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New York Today: Aretha Franklin’s New York New York Today: Aretha Franklin’s New York
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Good morning on this still-sultry Friday.Good morning on this still-sultry Friday.
The outpouring of love for Aretha Franklin continues a day after the “Queen of Soul” died. She was 76.The outpouring of love for Aretha Franklin continues a day after the “Queen of Soul” died. She was 76.
Ms. Franklin was, to put it succulently, “one of America’s greatest singers in any style,” wrote The Times’s music critic Jon Pareles. Ms. Franklin was, to put it succinctly, “one of America’s greatest singers in any style,” wrote The Times’s music critic Jon Pareles.
Like many great artists, she made her way to New York City and stardom soon followed.Like many great artists, she made her way to New York City and stardom soon followed.
Ms. Franklin grew up in Detroit, but she moved to New York by herself in her late teens. She signed with Columbia Records at 18, and later with Atlantic, producing some of her greatest hits here, like “Respect,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” “Baby I Love You,” “Chain of Fools” and “Think.”Ms. Franklin grew up in Detroit, but she moved to New York by herself in her late teens. She signed with Columbia Records at 18, and later with Atlantic, producing some of her greatest hits here, like “Respect,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” “Baby I Love You,” “Chain of Fools” and “Think.”
In the mid-1960s, she performed at the bottom of a bill at the Apollo Theater. When she returned for a 1971 concert, well, the theater’s marquee said it best: “She’s Home. Aretha Franklin.”In the mid-1960s, she performed at the bottom of a bill at the Apollo Theater. When she returned for a 1971 concert, well, the theater’s marquee said it best: “She’s Home. Aretha Franklin.”
Ms. Franklin spent years performing and recording in New York before moving to California in the mid-1970s.Ms. Franklin spent years performing and recording in New York before moving to California in the mid-1970s.
Her final public performance was last year at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine on the Upper West Side, at the age of 75.Her final public performance was last year at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine on the Upper West Side, at the age of 75.
A tribute to the singer went up in the Franklin subway stop in TriBeCa and her name was back on the marquee at the Apollo.A tribute to the singer went up in the Franklin subway stop in TriBeCa and her name was back on the marquee at the Apollo.
We’ll leave you, today, with a playlist of 20 essential Aretha Franklin songs.We’ll leave you, today, with a playlist of 20 essential Aretha Franklin songs.
Here’s what else is happening:Here’s what else is happening:
When will the sweltering weather end, you ask?When will the sweltering weather end, you ask?
Hopefully this evening, after work, when showers may wash over the city. Until then, expect a cloudy day with highs that feel like the high 90s.Hopefully this evening, after work, when showers may wash over the city. Until then, expect a cloudy day with highs that feel like the high 90s.
Saturday, with its high of 88, is promising. Sunday is looking truly spectacular, cloudy with a high near 75.Saturday, with its high of 88, is promising. Sunday is looking truly spectacular, cloudy with a high near 75.
• Three years after an investigation was opened to find out whether certain ultra-Orthodox schools were sufficiently teaching subjects like math, science and English, the inquiry has little to show. [New York Times]• Three years after an investigation was opened to find out whether certain ultra-Orthodox schools were sufficiently teaching subjects like math, science and English, the inquiry has little to show. [New York Times]
• Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s main motivation behind his recent attacks on the president may have more to do with re-election efforts this year than his rumored presidential ambitions. [New York Times]• Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s main motivation behind his recent attacks on the president may have more to do with re-election efforts this year than his rumored presidential ambitions. [New York Times]
• In New Jersey, a 28-year-old’s primary victory shows a desire for change among an energized Democratic base. [New York Times]• In New Jersey, a 28-year-old’s primary victory shows a desire for change among an energized Democratic base. [New York Times]
• Federal authorities said they busted one of the largest counterfeit goods operations, a scheme that originated in China and yielded three football fields’ worth of items like fake bags and perfumes. [New York Times]• Federal authorities said they busted one of the largest counterfeit goods operations, a scheme that originated in China and yielded three football fields’ worth of items like fake bags and perfumes. [New York Times]
• The New York University School of Medicine announced it would cover the tuition of all its students, leaving them to pay for only housing and fees. [New York Times]• The New York University School of Medicine announced it would cover the tuition of all its students, leaving them to pay for only housing and fees. [New York Times]
• Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a law that will cap the amount of garbage sent to transfer stations that overwhelmingly pass through poorer neighborhoods. [New York Times]• Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a law that will cap the amount of garbage sent to transfer stations that overwhelmingly pass through poorer neighborhoods. [New York Times]
• A few counties in New Jersey have contracts with immigration agents to detain undocumented immigrants in exchange for much-needed funds. [WNYC]• A few counties in New Jersey have contracts with immigration agents to detain undocumented immigrants in exchange for much-needed funds. [WNYC]
• Speed cameras around city schools have been shut down for over two weeks, prompting city lawmakers to look for ways to enforce traffic laws. [am New York]• Speed cameras around city schools have been shut down for over two weeks, prompting city lawmakers to look for ways to enforce traffic laws. [am New York]
• Today’s Metropolitan Diary: “Goodnight Moon”• Today’s Metropolitan Diary: “Goodnight Moon”
• For a global look at what’s happening, see Your Morning Briefing.• For a global look at what’s happening, see Your Morning Briefing.
• The two-day Emerging Music Festival, featuring performances by on-the-rise, local contemporary rock and pop artists, begins on the lawn at Bryant Park in Midtown. 5 p.m. [Free]• The two-day Emerging Music Festival, featuring performances by on-the-rise, local contemporary rock and pop artists, begins on the lawn at Bryant Park in Midtown. 5 p.m. [Free]
• The Taiwanese singer Chalaw Basiwali and the Malagasy roots musician Kilema play an indigenous Austronesian concert at Flushing Town Hall in Queens. 8 p.m. [$16, tickets here]• The Taiwanese singer Chalaw Basiwali and the Malagasy roots musician Kilema play an indigenous Austronesian concert at Flushing Town Hall in Queens. 8 p.m. [$16, tickets here]
• It’s the final weekend of Shakespeare in the Park’s production of “Twelfth Night” at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, with shows Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 8 p.m. [Free]• It’s the final weekend of Shakespeare in the Park’s production of “Twelfth Night” at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, with shows Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 8 p.m. [Free]
• Outdoor movie night: “Black Panther” in Brooklyn and the Bronx; “Ferdinand” in Queens; the original “Karate Kid,” “Selma” and “Wrinkle in Time” in Manhattan; “The Lion King” and “Avengers: Infinity War” on Staten Island. Times vary. [Free]• Outdoor movie night: “Black Panther” in Brooklyn and the Bronx; “Ferdinand” in Queens; the original “Karate Kid,” “Selma” and “Wrinkle in Time” in Manhattan; “The Lion King” and “Avengers: Infinity War” on Staten Island. Times vary. [Free]
• Mets at Phillies, 6:05 p.m. (SNY). Yankees host Blue Jays, 7:05 p.m. (WPIX). Liberty at Seattle Storm, 10 p.m.• Mets at Phillies, 6:05 p.m. (SNY). Yankees host Blue Jays, 7:05 p.m. (WPIX). Liberty at Seattle Storm, 10 p.m.
• Watch “The New York Times Close Up,” featuring The Times’s A.O. Scott and other guests. Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. on CUNY-TV.• Watch “The New York Times Close Up,” featuring The Times’s A.O. Scott and other guests. Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. on CUNY-TV.
• Alternate-side parking remains in effect until Aug. 21.• Alternate-side parking remains in effect until Aug. 21.
• Weekend travel hassles: Check subway disruptions and a list of street closings.• Weekend travel hassles: Check subway disruptions and a list of street closings.
SaturdaySaturday
• Harlem Week 2018 continues with synchronized swimming, a children’s festival, higher education fair, fashion show, concert and outdoor film festival, at several Harlem venues. Times vary. [Free]• Harlem Week 2018 continues with synchronized swimming, a children’s festival, higher education fair, fashion show, concert and outdoor film festival, at several Harlem venues. Times vary. [Free]
• MoMath presents the annual New York City Math Festival — including Let Them Eat Math, a juggling display of flying bagels — at 28 Liberty Street in Lower Manhattan. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. [Free]• MoMath presents the annual New York City Math Festival — including Let Them Eat Math, a juggling display of flying bagels — at 28 Liberty Street in Lower Manhattan. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. [Free]
• Warm Up, an annual outdoor performance series, brings live and electronic music to MoMA PS1 in Long Island City, Queens. This week’s lineup includes D.J.s from Texas. Noon to 9 p.m. [$22]• Warm Up, an annual outdoor performance series, brings live and electronic music to MoMA PS1 in Long Island City, Queens. This week’s lineup includes D.J.s from Texas. Noon to 9 p.m. [$22]
• Aloha Nights, a viewing of “Georgia O’Keeffe: Visions of Hawaii” with music, hula lessons and lei-making demos, at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. [$38]• Aloha Nights, a viewing of “Georgia O’Keeffe: Visions of Hawaii” with music, hula lessons and lei-making demos, at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. [$38]
• Yankees host Blue Jays, 1 p.m. (YES). Mets at Phillies, 4:05 p.m. (WPIX). New York City F.C. at Philadelphia Union, 7 p.m. (YES). Red Bulls at Vancouver Whitecaps, 7 p.m. (MSG).• Yankees host Blue Jays, 1 p.m. (YES). Mets at Phillies, 4:05 p.m. (WPIX). New York City F.C. at Philadelphia Union, 7 p.m. (YES). Red Bulls at Vancouver Whitecaps, 7 p.m. (MSG).
SundaySunday
• New York Road Runners hosts guided morning runs through Silver Lake Park and Conference House Park on Staten Island, and Marine Park in Brooklyn. 9 a.m. [Free]• New York Road Runners hosts guided morning runs through Silver Lake Park and Conference House Park on Staten Island, and Marine Park in Brooklyn. 9 a.m. [Free]
• The India Day Parade marches down Madison Avenue from 38th Street to 25th Street. Noon to 6 p.m. [Free to watch]• The India Day Parade marches down Madison Avenue from 38th Street to 25th Street. Noon to 6 p.m. [Free to watch]
• Harlem Week 2018 continues with Harlem Day festivities, an auto show, a back-to-school fashion show and more, at several Harlem venues. Times vary. [Free]• Harlem Week 2018 continues with Harlem Day festivities, an auto show, a back-to-school fashion show and more, at several Harlem venues. Times vary. [Free]
• Outdoor movie night: “Saving Jamaica Bay” in Queens and “Guardians of the Galaxy” on Randalls Island. 8 p.m. [Free]• Outdoor movie night: “Saving Jamaica Bay” in Queens and “Guardians of the Galaxy” on Randalls Island. 8 p.m. [Free]
• Yankees host Blue Jays, 1:05 p.m. (YES). Mets at Phillies, 7:10 p.m. (ESPN). Liberty at Phoenix Mercury, 6 p.m.• Yankees host Blue Jays, 1:05 p.m. (YES). Mets at Phillies, 7:10 p.m. (ESPN). Liberty at Phoenix Mercury, 6 p.m.
• For more events, see The New York Times’s Arts & Entertainment guide.• For more events, see The New York Times’s Arts & Entertainment guide.
Aretha Franklin’s death touched many residents in the New York area, many of whom recalled seeing her in person or what she meant to them personally. Here are a few of the comments we received:Aretha Franklin’s death touched many residents in the New York area, many of whom recalled seeing her in person or what she meant to them personally. Here are a few of the comments we received:
“My most recent memory is this past February. My mom was in at-home hospice and we were listening to Aretha Franklin’s ‘Amazing Grace’ album as we wrote down the menu and playlist for her celebration of life when she passed.”“My most recent memory is this past February. My mom was in at-home hospice and we were listening to Aretha Franklin’s ‘Amazing Grace’ album as we wrote down the menu and playlist for her celebration of life when she passed.”
— Aliya Frazier, 46, Inwood— Aliya Frazier, 46, Inwood
“Aretha Franklin was the definition of blackness. From her singing at the funeral of M.L.K. to ‘the hat’ at the first Obama inauguration to singing for Carole King at the Kennedy Center Honors (but not before going back offstage to get her pocketbook, which she safely placed on the grand piano where she could watch it). She defined me, a black gay man, and she defined my entire family.”“Aretha Franklin was the definition of blackness. From her singing at the funeral of M.L.K. to ‘the hat’ at the first Obama inauguration to singing for Carole King at the Kennedy Center Honors (but not before going back offstage to get her pocketbook, which she safely placed on the grand piano where she could watch it). She defined me, a black gay man, and she defined my entire family.”
— Wesley Rowell, 57, Jersey City— Wesley Rowell, 57, Jersey City
“Aretha Franklin was more than just music, she was pure life with a fight worth going for. She impacted every audience from African-Americans to women to aspiring musicians to everyday people. ”“Aretha Franklin was more than just music, she was pure life with a fight worth going for. She impacted every audience from African-Americans to women to aspiring musicians to everyday people. ”
— Francis Asprec, 33, Park Slope, Brooklyn— Francis Asprec, 33, Park Slope, Brooklyn
“As an African-American growing up in the ’60s and ’70s, Aretha was a powerhouse as a role model for teens like me who aspired to a career in music. I will always remember her singing ‘Natural Woman’ at the Kennedy Center Honors for Carole King. Thank you, Aretha, for giving all of us, especially African-American women, your music and, equally important, your example of acting with grace and demanding ‘Respect!’”“As an African-American growing up in the ’60s and ’70s, Aretha was a powerhouse as a role model for teens like me who aspired to a career in music. I will always remember her singing ‘Natural Woman’ at the Kennedy Center Honors for Carole King. Thank you, Aretha, for giving all of us, especially African-American women, your music and, equally important, your example of acting with grace and demanding ‘Respect!’”
— Boreta Singleton, 59, the Bronx— Boreta Singleton, 59, the Bronx
“Aretha will be schooling the cherubs and seraphim. May she rest.”“Aretha will be schooling the cherubs and seraphim. May she rest.”
— André M. Corona, 34, South Ozone Park, Queens— André M. Corona, 34, South Ozone Park, Queens
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