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Flaming Saddles, a country-western gay bar in Hell’s Kitchen put a Dolly Parton memorial up Aug. 25.

Flaming Saddles, a country-western gay bar in Hell’s Kitchen put a Dolly Parton memorial up Aug. 25. ( Photo: Instagram: Flaming Saddles)

After a battle with cancer, Dolly Parton died Aug. 25, 2026.

New York City remembers life and legacy of Dolly Parton

26 Aug 2026 | 04:54

Like most of the country, New Yorkers are mourning the loss of an American icon: Dolly Parton.

Parton passed Aug. 25 at 80-years-old after a brief battle with cancer.

In honor of the late country artist, advocate and philanthropist, New York’s cityscape glowed pink Tuesday night.

From 9:25 to 10:25 p.m....

Three friends show off their cosplay: two Jujutsu Kaisen cosplaysSuguru Geto and Fumihiko Takaba surround Nico Robin from “One Piece.”

Three friends show off their cosplay: two Jujutsu Kaisen cosplaysSuguru Geto and Fumihiko Takaba surround Nico Robin from “One Piece.” ( Photo: Christian Spencer)

Anime NYC’s Turnout Signals a New Era of Geek Fandom

26 Aug 2026 | 01:26

Anime NYC is estimated to have attracted and estimated 150,000 fans to the Jacob K. Javits Convention...

Lithium battery fires, such as one that occurred when a van full of e-vehicles exploded last month on W. 23rd Street (above), are on pace to achieve record highs in New York City this year.

Lithium battery fires, such as one that occurred when a van full of e-vehicles exploded last month on W. 23rd Street (above), are on pace to achieve record highs in New York City this year. ( Photo: Satish Shahi)

NYC’s Lithium Battery Fires on Pace to Pass Last Year’s Record

26 Aug 2026 | 07:55

The number of lithium-ion battery fires appears to be on track to outpace last year’s record total, according...

Alex Chapman and Pete Fehn with their dog Elvis at Itty Island on Tenth Avenue in Chelsea.

Alex Chapman and Pete Fehn with their dog Elvis at Itty Island on Tenth Avenue in Chelsea. ( Photo: Deborah Fenker)

Itty Island: 2 Chelsea Residents Build Community Spirit in Tiny Garden

25 Aug 2026 | 05:06

Gardening in Manhattan is not for the faint of heart. But Alex Chapman and Pete Fehn have enough heart...

A youth soccer league game in progress is underway on the Gansevoort Peninsula Athletic Field in Hudson River Park on Aug. 25. Earlier that morning, a machete-wielding man appeared, telling a coach he was there to protect the park.

A youth soccer league game in progress is underway on the Gansevoort Peninsula Athletic Field in Hudson River Park on Aug. 25. Earlier that morning, a machete-wielding man appeared, telling a coach he was there to protect the park. ( Photo: Amber Roldan)

Machete Man, NYPD Respond to Hudson River Park Harassment Report

25 Aug 2026 | 05:09

The NYPD—and a concerened citizen nicknamed “Machete Man”— have stepped up their presence at a Hudson...

Two Manhattan high school students, Daria Isajeva and Jeremy Orlicki-So, talked to <i>Straus News </i>about serving on the ball crew at the U.S. Open.

Two Manhattan high school students, Daria Isajeva and Jeremy Orlicki-So, talked to Straus News about serving on the ball crew at the U.S. Open. ( Photo: Flickr, Kai Brinker)

Tennis-Loving Local Teens Land Coveted Ball Crew Jobs at US Open

24 Aug 2026 | 07:59

As the US Open gets underway in Queens, diehard tennis spectators will have much to contemplate, such...

Five people were seen coming out of a manhole near Madison Square Garden and Penn Station on Aug. 18.

Five people were seen coming out of a manhole near Madison Square Garden and Penn Station on Aug. 18. ( TikTok: @Ricardyfabre)

Five “Mole People” Emerge from Manhattan Manhole in Dead of Night

24 Aug 2026 | 10:23

Mole people have emerged in Manhattan.

For the second time this summer, a mysterious group has been spotted...

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