Tenant advocates protest the proposed rent hike revealed by the Rent Guidelines Board on April 30. The Board said it is considering increases of between two percent and 4.5 percent for one-year rent-stabilized leases, and between four and 6.5 percent for two-year ones. ( Photo via Met Council on Housing, X.com ) Rent Guidelines Board Proposes Rent Hikes of up to 6.5 percent The Rent Guidelines Board is currently considering a new range of rent hikes for NYC’s rent-stabilized units. On April 30,... News 07 May 2024 | 02:03
The Tiffany’s on Fifth Ave. was targeted by a jewelry thief in early March. Now, a man wanted by Interpol in connection with a slew of heists has been arrested and charged with the robbery. ( Photo via Tiffany & Co., Google Maps ) Jewel Thief Wanted By Interpol Is Busted After Pricey NYC Robberies, D.A. Says A man said to be an international jewel thief has been arrested in connection with two Manhattan heists, which occurred this... News 07 May 2024 | 02:01
Jasper Caruso during his perfect April 18 game against H.S. of Art & Design. The sophomore struck out 14 batters in five innings, without allowing a batter to reach base. ( Photo via PSAL, Instagram ) High School Sophomore Jasper Caruso Throws Perfect Game For Chelsea Lions Jasper Caruso, a high school sophomore, brought glory to Chelsea Career and Technical Education’s baseball team–the Chelsea... News 06 May 2024 | 04:24
The 2024 Macy’s 4th of July firework celebration, which was held over the East River for the past decade, this year will held over the Hudson River–its original home–for the first time since 2013. ( Photo via Keith J. Kelly ) Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Will Be Firing From the Hudson River This Year Macy’s 4th of July fireworks will be shot off of barges on the Hudson River this year, which hasn’t happened in over a decade.... News 03 May 2024 | 10:24
Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal was a primary sponsor of the Local Journalism Sustainability Act, which has resulted in a $90 million tax incentive for local newspapers being included in the state budget. He discussed the credit during the annual convention of the New York Press Association in Saratoga Springs. ( Photo via nysenate.gov ) NY’s Local Papers Get $90M Payroll Tax Credit In State Budget A $90 million payroll tax credit for local newspapers was included in New York State’s 2025 budget, marking an unqualified... News 29 Apr 2024 | 09:46
NYC Planning Commission Chair Dan Garodnick (left) and Mayor Eric Adams during a April 29 rally that promoted the “City of Yes” zoning amendment. The draft text entered public review that same day. ( Photo via nyc.gov) “City of Yes” Would Put “A Little More Housing In Every Neighborhood” The City of Yes, a draft zoning text amendment that aims to address New York City’s critical housing shortage by ramping... News 29 Apr 2024 | 07:48
In February, zoning modifications were introduced that would make it easier for Related Co. to build a Hudson Yards casino. On April 1, West Side’s Community Board 4 issued a blistering condemnation of the changes. ( Rendering via Related Co. & Wynn Resorts ) CB4 Letter Blasts Proposed Zoning Changes For Possible $12 Billion Hudson Yards Casino As Related Co. seeks to earn the rights to operate a casino complex in Hudson Yards, it is drawing the ire of a local community... News 25 Apr 2024 | 06:23
Wollman Rink’s Pickle Courts Will Now Be A Summer Staple The fourteen courts that replaced the Central Park ice-skating facilities at the Wollman Rink last summer–which made them... News 24 Apr 2024 | 05:21
The word “pickleball” is now splayed across the front of the Life Time facilities at PENN 1. ( Photo by Jack Ahern ) New Pickleball Courts Open Across From Madison Square Garden Life Time Fitness, the upscale gym behemoth that has opened eight separate spots in Manhattan, is now offering seven fresh... News 20 Apr 2024 | 04:31
Craig Slutzkin, the vice-chair of Community Board 5, discusses the rules of debate for a motion to table a controversial recusal resolution. The measure would limit the voting rights of members with connections to advocacy groups, such as new CB5 chair Samir Lavingia, pictured to the left of Slutzkin. ( Photo via YouTube) Tense Meeting: CB5 Tables Resolution That Could Curtail Voting Rights of New Board Chair Turmoil at Community Board 5 over Samir Lavingia acquiring the position of board chair continued on April 11, as board members... News 15 Apr 2024 | 01:41
The solar eclipse, which will block out about 91 percent of the sun locally, will begin in New York City at about 3:15 p.m. on April 8. There is a viewing party being held at Broadway and 23rd on that date, starting at noon, and the MTA and Public Libraries are handing out free eclipse sunglasses in advance. ( Photo: Flatiron No Mad Partnership/Simons Foundation) On Tap: Eclipse Viewing Party in Chelsea, Free Glasses At Moynihan Train Hall & All Public Libraries Big Apple residents are being urged to don special eyewear while viewing April 8’s solar eclipse, which will block out 91... News 08 Apr 2024 | 10:34
A NYPL librarian engaging in some storytelling for a rapt audience. The Whitney Museum has now partnered with the NYPL to provide free tickets to the museum on April 14, which will come with the perks of three “storytime” sessions and Biennial access. ( Photo via Whitney Museum ) Whitney Partners With New York Public Library To Offer “Free Storytime” & Biennial Tix The Whitney has teamed up with the New York Public Library to bring a free day of storytelling joy to people of all ages,... News 05 Apr 2024 | 12:08
Tammy Murray, the Helping Hand Award winner. ( By Jack Ahern ) “I Enjoy Helping People, Period” Tammy Murray, a supervisor at the Stockholm St. family shelter in Bushwick, notes that “I used to be in a shelter myself... People 05 Apr 2024 | 11:07
City Council Member Carlina Rivera, whose district includes Beth Israel hospital, addressing a March 24 rally outside the facility. She said that Beth Israel’s closure would put the healthcare of hundreds of thousands of downtown Manhattanites in jeopardy. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly ) State Health Dept. Report Blasts Mt. Sinai’s Grinding Closure of Beth Israel As Mt. Sinai remains intent on closing Beth Israel despite mounting public and political opposition, the New York State Department... 01 Apr 2024 | 02:17
Eric Adams signing an extension of NYC’s rent stabilization law on March 25, which will now expire in April 2027. ( Photo via NYC’s Mayor’s Office ) NYC’s Rent Stabilization Law Is Extended To 2027 Mayor Eric Adams signed a City Council bill that extends NYC’s Rent Stabilization Law–which sets the rate of rent increases... News 01 Apr 2024 | 01:37