Over 87,000 people have signed a controversial petition to encourage event organizers to bar Mayor Zohran Mamdani from the 25th Anniversary Ceremony for 9/11. ( Credit: DHSgov, Wikimedia Commons) Petition to Bar Mamdani From 9/11 Ceremony Sparks Support, Backlash In the weeks leading up to the 25th Anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11, over 87,000 petitioners have called for for the Democratic... News 17 Aug 2026 | 01:18
Mayor Zohran Mamdani in the now infamous video filmed outside the penthouse apartment of Citadel chairman Ken Griffin. “When I ran for mayor, I said I was going to tax the rich,” he said in the video released in April. “I’m thrilled to announce we secured a pied a terre tax,” he said, “the first in NYC history.” ( Photo: NYC Mayor’s Office) Appeals Judge Allows “Pied-à-Terre” Tax Rollout While Legal Battle Continues A judge issued a temporary restraining order to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s “pied-à-terre” tax after a group of angry homeowners... News 17 Aug 2026 | 12:26
The NY Department of Sanitation has started affixing adhesive stickers to cars violating street cleaning parking rules again, bringing back a practice that had been prohibited since 2011 before a City Council vote in June 2026 allowed the Department of Sanitation to resume the practice starting in August. ( Photo: DSNY) Shame Stickers for Cars Blocking Street Sweepers Make Controversial Comeback UWS Council Member Gale Brewer, the lead sponsor of Intro 92 which restored warning parking stickers, and Gregory Anderson,... News 07 Aug 2026 | 06:03
Fernando Mateo and Germaine Zayas, spokespeople for the United Bodegas of America, announced a $5000 reward for information on a perpetrator who shot a bodega worker early August 6 on the LES. ( Photo: Jacqueline Gordon) $5,000 Award Offered to Catch Shooter of LES Bodega Worker After an early morning shooting of a store clerk at a Lower East Side bodega, a NYC bodega organization is is offering a... News 06 Aug 2026 | 02:39
The NYC MTA will auction of a limited number of vintage MetroCard vending machines (left) and express machines (right), with a starting bid of $1500 to take home a blast from the subway’s past. ( Credit: MTA) Subway Decor: MTA Opens Auction for MetroCard Vending Machines The NYC division of the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) opened a two-week auction for a limited number of decommissioned... News 05 Aug 2026 | 02:36
NYC Mayor Mamdani, alongside DOE Chancellor Kamar Samuels and NYS Governor Kathy Hochul, announced over 2,000 children received offers for the inaugural 2-K public school class, out of an application pool of 5,700 Aug. 4. ( Credit: NYC Mayor) Early Childhood Education Chief Steps Down While 2-K DOE Program Enrolls Over 2,000 NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYS Governor Kathy Hochul admitted over 2,000 children out of more than 5,700 applicants for... News 04 Aug 2026 | 03:43
A newly-installed vending machine at the 2 Avenue (F train) subway station, one out of 26 total planned vending machines selling beverages and snacks to be introduced by MTA across the city. ( Credit: MTA) MTA to Install Vending Machines at 20 Manhattan Subway Stations With the goal of “enhancing the experience” of subway goers, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will install... News 03 Aug 2026 | 04:53
The NY City Council’s Committee of Health held its first contentious hearing for “Romanch’s Law,” which would ban horse carriages in Central Park if passed, July 15. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Horse Carriage Ban Edges Closer After 9 Hour City Council Hearing The first committee hearing on whether to ban the Central Park horse carriage trade drew strong advocates on both sides.... News 17 Jul 2026 | 03:11
Climbing Couple Arrested after Proposal Atop Empire State Building After scaling the needle of the Empire State building, a climbing couple seemingly shared a romantic moment with a marriage... News 16 Jul 2026 | 02:10
After losing a friendly wager placed on the NBA finals, the Archbishop of San Antonio sent Archbishop, Ronald Hicks, head of the Catholic New York Archdiocese, a goodie basket of Texas treats following the NY Knicks’ triumph over the San Antonio Spurs. ( Credit: Archbishop Ronald Hicks) Archbishop of NY Receives Texas Goodie Basket Following NBA Wager The Archbishop of NY took home the winnings of a friendly wager made with the Archbishop of San Antonio, TX, after the NY... News 16 Jul 2026 | 02:01
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani (center) and Education Chancellor Kamar Samuels (right) announced a $67.5 million investment in preschool special education. DOE Earmarks $67.5M for Pre-K Special Education Programs Three of Manhattan’s seven school districts will share in the city’s new $67.5 million boost to special education programs... News 14 Jul 2026 | 11:50
A 36-foot tall trojan horse statue emerged outside of the AMC Lincoln Square 13 theater, commemorating the July 14 premiere of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” ( Photo: Jacqueline Gordon) A Trojan Horse Statue Arrives at the Gates of Lincoln Square A towering trojan horse was raised in front of the Lincoln Square movie theatre, setting the stage for the much awaited NY... News 14 Jul 2026 | 04:28
The Knicks edition of the Iron Throne featured House Targaryen’s banner in Knicks’ signature blue and orange, celebrating their NBA Championship win. ( Photo: Game of Thrones X) Knicks Claim Iron Throne Ahead of TV Season Premiere An Iron Throne installation graced the steps of Penn Station on the night before the season 3 premiere of HBO’s “House of... News 14 Jul 2026 | 11:09
New Yorkers and visitors to the city will be able to collect 12 unique stamps commemorating the city’s neighborhood diversity throughout the FIFA World Cup. ( Photo: NYC Mayor’s Office) Neighborhood Passport Sends World Cup Visitors, Residents Around City NYC’s newest World Cup initiative has sent New Yorkers and visitors alike across the five boroughs to collect 12 different... News 14 Jul 2026 | 11:06
Summer movie nights have returned to the parks of NYC, with Bryant Park opening its lawn July 13 for a screening of “Wayne’s World.” ( Photo: NYC Parks) Return of Outdoor Summer Movies: Bryant Park and Beyond Calling all movie lovers! Grab your favorite picnic blanket, some microwave popcorn, and head to the park — Summer movies... News 13 Jul 2026 | 03:15
