A press conference on August 4 called for the passing of 17 new laws regarding E-bike safety and registration. Since then, Menin appears to be backing away from one of the planks for corporate registration of e-bikes used by deliveristas. ( Photo: nyccouncil via Instagram) Some E-Bike Safety Bills Introduced but Menin Drops Registration Call With more than 500 city-wide E-bike collisions reported this year, the push for tougher laws and regulation took some small... News 17 Aug 2026 | 01:56
A Sephora store on 1 St. Mark’s Place opened in May after a 6-year construction project, one which many fear is the first step towards future pushes for existing residents and business owners out of the area. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Sephora—The New Face of St. Mark’s in a Nine Story Tower? St. Mark’s Place, the three-block stretch of Eighth Street from Avenue A to Third Avenue, is a prominent hotspot for counterculture,... News 17 Aug 2026 | 01:52
Steam was still billowing from mid-block on Aug. 3 after a water main break at the intersection of First Ave. and East 14th Street earlier that afternoon. Traffic would remain snarled for days as the intersection remain closed before being reopened on Aug. 9 ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly) Water Main Bursts, Snarls Traffic in East Village for 6 Days After days of disrupting traffic and residents, the intersection on E. 14 Street and First Avenue is finally open, after... News 10 Aug 2026 | 05:33
Thirty young performers ages 6-18 competed in the second annual Junior Stardusters, competing for a scholarship and chance to perform in the famous diner. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Future Broadway Stars Sing It Out at Ellen’s Stardust Diner Auditions Ellen’s Stardust Diner–famous for its singing wait staff, the Stardusters–once again hosted a singing competition for talented... City Arts 07 Aug 2026 | 11:54
Urban Park Rangers host an array of public events and activities, including educational excursions on NYC parks’ wildlife. ( Photo: nycgovparks.org) Camping Under the Stars in City Parks? Legally? Yes, You Can! Calling all New Yorkers who are tired of the chaos and desperate for a night of camping and relaxing—and the best part is,... News 05 Aug 2026 | 10:16
The Flatiron Building’s original construction, with the visible steel frame structure which stabilized the building’s triangular shape. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Flatiron Building Moves Closer to Reopening With Facade Unveiling After seven years under construction, the historic Flatiron Building is finally reopening with one of the latest office-to-residential... News 03 Aug 2026 | 02:37
Spider Man, long identified with the streets of New York, is heading to California, as Marvel’s comic book division joins the Marvel Studios in Burbank, CA., where parent company Walt Disney is based. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Manhattan Superheroes No More: Marvel Comics is Abandoning the City! Bang! Pow! You’re outta here! Marvel Comics, the publisher which gave birth to Spider-Man, and other iconic comic book superheroes,... News 19 Jul 2026 | 02:19
The spectacle brings together people from all over the city and all over the world, all aiming to strike the perfect picture of the striking sunset. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Manhattanhenge Draws Big Crowds Even in Haze The biannual urban skywatching event during which people gather on Manhattan’s streets to watch the unique sunset arrived... News 13 Jul 2026 | 01:21
FDNY responded to a call about a truck fire in Chelsea at 3:11 p.m. on July 5 and discovered e-bikes with lithium ion batteries had erupted. ( Photo: Satish Shahi) Truck Transporting Lithium Ion Batteries and E-Bikes Explodes A potentially dangerous fire on a Chelsea street corner was extinguished by FDNY when a truck transporting JOCO e-bikes and... News 09 Jul 2026 | 12:21
The Clearwater sloop (above) sailing south towards the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge on the morning of the July 4th Sail4th 250 Parade of Sail. On the port side, its sail reads, “Save the Clean Water Act,” as part of the organization’s efforts towards environmental advocacy. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Clearwater Sloop Booted from Boat Parade Over Advocacy Banners The historic Clearwater sloop, whose preliminary focus is water pollution advocacy and educational resources, was removed... News 08 Jul 2026 | 02:22
Ellen Hart, owner of Ellen’s Stardust Diner and a former Miss Subways (1959), poses with Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal holding her original Miss Subways poster and a Proclamation in celebration of the Miss Subways reunion and her 85th birthday. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Miss Subways Reunion Brings Extra Pizazz to Ellen’s Stardust Diner It may seem impossible for the iconic Ellen’s Stardust Diner to escalate in spontaneity and uniqueness, but on June 30 the... Food & Drink 02 Jul 2026 | 04:54
Ian Weissman, a social studies teacher at Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts, receives the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence. Beginning June 8, six exceptional New York City public school teachers received surprise $25,000 checks for winning FLAG Awards for Teaching Excellence. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Midtown Surprise: Teacher Wins $25,000 FLAG Award for Excellence! A black box theater in Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts was quietly filling with students and faculty holding... News 15 Jun 2026 | 02:30
Assemblymember 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 11 Jun 2026 | 09:04
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 9th Streets and Avenue B for seed giveaways, produce donations, and pony... News 11 Jun 2026 | 05:39
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
