Advocates have asked the LPC to reject a “hardship application” filed by the West Park Presbyterian Church’s congregation, which wants to sell the church (above) to a developer. ( Photo: Jack Ahern) Advocates Ask LPC to Save West Park Presbyterian Church Various Upper West Side advocates asked the Landmarks Preservation Commission to reject the demolition of West Park Presbyterian... News 12 Dec 2025 | 05:42
Father Gary Graf has walked 800 miles from the boyhood home of Pope Leo in Illinois to NYC, which took him nearly two months, to signal solidarity with the United States’ (and NYC’s) immigrant community. ( Photo: Step Up, Speak Out) Priest Walks From Illinois to Liberty Island in Defense of Immigrants A priest has walked all the way from Pope Leo XIV’s Illinois hometown to the Statute of Liberty, a trek that spanned roughly... News 09 Dec 2025 | 09:06
A four-alarm blaze essentially melted the roof off of 201 W. 107th St. on Dec. 9, although no serious injuries were reported. ( Photo: FDNY ) Fire Destroys Roof, Top Floor of Building on W. 107th St. A fire wrecked an Upper West Side apartment building on the chilly morning of Tuesday, Dec. 9, with shooting flames essentially... News 09 Dec 2025 | 09:03
City Council Member Erik Bottcher (center) poses with a sapling, the 1,000th he’s planted locally during his time representing Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen. He was joined by local laborers, allies, and Parks Department reps. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) CM Bottcher: I’ve Now Planted 1,000 Trees in My District City Council Member Erik Bottcher has officially planted 1,000 trees throughout his Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen district as... News 08 Dec 2025 | 04:07
The Constellation Ball, the ninth iteration of the New Year’s Eve countdown ball, was unveiled on Nov. 24. ( Photo: Jonestown/One Times Square ) One Times Square Rolls Out New ‘Constellation’ New Year’s Eve Ball The iconic New Year’s Eve countdown at Times Square will feature a new ball this year, and it’s the largest ever. The Constellation... News 05 Dec 2025 | 03:59
Rebecca Seawright pictured spearheading the Dec. 2 hearing, where she highlighted the staggering $257 million lost to elder financial scams in NY last year. ( Photo: Rebecca Seawright ) Seawright Hosts Hearing on Growing Problem of Elder Scams Upper East Side State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright spearheaded a government hearing on elder financial exploitation... Home 04 Dec 2025 | 06:39
Vanbarton Group is seeking to convert a 27-story office building on E. 43rd St. into an apartment one, adding six stories in the process. ( Rendering: Gensler) Office-to-Rez Conversion Coming to E. 43rd St. Tower Another commercial-to-residential tower conversion is coming to Midtown, this one at 6 E. 43rd Street. Vanbarton Group, which... News 03 Dec 2025 | 05:51
NYC came one step closer to receiving three casinos on Dec. 1, including a Hard Rock branch next to Citi Field (rendered above). Manhattan was not in the running, after local opposition killed multiple bids months ago. ( Rendering: Hard Rock International ) Three NYC Casino Licenses Advance, Manhattan Gets “Nada” Three New York City casino proposals have moved yet another step closer to receiving state licenses, after a key state panel... News 01 Dec 2025 | 06:14
Related Co. may now be able to receive a $2-billion tax break on its proposed Hudson Yards housing complex (above), after a key Nov. 18 vote. ( Rendering: Related Co. ) Related’s Hudson Yards Housing Project Gets Key Sign-Off Related Co.’s dreams of bringing a 4,000-unit housing complex to Hudson Yards came one step closer to fruition on Nov. 18,... News 24 Nov 2025 | 11:33
Mark Levine will be the next NYC Comptroller, after pulling in 75 percent of the vote on Nov. 4. ( Photo: Mark Levine ) Mark Levine Wins NYC Comptroller Race Mark Levine is moving up the chain of municipal command, after winning the race for NYC Comptroller on Nov. 4. Levine, who... Home 17 Nov 2025 | 04:40
The NYCEDC has proposed an overhaul of the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, which would electrify the port and allow for bigger ships to dock there. ( Photo: NYCEDC) Proposed Manhattan Cruise Terminal Overhaul Unveiled The New York City Economic Development Corporation has unveiled a “master plan” for the redevelopment of the Manhattan Cruise... Home 17 Nov 2025 | 04:34
The Grand Central Holiday Fair has once again opened to the public. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Grand Central Holiday Market Is Open, Brimming With Color The Grand Central Holiday Market, which has been delighting commuters and locals alike since 1993, is once again open to... Home 16 Nov 2025 | 12:58
City Council Member Carmen De La Rosa has won her re-election race for District 10, which encompasses Northern Manhattan. ( Photo: Carmen De La Rosa ) Carmen De La Rosa Dominates, Wins District 10 Reelection Carmen De La Rosa has won re-election to City Council’s District 10, which encompasses Northern Manhattan neighborhoods including... News 09 Nov 2025 | 06:06
Tory Burch in 2009. An LLC connected to her is spearheading a lawsuit against the board of the Pierre co-op. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons ) Pierre Residents Facing Eviction Sue Co-op Hotel Over Proposed Sale A group of residents of the Pierre, the upscale Fifth Avenue residential hotel, are suing the hotel’s board for pursuing... News 07 Nov 2025 | 10:03
Erik Bottcher has soared to re-election in District 3, where he has represented Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen since 2021. He has also filed groundwork plans for a Congressional bid. ( Photo: Erik Bottcher ) Erik Bottcher Soars to Re-Election in District 3 City Council member Erik Bottcher waltzed to re-election in District 3, which spans Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen, on Nov. 4.... News 06 Nov 2025 | 01:13
