A press conference on August 4 called for the passing of 17 new laws regarding E-bike safety and registration. Since then, Menin appears to be backing away from one of the planks for corporate registration of e-bikes used by deliveristas. ( Photo: nyccouncil via Instagram) Some E-Bike Safety Bills Introduced but Menin Drops Registration Call With more than 500 city-wide E-bike collisions reported this year, the push for tougher laws and regulation took some small... News 17 Aug 2026 | 01:56
Steam was still billowing from mid-block on Aug. 3 after a water main break at the intersection of First Ave. and East 14th Street earlier that afternoon. Traffic would remain snarled for days as the intersection remain closed before being reopened on Aug. 9 ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly) Water Main Bursts, Snarls Traffic in East Village for 6 Days After days of disrupting traffic and residents, the intersection on E. 14 Street and First Avenue is finally open, after... News 10 Aug 2026 | 05:33
Le Petit Parisien has suddenly closed but it remains partially under scaffolding; for much of the time since it opened in 2022, it was completely covered by scaffolds. ( Photo: Brian Berger) Le Petit Parisien Bakery on East 78th Street Has Suddenly Closed One of the Upper East Side locations of Le Petit Parisien, the French bakery and cafe-by-day and restaurant-by-night that... News 09 Aug 2026 | 04:53
Thirty young performers ages 6-18 competed in the second annual Junior Stardusters, competing for a scholarship and chance to perform in the famous diner. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Future Broadway Stars Sing It Out at Ellen’s Stardust Diner Auditions Ellen’s Stardust Diner–famous for its singing wait staff, the Stardusters–once again hosted a singing competition for talented... City Arts 07 Aug 2026 | 11:54
Urban Park Rangers host an array of public events and activities, including educational excursions on NYC parks’ wildlife. ( Photo: nycgovparks.org) Camping Under the Stars in City Parks? Legally? Yes, You Can! Calling all New Yorkers who are tired of the chaos and desperate for a night of camping and relaxing—and the best part is,... News 05 Aug 2026 | 10:16
The Flatiron Building’s original construction, with the visible steel frame structure which stabilized the building’s triangular shape. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Flatiron Building Moves Closer to Reopening With Facade Unveiling After seven years under construction, the historic Flatiron Building is finally reopening with one of the latest office-to-residential... 03 Aug 2026 | 02:37
Spider Man, long identified with the streets of New York, is heading to California, as Marvel’s comic book division joins the Marvel Studios in Burbank, CA., where parent company Walt Disney is based. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Manhattan Superheroes No More: Marvel Comics is Abandoning the City! Bang! Pow! You’re outta here! Marvel Comics, the publisher which gave birth to Spider-Man, and other iconic comic book superheroes,... News 19 Jul 2026 | 02:19
The spectacle brings together people from all over the city and all over the world, all aiming to strike the perfect picture of the striking sunset. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Manhattanhenge Draws Big Crowds Even in Haze The biannual urban skywatching event during which people gather on Manhattan’s streets to watch the unique sunset arrived... Home 13 Jul 2026 | 01:21
FDNY responded to a call about a truck fire in Chelsea at 3:11 p.m. on July 5 and discovered e-bikes with lithium ion batteries had erupted. ( Photo: Satish Shahi) Truck Transporting Lithium Ion Batteries and E-Bikes Explodes A potentially dangerous fire on a Chelsea street corner was extinguished by FDNY when a truck transporting JOCO e-bikes and... News 09 Jul 2026 | 12:21
The Clearwater sloop (above) sailing south towards the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge on the morning of the July 4th Sail4th 250 Parade of Sail. On the port side, its sail reads, “Save the Clean Water Act,” as part of the organization’s efforts towards environmental advocacy. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Clearwater Sloop Booted from Boat Parade Over Advocacy Banners The historic Clearwater sloop, whose preliminary focus is water pollution advocacy and educational resources, was removed... News 08 Jul 2026 | 02:22
Ellen Hart, owner of Ellen’s Stardust Diner and a former Miss Subways (1959), poses with Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal holding her original Miss Subways poster and a Proclamation in celebration of the Miss Subways reunion and her 85th birthday. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Miss Subways Reunion Brings Extra Pizazz to Ellen’s Stardust Diner It may seem impossible for the iconic Ellen’s Stardust Diner to escalate in spontaneity and uniqueness, but on June 30 the... Food & Drink 02 Jul 2026 | 04:54
Ian Weissman, a social studies teacher at Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts, receives the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence. Beginning June 8, six exceptional New York City public school teachers received surprise $25,000 checks for winning FLAG Awards for Teaching Excellence. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Midtown Surprise: Teacher Wins $25,000 FLAG Award for Excellence! A black box theater in Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts was quietly filling with students and faculty holding... News 15 Jun 2026 | 02:30
Assemblymember Grace Lee at press conference announcing $2 million from state budget to support 9/11-realted health research. Also pictured: Council Member Christopher Marte (left) and Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal (right) were joined by Dr. Amit Verma, Dr. David Prezant, Tammy Meltzer, and Jim Brosi. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Grace Lee Announces $2 Million State Grant for 9/11 Health Research New York State has earmarked $2 million in the recently passed state budget for potentially health and life-saving genomic... News 11 Jun 2026 | 09:04
Manhattanhenge sunset visible from East 42nd Street and First Avenue. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Crowds Gather in Murray Hill to Watch the Magnificent Manhattanhenge Cameras blasted up, everyone trying to get the perfect picture of the perfect Manhattan sunset: it is Manhattanhenge. People... News 01 Jun 2026 | 11:57
FDNY firefighters respond to a head on collision involving two bikers on the Queensboro Bridge. One victim was driving a stand up scooter, the other was driving a light weight racing bike. Both were rushed to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead. ( Photo: Citizen) Two Killed in Scooter-Bicycle Collision, Enforcement Calls Grow Two people were killed in a head-on collision in the bicycle lane on the Queensboro Bridge on the morning of May 28, prompting... News 31 May 2026 | 07:25
