A chess tournament at a Manhattan cafe
The Qahwah Valley cafe in Manhattan hosts weekly chess problem-solving tournaments. The organizer is Vladimir Lionter, a Moscow resident and beginner chess instructor who has lived in the United States for several years. I had the opportunity to speak with the organizer of this unusual chess club, which brings together enthusiasts of the intellectual game of all ages and backgrounds.
The interview was recorded by Marina Lagunova

You care about them. We care about you.
When you care for a friend or loved one, you are providing care.
The New York City Department on Aging (NYC Aging) program to support individuals
care will offer you a variety of resources and services to help you care for those you love most.

Visit www.nyc.gov/aging or contact Aging Connect at 212-AGING-NYC (212-244-6469) to learn more.

New York Governor's Proposed Budget
Given the confusing press coverage, I felt it was my duty to travel to Manhattan early this morning for the presentation to hear for myself what Governor Kathy Hochul was proposing.
Marina Lagunova

Public hearings
The Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority ("TBTA"), doing business as MTA Bridges and Tunnels, will hold a Statewide Administrative Procedures Public Hearing (SAPA) on proposed changes to 21 New York State Code, Rules, and Regulations (NYCRR) Section 1021.2, concerning vehicle restrictions and the monitoring of weigh-on-the-go violations.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority mta.info
mta.info/sapa-hearing
511 or 877-690-5114 (outside New York State)