Underworld Turns

You too can live in Willets Point

After decades of hard work, Willets Point has emerged as a symbol of Queens’ values and its bright future. Steps away from some of the most iconic attractions in New York City — Citi Field, the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows Corona Park and the No. 7 train — this new walkable, transit-accessible neighborhood is ready for its next chapter.
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California surf icon known as ‘King’ of Salsa Brava killed in Costa Rica

A well-known California surfer turned businessman was reportedly killed by intruders in his Costa Rican home over the weekend, according to multiple local news reports. On Feb. 14, Kurt Van Dyke, 66, from a prominent Santa Cruz surfing and farming family, was at the home he shared with his 31-year-old girlfriend in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca when the brutal attack occurred. Van Dyke’s girlfriend, identified only as Arroyo by […]
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Actor Robert Duvall dies at 95

Legendary actor and director Robert Duvall has passed away. He was 95 years old. His wife of over 20 years, Luciana, announced his passing in a post on Facebook and said he died on Sunday “peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort.” “Yesterday, we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one […]
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Rain arrives in Southern California; thunderstorms, tornadoes possible

A slow-moving storm system rolled into Southern California on Monday, arriving a little later than anticipated and bringing rain, strong winds and mountain snow to the region. According to the National Weather Service, the initial wave of widespread rainfall will reach the region by midmorning and intensify through the afternoon. “It’s moving more slowly than […]
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