Manhattan politicians such as NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin (left) and Council Member Harvey Epstein (right) are collaborating on a new legislative priority: eliminating stray dog poop from NYC. ( Photo: NYC Council, Flickr ) SCOOP Act Takes on Formidable, Foul Foe: NYC Dog Poop New York City is planning on cutting the crap, with the City Council seeking to pass a suite of bills that will address the... News 19 May 2026 | 06:04
Mayor Mamdani (at mic) produced a set of reforms aimed at cutting red tape for affordable housing development. ( Photo: Flickr, nycmayorsoffice) Mamdani Shortens Affordable Housing Approval Process The Mamdani administration has unveiled a package of reforms aimed at speeding up the pace of affordable housing development,... News 15 May 2026 | 10:45
A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly fire in Inwood that killed Yolaine Diaz (left) and Ana Mirtha Lantigua. Victor Arias, 29, reportedly tossed a cigarette into cardboard boxes in the building’s lobby. ( Photo: Yolaine Diaz/Instagram ) Resident Arrested for Starting Inwood Blaze That Killed Three People A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly fire that killed three people in Inwood earlier this month, with prosecutors... Home 14 May 2026 | 10:28
A condo developer has filed demolition plans for the Corlears School on W. 15th St., days after buying it for $19 million. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Condo Developer to Demolish Corlears School on W. 15th Street A condominium developer plans to tear down a row of three townhouses that make up the Corlears School in the Chelsea neighborhood,... News 13 May 2026 | 05:17
Community advocate and CB8 member Todd Stein is wrapping up an upcoming short film based on his battle with the guardianship system, which transformed his relationship to his family. ( Rendering: Todd Stein) “The Final Fight” to Turn Real-Life East Side Guardianship Saga Into Potent Drama Manhattanites may know Todd Stein for his membership on Community Board 8, or his run to be the Democratic District Leader... City Arts 12 May 2026 | 10:35
Layla Law-Gisiko held a May 6 rally touting her support from local public housing residents in an April 28 City Council special election, which she placed third in. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Layla Law-Gisiko Vows to Campaign on Against NYCHA Demolition Community activist Layla Law-Gisiko starred in a spirited rally organized around saving the Fulton & Elliott-Chelsea Houses... News 08 May 2026 | 07:08
The City Council is looking into recommendations on how to reform the city’s pedicab industry, Council Speaker Julie Menin says. ( Photo: centralpark.com ) City Council to Examine Pedicab Industry Reforms The New York City Council is looking into implementing sweeping reforms to the city’s pedicab industry, based on a package... News 08 May 2026 | 04:38
A fire broke out on Dyckman St. in Inwood on Monday, May 4, killing three people. ( Photo: FDNY) Fire Kills Three, Critically Injures Five in Inwood A deadly early morning fire broke out in an apartment building in Inwood May 4, killing three people and sending five others... News 04 May 2026 | 10:30
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
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
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
Village Preservation is continuing to rail against a planned luxury condo tower at 5 W. 13th St., with the support of a few local residents. ( Rendering: Village Preservation) Locals, Advocates Rally Against W. 13th Street Condo Tower An advocacy group rallied against a luxury condo tower that is slated to be built on W. 13th St. on April 23, alongside dozens... News 27 Apr 2026 | 04:35
Jimmy’s Corner owner Adam Glenn (center-right), who inherited the dive bar from his late boxing legend father, rallied against a planned eviction of his business by the Durst Organization on April 10. ( Photo: Julia Salazar, X.com) Fight to Save Jimmy’s Corner Continues With Spirited Rally A group of city politicians and local residents held an April 10 rally to call for a halt to the planned eviction of Jimmy’s... News 22 Apr 2026 | 10:30
Village Preservation has asked the Department of City Planning to halt the construction of a luxury condo tower on W. 13th St., by clarifying some important “City of Yes” rules. ( Rendering/Photo: Village Preservation ) Group Asks City Planning to Block Greenwich Village Tower Village Preservation is continuing its fight to block the construction of a 30-story condo building planned for W. 13th St.,... News 20 Apr 2026 | 06:39
Local preservationists—such as Sommer Omar (at mic)—say that internal Parks Dept. documents prove that the Tony Dapolito Recreation Center can be repaired, rather than demolished. ( Photo Credit: Village Preservation, Youtube) Village Preservation: Docs Prove Parks Dept. Can Save Tony Dapolito Local preservationist groups say that documents obtained from the Parks Dept. prove that the Tony Dapolito Recreation Center... News 01 Apr 2026 | 10:50
