A rendering showing a pair of proposed new towers in South Street Seaport District. Source: Howard Hughes Corporation/SOM A Blow to the Seaport Project The Landmark Preservation Commission declined to take action on the Howard Hughes Corporation’s applications for development... News 15 Jan 2021 | 04:17
Julie Menin, former NYC census director. Photo: NYC Census Menin’s Momentum With 2020 now in the rear view, local primary races are beginning to shape up. Since announcing her candidacy in early December,... News 15 Jan 2021 | 12:29
Screenshot of Miya Ponsetto and Gayle King on CBS This Morning, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. ‘Soho Karen’ Arrested for Attack on Black Teen Miya Ponsetto – infamously dubbed “Soho Karen” – was charged over the weekend with attempted assault following her alleged... News 08 Jan 2021 | 05:05
Trader Joe’s will move into the lower level of the new Urban League Empowerment Center. Building rendering: Beyer Blinder Belle Trader Joe’s to Open in Harlem Come 2023, Upper Manhattan will finally have a Trader Joe’s. The popular grocery chain is expected to move into the lower... News 08 Jan 2021 | 02:45
Zach Iscol is a former marine turned entrepreneur, now in the race to be mayor. Photo: Lauren C Totten Photography A New Mayoral Agenda With a field of about 30 New Yorkers running for mayor, it’s going to be challenging for most candidates to stand out from... News 04 Jan 2021 | 12:44
Stacy Lynch and her dog Bear. Photo courtesy of Stacy Lynch’s campaign Stacy Lynch is Ready to Run In more ways than one, Stacy Lynch’s entry into New York City politics has been a long time coming. The daughter of the late... News 04 Jan 2021 | 10:26
A rendering showing a pair of proposed new towers in South Street Seaport District. Source: Howard Hughes Corporation/SOM Division Over Seaport Development Community Board 1 passed two diverging resolutions on the Howard Hughes Corporation’s proposal for development in the South... News 26 Dec 2020 | 11:07
Assembly Member Dan Quart faces a crowded field. Photo courtesy of Dan Quart Major Endorsements for Dan Quart Two longtime Upper East Side lawmakers are backing Assembly Member Dan Quart in what’s shaping up to be a crowded and competitive... News 22 Dec 2020 | 03:55
Design for building on East 62nd Street. Image via Rafael Vinoly Architects Scrapping the ‘Tower on Stilts’ Plans for a controversial Upper East Side “tower on stilts” have been completely scrapped, according to City Council Member... Home 14 Dec 2020 | 10:57
A chorus performing Carols for the Community outside St. John the Divine Sunday afternoon before a gunman opened fire near the crowd. Photo: J. Alex Tarquinio A Shooting at St. John the Divine A man was shot and killed by police after he opened fire outside the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Morningside Heights... Home 13 Dec 2020 | 08:18
Rebecca Lamorte is a candidate for City Council in District 5. Photo: Jeff Rae Fighting for an Accessible City On Dec. 7, 2013, Rebecca Lamorte was standing on the uptown 6 train, reading Roald Dahl. At the time, Lamorte, then 22, was... News 06 Dec 2020 | 09:23
Screenshot of Julie Menin launching her candidacy for the Council race over Zoom. Menin Announces Run for City Council Longtime public servant Julie Menin officially launched her campaign for City Council on Tuesday, touting her vast experience... News 01 Dec 2020 | 04:29
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a phased reopening plan for the city’s public schools at City Hall on Sunday, November 29, 2020. Photo: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office. A Second Chance for Schools After a week of sharp criticism, Mayor Bill de Blasio on Sunday announced a phased re-opening plan for the city’s public... News 30 Nov 2020 | 10:40
A rendering showing a pair of proposed new towers in South Street Seaport District. Source: Howard Hughes Corporation/SOM The Seaport’s Dilemma The Howard Hughes Corporation presented development plans for the South Street Seaport Historic District during a Community... News 16 Nov 2020 | 01:50
Defaced campaign poster. Photo courtesy of Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright’s office Seawright Office Vandalized Again Police are investigating instances of vandalism aimed at Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright’s office this week, which follow... News 06 Nov 2020 | 03:00