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News Many Central Park goers in recent weeks have noticed the delicious smell of cinnamon has been wafting through the air particularly around Central Park West above 90th Street. ( Photo: Zelda Nguyen) What’s That Mysterious Cinnamon Smell Wafting over Central Park? 12 May 2026 | 04:19 Several days ago, Tony was jogging in Central Park when he caught a strong cinnamon scent in the air....
Voices Early Voting Starts June 13 in Tense CD 12 Congressional Race 11 May 2026 | 11:52 A big union endorsement for Bores - In the highly competitive primary race for Jerry Nadler’s congressional...
News Ross Falzone, a retired high school special education teacher was shoved to his death by a 23 year old homeless person at a Chelsea subway station on W. 18th St. and Seventh Ave. It was the second violent incident at the station in 18 months. ( Photo: ABC7) Subway Murder Sparks Outrage and Probe of Hospital that Released Alleged Killer 11 May 2026 | 11:45 A Chelsea subway station is once again at the center of firestorm after a 76-year-old upper west side...
City Arts Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss Bachrach star in the stage version of the play “Dog Day Afternoon” based on a real life bankruptcy in Brooklyn in the 1970s that captured the nation. The Long Hard Road a Play Must Follow Before it Hits the Stage 11 May 2026 | 12:12 The Tony nominations arrived last week. Yes, the post-talk centers on surprises and snubs. (No Lea Michele!)...
City Arts 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 12 May 2026 | 10:35 Manhattanites may know Todd Stein for his membership on Community Board 8, or his run to be the Democratic...
Voices E-bikers freqently disregard traffic signs. One resident of Chinatown, Priscilla Loke was killed when she was hit by an e-biker, inspiring efforts to make all e-bikes subject to registration. ( Photo: Brian Berger) More Protection Needed for Pedestrians Beyond Priscilla’s Law 08 May 2026 | 07:04 Dear Letters Editor: As a New York City resident and an avid walker through neighborhoods like Chelsea,...
Legendary Yankees radio broadcaster, who passed on May 4, prided himself on calling every game. At one point, he had called 5,060 consecutive games. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons) John Sterling Brought Fun to Every Game He Called for Yankees Even when legendary Yankee broadcaster John Sterling had passed, the team still played a prerecorded broadcast of his classic... Voices 09 May 2026 | 01:27
How to handle the opening around the arch is an entirely different challenge. Currently, closing the space requires the NYPD to link around a dozen of the barricades. ( Photo: Sarah Gassel) Gates for Washington Square Park? Public Divided at CB2 Meeting At a Community Board 2 meeting, a divided crowd debated over whether to install permanent gates at Washington Square Park... News 10 May 2026 | 08:45
Tenant advocates rallied for a rent freeze ahead of the Rent Guidelines Board preliminary vote, May 7, 2026. ( Photo: Lilly Sabella/THE CITY) Rent Freeze No Sure Thing in First Vote By Mamdani-Majority Board In its first vote under a new mayor, the Rent Guidelines Board left the door open for a rent increase despite Mayor Zohran... News 08 May 2026 | 11:56
Protein builds and restores muscle mass, but it needs other ingredients to help it along. A meal of fettuccine alfredo with a side of Caesar salad could help, say some diet experts. ( Photo: Dilu/Wikimedia commons) Protein Needs Help from Carbs, Magnesium and Iron to Build Muscle Protein builds muscles–but not on its own. That’s the conclusion of a new report from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public... Healthy Manhattan 08 May 2026 | 12:27
Layla Law-Gisiko held a May 6 rally touting her support from local public housing residents in an April 28 City Council special election, which she placed third in. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Layla Law-Gisiko Vows to Campaign on Against NYCHA Demolition Community activist Layla Law-Gisiko starred in a spirited rally organized around saving the Fulton & Elliott-Chelsea Houses... News 08 May 2026 | 07:08
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... News 08 May 2026 | 04:38
Penny Linn’s new New York location is in Chelsea on 10th Avenue at 28th Street in a unique space that was once an art gallery. ( Photo by Papi Fresca) Penny Linn: The New Chelsea Needlepoint Store Is A Stitch In Time It’s not just your grandma’s hobby anymore. Needlepoint is experiencing a resurgence, particularly among Gen Alpha, Gen Z,... City Arts 06 May 2026 | 10:18
The restoration of the Three Arts Club building began on May 8. ( Photo: Sarah Gassel) Restoration of Historic UWS Three Arts Club Building Breaks Ground The restoration of the historic Three Arts Club building broke ground on May 8, progressing on plans to turn the building... News 08 May 2026 | 03:24
NYPD holds back Park East synagogue protestors at East 67th Street and Lexington Avenue. ( Pboto: Adam Daly X) Park East Synagogue Protest Tests NYPD, Mamdani, Buffer Zone Policy If you try to sell, or settle it, they will come. This variation on the famous line from “Field of Dreams”— “If you build... News 11 May 2026 | 11:15
Possible Operation Pit Crew victim, West 64th Street near Riverside Boulevard, Jan. 2025. ( Photo: nycfc203b Reddit) “Operation Pit Crew” Indictment Exposes Stolen Cars, Parts Ring It’s the shock that make a Manhattan car owner shudder just reading about it: Stolen cars, disappeared from quiet blocks... News 08 May 2026 | 11:24
