Happy Thursday. We’re waking up to today’s high of 41 degrees — and it’s downhill from here. Temperatures will steadily fall through the day, with real-feel readings plunging into the teens by the afternoon rush. There’s also a chance of rain or a light glaze of ice around lunchtime, depending on how quickly temps drop. Bundle up!
The Manhattan Cruise Terminal has lost one of its working piers, as Pier 90 is taken out of service just as the city is pushing a sweeping plan to rebuild and expand the facility into the Hudson River. Read more…
Some of New York City’s garbage trucks are about to get a makeover — and local artists can get paid to make it happen. Read more…
What We’ve Been Reading
* Stories that might be behind a paywall are marked with a 💰
A judge has postponed the auction of Worldwide Plaza for two weeks. (The Real Deal 💰)
New York businesses could see fewer fines and fees after Mayor Mamdani executive order. (SIlive)
Saks Global filed for bankruptcy — but it has enough money to keep stores open while it restructures. (CBS News)
Did your Verizon phone stop working yesterday? (NBC New York)
Fancy fussing a feline with your coffee? Check out these NYC cat cafes. (New York Family)
Freeze Frame
Took a walk over to Bryant Park Winter Village last night and the place was jumping. If you’ve ever wanted to experience bumper cars on ice, now is your chance through the end of February. There are also tons of free events happening at The Lodge, like Wednesday night dance classes with instructor Talia Castro-Pozo. 💃
Happy birthday Joe Restuccia and Alisa Krutovsky.
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As a Hell’s Kitchen resident since 2005, I have lived in both the W30s and W50s. After a 15 year career in the luxury fashion industry, I made a pivot to community advocacy in 2020. In addition to my role as Deputy Editor at W42ST, I am founder of the local non-profit cleanup group Litter Legion, co-chair of HK49-54 Block Alliance and a member of Manhattan Community Board 4. I’m deeply committed to improving my neighborhood and serving the people who call it home.