The Transport Workers Union says that Deniz, a horse who dramatically collapsed and died in Central Park earlier this month, was killed by a toxic plant—and not animal abuse, as some charge. ( Photo: TWU ) Union Says Central Park Carriage Horse Died After Eating Toxic Plant A horse that dramatically collapsed and died in Central Park last week was poisoned by a flower planted in Central Park,... News 16 Jun 2026 | 07:58
A carriage horse named Deniz collapsed and died in Central Park on June 9, leading to renewed calls to ban the carriage trade in New York City entirely. ( Photo: X.com, NYCLASS ) Carriage Horse Suddenly Dies in Central Park, Spurring Ban Calls Calls to ban horse-drawn carriages in New York City have been issued anew after a 16-year-old horse named Deniz collapsed... News 15 Jun 2026 | 05:15
A judge has tossed a lawsuit filed by a few local residents, that sought to prevent the expansion of homeless shelter services at an East Third Street facility after the city closes the dilapidated Bellevue shelter. ( Photo: Google Maps ) Judge Tosses Lawsuit Trying to Block East Village Homeless Shelter A judge tossed a suit attempting to block the planned expansion of a homeless shelter on East Third Street, which could become... News 12 Jun 2026 | 04:09
SL Green has sold a 37-story office tower in Midtown for $312 million, as part of a debt reduction strategy. ( Photo: SL Green) SL Green Sells Midtown Office Building For $312 Million SL Green has sold a Midtown office building for $312 million as part of a strategy to reduce debt, the real estate investment... News 03 Jun 2026 | 01:27
Health officials are looking into whether Legionnaire’s disease is present at Haven Plaza, a housing complex in the East Village. ( Photo: Catholic Homes New York ) Legionnaire’s Probe Underway at East Village Housing Complex Health department officials are probing whether Legionnaire’s disease is present at a housing complex in the East Village,... News 29 May 2026 | 09:06
Community Board 8 has voted to deny a liquor license to a private club planned for 24 E. 81st St. (above), unless it drops a rooftop bar from its layout. ( Photo: Google Maps ) CB8 Votes No on Rooftop Liquor License For E. 81st Street Club Community Board 8 has recommended against providing a liquor license to a planned British members’ club on E. 81st Street,... News 27 May 2026 | 04:10
A spooked carriage horse flipped over another carriage near Central Park on Monday, May 18, hospitalizing the driver. ( Photo: Citizen App ) Central Park Horse Collision Leads to Renewed Ban Calls Two carriage horses collided in Central Park on the afternoon of May 18, flipping one of the carriages and sending a coach... News 22 May 2026 | 04:32
Manhattan politicians such as NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin (left) and Council Member Harvey Epstein (right) are collaborating on a new legislative priority: eliminating stray dog poop from NYC. ( Photo: NYC Council, Flickr ) SCOOP Act Takes on Formidable, Foul Foe: NYC Dog Poop New York City is planning on cutting the crap, with the City Council seeking to pass a suite of bills that will address the... News 19 May 2026 | 07:06
A stretch of the East River Esplanade starting at E. 93rd St. is slated to close to the public again on May 26, for extensive sinkhole repairs. It was briefly closed last month (pictured above). ( Photo: Genevieve Hartnett ) East 93rd Street Sinkhole Repair to Force Esplanade to Close Again A three-block section of the East River Esplanade between E. 93rd and E. 96th St. will be closed off to the public, starting... Home 19 May 2026 | 05:05
Mayor Mamdani (at mic) produced a set of reforms aimed at cutting red tape for affordable housing development. ( Photo: Flickr, nycmayorsoffice) Mamdani Shortens Affordable Housing Approval Process The Mamdani administration has unveiled a package of reforms aimed at speeding up the pace of affordable housing development,... News 15 May 2026 | 10:45
Community advocate and CB8 member Todd Stein is wrapping up an upcoming short film based on his battle with the guardianship system, which transformed his relationship to his family. ( Rendering: Todd Stein) “The Final Fight” to Turn Real-Life East Side Guardianship Saga Into Potent Drama Manhattanites may know Todd Stein for his membership on Community Board 8, or his run to be the Democratic District Leader... City Arts 12 May 2026 | 10:35
The City Council is looking into recommendations on how to reform the city’s pedicab industry, Council Speaker Julie Menin says. ( Photo: centralpark.com ) City Council to Examine Pedicab Industry Reforms The New York City Council is looking into implementing sweeping reforms to the city’s pedicab industry, based on a package... Home 08 May 2026 | 04:38
A fire broke out on Dyckman St. in Inwood on Monday, May 4, killing three people. ( Photo: FDNY) Fire Kills Three, Critically Injures Five in Inwood A deadly early morning fire broke out in an apartment building in Inwood May 4, killing three people and sending five others... News 04 May 2026 | 10:30
The Theater District staple Sardi’s will lay off 62 workers as part of a temporary closure in June, according to records. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Sardi’s to Lay Off Dozens During Renovation Sardi’s, the theater district dining landmark that has plans for a major renovations under new ownership, will be laying... News 02 May 2026 | 11:28
The Department of Transportation has unveiled two new renderings, one with a bike lane and one without, for its planned overhaul of Park Avenue that would expand pedestrian space. ( Photo: DOT Rendering) Bike Lane For Park Ave.? DOT Seeks Public Input on New Overhaul Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration is advancing a yearslong plan to put the “park” back in Park Avenue, with the NYC Department... News 30 Apr 2026 | 10:25
