Wollman Rink’s Pickle Courts Will Now Be A Summer Staple The fourteen courts that replaced the Central Park ice-skating facilities at the Wollman Rink last summer–which made them... Home 24 Apr 2024 | 05:21
The word “pickleball” is now splayed across the front of the Life Time facilities at PENN 1. ( Photo by Jack Ahern ) New Pickleball Courts Open Across From Madison Square Garden Life Time Fitness, the upscale gym behemoth that has opened eight separate spots in Manhattan, is now offering seven fresh... News 20 Apr 2024 | 04:31
The exterior of the beleaguered Papaya King, an iconic hot dog restaraunt that stood for decades on the corner of E. 86th St. & 3rd Ave. ZD Realty, the developer which now owns the plot, has filed permits to build a 17-story luxury condo building on the site. ( Photo by Jack Ahern ) 17-Story Luxury Condo Building To Replace Papaya King, Iconic Hot Dog Joint, On E. 86th The owner of the plot that houses the now-gutted Papaya King restaurant, on E. 86th St. & Third Ave., plans to erect a 17-story... News Alert 19 Apr 2024 | 04:27
Craig Slutzkin, the vice-chair of Community Board 5, discusses the rules of debate for a motion to table a controversial recusal resolution. The measure would limit the voting rights of members with connections to advocacy groups, such as new CB5 chair Samir Lavingia, pictured to the left of Slutzkin. ( Photo via YouTube) Tense Meeting: CB5 Tables Resolution That Could Curtail Voting Rights of New Board Chair Turmoil at Community Board 5 over Samir Lavingia acquiring the position of board chair continued on April 11, as board members... News 15 Apr 2024 | 01:41
Rebecca Seawright, who represents District 76 in the New York State Assembly. ( Photo via Rebecca Seawright) Seawright Has Her Constituents Covered Rebecca Seawright, who represents the Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island in the New York State Assembly, understands that... People 11 Apr 2024 | 04:51
The deck of the Intrepid Museum during an April 8 solar eclipse viewing party. ( Photo by Jack Ahern ) Crowds Watch Solar Eclipse Darken Sky From Intrepid’s Deck Crowds camped out on the flight deck of the Intrepid Museum to bask in a rare solar eclipse on April 8. The decommissioned... News 09 Apr 2024 | 03:57
The solar eclipse, which will block out about 91 percent of the sun locally, will begin in New York City at about 3:15 p.m. on April 8. There is a viewing party being held at Broadway and 23rd on that date, starting at noon, and the MTA and Public Libraries are handing out free eclipse sunglasses in advance. ( Photo: Flatiron No Mad Partnership/Simons Foundation) On Tap: Eclipse Viewing Party in Chelsea, Free Glasses At Moynihan Train Hall & All Public Libraries Big Apple residents are being urged to don special eyewear while viewing April 8’s solar eclipse, which will block out 91... News 08 Apr 2024 | 10:34
A NYPL librarian engaging in some storytelling for a rapt audience. The Whitney Museum has now partnered with the NYPL to provide free tickets to the museum on April 14, which will come with the perks of three “storytime” sessions and Biennial access. ( Photo via Whitney Museum ) Whitney Partners With New York Public Library To Offer “Free Storytime” & Biennial Tix The Whitney has teamed up with the New York Public Library to bring a free day of storytelling joy to people of all ages,... News 05 Apr 2024 | 12:08
Tammy Murray, the Helping Hand Award winner. ( By Jack Ahern ) “I Enjoy Helping People, Period” Tammy Murray, a supervisor at the Stockholm St. family shelter in Bushwick, notes that “I used to be in a shelter myself... People 05 Apr 2024 | 11:07
City Council Member Carlina Rivera, whose district includes Beth Israel hospital, addressing a March 24 rally outside the facility. She said that Beth Israel’s closure would put the healthcare of hundreds of thousands of downtown Manhattanites in jeopardy. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly ) State Health Dept. Report Blasts Mt. Sinai’s Grinding Closure of Beth Israel As Mt. Sinai remains intent on closing Beth Israel despite mounting public and political opposition, the New York State Department... News 01 Apr 2024 | 02:17
Eric Adams signing an extension of NYC’s rent stabilization law on March 25, which will now expire in April 2027. ( Photo via NYC’s Mayor’s Office ) NYC’s Rent Stabilization Law Is Extended To 2027 Mayor Eric Adams signed a City Council bill that extends NYC’s Rent Stabilization Law–which sets the rate of rent increases... News 01 Apr 2024 | 01:37
Brad Holyman-Sigal (bottom screen) attending a March 20 District 2 school board meeting, where a resolution passed that called for a “review” of trans women playing school sports. He later slammed it as bigoted and lacking evidence. ( Photo via DOE ) Anti-Trans Vote By District 2 Ed Board Draws Fierce Protest Manhattan’s Community Education Council District 2, the borough’s largest school board, has passed an 8-3 resolution asking... News 26 Mar 2024 | 10:22
DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez speaking at a March 20 press conference asking for a renewal, and expansion, of NYC’s red-light camera program. ( Photo via NYC DOT ) NYC’s DOT Asks For Expansion Of Expiring Red-Light Cam Program NYC’s red-light camera program could soon expand to more intersections, if the city’s Department of Transportation finds... News 21 Mar 2024 | 06:42
A previous rendering of a 484 ft. tall residential tower that a developer wanted to erect on E. 94th St., between Second and Third Avenue. A new rezoning agreement for the project will shave the tower by 70 ft. and boost the number of affordable units. ( Rendering via Hill West Architects/NYC Planning) E. 94th St. Tower Project Reaches Deal To Boost Affordable Units & Lower Height A rezoning plan for a residential tower that developers wants to erect on E. 94th St. has new parameters, which boost the... News 19 Mar 2024 | 04:14
206 E. 31st St., where 52 year-old Nadia Vitel was reportedly murdered on March 13. The authorities continue to investigate the incident, and have taken no suspects into custody. ( Photo by Jack Ahern ) Woman Found Dead Inside Duffel Bag In Kips Bay Pad, Ruled A Homicide A woman was found dead inside of a duffel bag in her Kips Bay apartment on the evening of March 14, police say. On Friday,... News 19 Mar 2024 | 10:52
