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NEW YORK — Alexis Lafreniere recorded his third career hat trick and Oliver Bjorkstrand added a pair in the New York Rangers’ 5-2 win over the crosstown-rival Islanders on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. The Blueshirts’ fourth straight victory (4-1-0) spoiled Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov’s night — the…
NEW YORK — New York Islanders winger Simon Holmstrom suffered a facial injury late in the first period of Tuesday night’s 5-2 loss to the Rangers. While forechecking on the right boards in the latter stages of an Islanders power play, Holmstrom took a clear attempt from Sean Durzi directly in the face. He went down...
New York City officials gathered with advocates outside of a Lower Manhattan school on Tuesday to usher in the Big Apple’s first permanent “School Street.” The assembly gathered on Clarkson Street on Oct. 6 to usher in the five boroughs’ first block under its School Streets program, part of its Open Streets program…
Max Fried and his girlfriend are expecting the birth of their child any day now, but that is not impacting the Yankees southpaw’s plans to take the ball for Game 3 of the ALDS on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium. “I’ve got a real supportive family that understands that this is my job,” Fried said...
Receiving notice that their personal information or online activity has been stolen and shared with criminals is many people’s worst nightmare. That’s why attorney Jean-Marc Appolon has dedicated his career to forming a piece of the wall that protects New Yorkers’ sensitive data and information. Currently a subject…
The Mets will not bring back MLB director of hitting Jeff Albert, quality assurance coach Danny Barnes, and batting practice pitcher Kevin Mahoney, the team announced on Tuesday. There is still a chance that each coach can return to the organization in a different role, but they have been permitted to speak with other…
Disgraced attorney Ryan Hemphill has been charged yet again for the sexual assault of another woman inside his apartment-turned-chamber of horrors, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Tuesday. Hemphill, 44, who was indicted last year for allegedly raping and torturing six women in a sadistic series of…
Council Members Phil Wong and Julie Won joined a number of veterans and advocates outside the Borden Avenue Veterans Residence on Monday, Oct. 5, to confront Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Erin Dalton over conditions at the shelter. Wong and Won had sought to conduct an unannounced oversight visit at…
Hofstra University’s law school recently announced a new technology institute that will serve to bolster existing legal research around cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and technology’s impact on access to justice initiatives. Boosted by a $1 million gift from alumnus Samuel Ramos, the law school’s Institute…
A Bronx man is being held without bail after he was charged with murder for the fatal stabbing of a Corona man on a rush-hour J train in Woodhaven in an unprovoked attack late last month. Jyrell Thomas, 25, of Trinity Avenue in the Melrose section of the South Bronx, was arraigned Monday in…
Last month, President Donald Trump attended the United Nations General Assembly here in New York City. While he was here, Mayor Zohran Mamdani invited the president to Gracie Mansion for a private meeting. Mamdani said the purpose of his conversations with Trump is straightforward: “how to improve the lives of New…
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) Bronx Zoo welcomed the arrival of its newest furry resident: An adorable snow leopard cub born earlier this year who made her public debut on Sept. 30. Zoo staff said the young female feline, born on May 31 to parents Dari and Moutig, is “doing well” after passing her…
The New York City Department of Transportation is proposing a new bicycle network through Throggs Neck that would add protected bike lanes, change traffic patterns on several neighborhood streets and repurpose an estimated 70 parking spaces. DOT presented the proposal to Bronx Community Board 10’s Municipal Services…
New York City says it is prepared to defend its computer systems from AI-powered attacks. Keeping tabs on how its own workers are using the technology is another story. At a marathon City Council hearing Monday, officials in the Mamdani administration acknowledged that the city cannot technically monitor employees’…
The city Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Tuesday that it started construction on a sizable redesign of Brooklyn’s Bay Parkway and Cropsey Avenue — adding bus lanes to the two roadways that the agency says will hasten trips for 85,000 daily riders. The undertaking will see the DOT paint a combination of…
Tens of thousands of breast cancer survivors, families and supporters will gather in Central Park on Oct. 18 for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk as the fundraiser returns for its 33rd year in New York. The annual fundraiser is hosted by the American Cancer Society and features approximately 50,000…
This is hardly the trajectory that James Wiseman anticipated when he was selected No. 2 overall by the Golden State Warriors six years ago, fighting for a roster spot on the New York Knicks. But the chance to carve out a role on the defending champions is still very much in reach, and Monday’s preseason...
Tim Brosnan, the New Big East Commissioner, addressed the media ahead of the conference’s media day. He was named the Big East Commissioner this past August, replacing Val Ackerman. Who is Tim Brosnan? Tim Brosnan is a highly successful executive with experience in sports, business, and media. Brosnan is a New York…
Forty years after “Dirty Dancing” became a movie phenomenon, its latest stage incarnation is finally coming to Broadway. The current North American tour of “Dirty Dancing: The Musical,” a dance-heavy stage adaptation of the 1987 film, will move into the Lena Horne Theatre beginning Feb. 12 for a limited engagement…
With less than 10 games left in the MLS season and the Eastern Conference being as congested as ever, NYCFC has to find its way back into the playoff picture. MLS analyst Kevin Egan sat down with amNY to give his perspective on New York City’s late-season push and spoke about how they can make...
A new limited-time art show in Brooklyn explores the line between earthly and spiritual as well as the axis within the space. From now through Oct. 17, Medium Rare Project Space will host “Irit Baniel & Alexis Granwell: PLUMB LINE,” highlighting the tension between presence and repose. Curated by Narelle Sissons…
Police have identified the two suspects who, they say, brutally stabbed an off-duty detective in the Bronx last week. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, during a briefing at One Police Plaza on Oct. 6, said that 25-year-old D’Angelo Caraballo, who has two prior arrests and 24-year-old Sneider Mejia, allegedly attacked…
Given the new language and playbook that he had to learn just six days after being acquired from the Minnesota Vikings, quarterback JJ McCarthy never really had a shot to properly serve as Jameis Winston’s backup for the entirety of the New York Giants’ Week 4 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Head coach John…
Fall and Halloween season are officially here, with free pumpkin patches, haunted houses, arts-and-crafts, games, music and more taking place across NYC throughout October for New Yorkers of all ages to enjoy. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura announced a series of free, family-friendly…
After the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series, a noticeable portion of their victory lap was spent ragging on the defensive flaws that riddled the roster and ultimately led to that famous fifth-inning implosion in the deciding Game 5 that saw the Bronx Bombers squander a 5-0…
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is planning to steer nearly $9 million to non-profit health providers to deliver gender-affirming care services for trans youth after multiple private hospitals gave in to pressure from the Trump administration and stopped providing such care to youth and some…
The city's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is inspecting hot water systems at the North Shower Towers apartment complex in Glen Oaks after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease. A spokesperson for the Health Department said Legionella bacteria has not been confirmed at the complex, adding…
A local cannabis dispensary is opening a pop-up location right across the street from New York Comic Con. From Oct. 8-11, Poppin will host a Licensed Pop Up Dispensary located in the parking lot across the street from the Javits Center. The pop-up will feature a selection of products showcasing New York’s top licensed…
It is unquestioned that President Trump and the leaders of his Justice Department see themselves as at war with the Federal Judiciary. It is pristine, however, who started that battle, even if the Executive branch refuses to acknowledge it. Indeed, during the President’s second term, the judiciary has more than…
Police in the Bronx are investigating a horrific death early on Wednesday morning in which a woman plunged to her death from an apartment building while holding a baby in her arms. Officers from the 49th Precinct rushed to 2550 Olinville Ave. in Allerton at around 3:38 a.m. on Oct. 6 after 911 callers reported...
Ears are perked and tails are wagging in anticipation for the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 17. Returning to the East Village for its 36th year, the parade continues to grow in attendance and participation. Held from 1-4 p.m., the festivities are set to take place at Tompkins Square Park and continue…
Robert De Niro and Rosie O’Donnell joined survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex crimes in Washington Square Park on Monday evening to call for the release of more unredacted files and to vote for change in the upcoming midterms. A truck touring the country carrying printouts of the Epstein Files stopped at the landmark…
Concerned that Social Security could soon turn into “Social Insecurity” amid declining funds, older residents recently united to say no to cuts. Schneps Media, PoliticsNY and the Bay Ridge Courier presented on Sept. 29 “Protecting the Promise: A Social Security Forum” sponsored by AARP New York, at the Greenhouse Cafe…
New York Comic Con will open its doors for the 20th time from Oct. 8-11 at the Javits Center. The convention has become an integral part of the fall in New York City, as people from all walks of life walk through the Javits Center doors into a surreal pop-culture lovers’ heaven. For two decades,...
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Monday that she wrote a letter to the state parole board to urge the body to keep David McClary behind bars for the 1988 assassination of New York City Police Officer Edward Byrne. The rookie cop was murdered as he sat in his patrol car guarding the…
The 42nd annual NYC Korean Parade & Festival brought autumn cheer to K-Town Saturday, filling the streets with music, cultural activities, food, and Korean pride. Fresh off last week’s Chuseok celebrations, the mid-autumn harvest festival, the Korean American Association of Greater New York (KAAGNY) kicked off the…
The New York Yankees are officially facing elimination, and they could have done so in a sloppier, uninspiring fashion. Aaron Boone’s men recorded four errors, and the bats were shut down yet again by the Tampa Bay Rays in a 5-2 loss in Game 2 of the ALDS on Monday night at Tropicana Field. One...
Four leading artificial intelligence companies were questioned under oath at City Hall Monday, but repeatedly stopped short of giving lawmakers clear answers on some of the central safety questions driving New York City’s push to regulate the industry. Representatives from OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta and Google did not…
New York City Ferry riders will soon have to cough up an additional 50 cents per ride and $1 per 10-trip pass come Oct. 19, when a new fare hike takes effect. The fare for a single one-way NYC Ferry trip will increase from $4.90 to $5, while a 10-trip bundle will now cost $30...
New York’s court system took time Monday to provide advice and support to its attorneys, judges and staff who might be, or are concerned that a colleague is, struggling with depression. Representatives from both an independent and the court system’s employee mental health provider and a mental health practice told the…
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State Disaster Emergency on Monday in response to a growing number of measles cases in New York and nearby states. The order gives the state more authority to expand vaccination and testing efforts for the highly contagious respiratory disease, which has resurged in recent years due to…
Broadway is always looking for the next hit. Though getting a hit and building a business model that will stand the test of time is vastly different. Let’s look at Chicago, Wicked and most recently MJ. Three distinctly different shows from three different eras, but each offers a lesson in how savvy producing, pricing…
Central Harlem business and community leaders implored MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber on Monday to include them in the decision-making process as the transit agency continues to study the possibility of expanding the Q line westward below 125th Street to Broadway. The leaders, with organizations including the 125th…
A 29-year-old man was arrested and hit with multiple hate crime-related charges on Oct. 5 in connection with an alleged anti-LGBTQ assault in the Bronx in late June. Anthony Reyes, of the Bronx, was charged with two counts of assault as a hate crime, two counts of menacing as a hate crime, and an…
David Lesch’s family firm has spent decades getting Bronxites money after they’ve been injured. Now the managing parnter of Lesch Law, Lesch says he’s motivated every day to continue the work his family started in 1966 because he knows it’s changing people’s lives. “I’m getting people money who didn’t have money,”…
The Brooklyn Democratic Party on Monday claimed to have elected Assembly Member Nikki Lucas as the next party chair after a late-night vote that seemed to violate court orders and the party’s bylaws. Former party chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn called a virtual meeting of the party’s executive committee on Sunday to…
A Good Samaritan who came to the aid of a Bronx murder victim on Monday morning described the harrowing final moments of a young man’s life after he was stabbed to death in broad daylight during an argument. According to police sources, the incident took place just before 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 5 near the...
The Yankees are holding an immense amount of trust in rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr., and so far, he is repaying them in spades. In his postseason debut, Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox, the 21-year-old became the youngest player in franchise history to bat fifth in a playoff...
Twenty years after “Marie Antoinette” premiered at the New York Film Festival, audiences returned to Sofia Coppola’s lavish vision of Versailles through the eyes of someone who was there from the beginning. Screening at the 64th New York Film Festival, “Making Marie Antoinette” transforms what could have been a…
More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade are being voluntarily recalled in the United States because the popular sports drink contains “undeclared” food dyes, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall, initiated on Sept. 25 by New York-based PepsiCo, which owns the Gatorade brand, affects cases…
The Giants won another thriller in Week 4 as they took down the Arizona Cardinals 36-24 and moved to 3-1 on the year and into first place in the NFC East. Here’s what we learned in the back-and-forth victory. Win-at-all-costs mentality As the Giants led the Cardinals 30-24 with just 11 seconds remaining, Arizona…
Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks are nowhere near a resolution on a potential contract extension, and the ongoing stalemate is clearly beginning to nag at the star big man. “Simply put, I want to do something to keep the team together and can work with the Knicks and also values me,” Towns told...
Success is a subjective measurement, but a 30-7 season, back-to-back Big East championships and the deepest run at the NCAA Tournament for St. John’s in almost three decades may fit the criteria to unequivocally crown last season a success. But how will head coach Rick Pitino and company continue that success heading…
New York City will begin moving more than 10,000 low-income children off its child care voucher waitlist, cutting into a backlog of more than 29,000 children, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Monday. The rollout will mark the first time in 15 months that the city has taken children off the waitlist, Mamdani said at a…
ELMONT, NY — Victor Eklund’s game can be completely encompassed by his first career NHL goal, which he snagged in Saturday night’s 6-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Up 3-0 midway through the second period, the Islanders’ rookie forward crashed the net off an offensive-zone face-off to put pressure on Devils…
A 71-year-old cyclist died on Monday morning in Central Park after colliding with a dog that ran into the roadway, law enforcement sources said. According to police sources, the cyclist was riding his bike on East Drive off East 84th Street at around 8:18 a.m. on Oct. 5 when the canine, a golden retriever, ran...
A new tuition-free LGBTQ+-focused middle school in Brooklyn is creating a space where kids can learn, get creative, feel like they belong, and be themselves. At a Glance A tuition-free middle school is coming to Fort Greene, Brooklyn and will focus on creativity, the arts, belonging, and community It’s opening in fall…
New York state is giving adult residents a chance to hit the books and earn a degree — or a second degree — and advance their careers without emptying their wallets. To mitigate the impacts of AI on jobs, New York is expanding free community college for New Yorkers between the ages of 25 and...
Most winning sides in professional sports will try to give some kind of credit to the team they just beat — some half-hearted nod of approval along the lines of, “that’s a tough team over there,” or “that’s a well-coached group.” But the Aaron Glenn-led New York Jets (1-3) are so inept that Chicago Bears...
Police in the Bronx are investigating the death of a woman found with body trauma inside her apartment building on Sunday evening. Law enforcement sources said EMS had responded to 370 East 158th St. in Melrose just before 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 4 after receiving a 911 call regarding a woman in need of assistance. ...
PoliticsNY’s latest special edition, Inside Government: Transportation features the government officials shaping New York’s transportation landscape. Today’s Q&A is with NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn. The NYC DOT plans, builds, operates and maintains New York City’s public…
Cops in Brooklyn are on the hunt for a driver who fled the scene after a multi-vehicle collision early Monday morning that left a man dead. According to police sources, officers from the 61st Precinct were called to the corner Ocean Parkway and Avenue S in Midwood at around 12:10 a.m. on Oct. 5 after receiving...
amNewYork’s Sept. 21 editorial, “Falling flat on ‘fast and free’ buses,” is right that New York’s bus riders have waited too long for faster service. However, it misses the mark by suggesting that the Mamdani administration has been standing still on buses. Within months of taking office, the Mayor and Governor…
Every accusation of rape or sexual assault should be thoroughly investigated and taken seriously, regardless of the state of the person making the accusation. Incredibly, this statement needs to be made in 2026, just years after the #MeToo movement brought forth so much attention regarding cases of sexual assault and…
Authorities are investigating the death of a prisoner who died Sunday after being rushed to the hospital from the 67th Precinct holding cells in Brooklyn, authorities said. According to police sources, paramedics were called to the precinct in East Flatbush just after 2 p.m. on Saturday after police claimed…
The Liberty fell 92-82 to Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream on the road in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals on Sunday in a game that featured intensely physical play. New York struggled greatly against Atlanta’s aggressive defense and turned the ball over 21 times. The Dream broke the game open when they forced...
Arvell Reese is clearly coming into his own, as the New York Giants’ rookie linebacker continued to wreak havoc on his opposition in Sunday’s 36-24 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. The Ohio State product led Big Blue with nine tackles, added a tackle for a loss, had three passes defended, and was vital in both...
Authorities say they are looking for a man who slashed a 13-year-old boy across his face in Queens last month following an argument. According to police sources, the slashing occurred in front of the Queens Place Mall located at 88-01 Queens Blvd. in Elmhurst at around 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 3. Sources say that a...
The New York Giants held on to win a back-and-forth 36-24 affair against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, sealing a second-straight victory with a game-clinching interception — this time a 98-yard pick-six from Deonte Banks as time expired. The Giants were led to victory by Jameis Winston, who had a strong performance…
Talks about the New York Jets taking steps forward despite a 1-2 start were greatly exaggerated, and it became abundantly clear that this is Aaron Glenn’s same old mess as it was last season. Gang Green (1-3) was soundly dominated in a 23-12 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field, committing...
A close friend of the homeless artist beaten to death in Central Park said he had been trying to get her off the streets after she confided that she didn’t trust the man who would ultimately be accused of killing her. An array of flowers, handwritten notes, letters and photographs adorned the wooden, rundown gazebo...
Given how poorly the first half of his season went, few could have imagined Freddy Peralta getting the ball to start Game 2 of the ALDS on Monday night and potentially giving the Tampa Bay Rays a 2-0 series lead over the New York Yankees. But when it comes to the New York Mets, the...
The increasing ambulance response time in NYC has only been getting worse — and for the family of a Queens high school student, it was a matter of life and death. Brian Daly’s 14-year-old son, Kevin, a student at St. Francis’ Preparatory School in Fresh Meadows, was just arriving for class on Sept. 28 when...
It does not matter how good the Yankees’ pitching might be if they can’t hit, and the absence of Aaron Judge — even a non-100% version of the superstar slugger — was certainly felt in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays. New York’s lineup was neutralized by ace Drew Rasmussen, who...
The plant keeps growing. The cast keeps changing. And “Little Shop of Horrors” keeps running. Last week, the Off-Broadway revival became the longest-running production of the musical to date, surpassing the original 1982 Off-Broadway run of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken’s musical about a hapless flower-shop clerk and…
A suspected drunk driver is in police custody after he crashed on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens early Sunday morning, killing his passenger. According to police sources, the 34-year-old was driving a Honda Accord just after 4 a.m. Oct. 4 on the Grand Central Parkway under the Steinway Overpass when the deadly…
Staten Island is set to receive a permanent community justice center from a $15 million investment announced on Friday by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The funding will support the transformation of the borough’s former criminal courthouse at 67 Targee St. in Stapleton into a hub for “community-based justice, youth programming…
New York is making a significant change to high school graduation. Beginning with the class of 2028, passing the Regents won’t be required to graduate. While the state says they’ll remain and be one way to measure whether students are ready to graduate, the announcement should ring alarm bells. I understand why New…
Two men are recovering in a hospital on Sunday after they were bludgeoned with a hammer outside of a Brooklyn Burger King on Saturday night. According to police sources, the incident unfolded just after 9 p.m. on 65th Street and 14th Avenue in Dyker Heights in the parking lot of the fast-food restaurant. Two…
New Yorkers mostly experience transit as a blur—doors parting, announcements echoing overhead, tunnels streaking by. A new exhibition presented by MTA Arts & Design slows that blur and offers a rare look at the hidden work that moves seven million people a day. In Service: MTA Photographs by Christopher Payne is on…
There are a million reasons to dine at Joanne, the trattoria that has evolved into more than a neighborhood Italian spot that opened 15 years ago by Joe and Cynthia Germanotta — Lady Gaga’s parents. By 7 pm, the dining room at Joanne begins to sound less like a restaurant, but more like a small...
Detectives in Queens are looking for the suspect who stabbed a man to death in front of a nightclub early on Saturday morning. Police said the bloodshed occurred near 173-12 Jamaica Ave., the Seduction Restaurant and Bar, in Jamaica just before 1 a.m. on Oct. 3. Officers from the 103rd Precinct found the victim, a...
Two suspects who stabbed an off-duty NYPD detective several times during a robbery in the Bronx on Friday afternoon remain at large, police reported on Saturday morning. The officer, a 33-year-old man working out of the 44th Precinct, remains hospitalized at Jacobi Hospital in stable condition. Police said the…
Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI is expected to testify at Monday’s rare full-City Council hearing on artificial intelligence, a Council spokesperson confirmed Friday, days after Speaker Julie Menin subpoenaed the company to compel its appearance. Musk’s SpaceXAI is now expected to join OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Meta at the…
A burlesque theater in Bushwick is celebrating 20 years of bringing sultry performances to the stage. Company XIV brings to life larger-than-life shows that blend storytelling with sensual choreography. Founded and directed by Austin McCormick, the theater crafts shows that aim to tantalize audiences while…
John Zaremba, one of the state’s most prominent personal injury trial attorneys, was sworn in as the 59th president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association at the organization’s Wednesday installation ceremony. After being sworn in by Court of Appeals Chief Judge Rowan Wilson, Zaremba used his induction speech…
Thirty years after Jay-Z put Brooklyn on the map with Reasonable Doubt, the borough’s biggest hometown story is coming back home — this time to the Brooklyn Public Library. Tonight, fans can settle in at Central Library for a free screening of two episodes of HBO’s "JAŸ-Z In 8," celebrating three decades of the…
Two Amagansett TV fixtures just got their flowers. Andy Cohen and Bobby Flay were both inducted into the Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame on Tuesday, joining the ranks of television’s most influential names. Cohen was recognized for his years as a TV host and producer at Bravo and NBCUniversal. The morning after the…
An off-duty NYPD detective was stabbed several times during an attempted robbery in the Bronx on Friday afternoon, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said. Mamdani said he and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch visited the detective and his family at Jacobi Hospital, where the officer was in stable condition. “Earlier today, an…
New Yorkers marvel at the Statue of Liberty from many vantage points, from rides on the Staten Island Ferry to high in the sky through the glass of the One World Observatory. But on Sept. 19, 27 athletes got a glimpse at Lady Liberty practically from her feet while swimming through New York Harbor. Since...
While it’s possible to handle a claim on your own, it’s rarely advisable, especially in cases involving serious injuries. Insurance companies are experienced in minimizing payouts and may offer quick settlements that don’t reflect the true value of your case. An attorney understands how to evaluate damages, gather…
Chip City, the popular cookie chain founded in Astoria nine years ago, abruptly shuttered all 24 locations Thursday evening, informing staff in an email that they would not be needed for work on Friday morning. The chain, which opened its first store at 30-06 34th St. in Astoria in July 2017, quickly expanded its…
Just ahead of Comic-Con, the Brooklyn Museum is welcoming its newest exhibition, “Art of Manga,” this weekend. Curated by Nicole Coolidge Rousmaniere, “Art of Manga” highlights over 600 works by prominent manga artists, showcasing the vital roles that manga artists play not just in Japan’s culture, but art as a whole…
Pedestrian traffic fatalities in New York City during the first nine months of 2026 were the lowest compared to any equivalent period in over a century, according to new data the city revealed on Friday. The figure comes despite a slew of traffic deaths that have grabbed headlines over the past few weeks. The latest...
Students at New York Law School (NYLS) are often surprised to learn about the sprawling complexity of New York City’s government inner structures. Stephen Louis, a New York City Law Department veteran and a NYLS distinguished fellow in state and local government law, felt no differently when he found himself at his…
This season, the Rockettes are entering their second century with two major additions to their classic Christmas Spectacular. This year, the iconic performance will feature a brand new piece titled “Ring,” choreographed by Emmy Award-nominated choreographer Chloé Arnold. Not only are the Rockettes spicing up their…
New Yorkers can eat their way through some of the busiest restaurants this weekend as EEEEEATSCON returns to Hudson River Park’s Pier 76 on Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4. The annual food festival from Infatuation will bring together restaurants from New York and across the country for two days, full of food…
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday called for changing New York’s sexual assault laws to address cases in which a person becomes too intoxicated to consent after voluntarily using drugs or alcohol, as Attorney General Letitia James formally took over the criminal investigation into an alleged 2024 sexual assault at Cornell…
With energy bills at an all-time high across the nation, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 2.5 million more New York households are now eligible to receive discounts on their utility bills. Hochul, alongside elected officials, visited BronxWorks on Oct. 1 to encourage older seniors to enroll in the state’s Energy…
The funding for Dinosaur Playground in Riverside Park will renovate the historic pavilion and restrooms while adding accessibility improvements, as New York continues investing in parks and play spaces statewide. A Much-Needed Renovation Is Coming to a Beloved Upper West Side Playground New York City playgrounds are…