The NY Public Library Opens Teen Center At Macomb’s Bridge Branch In Harlem
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On May 17, 2023, a new chapter in the cultural tapestry of Harlem will be written as The New York Public Library proudly opens its latest Teen Center at Macomb’s Bridge Library. This vibrant space will serve as a sanctuary for the city’s teens, offering a plethora of exciting activities, opportunities for self-expression, and a…
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Mother’s Day extravaganza
Assemblymember Eddie Gibbs celebrates Mother’s Day with the moms of East Harlem. There was food, music, and roses for the mothers of his Assembly District 68. Special awards were given to super-moms Aischa Johnson, Sen. Cordell Cleare, and Latasha Gibbs.
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TOUR: INSIDE THE RESTORED HIGHBRIDGE TOWER
Saturday, May 20th from 1:00PM-3:00PM, Tour Inside Highbridge Tower, West 174th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Join the Urban Park Rangers on a tour inside the iconic Highbridge Water Tower to learn about the history of New York City’s water supply and enjoy the panoramic views from the top of the 200 foot tower.Free and open to the public with no registration required! Arrive between 1:00PM and 2:45PM, to gain admittance. Get more details and also register in advance on the NYC Parks site: LINK
Equinox loses racism/sexism discrimination case
Luxury fitness gym company Equinox was found to have discriminated against and unlawfully fired fitness trainer Röbynn Europe in a trial that ended earlier this week. When Europe worked as a trainer at Equinox’s East 92nd Street location, she said she was subjected to a hostile work environment.
In a case argued and won by the self-styled feminist litigation firm Crumiller P.C., Europe alleged that Equinox knew about the racist and sexually inappropriate behavior at the gym. Europe had complained to the gym’s general manager and the company’s human resources when a male subordinate, Christopher Maltman, made inappropriate comments to her. Instead of disciplining Maltman, however, the company fired Europe herself fired for “lateness,” even though some seven other managers at the Equinox on East 92nd Street regularly clocked in late and were never disciplined.
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A jury of five women and three men found that Equinox was at fault and had fired Europe based on both her race and gender. Röbynn Europe was awarded $11,250,000 in the verdict: $1,250,000 in compensatory damages and $10,000,000 in punitive damages.
“The civil justice system prevailed today,” Europe’s attorney Susan Crumiller said in a statement after the verdict was announced. “Equinox thought it could get away with its appalling behavior and a jury of New Yorkers said otherwise. This is not just a victory for our client, but for all Black women who have suffered that noxious combination of racism and sexism that is too often tolerated in the workplace. We could not be prouder of Röbynn for her relentless determination to hold Equinox accountable for its vile misogyny.”
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