About the Author
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Joe Pantorno
Pantorno is the executive sports editor of amNewYork — a position he has held since January 2020. He covers the New York Mets and New York Islanders while overseeing day-to-day operations of the department. His previous stops include Bleacher Report and Metro New York while his work has been featured in the New York Post, Newsday, and Yahoo! Sports.
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Things to Do
Artists celebrate summer and community in new exhibits at BWAC
A hole-in-one night out: mini golf, drinks and dining at Puttery NYC
Summer gets sweeter as Purselane Cafe opens at Prospect Park boathouse
Free Kid and Family Activities in NYC: 10 Free Things to do this Week
Lower East Side natural orange wine store Orange Glou celebrates its third anniversary
Sports
Patrick Roy a ‘big reason’ why Anthony Duclair decided to sign with Islanders
Rangers add versatility, acquire Reilly Smith from Penguins
Islanders sign Anthony Duclair to 4-year deal, get much-needed 1st-line winger
Islanders trade rumors: 4 top-six options to pursue this summer
Isaiah Hartenstein rumors: Knicks lose center to Thunder in $87 million deal
Crime
Pro-Palestine protester arraigned on coercion charge for threat against Zionists on Manhattan subway train
Firefighters take on blaze at Brooklyn music venue
Subway slasher in Union Square sought for slicing man on platform
Funeral services set for Queens police officer killed in horrific Long Island drunk driving crash
Lower East Side bat attack: Suspects sought for beating woman on street