Scott Stringer is leading among Manhattan clubs with the most endorsements for mayor. Photo courtesy of Scott Stringer for Mayor campaign Who the Democratic Clubs Are Endorsing As February comes to a close, the 2021 New York City elections are in full swing – and with such crowded fields in most Manhattan... News 23 Feb 2021 | 11:03
Kyle Athayde, chair of Community Board 6 on the East Side. Photo courtesy of Kyle Athayde Changing the Mix at Community Boards In a borough where community board leadership has historically skewed white and older, Kyle Athayde is an outlier. He’s 29,... News 08 Feb 2021 | 11:36
Halal truck downtown. Photo: Eden, Janine and Jim, via Flickr Taking it to the Streets As the cap on food vendor permits has not changed since the 1980s and many vendors operate illegally, NYC is hoping to change... News 25 Jan 2021 | 11:08
Rendering of UES safe haven shelter by Goddard Riverside. Safe Haven Shelter Coming to UES As shelters are often overcrowded and some people choose the streets instead, safe haven shelters provide privacy and comfort.... News 24 Jan 2021 | 12:40
Bike parking in Union Square. Photo: Julian Nathan Calls for More Bike Parking With bicycling booming, traffic fatalities increasing and bike theft up by more than 27 percent, an advocacy group and elected... News 10 Jan 2021 | 06:55
At the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Urban Outreach Center. Photo courtesy of Council Member Ben Kallos Supermarket-Style Food Pantry Opens on the UES COVID-19 has exacerbated food insecurities everywhere and people are hurting. Some are going to bed hungry and choosing rent... News 14 Dec 2020 | 10:17
Screenshot of Julie Menin launching her candidacy for the Council race over Zoom. Menin Announces Run for City Council Longtime public servant Julie Menin officially launched her campaign for City Council on Tuesday, touting her vast experience... News 01 Dec 2020 | 04:29
On August 6, State Senator Brad Hoylman began participating in a phase three clinical trial for a vaccine candidate to prevent COVID-19 under the auspices of NYU Langone Health’s Vaccine Center. Photo: Office of New York State Senator Brad Hoylman Hoylman Takes His Shot State Senator Brad Hoylman felt it was “truly a matter of putting my money where my mouth is.” Well, actually, where his... News 30 Aug 2020 | 03:36
Photo: John Morton, via flickr. State vs City Clash on Election Reforms UPDATED, Aug. 11 at 2:50 p.m.: After a bungled primary election, concerns are mounting over whether election officials will... News 11 Aug 2020 | 02:49
Photo courtesy of Council Member Ben Kallos. Learning Without Laptops As students have been home virtually learning for nearly two months because of COVID-19, the question remains: were they... News 03 May 2020 | 07:08
Christopher Mason of Weill Cornell Medicine. ( Photo: Patricia Kuharic) On the Front Line of Testing A Weill Cornell Medicine professor is working to develop a coronavirus test that he thinks could be the most sensitive test... News 27 Apr 2020 | 04:15
Council Member Ben Kallos with his cat Pandora, on a City Council Zoom meeting. ( Photo via Ben Kallos Twitter feed.) Pandora's Box This just in - No presidential primary this June so says the NY Board of Elections, meaning that Bernie Sanders gets no NY... Voices 27 Apr 2020 | 02:44
Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, October 2019. ( Photo: 1103 NYC, via flickr) Should the Beaches Open? As temperatures begin to rise and summer is around the corner, the question remains will NYC open its beaches amid COVID-19?... News 25 Apr 2020 | 06:57
Council Member Ben Kallos said the decision addresses a need in UES schools. ( Photo courtesy of NYC Council photographer William Alatriste) City Says 'Oui' to French Lessons for Pre-K The Department of Education announced that it will launch a French dual-language program this fall at the pre-kindergarten... News 11 Mar 2020 | 02:41
Council Member Ben Kallos. ( Photo courtesy of NYC Council photographer WilliamAlatriste) Cutting Supertalls Down to Size Politicians, community advocates and developers are looking to the future of Manhattan development following an unprecedented... News 25 Feb 2020 | 10:54
