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Politics

City Council forms Animal Welfare Caucus to protect animals and make pet ownership more affordable for New Yorkers

Posted on March 2, 2026

Chelsea Living Room's Crispy Cheese and Caviar.

Chelsea Living Room: Decadence, desire, and the permission to linger

Posted on February 27, 2026

Dominique Ansel is teaming up with Butterfinger to release a limited-edition French Toast-flavored treat.

French pastry legend Dominique Ansel teams up with Butterfinger in new limited-time treat release in NYC

Posted on February 27, 2026

The George hosted a NYFW x Black History Month panel to celebrate the legacy and future of Black women in fashion, hosted by Novi Brow.

Style

At Harlem’s The George Manhattan Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Black history is built into the experience

Posted on February 26, 2026

Serinken has taken over Sake no Hana for a rare pop-up in NYC.

Tokyo meets Bowery: Inside Seirinkan’s rare NYC residency at Sake No Hana

Posted on February 26, 2026

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‘Re-innovated’: Shanghai favorite TEAPULSE brings modern tea atelier to Manhattan

Posted on February 26, 2026

Bronx Times

The Bronx’s only blood donation center opens in Throggs Neck

The interior of Delos Greek Restaurant in Midtown.

Delos Greek Restaurant brings heritage and indulgence to Midtown

Posted on February 25, 2026

Jessica Spaulding, owner of Harlem Chocolate Factory.

Harlem Chocolate Factory: a Black-owned, sweet escape in search of financial support

Posted on February 25, 2026

the exterior of the cannabis dispensary Flower Daddy

Brooklyn

Flower Daddy opens in Williamsburg with mission to help immigrant and LGBTQ+ community

Posted on February 25, 2026

A flat illustration of two seniors walking toward a woman with a stroller and child in a snowy city park.

New York Family

10 Best Free Kids & Family Activities in NYC: Feb 25–March 3

Angelo Kitkas, owner of Flower Power Dispensary, a legal cannabis dispensary.

Cannabis

Angelo’s Picks: Are you done with this winter? Time to warm up with great cannabis flowers and pre-rolls

Posted on February 24, 2026

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Gen Art: Where talent ignites and the future takes form

Posted on February 23, 2026

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QNS

Gotham NYC launches business accelerator program for Black-owned cannabis products

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Health

It’s over! Historic nurses strike in NYC ends after 41-day labor standoff

Posted on February 22, 2026

Tour De Harlem: Inside Chef Elhadji Cisse’s neighborhood culinary empire

Posted on February 21, 2026

group of people wearing red behind metal barrier during nurses strike

Health

NURSES STRIKE: Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian reach tentative agreement on new contract, complete end of strike in sight

Posted on February 20, 2026

Lorelei Crean speaks at a rally near Stonewall after NYU Langone shut down a gender-affirming care program for trans youth.

Gay City News

Stonewall protest blasts NYU Langone’s decision to discontinue trans youth health program

NY: HIIT the Deck offers weekly free classes

Business

Fitness fiasco: NYC launches compliance blitz to crackdown on gym membership ‘subscription traps’

Posted on February 19, 2026

Purim Jamboree 2026

New York Family

Fun Purim Events in NYC for Families 2026

Miru Japanese food menu

Miru: A Hudson-edge hideaway where Tokyo soul meets New York nights

Posted on February 19, 2026

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New York Family

Resources for LGBTQ Youth and Families in NYC

Christian Petroni

Food Network star Christian Petroni partners with Nutella to support volunteer-based fire departments nationwide

Posted on February 19, 2026

Melba Wilson (center), owner of Melba's Restaurant, opened the new Grand Central Terminal location last year.

Melba’s Restaurant sees success in Grand Central location and new Newark spot on the way

Posted on February 19, 2026

people lined up to get ashes on Ash Wednesday

Faith

Lent begins in NYC as Archbishop Ronald Hicks celebrates his first Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Posted on February 18, 2026

NYU Langone in February of 2025 after the hospital first started pulling back on gender-affirming care for youth in the aftermath of an executive order from President Trump.

Gay City News

NYU Langone shuts down youth gender-affirming care program

Priest administers ashes on Ash Wednesday to immigrant at Federal Plaza

Signs of faith at Federal Plaza: Priest brings ashes to immigrants heading to court hearings on Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 18, 2026

models walking the runway

Style

Malan Breton unveils new collection during NYFW in Financial District

Posted on February 18, 2026

Runway 7 held its 10th showcase at New York Fashion Week.

Style

Runway 7 holds 10th annual showcase highlighting diversity and inclusivity at New York Fashion Week

Posted on February 18, 2026

Chinatown celebrated the Lunar New Year with the 28th annual Firecracker Ceremony

PHOTOS: Chinatown lights up the Lunar New Year with annual firecracker ceremony

Posted on February 18, 2026

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Bronx Times

In New York City’s ‘real’ Little Italy, Arthur Avenue’s family-owned shops keep tradition alive

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Health

NURSES STRIKE: NewYork-Presbyterian hit with $400,000 penalty for understaffing hospital

Posted on February 17, 2026

Ali Chetkof and Jeremy Rhodes own and operated Moonrise Bagels.

Moonrise Bagels brings its viral stuffed bagels to the West Village, redefines the NYC staple

Posted on February 17, 2026

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Bronx Times

‘Total chaos’: Montefiore Moses emergency nurses prepare union charges alleging retaliation

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Business

Why nearly 2 million New Yorkers with ‘Essential Plan’ healthcare may soon lose their coverage

Posted on February 16, 2026

You're in for a sweet experience at I Candy in Times Square.

Enjoy a sweet escape at i Candy, One Times Square’s newest, immersive experience

Posted on February 16, 2026

Mouse in a live trap

Politics

Sticky situation: Why the NYC Council is considering a ban on glue traps

Posted on February 16, 2026

2026 Dinosaur Museum NYC Guide: mom and daughter exploring dinosaur exhibits

New York Family

2026 Dinosaur Museum NYC Guide: Best Exhibits & Activities Near You

woman with blonde hair wearing red and holding a sign that reads 'patients over profits'

Health

NURSES STRIKE: Thousands of nurses head back to work, ending the month long strike at two major NYC hospitals

Posted on February 15, 2026

Horizontal picture of adorable large white Dog sits in modern home while wearing a sparkly pink headband with hearts, perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Pets

Looking for love this Valentine’s Day? Foster or adopt a New York City pet in need

Posted on February 13, 2026

Deli Boyz is are changing the deli game in NYC.

Deli Boyz blend West African flavors and deli culture in Harlem and the Bronx

Posted on February 13, 2026

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Health

NURSES STRIKE: NYSNA celebrates contract victories at all but one NYC hospital

Posted on February 12, 2026

Terra is a modern European eatery in Brooklyn.

Terra brings polished, modern European dining to Brooklyn

Posted on February 12, 2026

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Pets

Beauty secrets of the Westminster Dog Show

Posted on February 11, 2026

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No Valentine’s Day plans yet? Celebrate with Pudgy Penguins at their limited time pop-up

Posted on February 11, 2026

Dancers dressed in red holding a traditional lion for the Lunar New Year Lion Dance.

New York Family

42 Family-Friendly Events to Celebrate Lunar New Year in NYC

group of people holding signs in a street during a nurses strike

Health

NURSES STRIKE: Union reaches tentative deal with NewYork-Presbyterian; work stoppage’s end in sight

Posted on February 11, 2026

italian food from San Babila

An Upper East Side escape to Italy: Dining at San Babila

Posted on February 10, 2026

More from around NYC

Saint Barnabas Hospital hosts celebration honoring Dominican changemakers during Dominican Heritage Month

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Victoria’s Secrets: A winter week break

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Filly Luv sends love to Bed-Stuy through fried chicken and bubble tea

Bringing awareness to the nationwide attacks on trans youth.

In dangerous waters, LGBTQ youth need our support now