Assembly Member Grace Lee at press conference announcing $2 million from state budget to support 9/11-realted health research. Also pictured: Council Member Christopher Marte (left) and Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal (right) were joined by Dr. Amit Verma, Dr. David Prezant, Tammy Meltzer, and Jim Brosi. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Grace Lee Announces $2 Million State Grant for 9/11 Health Research New York State has earmarked $2 million in the recently passed state budget for potentially health and life-saving genomic... News 06 Jun 2026 | 03:28
Lieutenant James M. Corey receiving the Firefighter Kevin C. Kane Medal by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Lieutenant Corey serves with Ladder Company 6, a highly decorated unit at 75 Canal Street in Lower Manhattan colloquially known as the “Chinatown Dragon Fighters.” ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Downtown Firefighter Awarded Medal for Courageous Water Rescue On March 31, 2025, the East River was not forgiving. Freezing winter temperatures and a rushing current demanded that Lieutenant... News 06 Jun 2026 | 12:57
Tabling of LUNGS organization (Loisaida United Neighborhood Gardens) on 8th Street and Avenue B. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) 13th Annual Spring Awakening in the East Village Families gathered at an Open Street between 7th and 10th Streets and Avenue B for seed giveaways, produce donations, and... News 05 Jun 2026 | 11:34
Manhattanhenge sunset visible from East 42nd Street and First Avenue. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Crowds Gather in Murray Hill to Watch the Magnificent Manhattanhenge Cameras blasted up, everyone trying to get the perfect picture of the perfect Manhattan sunset: it is Manhattanhenge. People... News 01 Jun 2026 | 11:57
Image of the broken Factor bicycle and electric scooter following the collision. ( Photo: Reddit) Two Killed in Scooter-Bicycle Collision, Enforcement Calls Grow Two people were killed in a head-on collision in the bicycle lane on the Queensboro Bridge on the morning of May 28, prompting... News 31 May 2026 | 07:25
The housing lottery for affordable apartments in Rialto West has begun. ( Photo: Levine Builders) Housing Lottery Open for Rialto West Building in Hell’s Kitchen Housing lottery applications are currently open for Rialto West, an affordable housing development in the heart of Hell’s... News 27 May 2026 | 04:01
