Aspiring politician Skiboky Stora poses for selife outside 111 Centre St. during his trial. ( Photo: Skiboky Stora Instagram) Aspiring Politician Sentenced for Multiple Hate Crime Attacks Failed but still aspiring politician, Skiboky Stora, 42, of Brooklyn, who once punched a female social media influencer live... Crime Watch 04 May 2026 | 01:35
A mourner pens a farewell note to Abdul Saleh outside Sal’s Deli and Grocery. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly) East Village Deli Murder: Abdul Saleh Buried, Mourners Stage Vigil On the same day that the beloved worker and murder victim Abdul Saleh was buried in a Muslim cemetery in Marlboro, NJ, friends,... News 04 May 2026 | 02:35
Volunteers hand out snacks to help participants refuel along the 32-mile route of the Great Saunter around Manhattan. ( Photo: Sarah Gassel) Thousands Take 32-Mile Great Saunter Around Manhattan Shoreline When Isabel Ray heard about the Great Saunter, the annual 32-mile walk around the shore of Manhattan, she thought it was... News 04 May 2026 | 12:49
A tussle broke out in front of the Vans store during a special sneaker drop on the morning of April 30, with two people arrested and given summonses for disorderly conduct. ( Photo: X.com, Ovrnundr) Off The Wall? Near Riot Erupts at Midtown “Vans” Sneaker Event A wild early morning tussle brawl broke out in front of a Vans store in Midtown on April 30, among fans who began lining... News 02 May 2026 | 11:22
The former St. Brigid School on East 7th Street, which was used as a check in center for asylum seekers during the migrant crisis, has been put on the block by the Catholic Archdiocese of New York. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly) St. Brigid School in East Village Put on Block by Archdiocese The dizzying round of real estate selloffs by the Catholic Archdiocese of New York shows no signs of slowing down. The latest... News 03 May 2026 | 05:25
The sign appeared outside the Trader Joe’s on W. 72nd St. and Broadway, alarming local residents. ( Photo: Mary Mayo) Customers Upset as Trader Joe’s Closes Busy UWS Store for Renovations A sign reading “temporarily shutting our doors” at the entrance of the Trader Joe’s at 72nd Street and Broadway is stopping... News 02 May 2026 | 12:02
The Theater District staple Sardi’s will lay off 62 workers as part of a temporary closure in June, according to records. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Sardi’s to Lay Off Dozens During Renovation Sardi’s, the theater district dining landmark that has plans for a major renovations under new ownership, will be laying... News 02 May 2026 | 11:28
Congressman Jerry Nadler led a group of Democratic elected officials from Manhattan who blasted the bidding process by companies seeking to be the master developer on April 26th. He said President Trump has secretly met with the proposed bidders and posed with a mock up Daily News cover. ( Photo: Office of Rep. Jerry Nadler) Bids Land Early for Penn Station; Nadler Blasts Process as Tainted by Trump “This is not a process insulated from politics. Donald Trump—not transit experts, not New Yorkers—makes the final call.” News 30 Apr 2026 | 05:35
King Charles III (center) and Queen Camilla pay their respects at the reflecting pool at Ground Zero alongside former mayor Michael Bloomberg who is the chairman of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. ( Photo: 9/11 Memorial & Museum) Royals in NYC: King Charles and Queen Camilla Visit 9/11 Memorial In honor of the 25th anniversary of the lives lost during the 9/11 attack, British royals King Charles III and Queen Camilla... News 01 May 2026 | 10:49
The Department of Transportation has unveiled two new renderings, one with a bike lane and one without, for its planned overhaul of Park Avenue that would expand pedestrian space. ( Photo: DOT Rendering) Bike Lane For Park Ave.? DOT Seeks Public Input on New Overhaul Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration is advancing a yearslong plan to put the “park” back in Park Avenue, with the NYC Department... News 30 Apr 2026 | 10:25
RJ HIGTON and Company perform ‘Broadway Rhythm’ in “GOTTA DANCE! “ ( Photo: Christopher Duggan,) “Gotta Dance!” Showcases Broadway’s Magical Moves If you miss—or missed—the great dance shows like “Jerome Robbins’ Broadway,” “Dancin,” “West Side Story” and “Chorus Line,”... City Arts 29 Apr 2026 | 06:20
whitney via www.whitney.org Chelsea & Downtown Manhattan Events: Apr. 30-May 6 Thursday, April 30th Chelsea ‘The Paris Novel’: An Evening with Ruth Reichl: Come to the National Arts Club to celebrate the... News 29 Apr 2026 | 12:07
Carl Wilson, the chief of staff for former city council member Erik Bottcher who was elected to the NYS Senate is the winner of the four-way race for city council district 3 on the west side. He was 17 points ahead of the number two candidate Lindsay Boylan in the April 28 special election. ( Photo: Carlwilsonnyc) Wilson Wins West Side City Council Race, Besting Boylan, Law-Gisiko Carl Wilson racked up 43.1 percent of the ballots cast in the April 28, special election to fill the West Side city council... News 30 Apr 2026 | 01:33
The veteran editor had a knack for reinventing himself. In his storied career he served as editor of Money magazine, editor of George magazine in the 18 months after JFK Jr. perished and a health care detective as he himself battled health issues. ( Photo: Linkedin) Remembering Frank Lalli, Editor & Journalist Frank Lalli, who passed away on April 27 at age 83, impacted so many journalists’ lives–including my own. When he moved from... Voices 29 Apr 2026 | 04:45
The Landmarks Preservation Commission has shot down demolition plans for 139 Thompson St., a landmarked rent-stabilized apartment building (above, scaffolding), pleasing local advocates. ( Photo: LPC ) LPC Rejects Demolition of SoHo Landmark, Advocates Pleased Local advocates are hailing a ruling by the Landmarks Preservation Commission that will prevent the destruction of a historic... News 29 Apr 2026 | 02:40
