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In today's newsletter:
Wimbledon's famous grass court is popping up in Central Park
Three NYC high schools just dove into brand-new swimming pools
Trump booed and filmed dozing off at Knicks NBA Finals game
Also on today's calendar: Women In The Black Women's Business Conference and 19 more events.
Today's riddle: When is the best time to buy a trampoline? π€ (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 78 and low of 71 degrees.
Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 75. πΆ Hot!
Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees.
π° News we're reading
1. Wimbledon Set To Bring Iconic Grass Court To Central Park: What To Know (patch.com) β Tennis fans in New York can experience a slice of Wimbledon when a real grass court is installed at Central Park's Wollman Rink from June 26 to 29. The four-day event will feature free clinics, exhibition doubles with tennis icons, and a chance for some visitors to play on the court. Attendees can also enjoy classic Wimbledon strawberries and cream and other themed activities celebrating tennis in an English garden setting.
2. 3 New Swimming Pools Open At NYC High Schools: See Where (patch.com) β Students across New York City now have access to three upgraded swimming pool facilities in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx, including two brand-new pools at the George Washington Educational Campus. The NYC School Construction Authority highlighted more than $55 million in investments that modernize aquatic spaces and improve accessibility. Officials say the new pools will bolster physical education, recreation, and water safety instruction for city students.
3. Trump Booed By MSG Crowd Before NBA Finals Game, Later Caught Falling Asleep (patch.com) β New Yorkers at Madison Square Garden loudly booed former President Donald Trump when he appeared on the jumbotron before Game 3 of the NBA Finals, despite his later claim that the reaction was mostly cheers. Invited by Knicks owner James Dolan, Trump was also filmed appearing to fall asleep during the game, prompting sharp criticism from local fans who complained about street closures and delays around the arena.
4. 21 People Arrested, 5 Officers Injured After Knicks Watch Party At Bryant Park (patch.com) β A Knicks NBA Finals watch party at Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan turned chaotic Monday night, leading to 21 arrests and injuries to five NYPD officers. After the Knicks' loss, fights broke out, fans reportedly jumped on cars and threw bottles, and police union leaders urged New York officials to crack down before Game 4 activities near Madison Square Garden.
5. NYC Package Theft Crisis Hits $248 Million (patch.com) β New Yorkers are facing a costly surge in package theft, with an estimated $248 million in goods stolen across more than 6.3 million incidents, second only to Chicago. The analysis highlights how dense apartment living and shared mailrooms leave parcels vulnerable, while experts and major carriers urge residents to use lockers, pickup points, and signature deliveries to keep packages from disappearing.
πΈ Around New York
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Women In The Black Women's Business Conference β
117 W 125th St, New York
9:00 am
Beyond Foot Traffic - A Panel With Harlem's Business Trend Setters β
200 Malcolm X Blvd, New York
9:00 am
Fine Art & MCM | Jewelry | Silver | Artwork | MCM | Online Auction β
Online Auction,
10:00 am
Pilates for Longevity Workshop β
Nofar Method Flatiron, 15 W 18th St, New York
12:30 pm
Preschool Admissions Virtual Workshop β
Parents League Virtual Event,
1:00 pm
El Barrio World Cup 2026 β
215 E 99th St, New York
2:00 pm
National Entrepreneur Summit and Expo "New York Edition" β
Rochdale Village Ballroom,
3:00 pm
Maximize Your Profit with Expert Insights in the Real Estate Industry β
Hamilton Grange Library, 503 W 145th St, New York
4:30 pm
MBA Open House at Berkeley College β
Virtual,
7:00 pm
Brazilian Night At Daddy Rabbit - The Best Live Music Event in NYC β
AdΓ©laΓ―de's Salon, 176 8th Ave, New York
7:00 pm
The Riverside Orchestra Summer Concert β
Trinity SchooI, 101 W 91st St, New York, NY, 10024,
7:30 pm
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Other local events
The Feast of Saint Anthony 2026 β
627 E 187th St
9:00 am
Advil's Rewriting Pain β
410 Lafayette St, New York
1:00 pm
SummerStage: The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital β
Williamsbridge Oval, 3225 Reservoir Oval E
5:00 pm
Jazzy Wednesday at The InterContinental New York Barclay β
InterContinental New York Barclay by IHG, 111 E 48th St, New York
5:00 pm
Dess Dior: Take Notes Tour β
Sounds Of Brazil, 204 Varick St, New York
7:00 pm
Atwater Cocktail Club and Allegory Take Over Stone & Soil for BCB β
Stone & Soil, 124 E 28th St, New York
7:00 pm
NYC Drawn To Stories β
154 W 29th St, New York
7:00 pm
Alexander Claffy feat. Jeremy Pelt at Birds β
Birds, 64 Downing St, New York
7:30 pm
Knicks Watch Party: NBA FINALS GAME 4 β
Sounds Of Brazil, 204 Varick St, New York
7:30 pm
Knob Creek Presents 'The Art of Bourbon Father's Day Shop,' Styled by Huckberry β
Grand Central Terminal - Vanderbilt Hall, 89 E 42nd St, New York
11:00 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico vs South Africa β
Sounds Of Brazil, 204 Varick St, New York
2:00 pm
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