A tussle broke out in front of the Vans store during a special sneaker drop on the morning of April 30, with two people arrested and given summonses for disorderly conduct. ( Photo: X.com, Ovrnundr) Off The Wall? Near Riot Erupts at Midtown “Vans” Sneaker Event A wild early morning tussle brawl broke out in front of a Vans store in Midtown on April 30, among fans who began lining... News 02 May 2026 | 11:22
The fire at 210 Seventh Ave. began early in the morning of April 12 and took two hours to contain. ( Photo: Sarah Gassel) Arson Charge: FDNY Marshal Claims Fem Firebug Set Blaze That Gutted Chelsea Building An 32-year-old woman was arrested by FDNY fire marshals and charged with setting a fire in a long-abandoned building in Chelsea... News 01 May 2026 | 11:47
The sign appeared outside the Trader Joe’s on W. 72nd St. and Broadway, alarming local residents. ( Photo: Mary Mayo) Customers Upset as Trader Joe’s Closes Busy UWS Store for Renovations A sign reading “temporarily shutting our doors” at the entrance of the Trader Joe’s at 72nd Street and Broadway is stopping... News 02 May 2026 | 12:02
The Theater District staple Sardi’s will lay off 62 workers as part of a temporary closure in June, according to records. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Sardi’s to Lay Off Dozens During Renovations Sardi’s, the theater district dining landmark that has plans for a major renovations under new ownership, will be laying... News 02 May 2026 | 11:28
Congressman Jerry Nadler led a group of Democratic elected officials from Manhattan who blasted the bidding process by companies seeking to be the master developer on April 26th. He said President Trump has secretly met with the proposed bidders and posed with a mock up Daily News cover. ( Photo: Office of Rep. Jerry Nadler) Bids Land Early for Penn Station; Nadler Blasts Process as Tainted by Trump “This is not a process insulated from politics. Donald Trump—not transit experts, not New Yorkers—makes the final call.” News 30 Apr 2026 | 05:35
King Charles III (center) and Queen Camilla pay their respects at the reflecting pool at Ground Zero alongside former mayor Michael Bloomberg who is the chairman of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. ( Photo: 9/11 Memorial & Museum) Royals in NYC: King Charles and Queen Camilla Visit 9/11 Memorial In honor of the 25th anniversary of the lives lost during the 9/11 attack, British royals King Charles III and Queen Camilla... News 01 May 2026 | 10:49
The Department of Transportation has unveiled two new renderings, one with a bike lane and one without, for its planned overhaul of Park Avenue that would expand pedestrian space. ( Photo: DOT Rendering) Bike Lane For Park Ave.? DOT Seeks Public Input on New Overhaul Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration is advancing a yearslong plan to put the “park” back in Park Avenue, with the NYC Department... News 30 Apr 2026 | 10:25
RJ HIGTON and Company perform ‘Broadway Rhythm’ in “GOTTA DANCE! “ ( Photo: Christopher Duggan,) “Gotta Dance!” Showcases Broadway’s Magical Moves If you miss—or missed—the great dance shows like “Jerome Robbins’ Broadway,” “Dancin,” “West Side Story” and “Chorus Line,”... City Arts 29 Apr 2026 | 06:20
whitney via www.whitney.org Chelsea & Downtown Manhattan Events: Apr. 30-May 6 Thursday, April 30th Chelsea ‘The Paris Novel’: An Evening with Ruth Reichl: Come to the National Arts Club to celebrate the... News 29 Apr 2026 | 12:07
Carl Wilson, the chief of staff for former city council member Erik Bottcher who was elected to the NYS Senate is the winner of the four-way race for city council district 3 on the west side. He was 17 points ahead of the number two candidate Lindsay Boylan in the April 28 special election. ( Photo: Carlwilsonnyc) Wilson Wins West Side City Council Race, Besting Boylan, Law-Gisiko Carl Wilson racked up 43.1 percent of the ballots cast in the April 28, special election to fill the West Side city council... News 30 Apr 2026 | 01:33
The veteran editor had a knack for reinventing himself. In his storied career he served as editor of Money magazine, editor of George magazine in the 18 months after JFK Jr. perished and a health care detective as he himself battled health issues. ( Photo: Linkedin) Remembering Frank Lalli, Editor & Journalist Frank Lalli, who passed away on April 27 at age 83, impacted so many journalists’ lives–including my own. When he moved from... Voices 29 Apr 2026 | 04:45
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the plans to expand the Empire Bin program on April 17. ( Photo: Courtesy of the NYC Mayor’s Office) Trash Containerization to Expand to Downtown Manhattan by 2027 Mayor Zohran Mamdani is kicking trash bags to the curb. The mayor is pushing forward on the implementation of citywide trash... News 28 Apr 2026 | 02:20
A photo of victim Abdul Saleh and his young son was taped to the RIP sign outside Sal’s Deli on E. 13th St. and Ave. B. He also had a young daughter. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly) Shooter Arrested, Charged with Murder of Beloved Deli Worker A 28-year-old involved in the shooting death of beloved deli worker Abdul Saleh was arrested on Sunday, April 26 shortly... News 28 Apr 2026 | 12:42
Village Preservation is continuing to rail against a planned luxury condo tower at 5 W. 13th St., with the support of a few local residents. ( Rendering: Village Preservation) Locals, Advocates Rally Against W. 13th Street Condo Tower An advocacy group rallied against a luxury condo tower that is slated to be built on W. 13th St. on April 23, alongside dozens... Home 27 Apr 2026 | 04:35
”The Light That Shines Through the Universe” a depiction of a Buddah that was destroyed by the Talban in Afghanistan, is the newest art work on dispaly atop the High Line. ( Instagram/ceciliaalemani) Goodbye Giant Pigeon, Hello Buddah: High Line Unveils New Sculpture A 30 foot tall sandstone Buddha, titled “The Light That Shines Through the Universe” now rises above 10th Avenue on the High... News 27 Apr 2026 | 04:16
