronx ceremony, Elijah Moore, one of the best shooters in the Class of 2024, verbally committed to play basketball at Syracuse. Moore chose the Orange over a group of finalists, including Oklahoma State, Alabama, Arkansas, and Miami. Moore is described as a 6-foot-3 shooting guard on recruiting websites and ranked as high as No. 73 in 247 Sports' rankings. The 97th-best recruit in the Class of 2024 according to the composite rankings.
Read full storyThe No. 2 recruit from the Bronx in the 2024 class, Ian Jackson, chooses UNC
Ian Jackson, a five-star shooting guard in the class of 2024, committed to the University of North Carolina. Jackson is one of the top offensive players in high school basketball because of his driving ability, which is where any scouting report on him should start. He attacks the rim with lightning speed and, at 6-foot-5, has the size to finish there. Jackson is becoming more and more at ease shooting, particularly from midrange, but North Carolina will want to surround him with shooters to create clear driving lanes.
Read full storyDrake Brings Out Dipset at Apollo Show
At the first of two performances at Harlem's Apollo Theater, Drake asked Dipset and 21 Savage to accompany him as he took fans on a "journey" through his career. The 6 God ran through hit singles and other cuts as the stage changed from his childhood bedroom to a record label boardroom during his intimate performance at the Apollo Theatre Saturday night (January 21), which had been repeatedly postponed due to TakeOff's passing and "production delays."
Read full storyWhoistevenyoung is Prepared to Shine a Spotlight on New York R&B
You might still need to become familiar with the name, but Steven Young is making his mark on the music industry behind the scenes. Movie soundtracks and producing hits for music veterans are what Steven Young does best. Born in the Bronx, New York, Steven Young built his knack for creating songs by working tirelessly in the studio. His ability to write and produce music quickly landed him in the studio with Grammy-winning producer My Guy Mars. Other artists he has worked with include Snoop Dogg, Smoke Dza, Young Jeezy, French Montana, The Game, Dave East, and more. Steven Young plans to take over the RnB landscape, take New York RnB to another level, and bring his sound to the entire world.
Read full story50 Cent is Giving Back to the Houston Community with New Business Lab
Rapper and entrepreneur 50 Cent is doing great things for the Houston community. His G-Unity Foundation is helping educate future leaders through an intense business course. The program was very successful, and I'm looking forward to him doing this across the country. In 2021 50 cents made the announcement that he moved to Texas. One of the possible reasons is lower taxes. Texas offers no income tax, whereas New York is almost 4%. Being he generates so much revenue, that would be a smart move.
Read full storyKevo Muney is supporting the Memphis music community
On Friday, Kevo Muney assisted in putting a bright grin on the faces of several South Memphis youngsters. Dr. Marrio "Smiles" Thomas and Muney, 22, collaborated to provide 40 Memphis Delta Prep fifth students with complimentary dental cleanings.
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