Sprinklers are thankfully running at Chelsea Park. ( Photo: Otto Fritton) Heat Wave Bakes City; UWS among Neighborhoods Hit With Power Outages As NYC bakes under the newest heat advisory, the city is opening cooling centers for people and pets alike, urging energy... News 23 Jun 2025 | 05:52
The Campaign Finance Board Made a $6.85 Million Mistake in Its Voters Guide Voter Guide snafu–In a recent column Campaign Finance Flyers Contain Errors, I pointed out that the Campaign Finance Board’s... News 23 Jun 2025 | 04:16
At the press conference June 23 where the stunning news that after years of battling the city, the Elizabeth Street Garden was announced. (left to right): Norman Siegel, Steven Hyman, Joseph Reiver, Christopher Marte. ( Photos: Marie Weigl) Elizabeth Street Garden Saved! Mayor Adams & Christopher Marte Strike Historic Housing Deal On the sweltering morning of Monday June 23, as Council Member Christopher Marte led a rally to protect city retiree benefits,... News 23 Jun 2025 | 05:55
Left: Wanted for forcible touching in Herald Square. Right: Wanted for chain snatching on W. 29th St. ( Photos: NYPD) Buttocks Grabbed in Subway; Chain Snatched on W. 29th St. The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in finding the individual wanted in connection... News 23 Jun 2025 | 07:40
Left: Roosevelt Island tram tower climber. Right: Christian Torres in February 2024, convicted of assault and other crimes June 2025. ( Photos: JCFresco X; NYPD) Tram Tower Climber Arrested; Ex-Con Who Attacked 91-Year-Old Man Convicted Roosevelt Island Tram Tower Climber Arrested A masked thrill seeker who generated short-lived headlines on June 16 when he... News 23 Jun 2025 | 07:08
The dining room of Shoo Shoo, a popular Nolita restaurant at 371 Broome St., will soon be opening a second location, on the UES. ( Photo: Courtesy of Shoo Shoo) Nolita Favorite Expands, Plans New Restaurant on the UES Shoo Shoo, a Nolita favorite known for its fresh take on Mediterranean cuisine, is opening a second location, this one on... News 22 Jun 2025 | 05:22
Bruce Caulfield, Principal Owner of Tracks Raw Bar and Grill at Grand Central Madison address media representatives at a press conference about the summer activities at Grand Central. Already 8 months behind schedule, the delayed opening of the first GCM retail space should be next month. ( Photo: Ralph Spielman) Tracks at Grand Central Madison—When Is It Opening? When Grand Central Madison finally opened to the public in February of 2023, the modern terminal space, which gives Long... News 20 Jun 2025 | 05:17
Eric Yu leads a rally against a proposed 320 Pearl St. homeless shelter, seen in inset. ( Photos: Nancy Yu, Brian Berger (inset)) Opposition Grows to Proposed Pearl Street Homeless Shelter Call it the Battle of Peck Slip and Pearl Street, or the People versus Big Homeless. The proposed opening of a “low barrier”... 23 Jun 2025 | 11:55
Ben Wetzler & Vanessa Aronson have co-endorsed each other in City Council’s District 4 race, after being targeted by the super PAC mailer that told voters to leave them off their ballot. ( Photo: Ben Wetzler, Vanessa Aronson ) Gloves Come Off in CD4 Race, Jabs Fly Among Six Candidates It probably was inevitable, with all of the money flooding into the City Council District 4 primary for term-limited Keith... News 23 Jun 2025 | 11:08
Sherlock Arana, 37, has been charged with assault in the second and third degree for pushing a 70-year-old woman to the ground. Arana was arrested two days later, on May 14. ( Photo: NYPD Crimestoppers) Man Indicted for Allegedly Attacking 70-Year-Old Woman in East Side Subway Station A Bronx man was indicted for allegedly pushing a 70-year-old woman to the ground in an unprovoked attack that prosecutors... News 23 Jun 2025 | 12:23
New York City and its surrounding areas faced severe weather incidents on June 19. Around 3:45pm a 15-year-old boy was struck by lightning in Central Park and survived. ( Graphic: National Weather ) 15-year-old Teen Struck By Lightning in Central Park A 15-year-old high school sophomore was struck by lightning in Central Park on the afternoon of June 19 as severe thunderstorms... News 20 Jun 2025 | 04:51
It’s important to know which vitamins to take, which to use concurrently, and which to use separately. ( Photo: Wikimedia: Ragesoss) What RFK Jr. Doesn’t Specify: How to Take Vitamins While Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. touts the unproven power of vitamin supplements, experts warn to watch... News 19 Jun 2025 | 05:05
A biker died in Central Park on June 18, after colliding with a pedestrian who was using a crosswalk on East Drive and East 97th Street. ( Photo: Google Maps ) E-Biker Dies in Central Park Accident With Pedestrian A man riding an e-bike in Central Park died after colliding with a pedestrian using a crosswalk on Wednesday, June 18, authorities... News 19 Jun 2025 | 06:48
Awning sign at 4149 Broadway in northern Manhattan advertises: “We Speed Up Bike.” ( Photo: Brian Berger) Don’t Hold Your Breath on 15 MPH Speed Limit for E-Bikes There are still shops in Manhattan advertising that they will alter e-bikes to go faster. And while Mayor Eric Adams recently... News 19 Jun 2025 | 05:43
