Layla Law-Gisiko (above center), who is running for City Council District 3, has survived a technical challenge to her ballot line that would have kicked her out of the race. ( Photo: Layla Law-Gisiko, Instagram) Council District 3 Race Update: Law-Gisiko Survives Ballot Challenge An attempt to knock Layla Law-Gisiko off the ballot in the special election race for City Council District 3 has been denied... News 14 Mar 2026 | 12:25
At a March 10 rally calling for the federal ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, Council Member Virginia Maloney (left) was joined by former U.S. Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (center) and UWS Council Member Gale Brewer (right). ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Virginia Maloney & Other City Council Pols Rally for ERA Ratification A slew of City Council Members, led by Virginia Maloney of District 4 on the East Side, rallied on March 10 for the long-deferred... News 12 Mar 2026 | 08:10
A teenage counterprotestor reportedly threw a nail bomb at an anti-Muslim rally held by a far-right agitator on Saturday, March 7, and is now being investigated by the federal government for “ISIS-inspired terrorism.” ( Photo: Federal Complaint ) NYPD Arrests Two Men for Tossing Bomb at Anti-Muslim Protest A chaotic and nearly deadly scene unfolded outside Gracie Mansion on Saturday, March 7, as an anti-Muslim protest hosted... News 10 Mar 2026 | 09:20
Manhattan’s School District 6 will be one of the first four districts citywide set to receive an influx of free 2K seats this fall, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced. ( Photo: NYC Mayor’s Office, YouTube ) Manhattan’s District 6 Will Be One of First to Get Free 2K Seats Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced that New York City School District 6, which encompasses a swath of Upper Manhattan neighborhoods,... News 06 Mar 2026 | 05:18
A skyscraper at 2 World Trade is finally set to resume construction, after American Express committed to being its anchor tenant. Construction HAS been on pause since 2012. ( Rendering: Foster + Partners ) 2 WTC To Resume Construction With AmEx As Anchor Tenant Construction is slated to recommence at the long-stalled 2 World Trade Center in the Financial District, with American Express... News 28 Feb 2026 | 10:50
Tishman Speyer is reportedly in talks to re-buy the Chrysler Building, which they first bought in 1997. ( Photo: Epicgenius, Wikimedia Commons ) Tishman Speyer in Talks to Buy Chrysler Building, Again Tishman Speyer is looking to repurchase the Chrysler Building, which they previously owned for a number of years beginning... News 25 Feb 2026 | 09:36
Preservationists are rallying to save 139 Thompson St. (above), a landmarked building with rent-stabilized units, from demolition. The building’s mysterious owner wants to build condos on the site. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Preservationists Rally to Save Rent-Stabilized SoHo Building City Council Member Christopher Marte and a local preservationist group are calling on the Landmarks Preservation Commission... Home 23 Feb 2026 | 06:05
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed six new members—a majority—to the Rent Guidelines Board, meaning that his promise to “freeze the rent” for rent-stabilized apartments appears closer to fruition. ( Photo: NYC Rent Guidlines Board) Mamdani Appoints Six New Members to Rent Guidelines Board Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced six new appointments for the nine-member Rent Guidelines Board (RGB), after running on... Home 23 Feb 2026 | 03:47
A pickleball program is coming to the five boroughs, with the Allen-Stevenson School on E. 78th St. serving as one of the first Manhattan test cases. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Pickleball Program Coming to NYC Schools, Public & Private A pickleball program for NYC school students is coming to the five boroughs, with one private school and one public school—the... News 18 Feb 2026 | 09:49
Federal money has began flowing towards the Gateway Project, after a judge ordered the funds unfrozen. ( Photo: Gateway Program, Youtube ) Fed Funds Flowing to Gateway Project Again After Court Ruling Around $30 million worth of federal funding began flowing back towards the Gateway Project over the weekend, officials working... News 16 Feb 2026 | 05:12
Look skyward! Atop the David N. Dinkins building, from left: Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani. ( Photo: Ed Reed/Mayor’s Photography Office) Top of David M. Dinkins Bldg. to Become Viewing Deck by June Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that the top of the David M. Dinkins Municipal Building—otherwise known as its cupola—will... News 11 Feb 2026 | 12:08
Erik Bottcher is now the State Senator for Manhattan’s District 47, after winning 91.6 percent of the vote in a Feb. 3. special election. ( Photo: erikbottcher.com ) Erik Bottcher Wins District 47 NY State Senate Race Erik Bottcher will now become a State Senator representing a large swath of Manhattan’s West Side, after cruising to victory... Home 06 Feb 2026 | 05:57
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
A new Legionnaire’s probe is underway at 3333 Broadway in Harlem. It follows a deadly local outbreak of the disease that sickened 114 people and killed seven in Harlem last summer. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons) New Legionnaire’s Probe Underway at Harlem Apartment Complex Health officials are investigating whether Legionnaire’s disease is present at an apartment building complex in Harlem, after... News 02 Feb 2026 | 01:24
Locals Surf School is offering a weekly beachside skate camp for kiddos, at Rockaway, between June 30 and August 25. ( Photo: Locals Surf School ) A Kickflip to Remember: NYC Summer Skateboarding Camps on Tap Do your kids dream all day about kickflipping, manuals, and ollies? Do they have Tony Hawk or Patti McGee posters plastered... Camp Guide 30 Jan 2026 | 05:16
