https://www.otdowntown.com/news/fired-intern-rallies-against-city-council-s-use-of-unpaid-labor-FE5996513 hourly Our Town - Downtowner en 2026-07-06T05:32:00-04:00 Fired Intern Rallies Against City Council’s Use of Unpaid Labor https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-07-01-at-12-27-47-pm_4-10880599_20260701124531.png Mina Farahmand addresses the crowd while demonstrating with dozens in front of City Hall in a dispute over unpaid interns in the office of City Council member Harvey Epstein. https://www.otdowntown.com/news/pride-weekend-trifecta-3-local-lgbtq-parades-vie-for-attention-YY6001771 hourly Our Town - Downtowner en 2026-07-06T10:59:31-04:00 Pride Weekend Trifecta: 3 Local LGBTQ Parades Vie for Attention https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/pride-weekend-trifecta-satish-1_4-10891275_20260706005013.jpg Stilt walkers at NYC Pride March. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/pride-weekend-trifecta-hochul-tisch-g_4-10891690_20260706090036.jpg Governor Hochul, NYPD Commissioner Tisch, Bronx D.A. Darcel Clark, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and others stand with Gay Officers Action League at NYC Pride March 2026. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/pride-weekend-trifecta-mamdani-queer_4-10891696_20260706090507.jpg Mayor Mamdani and his cordon, including plainclothes cops, at NYC Pride March. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/pride-weekend-trifecta-clarke-donovan_4-10891268_20260706005000.jpg NYC Pride March brought out Council Member Virginia Maloney (left) and always Knicks Bronx D.A. Darcel Clarke and Queens Beep Donovan Richards. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/pride-march-crowd-knicks_4-10891318_20260706012537.jpg NYC Pride March stepping down Fifth Avenue. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/pride-weekend-trifecta-satish-2_4-10891278_20260706005013.jpg Muscle bound rainbow flag waving Adonis in gold satin hot pants at Heritage of Pride parade. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/pride-march-leetitia_4-10891319_20260706012539.jpg Attorney General Letitia James feeling the spirit at NYC Pride March. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/pride-weekend-trifecta-dolls_4-10891312_20260706011434.jpg God Loves the Dolls at the NYC Pride March. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/pride-weekend-trifecta-zohran-cops-co_4-10891284_20260706005016.jpg Mayor Mamdani at the NYC Pride March with staff, confetti and plainclothes cops. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/pride-weekend-trifecta-lander_4-10891272_20260706005008.jpg Flag waving former Comptroller Brad Lander. who recently won his Democratic primary race for Congress representing lower Manhattan, at NYC Pride March. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/pride-weekend-trifecta-goal-truck_4-10891270_20260706005004.jpg Gay Officers Action League sign truck at NYC Pride March from which uniformed officers have been banned from marching. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/pride-weekend-trifecta-goal_4-10891271_20260706005005.jpg Gay Officers Action League watch the NYC Pride March from the sidelines at West 20th Street. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/pride-weekend-trifecta-grace-lee_4-10891693_20260706090251.png Assemblymember Grace Lee is on scooter duty with her eight year old daughter at NYC Pride March. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/pride-weekend-trifecta-let-gay-cops-b_4-10891273_20260706005010.jpg Protester with sign “Let Gay Cops Back into Pride March.” https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/pride-march-trifecta-confetti_4-10891322_20260706012541.jpg NYC Pride March confetti. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/pride-weekend-trifecta-motorcycle-clu_4-10891274_20260706005011.jpg LGBTQ+ motorcycle club members at NYC Pride March. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/pride-weekend-trifecta-satish-3_4-10891281_20260706005015.jpg Shirtless muscle men at Heritage of Pride. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/pride-weekend-trifecta-dyke-march-mas_4-10891287_20260706005019.jpg Dyke March with masking. Why? Reads one sign: “We mask because we care.” https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/pride-weekend-trifecta-dyke-march-gro_4-10891286_20260706005017.jpg Dyke March unmasked, and smiling, as most participants and nearly all spectators were. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/pride-weekend-trifecta-washington-squ_4-10891288_20260706005021.jpg Pink chalk graffiti at Washington Square Park: “Every gay cop is a traitor.” https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/goal_4-10891328_20260706020346.png NYPD LGBTQIA+ themed RMP at and Gay Officers Action League cop at Pride March. https://www.otdowntown.com/news/july-4-parade-thrills-lower-manhattan-history-lovers-tourists-too-XC6004743 hourly Our Town - Downtowner en 2026-07-06T15:40:47-04:00 July 4 Parade Thrills Lower Manhattan History Lovers, Tourists Too https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/july-4-parade-spanish-fraunces_4-10895464_20260706152328.jpg The Independence Day Parade ended at Fraunces Tavern, where Spanish and Americans alike rejoiced. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/july-4-parade-thrills-lower-wall-stre_4-10895468_20260706152343.jpg Independence Day marching up Broad Street. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/july-4-parade-thrills-lower-manahttan_4-10895597_20260706153643.jpg Gale Brewer, James Kaplan and Ambrose Richardson inside Castle Clinton. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/july-4-parade-thrills-lower-manhattan_4-10895543_20260706153645.jpg Members of the American & Spain 250 Initiative at Battery Park. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/july-4-parade-thrills-lower-flag-batt_4-10895466_20260706152334.jpg An American flag is unformed in Battery Park. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/july-4-parade-clinton-lion_4-10895463_20260706152326.jpg Lion dancers and veterans at during the flag raising ceremony at Castle Clinton. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/july-4-parade-thrills-lower-spanish_4-10895467_20260706152338.jpg The flag raising ceremony at Castle Clinton. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/july-4-parade-thrills-pearl_4-10895461_20260706152348.jpg Independence Day Parade marching down Pearl Street. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/july-4-parade-thrills-lower-cops_4-10895462_20260706152351.jpg Cops with American flags on duty at the Independence Day Parade. https://www.otdowntown.com/news/clearwater-sloop-booted-from-boat-parade-over-advocacy-banners-NC6004942 hourly Our Town - Downtowner en 2026-07-06T16:31:44-04:00 Clearwater Sloop Booted from Boat Parade Over Advocacy Banners https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/3e0a4763_4-10893050_20260706112610.jpg The Clearwater sloop (above) sailing south towards the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge on the morning of the July 4th Sail Parade. Its sail reads, “Save the Clean Water Act,” as part of the organization’s efforts towards environmental advocacy. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/3e0a4764_4-10893525_20260706112613.jpg The Clearwater, and other sailboats on the Hudson River getting ready for a day of celebrations marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/img-7965_4-10893526_20260706112616.jpg Esmeralda, a tall ship of the Chilean Navy, cruising south along the Hudson River for its return to harbor. The Clearwater was supposed to act as the tall ship’s escort, but had to be removed from the Sail Parade. https://www.otdowntown.com/food-drink/world-cup-crowds-give-manhattan-bars-a-summer-boost-JA6002803 hourly Our Town - Downtowner en 2026-07-06T16:51:07-04:00 World Cup Crowds Give Manhattan Bars a Summer Boost https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/tempimageiuxbxy_4-10891226_20260705205704.jpg Norway Fans celebrating after their win against Côte d’Ivoire. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/tailor-house_4-10895888_20260706165108.jpg The Tailor House at 505 Eighth Ave. near Madison Square Garden, is one of many bars and restaurants that is luring FIFA World Cup fans and reaping some big nights in the normally slow summer season. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/tempimage00jd5u_4-10891236_20260705205601.jpg Swedish Fans lining up outside Kabin Bar to get to watch the match, Sweden Vs. France https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/tempimage5mts3q_4-10891238_20260705205705.jpg The Standard Biergarten before USA Vs. Bosnia showing tables reserved for the game https://www.otdowntown.com/news/18-new-cases-as-legionnaire-s-disease-outbreak-hits-ues-FF6007315 hourly Our Town - Downtowner en 2026-07-06T17:05:35-04:00 18 New Cases as Legionnaire’s Disease Outbreak Hits UES https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-07-06-at-4-36-29-pm_4-10895811_20260706165741.png A new Legionanire’s disease outbreak has struck the Upper East Side, resulting in 18 cases so far. Health Department Commissioner Alistair Martin spread the news locally on July 4 (above). https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/legionnaires-disease-sign_4-10895954_20260706170118.jpg Warning on the NYC Health Dept. which instructs residents on the UES to take steps while the department investigations or origins of the latest outbreak of Lenionnaires’ Disease. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/closed-circuit-cooling-towers-4-96942_4-10895885_20260706164225.webp Health officials are testing cooling towers in the area for the presence of the disease. Pictured above: a generic example of a cooling tower. https://www.otdowntown.com/news/spectacular-show-by-sea-and-sky-for-america-250-celebration-FD6005997 hourly Our Town - Downtowner en 2026-07-06T17:10:58-04:00 Spectacular Show by Sea and Sky for America 250 Celebration https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/3e0a4839_4-10894862_20260706142433.jpg BAE Hawk jets flying over the Hudson River and leaving red, white, and blue vapor trails in the shape of the U.S. flag as part of the Sail4th 250 celebrations. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/screen-shot-2026-07-06-at-2-51-00-pm_4-10895405_20260706151913.png July 4th fireworks blasted along the East River. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/3e0a4840_4-10894539_20260706133947.jpg A view of BAE Hawk jets leaving vapor trails of the U.S. flag above the Manhattan skyline above the Italian tall ship, Amerigo Vespucci. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/3e0a4790_4-10894544_20260706134000.jpg Amerigo Vespucci, the 331-foot long tall ship of the Italian Navy, with aircraft pictured flying above. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/3e0a4800_4-10894868_20260706142436.jpg BAP Unión, the Peruvian 378-foot long tall ship passing the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and continuing north towards the George Washington Bridge. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/3e0a4768_4-10894548_20260706134005.jpg Gorch Fock, the 266-foot long, three-masted barque tall ship of the German Navy. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/3e0a4731_4-10894545_20260706134003.jpg Straus News observed the Sail4th 250 Parade of Sail aboard the 100-foot schooner, Adirondack, which was an escort for the Italian tall ship, “Amerigo Vespucci.” https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/3e0a4813-1_4-10894871_20260706142440.jpg The French Air Force’s aerobatics team, the Patrouille de France, performing a flyover above the Hudson River, trailing red, white, and blue smoke. July 4 marked the culmination of their “Liberté 250” tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, featuring eight Dassault Alpha Jets and one Airbus A400. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/3e0a4861_4-10893839_20260706133921.jpg Rachel, a patriotic passenger onboard the Adirondack who spoke with Straus News about her enthusiasm for national events like July 4th. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/3e0a4863_4-10894528_20260706133927.jpg Crowds gathered at every pier along Chelsea in the heat, cheering at the sight of passing ships and aircraft. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/3e0a4750_4-10894529_20260706133930.jpg Spectators gathered on Liberty Island and atop the Statue of Liberty to watch the parade of aircraft and ships traveling along the Hudson River. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/3e0a4757_4-10894530_20260706133932.jpg A view of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge from the Hudson River. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/3e0a4747_4-10894533_20260706133935.jpg A view of Manhattan’s skyline from the Hudson River before the Sail4th 250 Parade of Sail. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/3e0a4766_4-10894534_20260706133938.jpg Father and son, Michael Zuppone and Michael Junior, posing on the Adirondack. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/3e0a4770_4-10894535_20260706133941.jpg Passengers onboard the Adirondack watching the sights of international aircraft and ships. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/3e0a4778_4-10894536_20260706133944.jpg The Blue Angels flying over the Hudson River in tight formation. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/3e0a4828_4-10894542_20260706133954.jpg The Italian tall ship, Amerigo Vespucci, pictured in front of the Manhattan skyline. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/screen-shot-2026-07-06-at-3-18-02-pm_4-10895408_20260706151916.png July 4th fireworks pictured from New Jersey, with a simultaneous lightning bolt. https://www.otdowntown.com/home/seaplane-crashes-into-east-river-with-eight-passengers-HC6004898 hourly Our Town - Downtowner en 2026-07-06T17:14:56-04:00 Seaplane Crashes into East River with Eight Passengers https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-07-06-at-12-13-19-pm_4-10893997_20260706121606.png A seaplane made a hard landing into the East River on July 5, but emergency responders rescued all eight passengers and two crew members within minutes. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/bs4i0022_4-10893519_20260706134738.jpg FDNY safely rescued eight passengers, the pilot and one crew member after a sea plane’s hard landing in the East River on July 5 caused a strut on the plane’s wing to snap. Following the accident the FDNY towed the plane to port. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/bs4i0010_4-10893326_20260706134738.jpg The plane, which sustained substantial damage, is a Kodiak 100 seaplane. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/bs4i0018_4-10893522_20260706134738.jpg The FAA and NTSB are currently investigating the incident. https://www.otdowntown.com/news/crime-watch/east-village-mayhem-deli-robbery-on-avenue-c-gang-mugging-on-a-NB6003078 hourly Our Town - Downtowner en 2026-07-06T17:29:59-04:00 East Village Mayhem: Deli Robbery on Avenue C, Gang Mugging on “A” https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/deli-robbery-avenue-c_4-10891364_20260706074436.png Wanted for deli robbery on Avenue C, June 8, 2026. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/gang-mugging-robbery-suspects-avenue_4-10891358_20260706073517.png Three of five suspects wanted for robbery / mugging on Avenue A, June 21, 2026. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/robbery-gang-mugging-avenue-a-more-su_4-10891361_20260706073940.png Two of five suspects wanted for robbery / mugging on Avenue A, June 21, 2026.