Batteries like this one are major fire hazards for sanitation workers.
City officials want New Yorkers to stop tossing the batteries in their household trash. [ more › ]
Harry Belafonte discusses Issues revolving around HIV/AIDS with members from Senegal's Youth Forum at the YMCA in Dakar, in 2004. The singer, actor and activist launched his entertainment career in New York City after serving in World War II.
His work as an assistant building janitor led to an introduction that would ultimately change his life’s course. [ more › ]
Excavation is set to begin at 1323 Surf Avenue, the site of a forthcoming development by DA Luigi Realty in Coney Island, Brooklyn. Details on the structure are scant, as no architect, floor count, height, or programming nature have been disclosed, though it's likely the property will give rise to a mix of residential and commercial space. Alba Services is the general contractor for the project, which is located at the corner of Surf Avenue and West 15th Street.
Toll Brothers has agreed to modify its plans to construct a 161-acre planned community in Mount Pleasant, New York, following pushback from the town board. The proposals currently under review include the construction of 162 townhomes that must now be restricted to households with at least one occupant 55 years old and above.
The affordable housing lottery has launched for 1760 Grand Avenue, a seven-story mixed-use building in Morris Heights, The Bronx. Designed by Gino Longo Architect and developed by Benjamin Sadykov of RBM Fundings LLC, the structure yields 15 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are five units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $73,920 to $187,330.
Outside Cafe Con Libros, an independent bookstore in Crown Heights, on Independent Bookstore Day.
Indie book merchants pull out all the stops to show they can compete against online retailers, with special events, discussions, service, special deals. [ more › ]
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The scene on Ann Street in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday, a day after a parking garage collapse. The garage's manager has been identified as the incident's lone fatality.
The Department of Buildings found structural damage at locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn [ more › ]
Workers at the Barnes & Noble at Union Square are pushing to unionize.
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Michael Hill and Brian Lehrer
It's poetry month, so Hill and Lehrer brought the rhymes. [ more › ]
It’s looking like an inside weekend.
This may be the weekend to pursue some indoor activities. [ more › ]
The mayor has said classrooms won't feel an impact from $1 billion in education cuts
The City Council, which last year got caught in an education funding fiasco, is likely to push back on the mayor's proposed cuts. [ more › ]
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Gov. Kathy Hochul who announced a tentative budget deal this week.
The minimum wage hike, which would eventually be tied to inflation, is part of the ‘conceptual’ budget agreement, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. [ more › ]
Prove your total train devotion at the Miss Subways Extravaganza
It’s impossible to keep up with everything happening in New York City arts and culture, but here are some recommendations for events you shouldn’t miss during the week ahead. [ more › ]
Because they'd never done an MRI on a fairy penguin before, here are your end-of-day links: Rats in the walls, Katy Perry vs. Katie Perry, voluptuous mermaid statue causes controversy and more. [ more › ]
In "32 Sounds," filmmaker Sam Green set out to document how what we hear can affect what we feel.
Sam Green's newest immersive documentary, now playing at Film Forum, breaks the conventional rules in exploring how we perceive, process and feel the world around us through sound. [ more › ]
The Horizon Juvenile Center in the Bronx.
A federal monitor's report published on Wednesday paints a picture of chaos at the facility where roughly 100 young people are jailed. [ more › ]
An April memorial photo posted on the Worker's Justice Project's Twitter page reads, "The last community offering to #FranciscoVillalva, #NYCDeliveryWorker murdered while on duty w/ @doordash ."
The 40-year-old man was found guilty of murder, robbery and criminal possession of a weapon last month. [ more › ]
The apartment building on Gates Avenue in Bed-Stuy where a fire took the lives of a mother and two children.
Police said the fire broke out just after 5 a.m. Friday on Gates Avenue in Bed-Stuy. [ more › ]
A man checks his phone outside a subway station in New York City.
The agency says it experienced two interruptions to its Twitter access this month. [ more › ]
A man waits to cross Eighth Avenue on Aug. 29, 2022 in Times Square.
The bills will speed up part of its response to serious car crashes and will attempt to slow down drivers in parts of the city with large amounts of older New Yorkers. [ more › ]
Yellow taxis are lined up near New York City Hall in March 2021 demanding then-Mayor Bill de Blasio to support the Drivers plan to help the drivers live their lives debt free.
The taxi owners claimed the city led them astray when selling them medallions before a major ride-sharing expansion. [ more › ]
The amount of compost collected in Queens each week has also soared since the start of the program, with 478,000 pounds of compost collected the first week and 1.79 million pounds collected the week of Nov. 12.
The sanitation department held a public hearing on Thursday over the proposed rule, which could go into effect after a 30-day notice period. [ more › ]
Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO & National Director, speaking at the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) National Leadership Summit in Washington, DC.
The organization says many incidents targeted visibly Orthodox Jews. [ more › ]
Advocates are pushing for increased funding and reforms after reports of numerous incidents in which victims of sexual assault and rape claim to have experienced subpar treatment at hospitals and other medical centers.
Staffing issues within the city’s public hospital system – and the advocacy groups that work alongside it – have victims spending more time in waiting rooms before they get help. [ more › ]
Because it's not a crime to use magic soap, here are your early links: Class-action lawsuit mania on the horizon, indie wrestling in Queens, R.I.P. Jerry Springer and more. [ more › ]
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A photo of a Bronx Zoo peacock. It may or may not be Raul.
The streets named him Raul after he escaped the Bronx zoo for a night on the town [ more › ]
The analysis comes as Gov. Kathy Hochul's ambitious plan to spur housing development sputtered in Albany budget discussions.
As NYC rental affordability worsens, Black and Hispanic residents bear the brunt. Those earning median incomes can only afford less than 15% of market rate rentals. [ more › ]
Because "romance scamming" is in the air, here are your early links: Weed dispensary fight across from Apollo Theater, Julia Fox's brother's alleged gun factory, Knicks advance and more. [ more › ]
Governor Kathy Hochul delivers remarks after being sworn in by Hazel Dukes during the inauguration ceremony for New York statewide officials at Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany.
Assembly Democrats are discussing the tentative charter school agreement today. If they sign off, it could clear the way for a budget deal. [ more › ]
The City Council chamber will be getting busy today.
It's a busy day at the city legislature [ more › ]
Summer is an incredible time to explore the vast wonders of New York State. From paddling the serene waters of the Finger Lakes to soaking up panoramic summit views in the Adirondacks, or rocking out
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Looking to travel to world-class museums and renowned historical monuments, explore millions of acres of protected forests, lounge on white sand beaches, and relax in scenic vineyards? Don’t break the bank trekking far and wide to bring your travel dreams to life. Find it all in New York State!
Memorial Day is just around the corner, marking the unofficial start of the summer season. Welcome the warm weather with an unforgettable long weekend in New York State. Beaches and parks are officially open, the sun is out, and everyone is ready to celebrate. Whether you’re with a significant other, family, friends, or all of the above—here are some great destinations to kick off your summer right!
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Whether your family loves bumming at the beach, exploring charming little towns, or soaking in the natural beauty of mountains and lakes, you can find it all in New York—no matter your budget. We found top-notch local escapes all over New York with lodging for less than $200 per night, with affordable family-friendly activities nearby. So read on and get excited: Summer will be here before you know it!
New York is a great place to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. From visiting a treasured Buddhist temple in the Catskills to feeling the peace and wisdom of nature at a Hudson Valley Japanese stroll garden to enjoying Burmese cuisine in Buffalo, here are ways to learn about, appreciate, and experience Asian Pacific American culture and history in New York State!