Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that he intends to reduce all NYC school zone speed limits to 15 mph by the end of his term, in 2029. A total of 800 zones will see changes this year. ( Photo: Flickr, nycmayorsoffice) City to Reduce All School Zone Speed Limits to 15 Mph by 2029 Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced that Sammy’s Law, which provides for the rollout of a 15 mph speed limit in local school... News 18 Mar 2026 | 10:48
The opening of a planned homeless shelter at 1114 First Ave. has been temporarily halted, while a judge considers a lawsuit over alleged “adverse noise impacts” filed by a nearby condo board. ( Photo: Google Maps ) Judge’s Order Halts First Ave. Homeless Shelter Opening A judge has put a temporary restraining order on the opening of a new homeless shelter at 1114 First Ave., in order to consider... News 16 Mar 2026 | 06:30
At a March 10 rally calling for the federal ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, Council Member Virginia Maloney (left) was joined by former U.S. Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (center) and UWS Council Member Gale Brewer (right). ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Virginia Maloney & Other City Council Pols Rally for ERA Ratification A slew of City Council Members, led by Virginia Maloney of District 4 on the East Side, rallied on March 10 for the long-deferred... News 12 Mar 2026 | 08:10
A teenage counterprotestor reportedly threw a nail bomb at an anti-Muslim rally held by a far-right agitator on Saturday, March 7, and is now being investigated by the federal government for “ISIS-inspired terrorism.” ( Photo: Federal Complaint ) NYPD Arrests Two Men for Tossing Bomb at Anti-Muslim Protest A chaotic and nearly deadly scene unfolded outside Gracie Mansion on Saturday, March 7, as an anti-Muslim protest hosted... News 10 Mar 2026 | 09:20
Manhattan’s School District 6 will be one of the first four districts citywide set to receive an influx of free 2K seats this fall, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced. ( Photo: NYC Mayor’s Office, YouTube ) Manhattan’s District 6 Will Be One of First to Get Free 2K Seats Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced that New York City School District 6, which encompasses a swath of Upper Manhattan neighborhoods,... News 06 Mar 2026 | 05:18
The historic St. Elisabeth of Hungary Church (left), on E. 83rd St., has been turned into a construction site (right) as a developer gets ready to replace it with a seven-story luxury condo building. ( Photos: Friends of the Upper East Side, Jack Ahern) St. Elisabeth of Hungary Church Undergoing Demolition on E. 83rd St. The demolition of the historic 130 year-old St. Elisabeth of Hungary Church at 213 E. 83rd St., between Second and Third... News 04 Mar 2026 | 07:25
Tishman Speyer is reportedly in talks to re-buy the Chrysler Building, which they first bought in 1997. ( Photo: Epicgenius, Wikimedia Commons ) Tishman Speyer in Talks to Buy Chrysler Building, Again Tishman Speyer is looking to repurchase the Chrysler Building, which they previously owned for a number of years beginning... News 25 Feb 2026 | 09:36
The former Lord and Taylor Building (left) has been used by Amazon as a major office space since 2023. During their renovation of the space, Amazon cleaned up toxic chlorine compounds from soil on the lot. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Amazon Oversaw Hazardous Clean-Up During Lord & Taylor Renovation, Docs Show The tech giant Amazon quietly oversaw the clean-up of hazardous environmental compounds during their transformation of 424-434... Home 25 Feb 2026 | 05:20
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed six new members—a majority—to the Rent Guidelines Board, meaning that his promise to “freeze the rent” for rent-stabilized apartments appears closer to fruition. ( Photo: NYC Rent Guidlines Board) Mamdani Appoints Six New Members to Rent Guidelines Board Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced six new appointments for the nine-member Rent Guidelines Board (RGB), after running on... Home 23 Feb 2026 | 03:47
A pickleball program is coming to the five boroughs, with the Allen-Stevenson School on E. 78th St. serving as one of the first Manhattan test cases. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Pickleball Program Coming to NYC Schools, Public & Private A pickleball program for NYC school students is coming to the five boroughs, with one private school and one public school—the... News 18 Feb 2026 | 09:49
Federal money has began flowing towards the Gateway Project, after a judge ordered the funds unfrozen. ( Photo: Gateway Program, Youtube ) Fed Funds Flowing to Gateway Project Again After Court Ruling Around $30 million worth of federal funding began flowing back towards the Gateway Project over the weekend, officials working... News 16 Feb 2026 | 05:12
Legionella bacteria, which causes the sometimes-deadly Legionnaire’s disease, has been detected in the plumbing system of an Upper East Side apartment complex known as the The Cherokee. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons ) Health Dept.: UES Co-op Building Has Legionella in Plumbing Legionella bacteria has officially been detected in the plumbing system of an Upper East Side co-op, after NYC Health Department... News 13 Feb 2026 | 04:39
Look skyward! Atop the David N. Dinkins building, from left: Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani. ( Photo: Ed Reed/Mayor’s Photography Office) Top of David M. Dinkins Bldg. to Become Viewing Deck by June Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that the top of the David M. Dinkins Municipal Building—otherwise known as its cupola—will... News 11 Feb 2026 | 12:08
Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a Feb. 2 press conference atop the David M. Dinkins Municipal Building. He was joined by Comptroller Mark Levine, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and Manhattan B.P. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (from left). Discussion revolved around fighting the biting cold snap, which has killed 16. ( Photo: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office) NYC Death Toll From Winter Cold Snap Rises to 16 A total of 16 New York City residents have now died during the cold snap that essentially began with a massive winter storm... News 03 Feb 2026 | 11:21
A new Legionnaire’s probe is underway at 3333 Broadway in Harlem. It follows a deadly local outbreak of the disease that sickened 114 people and killed seven in Harlem last summer. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons) New Legionnaire’s Probe Underway at Harlem Apartment Complex Health officials are investigating whether Legionnaire’s disease is present at an apartment building complex in Harlem, after... News 02 Feb 2026 | 01:24
