Jessica Sherr (center) stars with Heather Brittain (left) and Leigh Ponce in a new dark comedy, “Wicked Image.” This Halloween, A “Wicked” Good Time Awaits Even fallen angels need a pick-me-up. What in Hades are Lucifer, Satan, and the Devil to do? The horns, the pitchforks, and... News 11 Oct 2024 | 05:59
Actor Eugene Levy (right) and bandleader/musician Paul Shaffer (left) with restaurant owner Dennis Lekic at Benny John’s restaurant. ( Photo: Courtesy Dennis Lekic) Those Annoying Pre-Election Texts Starting to Grate Nerves The texts keep coming–and thankfully after ED (Election Day), they’ll stop. But in the meantime the pings from my phone keep... Voices 11 Oct 2024 | 04:18
Cooper Union has filed a termination notice for RFR Holding’s ground lease in the Chrysler Building, citing missed rent payments. ( Photo: Epicgenius, Wikimedia Commons) RFR Sues Cooper Union in Bid to Block Eviction From Chrysler Bldg. Cooper Union, the Manhattan school that counts the land under the Chrysler Building as part of its portfolio, is attempting... News 11 Oct 2024 | 07:28
The Terence Cardinal Cooke Center, at 1011 First Avenue in Manhattan, has been the headquarters of the Archdiocese of New York since 1973. Photo by Transpoman ( Photo: Transpoman/Wikimedia Commons) Catholic Archdiocese Agrees to Sell Its First Ave HQ for over $100 Million The Roman Catholic Archdioces of New York confirmed to Our Town that it has reached an agreement to sell its 20-story headquarters... News 11 Oct 2024 | 03:30
A DOT equipment depo next to Honey Locust Park, which sits under the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge. Locals want to replace the depot with expanded park space. ( Photo: Google Maps ) Locals, With Help From Pols, Seek to Expand Honey Locust Park Under Queensboro Bridge A group of local residents, with some help from a neighborhood nonprofit called Sutton Area Community, are pushing to expand... Home 12 Oct 2024 | 12:24
Crime Watch UWS 10.17.24 Arrest Made in Subway Mugging A 49-year-old man told police that at 8:50 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, he got off a northbound... News 11 Oct 2024 | 12:50
Smart watches have been used to help detect covid infections and monitor heart rates. Now one research group is starting a study to determine if customized smart watches can be used to detect fluid changes and help in the battle to save the limbs of cancer patients. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Smart Watches Long Ago Earned Their Keep on Heart Rates; Now May Even Help to Save Limbs of Cancer Patients In the medical world, “Smart” watches have earned their name honestly through their ability to detect and evaluate an impressive... News 11 Oct 2024 | 12:39
The number of businesses participating in the city’s new outdoor dining program has dropped precipitously in recent months. Roadway sheds with new permits get a few more weeks, until Nov. 29, to keep them up. Approved sidewalk sheds can stay up year-round. ( Photo: Alessia Girardin ) Restaurant Owners Unhappy with New Shed Laws; There May Be Far Fewer Next April There could be a significant decline in dining sheds on city streets next spring, as many restaurant owners unhappy with... News 11 Oct 2024 | 01:40
Elizabeth K. Rogers made a sign asking for help when she was not able to work the app needed to open a street compost bin near her apartment. ( Photo via Elizabeth K. Rogers) Composting Program Expanded to Manhattan on Oct. 6 but Won’t be Mandatory til Spring ‘25 The city’s composting initiative—a part of Mayor Eric Adams’ self-described “War on Rats”—expanded to Manhattan as of Oct.... News 10 Oct 2024 | 05:27
Workers erect a shelter on Randall’s Island for single men migrating into the country and landing in New York City, Oct. 18, 2022. ( Photo: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY) Randall’s Island Tents Are Coming Down but 60,000 Migrants Remain in Shelters The city is moving to close the 3,000-migrant tent shelter on Randall’s Island by the end of February, officials announced... News 10 Oct 2024 | 12:17
Every year, the Great Lawn is closed and restored between November and April. After last year’s Global Citizen Festival, however, restoration began early after significant damage was inflicted on the space. Now, UWS politician Gale Brewer wants the festival moved elsewhere. ( Photo: Chia-Tien Nicole Chen) Put the Global Citizen Fest On Randall’s Island, not on the Great Lawn, Brewer Says One year after a rain-drenched Global Citizen Festival inflicted $620,000 worth of damage on Central Park’s Great Lawn, which... News 11 Oct 2024 | 04:25
John Lewis a civil rights leader who became known as the “Conscience of Congress” is the subject of a new biography. ( Photo: Official Portrait of Rep. John Lewis) New Take on Civil Rights Icon John Lewis We may think we’ve read and heard—not to mention watched, if we were fortunate—everything about John Lewis. Jon Meacham,... News 09 Oct 2024 | 04:26
“Rachel” is a person that the artist Zhenya Gershman met near her studio. On the day the artist’s exhibit opened with “Rachel” one of the featured paintings, Gershman learned that Rachael had fortunately relocated into housing in New Jersey. The joy for her friend was a little bittersweet since Rachel never got to see the finished portrait. ( Photo: Courtesy Zheny Gershman) Artist Marks World Homeless Day on Oct. 10 October 10th marks World Homeless Day. Here in New York, I wanted to do my part in honoring the homeless as individuals rather... Voices 10 Oct 2024 | 11:18
The then-first deputy mayor Sheena Wright at her last press conference on the dais with Mayor Eric Adams back on Sept. 17. After weeks of rumors, Wright offiically resigned on Oct. 8. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly) Turmoil Continues at City Hall as Adams Taps New First Dep and Another Aid is Arrested It was another day of turmoil as Mayor Eric Adams again faced the press in the City Hall rotunda without his usual entourage... News 09 Oct 2024 | 12:57
