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Straphangers say they commute in rush hour alongside sleeping homeless.

‘Everyone feels unsafe’: Homeless continue to make beds on rush hour subway trains as NYPD vows to address underground issues

Posted on February 11, 2025

Frishberg discovered some of New York's secret treasures and now she's sharing her knowledge with everyone.

Travel

‘Secret New York’: Author of new travel guide helps reveal hidden gems of the Big Apple

Posted on February 11, 2025

Cosmic Con 2025 is set to highlight the role of comics with panels and workshops in NYC on Feb. 15-16.

NYC comic fans! Prepare for ‘Cosmic Con 2025’, a show geared for personal expression and tolerance

Posted on February 11, 2025

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Bronx Times

Bronx photographer wins opportunity to shoot Knicks game at MSG

Bird Flu Hits NYC: Ducks Confirmed Dead from Avian Flu at Queens Zoo, Bronx Zoo Birds Still Under Investigation

New York Family

Bird Flu Hits NYC: Ducks Confirmed Dead from Avian Flu at Queens Zoo, Bronx Zoo Birds Still Under Investigation

Hand pulling slice of heart-shaped pizza near ingredients on cutting board

Where you can find heart-shaped food in New York City

Posted on February 8, 2025

Mixed raced group of friends gathered together using a phone looking at social network content smiling and enjoying.

Why millennials are choosing friendship over marriage

Posted on February 8, 2025

Chickens Market In San Juan Chamula

Bronx Times

Gov. Hochul orders temporary closure of live bird markets after bird flu detections

Schnipper's Quality Soups

Upper East Side

New fast-casual restaurant Schnipper’s Quality Soups brings unique, delicious soups to Upper East Side

Posted on February 7, 2025

Gay City News

‘Do not be complicit’: Pols speak out at NYU Langone after hospitals restrict gender-affirming care

9 Podcasts to Enjoy During Black History Month

New York Family

9 Podcasts to Enjoy During Black History Month

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Pets

MUG Root Beer to give bulldogs recognition amid Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Posted on February 7, 2025

Man getting food at NYC food pantries

Health

NYC food pantries anticipate economic challenges amid Trump’s whirlwind orders and policy changes

Posted on February 7, 2025

Ben's, burgers and Black History. Hamburger historian partners with D.C. staple to celebrate Black History Month.

Feeding into history! Hamburger America features D.C. staple, Ben’s Chili Bowl, for Black History Month

Posted on February 6, 2025

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Bronx Times

Wakefield native releases documentary on Black maternal health disparities

Family-Friendly Valentine's Day Events in NYC & Tri-State Area

New York Family

Family-Friendly Valentine’s Day Events in NYC & Tri-State Area

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Brooklyn Paper

First six Brooklyn organizations chosen for BP Reynoso’s Community Baby Shower Fund

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New York Family

Not Into the Super Bowl? Fun NYC Game Day Events (Plus a Few At-Home Ideas)

Trans activists protest NYU Langone pause on gender-affirming care

Health

‘Blood on your hands’: Thousands protest NYU Langone halt of trans youth gender-affirming care after Trump order

Posted on February 4, 2025

67th Annual GRAMMY Awards – Press Room

Bronx Times

Castle Hill’s Samara Joy takes home two Grammys at 67th annual awards

State Attorney General Letitia James is reminding providers of their obligation to provide gender-affirming care in New York State.

Gay City News

AG James warns providers after reports of two NYC hospitals halting youth gender-affirming care

Jennifer Quezada, CEO and co-founder of Digital Moda.

Business

Digital Moda: A family-run business uplifting small fashion brands in NYC

Posted on February 3, 2025

Crowd waits at Bradley Cooper's cheesesteak restaurant in East Village

Bradley Cooper’s latest production – Philly cheesesteaks – draws big crowds in the East Village

Posted on February 2, 2025

Senator Gillibrand speaks about Trump federal funding freeze

Politics

‘Trump lost the first battle’, but NYC pols warn they’re ready if president tries another federal funding freeze

Posted on February 2, 2025

Medium Rare's steak frites dinner

New York City’s Medium Rare to offer free steak frites to those who get engaged there on Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 1, 2025

Low angle view of young group of people holding cellphone devices at city street. Diverse addicted teen friends watching social media content on smartphone app. Youth, gen tech people and technology lifestyle concept.

These influencers are safe for kids and teens to follow

Posted on February 1, 2025

Female teacher helping little boy sort the cubes by color in a kindergarten. Early development concept. Selective focus.

Why New Yorkers are struggling with child care costs

Posted on February 1, 2025

Farmers Market

Bronx Times

Middle schoolers successfully lobby Mayor Adams for local farmers market

Guiding Eyes for the Blind CEO Thomas Panek (left) celebrated his one-year anniversary with his guide dog, Ten, with Eli Manning (right).

Sports

Eli Manning helps celebrate one-year anniversary of Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s CEO/guide dog partnership

Posted on January 31, 2025

Trump's attempted efforts to freeze federal Medicaid funding worries New York healthcare providers.

Health

Trump administration’s push to halt Medicaid funding rescinded amid controversy and backlash

Posted on January 31, 2025

a Nerina tablescape full of menu items

New restaurant Nerina brings Greek hospitality to Greenpoint

Posted on January 31, 2025

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Brooklyn Paper

After years of delays, EPA moves toward partial ‘early action’ cleanup of Newtown Creek

hospital

Bronx Times

Gov. Hochul announces $140 million for upgrades at Bronx hospital

Chef garnishing a meal

New York’s culinary stars shine as James Beard award semifinalists are announced

Posted on January 30, 2025

NYPD commissioner and chief of detectives discuss ICE raids

Politics

ICE raids: NYPD says migrants shouldn’t fear law enforcement – unless they are criminals

Posted on January 29, 2025

Simon the Basset-Cattle dog (left) was inaugurated as the new dog mayor

Pets

New York City inaugurates new dog mayor, Simon the Basset-Cattle Dog

Posted on January 29, 2025

Chinatown Midnight Madness firecrackers for Lunar New Year

Chinatown

Midnight Madness takes over Chinatown for fiery Lunar New Year celebration

Posted on January 29, 2025

Egg Prices Skyrocket, But Are They Safe Amid the Bird Flu Crisis?

New York Family

Egg Prices Skyrocket, But Are They Safe Amid the Bird Flu Crisis?

Afternoon tea in NYC

Experience the charm of British afternoon tea at these elegant NYC spots

Posted on January 29, 2025

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Holidays

What to know about Lunar New Year and where to celebrate around New York City

Posted on January 28, 2025

A mentally disturbed man in obvious need of medical assistance was left wallowing in his own filth on a Manhattan subway on Sunday while also sending straphangers running in panic — a reminder of the city's continued struggle to address the severely mentally ill in the subway system. (Part of image blurred for content)

NYC subway riders shaken by mentally ill man’s filthy breakdown on 6 train, caught on camera

Posted on January 26, 2025

NY: The Flowery Williamsburg Opening

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn welcomes The Flowery’s fourth cannabis dispensary in NYC

Caring father with thermometer checking fever of daughter by son

Health

Tips from a pediatrician on managing the tripledemic of the flu, norovirus and RSV

Posted on January 25, 2025

Doctor and patient

Sponsored

Donating Your Plasma at BioLife: What You Need to Know

Posted on January 23, 2025

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Midtown Manhattan

The cosmic seduction of Altair: Where earthly delights meet heavenly vibes

Posted on January 23, 2025

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New York Family

How to Handle Summer Camp Anxiety

Red Cross Seeks Donors As National Blood Supply Drops 25 Percent

Brooklyn Paper

New York Blood Center declares statewide blood emergency amid record low donations

Native New Yorkers and tourists alike flocked to enjoy the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in Central Park Monday after the greenspace was blanketed white by snow.

Upper West Side

SEE IT! New Yorkers flock to Central Park to enjoy snow day

Posted on January 20, 2025

More from around NYC

permits

Permits filed for residential building with 28 units in Olinville

Artwork by Barrington Brissett that will feature at Marissa Lowe's "Uplifted" exhibition. Photo courtesy of Marissa Lowe.

New exhibition celebrating Black and brown artists to launch at Cambria Heights library

FlynnStoned Bay Ridge opening

FlynnStoned Cannabis Company rolls out Bay Ridge’s biggest dispensary yet

There is a legal battle in federal courts regarding the Trump administration's effort to restrict transgender and non-binary individuals from obtaining passports that identify their sex consistent with their gender identity.

Federal appeals court refuses to stay injunction against Trump administration passport policy