NYC residents are mourning local music scene legend Chester “Chet” Mazur (far right) after a fatal hit-and-run by a USPS truck driver killed the 66-year-old Aug. 8. ( Credit: The Rasslers) Fans Mourn Passing of Local Musician After Fatal USPS Hit-and-Run Fans are mourning the passing of a popular downtown rock musician who was killed by a USPS van only steps away from his home... News 20 Aug 2026 | 02:44
NY City Council Speaker Julie Menin wrote a letter to the commissioner of NY’s Department of Social Services opposing a planned homeless shelter on the UES, citing safety concerns. ( Photo: Julie Menin on X) Menin Now Leading Opposition to a 3rd Avenue Homeless Shelter City Council speaker Julie Menin has joined over 7,800 UES residents in voicing opposition to a planned homeless shelter... News 18 Aug 2026 | 05:52
Over 87,000 people have signed a controversial petition to encourage event organizers to bar Mayor Zohran Mamdani from the 25th Anniversary Ceremony for 9/11. ( Credit: DHSgov, Wikimedia Commons) Petition to Bar Mamdani From 9/11 Ceremony Sparks Support, Backlash In the weeks leading up to the 25th Anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11, over 87,000 petitioners have called for for the Democratic... News 17 Aug 2026 | 01:18
Mayor Zohran Mamdani in the now infamous video filmed outside the penthouse apartment of Citadel chairman Ken Griffin. “When I ran for mayor, I said I was going to tax the rich,” he said in the video released in April. “I’m thrilled to announce we secured a pied a terre tax,” he said, “the first in NYC history.” ( Photo: NYC Mayor’s Office) Appeals Judge Allows “Pied-à-Terre” Tax Rollout While Legal Battle Continues A judge issued a temporary restraining order to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s “pied-à-terre” tax after a group of angry homeowners... News 17 Aug 2026 | 12:26
The E. 43rd St. rear of the former Pfizer HQ. The buckled beams of the building at 235 E. 42nd St. were in the northwest corner of the building, which caused nearby buildings to be vacated and roads closed until July 24. The cause of the near catastrophe remains under investigation. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly) East 43rd St. Reopens But Cause of Buckled Building Still Under Review The NY Department of Buildings (DOB) is still investigating the cause of structural issues at an East 42nd St. building,... News 10 Aug 2026 | 03:16
The NY Department of Sanitation has started affixing adhesive stickers to cars violating street cleaning parking rules again, bringing back a practice that had been prohibited since 2011 before a City Council vote in June 2026 allowed the Department of Sanitation to resume the practice starting in August. ( Photo: DSNY) Shame Stickers for Cars Blocking Street Sweepers Make Controversial Comeback UWS Council Member Gale Brewer, the lead sponsor of Intro 92 which restored warning parking stickers, and Gregory Anderson,... News 07 Aug 2026 | 06:03
The NYC MTA will auction of a limited number of vintage MetroCard vending machines (left) and express machines (right), with a starting bid of $1500 to take home a blast from the subway’s past. ( Credit: MTA) Subway Decor: MTA Opens Auction for MetroCard Vending Machines The NYC division of the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) opened a two-week auction for a limited number of decommissioned... News 05 Aug 2026 | 02:36
NYC Mayor Mamdani, alongside DOE Chancellor Kamar Samuels and NYS Governor Kathy Hochul, announced over 2,000 children received offers for the inaugural 2-K public school class, out of an application pool of 5,700 Aug. 4. ( Credit: NYC Mayor) Early Childhood Education Chief Steps Down While 2-K DOE Program Enrolls Over 2,000 NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYS Governor Kathy Hochul admitted over 2,000 children out of more than 5,700 applicants for... News 04 Aug 2026 | 03:43
A newly-installed vending machine at the 2 Avenue (F train) subway station, one out of 26 total planned vending machines selling beverages and snacks to be introduced by MTA across the city. ( Credit: MTA) MTA to Install Vending Machines at 20 Manhattan Subway Stations With the goal of “enhancing the experience” of subway goers, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will install... News 03 Aug 2026 | 04:53
The NY City Council’s Committee of Health held its first contentious hearing for “Romanch’s Law,” which would ban horse carriages in Central Park if passed, July 15. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Horse Carriage Ban Edges Closer After 9 Hour City Council Hearing The first committee hearing on whether to ban the Central Park horse carriage trade drew strong advocates on both sides.... News 17 Jul 2026 | 03:11
Climbing Couple Arrested after Proposal Atop Empire State Building After scaling the needle of the Empire State building, a climbing couple seemingly shared a romantic moment with a marriage... News 16 Jul 2026 | 02:10
After losing a friendly wager placed on the NBA finals, the Archbishop of San Antonio sent Archbishop, Ronald Hicks, head of the Catholic New York Archdiocese, a goodie basket of Texas treats following the NY Knicks’ triumph over the San Antonio Spurs. ( Credit: Archbishop Ronald Hicks) Archbishop of NY Receives Texas Goodie Basket Following NBA Wager The Archbishop of NY took home the winnings of a friendly wager made with the Archbishop of San Antonio, TX, after the NY... News 16 Jul 2026 | 02:01
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani (center) and Education Chancellor Kamar Samuels (right) announced a $67.5 million investment in preschool special education. DOE Earmarks $67.5M for Pre-K Special Education Programs Three of Manhattan’s seven school districts will share in the city’s new $67.5 million boost to special education programs... Home 14 Jul 2026 | 11:50
A 36-foot tall trojan horse statue emerged outside of the AMC Lincoln Square 13 theater, commemorating the July 14 premiere of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” ( Photo: Jacqueline Gordon) A Trojan Horse Statue Arrives at the Gates of Lincoln Square A towering trojan horse was raised in front of the Lincoln Square movie theatre, setting the stage for the much awaited NY... News 14 Jul 2026 | 04:28
The Knicks edition of the Iron Throne featured House Targaryen’s banner in Knicks’ signature blue and orange, celebrating their NBA Championship win. ( Photo: Game of Thrones X) Knicks Claim Iron Throne Ahead of TV Season Premiere An Iron Throne installation graced the steps of Penn Station on the night before the season 3 premiere of HBO’s “House of... News 14 Jul 2026 | 11:09
