New York City is expanding ferry service to capitalize on the World Cup, which will see an influx of soccer-mad tourists. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Transpoman) City Boosts Ferry Service Ahead of World Cup, But No Harlem Connection City Hall is expanding ferry service as the World Cup approaches, in order to capitalize on an influx of soccer-loving tourists... News 21 May 2026 | 01:10
Keith Powers, who won the special election for New York State Assembly 74th District, gestures to his former City Council colleague Chris Marte at a victory party in Shades of Green Pub near Union Square. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly) Powers Surges to Victory over Foley in 74th Assembly District Race Former city council member Keith Powers scored a landslide win pulling in 82.1 percent of the vote in the special election... News 09 Feb 2026 | 09:37
Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a Feb. 2 press conference atop the David M. Dinkins Municipal Building. He was joined by Comptroller Mark Levine, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and Manhattan B.P. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (from left). Discussion revolved around fighting the biting cold snap, which has killed 16. ( Photo: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office) NYC Death Toll From Winter Cold Snap Rises to 16 A total of 16 New York City residents have now died during the cold snap that essentially began with a massive winter storm... News 03 Feb 2026 | 11:21
