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Citi Bikes in the newly renovated Pershing Square Plaza near Grand Central Station in East Midtown.

Business

‘Room to breathe’: DOT, East Midtown leaders celebrate completion of Pershing Square Plaza renovations

Posted on June 1, 2025

Queens Council Member Nantasha Williams joined advocates in calling for an increased Commission on Human Rights budget for fiscal year 2026.

Law

Advocates rally at City Hall for increased Human Rights Commission funding

Posted on May 30, 2025

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg

Man who stabbed trans woman on Randall’s Island jailed for 25 years: DA

Posted on May 30, 2025

Congress member Dan Goldman speaks about ICE raids

‘Gestapo-like behavior’: Goldman condemns ICE detentions at NYC court appearances

Posted on May 29, 2025

A rendering of Caesars Palace Times Square.

Midtown Manhattan

Wyndham CEO, major nearby venues back Times Square casino pitch amid concerns for traffic, noise

Posted on May 29, 2025

Fushimi Spread of Dishes

Fushimi effortlessly brings immersive elements to modern Japanese cuisine

Posted on May 29, 2025

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Maneaters, market timing, and tomato beef: Warhol’s cans, consumption, and the collectible sublime

Posted on May 29, 2025

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Brooklyn Paper

Planet Brooklyn, a two-day ‘first of its kind’ music festival, is coming in August

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Midtown dispensary Culture House offers discount for Knicks fans amid playoff season

Posted on May 28, 2025

Candidates for Manhattan Borough President: From left, State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, City Council Member Keith Powers, and Dr. Calvin Sun are competing in the June 24 Democratic primary to succeed outgoing Borough President Mark Levine.

2025 Primary Election: The three Democratic candidates vying for Manhattan Borough President

Posted on May 28, 2025

Police at scene of stabbing in Harlem

Harlem

Early-morning Harlem stabbing at street corner leaves man seriously wounded

Posted on May 28, 2025

Mayday Parade

‘Three Cheers for 20 Years’: Mayday Parade brings anniversary tour to NYC’s iconic Rooftop at Pier 17

Posted on May 27, 2025

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‘Train Daddy’ Andy Byford coming back to NYC to oversee Trump admin’s Penn Station redesign

Posted on May 27, 2025

The 2025 Reaching for the Stars Gala Hosted by Adriana Diaz of CBS Honoring Vlad Duthier of CBS, Candace Matthews and Bruce Matthews, Erana Stennett of Bloomberg Philanthropies held at Ziegfeld Ballroom on April 30th, 2025 in New York, NY (Photo by Udo Salters Photography).

Harlem

Blades, brilliance, and the spirit of Harlem: A gala to remember

Posted on May 27, 2025

The NYPD released these surveillance images of three alleged suspects accused of robbing and assaulting a man inside a Washington Heights store on March 11.

Washington Heights

Police seek trio after man pistol-whipped in Washington Heights robbery

Posted on May 27, 2025

The exterior of the Travel Agency soho store next to cannabis products

Soho

The Travel Agency opens new cannabis retail store in Soho

Posted on May 26, 2025

Central Park Boathouse.

Central Park Boathouse pairs bright flavors with outdoor dining and boat rental experience

Posted on May 25, 2025

Diana Agudela, 44, was brutally attacked while cycling home on Randall’s Island on May 16. She remains hospitalized in critical condition, police said

Police charge man in brutal attack on woman cycling on Randall’s Island

Posted on May 23, 2025

uptown night market

Harlem

Uptown Night Market to run weekly on Thursday nights in Harlem

Posted on May 23, 2025

Police released this image of the alleged suspect, wanted for punching an MTA conductor in the face at Grand Central Station on May 22.

5 train assault: MTA worker randomly punched by straphanger at Grand Central Station

Posted on May 23, 2025

"Nightfall" by Lorna Simpson

Lorna Simpson’s ‘Source Notes’: Where memory melts, identity emerges and the ice never lies

Posted on May 22, 2025

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Brooklyn Paper

Tears flow at vigil for sailors killed in Brooklyn Bridge ship crash

(L-R) Naeira Galal, Pamela Barbey, Peter Barbey and Abdelfattah Galal attend the 2025 PEN America Literary Gala at American Museum of Natural History on May 15, 2025.

Inside the 2025 PEN America Literary Gala, where glamour meets resistance

Posted on May 22, 2025

Rendering of the upcoming Jackie Robinson statue outside the Jackie Robinson Museum in Hudson Square. The eight-foot bronze sculpture is one of several projects funded through a $4.5 million state grant

Jackie Robinson statue among six state-funded projects planned for Hudson Square

Posted on May 21, 2025

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From Billie Holiday to Blue Note: Jose James’ jazz journey breaks all the rules

Posted on May 21, 2025

East Village Dance Parade dancer in colorful dress

SEE IT: Dance Parade and Fest in East Village moves to the beat of the city

Posted on May 21, 2025

A rendering shows the proposed pedestrian-focused redesign of 5th Avenue between Bryant Park and Central Park, featuring widened sidewalks, new trees, seating areas and stormwater infrastructure

Pedestrian paradise: $400M 5th Avenue redesign to begin in 2028

Posted on May 21, 2025

34th Street busway: The city’s plan would prioritize buses and trucks along this busy corridor while maintaining local access for drop-offs and deliveries.

NYC unveils plan for 34th Street busway to speed up Manhattan commutes

Posted on May 20, 2025

Left: John Singer Sargent's "Portrait de la vicomtesse de Paillade - Château de Blérancourt"; Right, Sargent's infamous "Madame X"

John Singer Sargent, seduction and the silent power of his portraits on display at The Met

Posted on May 20, 2025

park rendering for casino resort at Hudson Yards. Wynn Resorts announced that it would no longer be seeking a gaming license at the Western Rail Yard development, marking one less casino bid for NYC.

Hudson Yards development pulls out of casino bid; company aims to move forward with residential plans

Posted on May 19, 2025

Police in Harlem respond to shooting that left man dead

Harlem

Man fatally shot behind Harlem police precinct in mysterious incident

Posted on May 19, 2025

rescue workers at the scene of a ship crash into Brooklyn Bridge.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Bridge ship crash: 2 sailors now dead as investigation into how tragic collision occurred continues

Posted on May 18, 2025

Duane Reade pharmacy in Brooklyn closing this spring

Brooklyn

Two Duane Reade shops in Brooklyn and Manhattan closing this spring due to pharmacy chain cutbacks

Posted on May 17, 2025

hello82 is now in Soho.

Soho

From Coast to Coast, hello82 opens new headquarters in SoHo

Posted on May 16, 2025

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Suspect sought for assaulting a police officer in Union Square Park

Posted on May 16, 2025

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Police charge man who scaled Union Square statue for ‘world peace’

Posted on May 16, 2025

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Midtown Manhattan

Embassy of elegance: The Consulate reigns as New York’s new culinary diplomat

Posted on May 16, 2025

Cops at scene of Soho stabbing between panhandlers

Soho

Soho stabbing: Panhandlers’ argument leads to bloody assault near subway station

Posted on May 15, 2025

Sutton Foster performs at New York Philharmonic gala

A symphony of stardust: Sutton Foster and the New York Philharmonic’s night of alchemy

Posted on May 15, 2025

Francoise by Pablo Picasso

The Sacrament of the Muse: Picasso’s Françoise and the blood ritual of artistic genius

Posted on May 15, 2025

Alleged Manhattan subway corpse rape suspect indicted, seated and looking menacing

Manhattan subway corpse rapist will be prosecuted ‘to fullest extent’ on sex assault indictment, DA Bragg says

Posted on May 14, 2025

a promotional concept for the Pepsi Challenge, which says "Let your taste buds decide, take the pepsi challenge!" next to a can of pepsi zero.

Take the Pepsi Challenge around New York City this weekend

Posted on May 14, 2025

Artist Michele Zalopany holding dog at Hotel Chelsea

Chelsea

From Detroit grit to Chelsea glam: Michele Zalopany’s artistic odyssey keeps blossoming

Posted on May 14, 2025

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New York City man cuffed for harassing and attacking gay couple in Flatiron

Posted on May 13, 2025

Jenn low (left) in front of Wanderlust + Co in New York City, on the right is the interior of the store

Online jewelry retailer Wanderlust + Co opens first-ever US brick-and-mortar store in the West Village

Posted on May 13, 2025

dancers in the Japan Parade

Upper West Side

‘Konnichiwa New York City:’ The 4th annual Japan Parade marches down Upper West Side

Posted on May 12, 2025

Cops at scene of Queens shooting

Lower Manhattan

Man shot dead at Lower Manhattan public housing complex near NYPD headquarters

Posted on May 10, 2025

Two of the three Democratic candidates turned out Wednesday night for PoliticsNY's forum, (Left) Dr Calvin Sun (R) City Council Member Keith Powers

Manhattan BP candidates skeptical of federal plans for Penn Station, ‘not looking to work with Trump’

Posted on May 9, 2025

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Fans enjoy Pride Night at Citi Field in 2023.

New York City’s pro sports teams gear up for Pride Month