Early Addition: The queens of tennis to play doubles together in Queens at the US Open

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Published Aug 27, 2026

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Good Thursday morning in New York City, where "Rocky Horror" fans are honoring the life of actor Tim Curry.

Here's what else is happening:

Serena and Venus Williams will team up again to play doubles together at the US Open after receiving a wild card.
Even though NJ Transit moved a record number of fans to MetLife Stadium during the World Cup, it still lost money.
Love to read? Here's how to spend a bookish afternoon in Prospect Heights and Park Slope.
The legendary Studio 54 could soon get a makeover designed for Broadway rather than the dance floor.
Custody battles for pets in New York divorces are beginning to resemble similar fights over children.
Rupert Grint will reprise his role as Ron Weasley next year on Broadway.
The popular Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center in Central Park is temporarily closed due to mechanical issues.

And finally, the crows are getting ready for the next World Cup: