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Life Time Sky New York City to Expand with Dedicated Indoor Pickleball Club and Alpha Training Experience in Early 2023
Last Updated on January 5, 2023 by Daily News Staff
Adding to robust luxury athletic club in Hell’s Kitchen, street-level space will feature new pickleball courts and dedicated Alpha area for renowned small group metabolic and strength conditioning training program
NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the country’s largest owner and operator of pickleball courts across its network of luxury athletic country clubs, is bringing pickleball to New York City with the announced addition of indoor, street-level courts to Life Time Sky, located at The Moinian Group’s high-end residences in Hell’s Kitchen. Additionally, the expansion will feature space dedicated to the Company’s renowned Alpha strength and conditioning training program. Construction has started with an anticipated opening by early Feb. 2023.
The entirely new space will provide Life Time members with two pickleball courts designed for open court time, classes, instruction, tournaments, training and social events. The Alpha area will feature multiple squat racks, kettlebells, weights, equipment and cardio machines for metabolic and strength conditioning. Both programs will be led by New York’s top certified instructors, coaches and trainers.
Life Time Sky was the Company’s first of five destinations to open in New York City in 2016 and is home to more than 70,000 square feet of luxury athletic club amenities with studios for barre, cycle, HIIT, Pilates and Yoga classes, a large fitness floor for strength and cardio workouts, indoor lap pool, rooftop beach club and Turkish Hammam suite. Sky is also well-known for its buzz-worthy pickup basketball games with the country’s top professional players. The club is open to members with both one-day and monthly memberships. Corporate memberships are also available. Life Time also operates within The Moinian Group’s Ocean residence at 1 West Street along with three other destinations across the City with a new club set to open in Midtown in January 2023.
Since early 2022, Life Time has constructed indoor and outdoor pickleball courts at a rate of five new permanent courts each week – many with viewing areas, stadium seating, and social lounges. With the addition of the new Sky courts, Life Time extends its total number of permanent pickleball court locations throughout North America to more than 400, with the goal of exceeding 600 by the end of 2023. Life Time is the largest owner and operator of both pickleball and tennis courts.
In addition to Sky, Life Time has permanent pickleball courts at seven Tri-State area locations including four in New York: Life Time Garden City, Life Time Syosset and Life Time Westchester and three in New Jersey: Life Time Berkeley Heights, Life Time Florham Park and Life Time Princeton. Complementing its position as North America’s leading operator of Pickleball, Life Time has announced relationships with Major League Pickleball (MLP) and the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA). The Company also has recently adopted the DUPR system for player ratings.
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About Life Time®, Inc.
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio of more than 160 athletic country clubs across the United States and Canada. The company’s healthy way of life communities and ecosystem address all aspects of healthy living, healthy aging and healthy entertainment for people 90 days to 90+ years old. Supported by a team of more than 30,000 dedicated professionals, Life Time is committed to providing the best programs and experiences through its clubs, iconic athletic events and comprehensive digital platform.
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Lifestyle
Small Business Month: Celebrating the Entrepreneurs Powering America
Last Updated on May 16, 2026 by Daily News Staff

National Small Business Month
Every May, communities across the United States recognize Small Business Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the entrepreneurs, family-owned companies, startups, and local shops that help drive the American economy. From neighborhood restaurants to innovative tech startups, small businesses continue to play a vital role in creating jobs, supporting communities, and inspiring innovation.
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses account for millions of jobs nationwide and represent the backbone of local economies. Throughout May, organizations, chambers of commerce, and business leaders host networking events, educational workshops, and promotional campaigns to support entrepreneurs and encourage consumers to shop locally.
One of the highlights of the month is National Small Business Week, which honors outstanding entrepreneurs and business owners making a difference in their communities.
For consumers, Small Business Month is also a reminder that supporting local businesses helps strengthen neighborhoods and keeps communities thriving. Whether it’s dining at a local café, shopping at an independent store, or hiring a local service provider, every purchase can make an impact.
Learn more about Small Business Month and related events through the official U.S. Small Business Administrationwebsite.
Related External Links
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- National Small Business Week – SBA
- SCORE – Mentoring and Resources for Small Businesses
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Small Business Resources
- Forbes Small Business News and Insights
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News Brief
Earthquake Swarm Shakes Southern California Near Salton Sea
Earthquake Swarm: A swarm of earthquakes near California’s Salton Sea and Brawley area has prompted increased monitoring by seismologists as hundreds of tremors shake the region.

A swarm of earthquakes has been rattling Southern California near the Salton Sea, drawing attention from residents and seismologists across the region.
Salton Sea earthquake swarm?
The activity is centered near Brawley in Imperial County, an area known for frequent seismic movement due to its location within the Brawley Seismic Zone. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, hundreds of small earthquakes have been recorded over the past several days, with the strongest reaching a magnitude of approximately 4.7.
Residents throughout Imperial Valley, parts of Riverside County, and even portions of Arizona reported feeling shaking from several of the larger quakes. Minor incidents such as falling objects and brief power disruptions were also reported, though no major injuries or widespread structural damage have been confirmed at this time.
The region sits near the southern end of the San Andreas Fault and is considered one of California’s most geologically active areas. Scientists say earthquake swarms are relatively common near the Salton Sea because of the interaction between tectonic fault systems and geothermal activity beneath the surface.
While experts continue to monitor the situation closely, they emphasize that earthquake swarms do not necessarily indicate that a larger earthquake is imminent. However, officials encourage residents to review emergency preparedness plans, secure heavy furniture, and keep emergency supplies ready.
The Salton Sea region has experienced similar seismic swarms in the past, making it an important area of study for earthquake researchers and emergency management agencies.
For continued updates on this developing story and other regional news, visit STM Daily News.
Related External Links
- U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) – Earthquake Monitoring
- California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
- California Earthquake Preparedness Guide
- Ready.gov – Earthquake Safety Tips
- USGS – Salton Trough and Seismic Activity
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Consumer Corner
Frustration at the Pump: Why Americans are Exploring Electric Vehicles
Exploring Electric Vehicles: For more than one-third of Americans, one simple number is leading them to research electric vehicles: the final tally at a recent gas station fill-up. The pump is no longer just the close of a sale; for a growing number of drivers, it’s where questions begin.

Frustration at the Pump: Why Americans are Exploring Electric Vehicles
(Feature Impact) For more than one-third of Americans, one simple number is leading them to research electric vehicles: the final tally at a recent gas station fill-up.
This, according to new research from Hyundai Motor America, isn’t a hypothetical situation. In fact, 23% of respondents reported it’s happened to them more than once. For nearly half of Americans, pulling up to the pump now brings frustration or outright dread.
Many drivers have a number in mind where the math begins shifting, and once the shift happens, it rarely goes away. The pump is no longer just the close of a sale; for a growing number of drivers, it’s where questions begin.
For 23% of those surveyed, $5 per gallon is where they would start considering alternatives to a gas-powered vehicle. While some say they wouldn’t consider alternatives based on gas costs at all, this meaningful share of Americans points toward a specific tipping point.
Some begin by comparing models or brands while others find themselves on an automaker’s website, further along in the process than they initially expected to be. Most don’t act on this impulse right away, but drivers are increasingly caught somewhere between curious and committed – and 46% of those surveyed said they’d be likely to seriously research an EV.
The desire to leave the pump behind, which an EV would allow for, is a deal nearly half of respondents said they would take. However, the transition isn’t frictionless as charging access and range anxiety remain the top concerns for 28% of potential buyers.
While the move toward electric vehicles is often framed as a long-term decision made with spreadsheets and financial planning, for many Americans, it’s beginning somewhere smaller: a routine fuel stop and an eye-opening receipt.
If you’ve found yourself dismayed at the pump, find more information on electric vehicles at HyundaiUSA.com.
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