One of this year’s semifinalist designs. Voting Now Open: Downtown Wrapping Paper Contest After much deliberation by contest judges, six semifinalists have been chosen for Our Town Downtown’s Wrapping Paper Contest.... Local News 06 Dec 2024 | 05:17
Straus News publications win 12 awards for journalism and design Straus News, the parent company of this paper and 16 other publications across New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania announced... Local News 10 Apr 2023 | 12:41
What Scent Should the Subway Be? The MTA is focused on keeping the subways clean. Right now, they’re using a lemon-scented product, but said they’d be open... Local News 29 Jun 2020 | 02:12
The Elizabeth Street Garden was created in 1991. Photo: Jaden Satenstein council vote splits neighborhood By Jaden Satenstein Affordable housing activists celebrated a victory last week after City Council members voted unanimously,... Local News 02 Jul 2019 | 03:46
building the hospital of tomorrow The last time Lenox Hill Hospital built a major new facility on its legacy campus it was 1972 and John Lindsay was mayor.... Local News 08 Mar 2019 | 06:14
Robert Morgenthau ( Photo from memorial program) Robert Morgenthau’s life of public service Nearly a thousand people celebrated the life of Robert Morgenthau, New York’s longest serving district attorney, last Thursday... Local News 02 Aug 2019 | 12:54
Attendees of the award ceremony with the CUNY Coalition for Students with Disabilities outside Gracie Mansion. ( Photo: Michael Rock) Honoring the ADA Anniversary Friday, July 26 marked the 29th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In its honor, eight... Local News 02 Aug 2019 | 10:48
Jaime Krass of Columbia ( Photo by Jonathan Heisler) “My hands are outstretched” Jaimie Krass is the director of engagement at Columbia/Barnard Hillel, the school’s largest Jewish organization. She helps... Local News 02 Aug 2019 | 11:00
Council Member Ben Kallos wrote the proposed domestic violence bill. Photo: Courtesy of NYC Council photographer William Alatriste New Bill Targets domestic violence In response to an increase in domestic violence offenses in the city — despite a drop in most other crimes —... Local News 30 Jul 2019 | 03:06
City Council Member Helen Rosenthal, left, Speaker Corey Johnson and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer. Photo: Courtesy Office of the City Council Speaker at last, a city storefront database From the Upper West Side to Astoria to Bed-Stuy, empty storefronts seem to be everywhere you look in New York City. These... Local News 30 Jul 2019 | 03:03
A ghost bike memorial for cyclist Robyn Hightman, 20, who was struck and killed by a truck on Sixth Ave. at 23rd St in June. Photo: David Noonan bike deaths prompt new safety plan Mayor Bill de Blasio has released a new five-year, $58.4 million plan to build more protected bike lanes, step up enforcement... Local News 30 Jul 2019 | 02:49
Photo via Amazon.com the politics of friendship “Each room at the Chelsea remembers the people who have passed within its walls, as if the names and dates had been... Local News 26 Jul 2019 | 11:09
Roxie, a Rottweiler mix, serves as an emotional support animal for her owner, Faith Marnecheck. Photo: Fait Marnecheck (Some) dogs not allowed New York City is certainly no stranger to man’s best friend. From hosting the annual Westminster Dog Show to having... Local News 26 Jul 2019 | 10:05
Cookie lovers lined up for the 6 a.m. opening on Monday. Photo: Ema Schumer levain bakery arrives on the ues An unlikely neighbor has joined the block of Third Avenue between 83rd and 84th Streets, home to health-oriented businesses... Local News 24 Jul 2019 | 04:28
Opposition Growing Against NYPD’s Criminalization Push for Bike-Traffic Infractions