On Sunday, the long-awaited pedestrian path improvements across the Queensboro Bridge were once again delayed, this time due Mayor Adams needing to be “briefed” on the project. ( Photo: Garrett Owen) Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path Delayed by Mayor Adams “Briefing” Long-awaited pedestrian path additions and improvements across the Queensboro Bridge have been put on hold just before it... News 17 Mar 2025 | 04:25
The Future Generations Essay Competition, part of the Path of Liberty art project, asks young New Yorkers what principles they think define America. ( Photo: Soloviev Foundation) Student Essay Contest Asks What It Means To Be American A new local essay contest is asking young New Yorkers, “What does being American mean to you?” The Future Generations Essay... News 13 Mar 2025 | 04:17
At 74, former hand surgeon Frederick Ballet is getting his first NYC solo exhibition in Chelsea, showcasing his photography of the natural world. ( Photo: Frederick Ballet) Former Surgeon Turned Photographer Gets Solo Show in Chelsea Frederick Ballet, 74, of Long Beach Island, New Jersey, has no intention of slowing down. “I’ll never slow down. It’s not... City Arts 10 Mar 2025 | 04:36
An artist’s rendering of the proposed immediate changes to the south loop in Central Park. Here, a clear separation of different kinds of traffic can be seen. ( Photo: Central Park Conservancy) Central Park South Loop Overhaul Set to Begin 3/17 Central Park will see the beginning of safety work meant to ease the battle between pedestrians and cyclists in the park.... News 10 Mar 2025 | 04:16
Two riders approach the intersection of Seventh Avenue and 38th Street in Midtown Manhattan. The wider, protected bike lanes are meant to make riding safer for the growing number of e-bikers. But some worry the faster, wider lanes will increase the danger to pedestrians since many bikers ignore all traffic laws. ( Photo: Garrett Owen) New Bike Lanes Debut in Village and Midtown; Riders Pleased but Many Ignore Rules of Road Up and down the avenues of Manhattan, brand-new wider bike lanes have been put in place by the Department of Transportation... News 10 Mar 2025 | 01:35
Council member Christopher Marte, front row center, leads supporters in a chant against artificial turf in New York City parks. Marte has introduced a bill that seeks to end the further usage of synthetic turf, referred to as the “Touch Grass” bill. ( Photo: Garrett Owen) ‘Artificial Turf Has Got to Go’ from City Parks, Say Marte and Supporters of New Rules Standing on the steps of City Hall on Feb. 27, District 1 Council member Christopher Marte, flanked by other Council members,... News 28 Feb 2025 | 04:45
Since summer 2023, the Roosevelt Hotel at 45th and 5th has been one of New York City’s busiest migrant centers, with over 75 percent of migrants coming to the city passing through its doors. ( Photo: Garrett Owen) Roosevelt Hotel Migrant Center to Close in Coming Months The Roosevelt Hotel, which was was dubbed “the new Ellis Island” as it became the epicenter of the migrant influx since 2022,... News 24 Feb 2025 | 04:33
Crimes like murder and assault are significantly lower than this time last year, but Upper West Side robberies and burglaries are up some 14 percent and 22 percent, respectively, police stats show. ( Photo: Expedia.com) Theft, Petty Crime Up on UWS; Robberies, Burglaries Climb 18% Within the 20th police precinct of the Upper West Side, robberies and burglaries are up about 18 percent compared with a... News 23 Feb 2025 | 05:21
The front line of the marching protestors on President’s Day as they made their way from Union Square to Washington Square Park on Feb. 17. ( Photo: Garrett Owen) President’s Day Protests Target Donald Trump, Elon Musk; Elected Dem Leaders Stay Away A cold day with gale warning in effect did not deter thousands of New Yorkers from pouring into Union Square armed with signs... News 17 Feb 2025 | 06:10
Effective March 5, the longtime location at West 80th Street will shut down, with other NYSC options for UWS residents being one location on West 73rd Street and another on West 94th. ( Photo: Garrett Owen) New York Sports Club on West 80th Street Closing March 5 The New York Sports Club (NYSC) plans to shut down the West 80th Street location effective March 5. The gym, one of three... News 13 Feb 2025 | 06:04
A view of the Technology Center at Lighthouse Guild, which will receive $100,000 over the next four years ( Photo: Lighthouse Guild website.) Lighthouse Guild Receives $100,000 Grant for Technology Lighthouse Guild said it had received a $100,000 grant to expand its programs to teach vital technological skills and provide... News 11 Feb 2025 | 02:58
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