Naveed Hasan has recently been elected to NYC’s Panel for Educational Policy for public schools for a fifth term. (Photo: courtesy Naveed Hasan) Manhattan Parent Re-Elected to NYC Panel that Shapes Educational Policy Naveed Hasan, a parent to two children, was re-elected for a fifth term to represent Manhattan Community Education Councils... People 12 Jun 2026 | 02:43
Quick thinking by Train Conductor Chris Sarro, left, and Train Operator Anthony Outeiral, right, saved the lives of six subway-surfing teens. Getting You From Point A to Point B — Safely Every day, 3.4 million people ride the New York City subway. One of the biggest misconceptions riders have is the belief... People 05 Jun 2026 | 01:26
Eric Williams has spent 27 years at the American Museum of Natural History, serving over ten years in the mailroom. (Photo: Martina Dimitrova) 27 Years Organizing History Nestled underneath Manhattan’s most iconic artifacts, on the lower level of the American Museum of Natural History, Eric... People 05 Jun 2026 | 12:57
Westfield World Trade Center’s Chief Engineer, Steven Krug, plays a critical role in construction as well as the day-to-day operations of Towers 1, 2, and 3, and the Oculus, a major transportation hub and shopping/dining destination. ( Photo by Lorraine Duffy Merkl) The Engineer Behind The Oculus Since 2015, Steven Krug, chief engineer at the Westfield World Trade Center, has been an integral part of the organization,... People 02 Jun 2026 | 12:09
Devindra Jagnanan sits at his desk in the Shipping & Receiving department at the American Museum of Natural History. ( Photo: Zelda Nguyen) Beneath the Dinosaurs, Jagnanan Keeps the Museum Moving Walking through the Theodore Roosevelt Rotunda entrance at the American Museum of Natural History, visitors are immediately... People 02 Jun 2026 | 02:38
Emersyn Hunt reacting to winning Outstanding Performer for her performance as Beverley Bass in “Come From Away” at the Roger Rees Awards. (Photo: Angela of York) Two Performing Arts Students Win Prestigious High School Musical Theatre Awards Two NYC high school students won prestigious musical theatre awards at the 16th annual Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in... People 27 May 2026 | 05:10
‘A Beautiful Symphony of Chaos’ Emergency Medical Services paramedic Michael Montemorano will always remember the first life he saved. The heart attack victim... People 02 Jun 2026 | 12:31
Department of Sanitation worker Charles Beaulieu. He Does The Heavy Lifting With a Smile For the past 25 years, Department of Sanitation worker Charles Beaulieu has removed between 12 and 15 tons of garbage per... People 02 Jun 2026 | 01:09
Henry Gutierrez Powering New York, Empowering Communities New York City’s iconic skyline has been photographed and admired by countless residents and tourists, but few realize that... People 02 Jun 2026 | 01:30
Jessica Ptashenchuk Forecasting the City That Never Sleeps “My forecast determines in some way, shape or form, whether the lights stay on in the city that never sleeps,” said Jessica... People 02 Jun 2026 | 02:01
Peter Zacharczuk, museum maintainer, has worked at the American Museum of Natural History for 23 years, taking care of all plumbing-related matters for the iconic organization that spans four city blocks and holds over 34 million specimens and cultural artifacts. ( Photo by Lorraine Duffy Merkl) Living A Real-Life Night (And Day) At The Museum Since its founding in 1869, the American Museum of Natural History, located on Central Park West, has become one of the world’s... People 02 Jun 2026 | 03:03
Dwayne Cremona, assistant vice president of facilities at the Hudson River Park Trust, has spent two decades watching the Lower West Side park thrive and grow, along with his responsibilities. ( By Lorraine Duffy Merkl) Keeping Hudson River Park Green And Clean Hudson River Park, the second-largest park in Manhattan after Central Park, extends from 59th Street south to Battery Park.... People 23 Jun 2026 | 03:30
Dan Zauderer, founder and CEO of Grassroots Grocery, at Northern Trust, which hosted the Great Sandwich Race. The organization created 500-plus protein-packed and allergy-free sandwiches to be distributed to low-income NYC areas. ( Photo: Lorraine Duffy Merkl) The Man Who Schooled Food Insecurity Some people live to eat. But many eat to live, yet don’t have enough food to do so. Dan Zauderer learned that firsthand during... People 02 Jun 2026 | 02:15
Jesus Melendez, district super operations assistant and 12-year veteran of The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) right at home in the Manhattan 2 garage in the West Village/SoHo area and ready to get to work keeping NYC clean and safe. ( Photo: Jason Leavy) When the City Freezes, He Jumps Into Action Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Jesus Melendez, of The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), has has spent... People 02 Jun 2026 | 02:25
Making Barclays Sparkle The first impression one gets when they meet Henry DeJesus is that he really likes his job. DeJesus works as a cleaner at... People 11 Oct 2024 | 12:06
