Council speaker on push to end NYC horse carriage rides
New York City’s long-running debate over horse-drawn carriages is reaching a turning point, with the City Council expected…
EMS union official talks ambulance response times increase
In an emergency, New Yorkers count on EMS responders to get to them quickly. But a recent city…
Elizabeth Holmes documentary draws big audiences
A new A24 documentary about disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes had a strong opening weekend, drawing audiences to…
Hot dog contest announcer takes on NYC street etiquette
You may know George Shea as the voice behind the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest.…
NYC retailers rethink the traditional storefront
New York City’s retail landscape is changing, and one place that shift is especially visible is in its…
Public advocate decries ‘insanity’ of ICE shooting in NYC
New Yorkers are demanding answers from the Department of Homeland Security after a federal immigration officer shot and…
Manhattan borough president joins push to save AMC Kips Bay
For weeks, residents on Manhattan’s east side have been rallying around the planned closure of AMC Kips Bay. …
Hochul declares State Disaster Emergency over measles cases
With measles cases in New York state nearly double what they were last year, Gov. Kathy Hochul on…
NYC officials assess the aftermath of the nor’easter
This weekend’s nor’easter is slowly winding down, but the storm’s impact varied widely across New York City. Most…
LIRR disruption snarls service during UNGA week
During a week when Manhattan traffic is already snarled by the United Nations General Assembly, many New Yorkers…
NYC Council member pushes for more ‘low-traffic areas’
Some City Council members are looking to discourage driving by creating more “low-traffic areas” across New York City.…
New children’s book explores Central Park through squirrels
If you think you know Central Park, a new children’s book offers a whole new way to see…