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NYC Parks Dept. installs state-of-the-art smart basketball hoop in Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan’s East Village

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NYC Parks Dept. installs state-of-the-art smart basketball hoop in Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan’s East Village

EAST VILLAGE, Manhattan (WABC) — A revolutionary new technology promises to change the way future generations of basketball players train and play. It is a smart basketball hoop called “The Huupe” that has features to help players improve their game: from precise shot tracking to interactive training. The technology has caught the attention of celebrities […]

So much jazz: Thousands swing in Tompkins Square Park to the gentle sounds of the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival

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So much jazz: Thousands swing in Tompkins Square Park to the gentle sounds of the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival

Kurt Elling on the microphone and drummer Marcus Finnie take turns while Charlie Hunter (seated) and Kenyatta Beasley enjoy the show Photo by Bob Krasner Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! After three days of jazz events across the city, the Charlie […]