Local Democratic political leaders from Manhattan joined campaign workers in the northern suburbs before election day, campaigning for incumbent Pat Ryan in a race against Republican challenger Allison Esposito. ( Photo: Layla Law-Gisiko) Musings on the Campaign Trail Part 2: Local Leaders Head to Kingston Kingston was the first capital of New York State. Located in Ulster County, it is now a sleepy town with a penchant for gentrification.... Voices 04 Nov 2024 | 03:30
WANTED FOR GRAND LARCENY - Perpetrator - Probable Cause to Arrest. Water Street, November 2, 2024. ( Brian Berger) Trio of Asian Con Women Swipe $40G Worth of Jewelry from 81-Year-Old Woman on LES Don’t tell anyone but the life of a crime reporter can be a little dull sometimes. Once in a while, something unusual comes... News 04 Nov 2024 | 03:44
Co-author Susan Shaprio teamed up with former Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell to write the story of his life from an immigrant to the US at age 12, to a stretch in the US Army and then to the US Capitol Police. ( Photo: Courtesy Aquilino Gonell) From Battlefield to Capitol Siege: Sgt. Aquilino Gonell’s Fight for Healing and Justice Amid the deafening roar of a mob, U.S. Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell gripped his shield, his muscles straining against... City Arts 04 Nov 2024 | 02:42
Raising the curtain on the A.A. Thomson & Co. warehouse rededication. ( David Mitchell for Seaport Museum) Seaport Museum Rededicates Historic A.A. Thomson & Co Warehouse, Huge Exhibition to Follow “Ship ahoy! Have ye seen the Seaport Museum?” Whatever one’s answer of this exclamation, adapted from Moby Dick, all New Yorkers... News 04 Nov 2024 | 03:54
Thank your local parks worker today! Sara D. Roosevelt Park, October 30, 2024. ( Photo: Brian Berger) Sara D. Roosevelt Park Reclaimed for the People—(Mostly Anyway) Don’t say the city doesn’t care about parks! Though sometimes it might seem that way— when this or that should-be oasis is... News 04 Nov 2024 | 12:55
Start of the professional women’s race on Verrazano Bridge. ( NYPDFirstDep Instagram) 50,000+ Runners Take to Streets, Conquer Five Boroughs in New York City Marathon More than 50,000 runners pounded the streets for 26.2 miles, from Staten Island to Central Park, for the TCS New York City... News 04 Nov 2024 | 11:24
Mayor Adams (left) pictured with Talent is Timeless 2024 winner Rosemarie Hameed (center) and Dept. for the Aging Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez (right). ( Photo: NYC Department for the Aging) Inspiring Stories from Winners of City’s “Talent is Timeless ‘24” Contest “I came to life after the age of 60,” said Rosemarie Hameed, who took home first place honors in the city’s second annual... City Arts 01 Nov 2024 | 07:23
Gale Brewer hosted her annual Older Adult Tech Clinic on October 29, which drew a significant turnout. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Gale Brewer Hosts Instructive Tech Clinic for Senior Citizens Upper West Side City Councilmember Gale Brewer organized another now-annual Older Adult Tech Clinic, which provides senior... News 01 Nov 2024 | 03:43
John Tauranac has spent a long academic and literary career in Manhattan; known for his chairmanship of an MTA Map Committee that produced the subway map in current use, he has created a 2024 enhanced poster size version, easier to read and filled with more detail than currently available. ( Photo: Ralph Spielman) Man who Oversaw Subway Map Redesign 50 Years Ago is Pushing a New Version The subway map that John Tuaranac oversaw more than 50 years ago and which is still in use today is referred to as the Tuaranac... News 01 Nov 2024 | 02:42
Dog mom Gabby Shi and Bingo, a two year old mini schnauzer, pose with friends. ( Photo: Jessica DeStefano) Pups and their Owners Frolic at First Annual Halloween Social Local pet lovers and their costumed canines kicked off the Halloween season Oct. 25, as Ruff House Social Club, in partnership... News 01 Nov 2024 | 12:36
The Fulton and Chelsea-Elliot Houses appear set to be replaced with high-rise towers, and eventually demolished, fter the NYCHA board approved such a plan on Oct. 30. ( Photo: Google Street View ) Controversial Demo. Project for Chelsea Public Housing Complex Approved by NYCHA NYCHA’s board has signed off on a profoundly contested demolition of the Fulton & Chelsea-Elliot Houses, which houses roughly... News 01 Nov 2024 | 06:47
The parade as seen from the Jefferson Market Library clock tower. More than 100,000 people were estimated to have packed Sixth Ave. in Greenwich Village for the 51st annual Halloween parade. ( Photo: Alex Dolansky) Greenwich Village Halloween Parade Draws over 100,000 Spring-like weather drew a crowd estimated at over 100,000 people to the 51st annual Halloween parade in Greenwich Village... News 01 Nov 2024 | 05:50
Rudy Giuliani, had tried to sell his condo in a landmarked building on E. 66th St. more than a year ago, but now must turn over the keys as part of a court ordered $148 million settlement against him by two Georgia election workers a judge ruled he had defamed with false claims about the 2020 election. ( Photo: Beau Matic) Giuliani Ordered to Turn Over Assets to 2 Georgia Women He Defamed; Includes UES Co-Op A moving company representative and lawyers were expected to be given access to Rudy Giuliani’s Manhattan apartment on Oct.... News 01 Nov 2024 | 11:05
Celebrating tots getting a ride around Chelsea during the annual Buckle My Shoe Halloween parade. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Elephants, Fish & More: Buckle My Shoe Preschoolers Dress Up for Halloween Parading A gaggle of adorable preschoolers, dressed in costumes ranging from elephants to superheroes, paraded their way around Chelsea... News 31 Oct 2024 | 05:04
The winner of Sunday’s Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest dressed as Chalamet’s take on Willy Wonka from 2023’s ”Wonka.” ( Photo via @anthpo on X (formerly Twitter)) Exclusive: Timothée Chalamet Look-Alike Organizer Discusses Viral Event The real Timothée Chalamet crashed a Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest in Washington Square Park on Oct. 20. The event... News 31 Oct 2024 | 03:00