Wave Hill Weekly Events (Jul 2 – Jul 9) | Sip Some Tea & Stay for a While!

 

If you haven't caught it yet, Sunset Wednesdays are back at Wave Hill! The gardens are the perfect place to slow down and find yourself surrounded by dreamlike scenery, where the sounds of live music drift through the trees and the sun sets over the Hudson River. Spend the week reconnecting with nature, becoming inspired through crafts or simply sit for Afternoon Tea before joining us on the Great Lawn for an unforgettable evening with the Jenn Jade 5tet. This summer, let Wave Hill be your place to pause, recharge, and savor the beauty of the season. 

Sunset Wednesdays 2026

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Named by Time Out as one of the top “10 under-the-radar cultural experiences in NYC,” Wave Hill’s annual summer tradition brings five exciting performances Wednesday evenings to our Great Lawn.

Sunset Wednesdays: Jenn Jade 5tet

Wed, Jul 8, 7:00PM – 8:00PM  

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Jenn Jade 5tet is led by Grammy-nominated stage mage, Bronxite, and multilinguist, Jennifer Jade Ledesna, lauded for her jazz vocals, acting prowess, and composition skills.

Nature & Wellness

Garden Highlights Walk

Sun, Jul 5, 1:00PM – 1:30PM 

Free with admission to the grounds    

Registration not required.   

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide; each walk varies with the Guide leading it.

Art

Public Gallery Tour

Thu, Jul 2, 2:00PM – 3:00PM

Sat, Jul 4, 2:00PM – 3:00PM 

Free with admission to the grounds     

Registration not required.   

Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture, and site. Visitors can expect an in-depth look at artworks on view, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden.  

Family

Family Art Project: Blossom Up Your Garden Flag

Sat, Jul 4, 10:00AM – 1:00PM  

Sun, Jul 5, 10:00AM – 1:00PM   

Free with admission to the grounds     

Registration not required.

Which flower represents you? Make your own pigments with flowers like yellow marigolds and crimson hibiscus. Then, grab your brush and use the paint you made to create decorative garden flags.  At 11:30am families can enjoy a storytime program in the Gund Theater, all ages welcome.

Special Events

Afternoon Tea

Thu, Jul 2, 11:00AM – 2:00PM  

Tue, Jul 7, 11:00AM – 2:00PM   

7-day Advanced Registration required

Enjoy delicious tea sandwiches and delectable pastries with a specialty tea selection every Tuesday and Thursday with seatings at 11AM or 2PM. Served on the Kate French Terrace or in our quaint Tea Room at historic Wave Hill House, Afternoon Teas are provided by our exclusive partner Great Performances whose menu uses local and seasonal ingredients, inspired from their own organic farm, Katchkie Farm.

Sunset Wednesdays: Jenn Jade 5tet

Wed, Jul 8, 7:00PM – 8:00PM  

Premium Admission   

Registration not required.

Jenn Jade 5tet is led by Grammy-nominated stage mage, Bronxite, and multilinguist, Jennifer Jade Ledesna, lauded for her jazz vocals, acting prowess, and composition skills. Performing across the country and internationally, Ledesna is a pioneer in her own field. As the former & first Afro-Latina Artistic Director of the legendary Minton’s Playhouse, Ledesna has also sung at Carnegie Hall and in the World Premiere Tour. 

Sunset Wednesdays

Wed, Jul 8 – Wed, Aug 5 | 7:00PM – 8:00PM  

Premium Admission   

Registration not required.

Named by Time Out as one of the top “10 under-the-radar cultural experiences in NYC,” Wave Hill’s annual summer tradition brings five exciting performances Wednesday evenings to our Great Lawn. Pack a picnic and bring your favorite blanket or chair for an unforgettable summer evening as the sun sets over the Hudson River.   

HOURS STARTING MARCH 15: 10AM–4:30PM, Tuesday–Sunday  

Shuttle Service free from Subway and Metro-North, Saturday–Sunday

Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.  

GrowNYC - Join us in celebration of Greenmarket!

 

Join us this September at In Season: Celebrating 50 Years of Greenmarket to mark the anniversary of the Greenmarket farmers market program.

Hosted at The Glasshouse with stunning views of Bryant Park, the evening promises a vibrant celebration filled with farm-to-table delicacies and community spirit. We're honoring longtime partner Union Square Hospitality Group, and hosting interactive experiences, curated tastings, historical exhibitions, and more!

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Coming Up: Exclusive Experiences for Auction

We're curating a collection of experiences that capture everything we're celebrating—food, farmers, sustainability, and New York City.

You can bid even if you can’t make it to the gala! Online bidding opens soon, with more auction items to come, including:

• Chef & culinary experiences like a chef tasting experience at 77 Alley

• NYC Exclusives like prime Yankees tickets and a tea and tour at Christie’s Auction House

• Travel & wellness packages including a weekend staycation at the W Hotel Union Square, a Kiehl’s gift box and spa experience, and an Othership class pack.

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Donate $50 for 50 Years of Greenmarket

Can't make it on September 17th? You can still be part of the celebration

• To mark 50 years of Greenmarket, we're inviting supporters to give $50. With your support, markets grow, farmers thrive, and communities grow stronger.

• Making a gift of any size to GrowNYC is a simple way to help fuel the next 50 years of fresh, local food across the five boroughs.

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USPS EMPLOYEE SENTENCED FOR STEALING FROM NEW YORK'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION SYSTEM

New York State Workers’ Compensation Fraud Inspector General Lucy Lang announced the guilty plea and sentencing of Thomas O. Malicki, a United States Postal Service (USPS) employee, on charges that he defrauded the workers’ compensation system of nearly $10,000 by stealing wage reimbursement checks intended for his then-girlfriend’s deceased mother.

Malicki, 28, of Kenmore, NY, pled guilty on June 23, 2026, before the Hon. Katherine Bestine in Village of Kenmore Justice Court to Petit Larceny, a class A misdemeanor. That same day, he paid full restitution of $9,776.52 and was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge.

“Workers’ compensation benefits are a vital lifeline for people who are legitimately injured on the job, and fraud against the system undermines both its integrity and public trust,” said New York State Workers’ Compensation Fraud Inspector General Lucy Lang. “This public employee was entrusted to serve the common good, not steal from a system meant to protect injured workers. We are grateful to our partners at the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, New York State Police, and Erie County District Attorney’s Office for helping hold him accountable and secure full restitution.”

“Postal Service employees are expected to uphold the public’s trust both on and off duty,” said Matthew Modafferi, Special Agent in Charge for the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General Northeast Area Field Office. “Misconduct involving the theft of workers’ compensation benefit checks and misuse of funds intended for others is taken seriously by USPS OIG. We appreciate the partnership of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Fraud Inspector General, the New York State Police, and the Erie County District Attorney’s Office in this matter."

The Inspector General’s investigation found that between September 2020 and July 2021, Malicki stole, endorsed, and deposited eighteen (18) workers’ compensation benefit checks mailed to his then-girlfriend’s mother after she passed away. In an attempt to conceal his actions, he used the stolen funds to purchase USPS money orders before using the money for personal expenses. In total, Malicki defrauded the workers’ compensation system of $9,776.52 in lost-wage benefits to which he was not entitled.

Inspector General Lang thanked her team for their work on this investigation, including Investigators Samantha Palmisano and Erynn Migaj, Investigative Counsel Jill Florkowski, Investigative Assistant Michael Corasanti, Managing Investigator for Workers’ Compensation Fraud Jane Seely, Attorney-in-Charge for Workers’ Compensation Fraud Bryan Richmond, Western Region Chief of Investigations Martin Stanford, and Western Region Deputy Inspector General Jeffrey Hagen.

The Inspector General also expressed her thanks to the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General for their partnership and assistance in the investigation, the New York State Police for their assistance with the arrest, and Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane and his office for prosecuting the matter. 

ICE Lodges Detainer for Illegal Alien in Miami Charged for Allegedly Raping a Woman

 

This illegal alien was RELEASED into the country by the Biden Administration

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an arrest detainer asking officials in Florida to commit to not releasing from jail an illegal alien who was arrested for allegedly raping a woman.

On June 18, police in Miami, Florida arrested Yusel Keoma Perez-Leyva, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, after a woman claimed she had been drugged and sexually assaulted after a night of clubbing. According to local reporting, detectives reviewed surveillance video that showed Perez-Leyva carrying the victim to his apartment while she was inebriated.

Yusel Keoma Perez-Leyva

Uber released a statement confirming that Perez-Leyva was working as an Uber driver, although he was not using Uber at the time of the incident.

Perez-Leyva now faces charges of sexual battery while a victim was physically incapacitated and kidnapping. ICE lodged a detainer for him the same day he was arrested.

“This illegal alien from Cuba is charged with raping and kidnapping a woman in Miami,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “This sexual predator was released into our country by the Biden Administration. ICE has lodged a detainer against him, and because Florida cooperates with ICE, he will be turned over to ICE custody and never released into American communities again.”

Perez-Leyva illegally entered the United States in Arizona in 2021, and was RELEASED by the Biden Administration.

Palmdale Man Found Guilty of Drug Trafficking Crimes, including Distribution of Fentanyl Causing the Overdose Death of U.S. Marine

 

An Antelope Valley man has been found guilty by a jury of federal drug trafficking and firearm crimes, including supplying fake fentanyl-laced oxycodone pills that caused the fatal overdose of an active-duty United States Marine Corps lance corporal stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, the Justice Department announced today. 

Jordan Nicholas McCormick, 31, was found guilty on Thursday of six felonies: one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances resulting in death, one count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death, one count of distribution of fentanyl, one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, one count of possession with intent to distribute LSD, and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

According to evidence presented at a 17-day trial, McCormick engaged in a drug trafficking conspiracy from at least October 2019 to September 2020 during which he and his co-conspirators obtained and sold several drugs, including LSD, thousands of fake Adderall pills laced with methamphetamine, and thousands of fake oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl. McCormick and his co-conspirators communicated via text messages and Snapchat to coordinate their drug trafficking business.

On May 21, 2020, McCormick informed one of his co-conspirators via text message, “I’m seeing my oxy guy today he has a boat,” referring to 1,000 purported oxycodone pills, also known as “M30s.” The next day, McCormick sold 1,000 of those pills to a co-conspirator, who then posted a picture on his Snapchat account of several pills with the caption, “Who f*** with M30s? Tapp in.” Later that same night, the co-conspirator sold approximately 10 of those pills to a 20-year-old U.S. Marine identified in court papers as “L.M.,” who died after consuming some of the fentanyl-laced pills in the early morning hours of May 23, 2020.

On July 26, 2020, McCormick again sold another 1,000 purported oxycodone pills to the same co-conspirator. Three days later, investigators arrested that co-conspirator and seized narcotics, including approximately 900 of those purported oxycodone pills, and several firearms – including a 9mm “ghost gun,” or a firearm lacking a serial number – from his residence. Those pills were confirmed to contain fentanyl.

In September 2020, law enforcement executed search warrants on McCormick’s person, vehicle, and residence, seizing numerous drug trafficking materials and narcotics, including lab-confirmed methamphetamine and LSD, and a 9mm Glock semi-automatic pistol.

At sentencing, McCormick will face a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years in federal prison and a statutory maximum sentence of life imprisonment. 

This case is the result of an investigation by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), the Southern California Drug Task Force (SCDTF), a Drug Enforcement Administration-led multi-agency task force within the Los Angeles High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Program, the FBI, the United States Postal Inspection Service, and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.

Assistant United States Attorneys Patrick Castañeda of the Transnational Organized Crime Section, Laura A. Alexander of the Public Corruption and Civil Rights Section, Kathrynne Seiden, of the National Security Division, and James E. Dochterman of the Asset Forfeiture and Recovery Section are prosecuting this case.

Former U.S. National Security Advisor John R. Bolton, II Pleads Guilty to Violating the Espionage Act

 

Sent Top Secret Information on Personal Account Allegedly Hacked by Iranians

John R. Bolton, II, 77, of Bethesda, Maryland, pleaded guilty today in federal court to willfully retaining national defense information. Bolton used personal accounts to send classified information to family members who were unauthorized to access such information, including a personal email account that was later hacked by a cyber actor allegedly linked to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

“John Bolton held a position of extraordinary public trust as the country’s top National Security Advisor, and he betrayed that trust, jeopardizing our nation’s security,” said Hayden O’Byrne, Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division. “Today’s resolution ought to send a message to other public officials whom the public has entrusted with classified, national defense information. If you willfully mishandle these state secrets, the Department of Justice, led by the National Security Division, will investigate and prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law.”         

“Mr. Bolton knew the damage mishandling confidential material could cause to national security, and yet he still committed this misconduct and put American lives at risk,” said U.S. Attorney Kelly O’Hayes for the District of Maryland. “Keeping Americans safe has always been, and will always be, the top priority for the U.S. Attorney’s Office. No one is above the law, and so anyone who endangers our national security will be brought to justice.”

“By his own admission, John Bolton willfully and carelessly copied top secret information into his personal notes and then transmitted those secrets to unauthorized family members,” said Assistant Director Roman Rozhavsky of the FBI Counterintelligence and Espionage Division. “When guardians of our nation’s secrets play fast and loose with classified information, it opens the door for foreign adversaries to get their hands on it, which is exactly what happened. This plea stands as a reminder: the FBI will remain steadfast in our pursuit of anyone who puts the security of America’s secrets at risk.”

“Americans’ safety and security were needlessly put at risk by Bolton's reckless and illegal actions,” said Special Agent in Charge Jimmy Paul of the FBI Baltimore Field Office. “In this case, the worst happened — our most sensitive government secrets were stolen by an adversary. Today's guilty plea is a testament to the diligent work by investigators and prosecutors to ensure anyone jeopardizing our national security is held accountable.”

Bolton served as the National Security Advisor to the President of the United States between April 2018 and September 2019. According to court documents, during this time, Bolton incorporated highly sensitive classified information that he had learned in the course of his official duties into documents that he wrote about his daily activities, which he referred to as “diary” entries. The documents contained information classified up to the TOP SECRET level, as well as Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), including foreign adversaries’ military operation plans, covert U.S. government actions in foreign countries, and intelligence about adversary foreign leaders obtained from clandestine human sources and intercepted communications. 

Bolton sent these documents to two family members who were not authorized to access, receive, or possess classified information. He sent the documents via non-governmental email accounts and a non-governmental messaging application which were not approved for processing classified information, and he retained copies at his home in Bethesda where they were not permitted to be stored.   

According to court documents, Bolton’s personal email account was hacked by a cyber actor believed to be associated with the Islamic Republic of Iran after Bolton left office in September 2019. Bolton reported that hack to law enforcement but did not tell the agents or anyone else in the U.S. government that the account contained national defense information.

In October 2025, a federal grand jury in the District of Maryland indicted Bolton on 18 counts of willfully transmitting and retaining national defense information. 

The plea agreement filed today resolves all 18 counts. According to the plea agreement, Bolton will face a maximum penalty of 60 months in prison. The defendant also agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine. Further, under federal law as noted in the plea agreement, Bolton’s conviction prohibits Bolton or his survivors from collecting an annuity or federal retirement pay. The Hon. Theodore D. Chuang, U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Maryland, set Bolton’s sentencing date for Oct. 28.

The FBI Baltimore Field Office is investigating the case with key support from FBI’s Counterintelligence & Espionage Division, FBI New York Office, and FBI’s Operational Technology Division.

Manhattan Man Charged With Dealing Fentanyl Resulting In The Deaths Of Two Victims

 

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”), Pete Gizas, and Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), Jessica S. Tisch, announced today the unsealing of an Indictment charging JERMAINE BROWN with drug-trafficking crimes that led to two fatal overdoses.  BROWN was presented today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang and ordered detained.  The case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla. 

“As alleged, for years, Jermaine Brown dealt dangerous drugs, including heroin laced with fentanyl, to New Yorkers,” said U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton. “Today’s unsealed indictment against Brown reiterates our Office’s clear message: if you deal in fentanyl, you deal in death, and our office will hold you accountable.” 

“As alleged, Jermaine Brown callously pumped heroin laced with fentanyl into our communities, and in turn contributed to the horrific overdose deaths of two victims,” said HSI Acting Special Agent in Charge Pete Gizas.  “His arrest removes an accused ruthless drug trafficker from our streets and provides a measure of long-overdue relief to the victims’ families and the neighborhoods he preyed upon.  Every day, HSI New York is relentlessly committed to working with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the NYPD, and our invaluable law enforcement partners to investigate these heinous crimes and protect our communities from the lethal threat of fentanyl and other narcotics.”

“As alleged, this defendant distributed lethal drugs, including fentanyl-laced heroin, which ultimately led to the overdose deaths of two victims,” said NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch.  “We will not allow drug peddlers to flood our communities with dangerous poisons and put lives at risk without facing consequences.  Thanks to the efforts of our NYPD investigators, alongside the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, we are holding this criminal accountable.” 

As alleged in the Indictment and documents submitted to the Court: 

From at least in or around 2022 through at least in or around December 2025, BROWN, a Manhattan-based dealer, sold a variety of controlled substances, including heroin, to numerous customers.  BROWN provided drugs to some customers over extended periods of time.  Some of BROWN’s customers, however, were unaware that heroin sold by BROWN also at times contained fentanyl.  Multiple victims who bought fentanyl-laced heroin from BROWN were poisoned by BROWN’s fentanyl and died.  Specifically, BROWN’s drugs caused a least two overdose deaths: (i) the death of a 33-year-old man on or about March 19, 2024, in New York, New York and (ii) the death of a 35-year-old woman on or about December 10, 2025, in Frankin Square, New York.

BROWN relied on multiple coconspirators to facilitate his drug trafficking.  Multiple individuals sourced narcotics for BROWN, including in response to explicit requests from BROWN for fentanyl.  BROWN also relied on multiple individuals to assist in the distribution of narcotics by delivering or reselling BROWN’s narcotics, including fentanyl, to others. 

On June 25, 2026, law enforcement searched Brown’s room in a Manhattan hotel pursuant to a judicially authorized warrant.  The search revealed a multitude of narcotics in pill and powder form, along with a duffel bag full of cash.  Photographs of some of the seized items are shown below:

BROWN, 55, of New York, New York, is charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute narcotics resulting in death and two counts of distribution of narcotics resulting in death, all of which carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years in prison and a maximum sentence of life in prison. 

The minimum and maximum potential sentences in this case are prescribed by Congress and provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant will be determined by a judge.

Mr. Clayton praised the outstanding investigative work of HSI and the NYPD.  Mr. Clayton also thanked the Nassau County Police Department. 

The case is being handled by the Office’s Narcotics Unit.  Assistant U.S. Attorneys Getzel Berger and Lauren Phillips are in charge of the prosecution.

The charges contained in the Indictment are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.