The Little Island on the West Side of Manhattan, built on what were once abandoned piers, offers stunning views and scenic walking paths for free. Photo: Dr. Bernd Gross, Wikimedia Commons Five Free Things to Do in NYC Before Summer Comes to a Close The dog days of summer may be upon us, but there are still wonderful things to keep you entertained. And many are absolutely... News 08 Aug 2023 | 04:44
Heat island effect may make some New Yorkers fell as if they are eight degrees hotter than the air temperature in non urban areas. And poorer neighborhoods with few trees and less AC indoors makes it feel even worse. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Roasted Apple: It Really is Hotter Here Than Everywhere Else If you think it is hotter in the Big Apple than in other cities, it’s not your overheated imagination. A new study finds... News 07 Aug 2023 | 03:08
Construction sign shows rendering of new homeless shelter. ( Carly Barovick) Controversy Arises as Homeless Shelter for Women is Set to be Built Next to Playground on Upper West Side Upper West Side residents are expressing concerns over the construction of a planned homeless shelter for women which is... News 28 Jul 2023 | 01:38
A dog waits in Manhattan’s ACC shelter. ( Photo: Beau Matic) Insufficient Funding and Overcrowding in NYC Shelters Contribute to Spike in Euthanizing Animal Care Centers of New York City are experiencing a spike in euthanizing due to the overcrowding of shelters and a lack... News 28 Jul 2023 | 10:26
Entrance to the main branch of the New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue between 42nd and 40th streets. ( Photo: New York City Public Library via Wikimedia Commons ) New York City Public Libraries to Distribute 15,000 Free Books This Summer The New York City Public Library system will give away 15,000 free books this summer throughout all five boroughs. The libraries... News 26 Jul 2023 | 01:21
Former Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney leads a crowd of advocates for the Equal Rights Amendment who gathered at the NASDAQ exchange to ring the closing bell. ( Vanja Savic / Photo by Vanja Savic) Women’s Rights Advocates Seek Support for ERA Petition Drive Women’s rights leaders gathered in Times Square on July 14 to ring the NASDAQ closing bell in an effort to revive interest... Home 18 Jul 2023 | 01:40
Mayor Eric Adams (at lectern) and UFT president Michael Mulgrew clasp hands after reaching a new tentative five year pact between the city and the teacher’s union. Photo: Mayors Photography Office City and UFT Reach Tentative Pact, but Many Teachers Want it Voted Down Mayor Eric Adams and the United Federation of Teachers reached a tentative contract agreement on June 13 that would begin... News 11 Jul 2023 | 11:23
Health experts say fireworks caused the already compromised air quality in New York City to worsen. Photo: Keith J. Kelly Fourth of July Fireworks Add to Air Quality Woes in NYC New Yorkers experienced another day of poor air quality on July 5, however this time, Canadian wildfire smoke is not solely... News 06 Jul 2023 | 02:37
Lenny’s Bagels is shutting down, another victim of soaring rent, its owners say. Photo Carly Barovick Beloved Lenny’s Bagels on W. 98 St. Shuts Down After over two decades of service, customers lined up on W. 98 St. to grab a bagel from Lenny’s one last time. Lenny’s Bagels... News 05 Jul 2023 | 10:39
There’s no shortage of things to do in NY on the Fourth by land or by sea from absolutely free to very pricey. Photo: Events Cruises 5 Things to Do in NY on the 4th If you’re not heading to the Hamptons or other vacation hot spots over the Fourth of July, there’s plenty to keep you entertained... News 26 Jun 2023 | 03:29
Gov. Kathy Hochul Greets Revelers at the Pride March. Hochul recently signed a Trans Safe Bill sponsored by NY State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Assemblyman Harry Bronson. Photo: Governor’s Office via Flickr ( Don Pollard) Pride March Attracts Two Million People Amid New Push to Protect LBGTQ Rights in NYS New York City’s Pride March garnered 75,000 parade marchers and approximately two million attendees on June 30th, making... News 26 Jun 2023 | 02:50
Charred remains of e-bikes are stacked on the corner of Madison St. where the fire originated. Photo: Carly Barovick Four Dead After Lithium-Ion Batteries Ignite Fatal Fire in Lower Manhattan A three-alarm fire that broke out early in the morning of June 20th claimed the lives of four people and left two women in... News 21 Jun 2023 | 03:04
New Yorkers Will Soon Have to Begin Separating Food Waste as Part of New Composting Bill By next fall, Manhattanites will have to separate their food waste from the rest of their trash. The Zero Waste Act, passed... News 19 Jun 2023 | 02:00
The Ascension School closed its doors for good on June 16th, ending its 112 years on the UWS. Photo: Beau Matic ( " ") Final Bell Tolls as Ascension Closes Doors After 112 Years Parents, children, and teachers left Ascension School with boxes in hand on Friday, June 16th following a final assembly.... News 19 Jun 2023 | 01:57
