Laura Redensky provided a presentation to State Senator Liz Kreuger’s constituents about what home health options they have. Redensky helms COHME, a home care nonprofit. ( Photo: www.cohme.org) If You’re Leaving the Hospital, Here’s What to Know About Home Care What do you do if you’re discharged from a hospital, want the right home health aide, and have to figure out how to pay for... Senior Living Guide 12 Jul 2024 | 12:40
NYC Guitar School students taking advantage of some free lessons–part of June 21’s Make Music NY Festival–at Union Square. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Guitarists Receive Lessons at Union Square During Make Music NY Festival Students of all ages with the NYC Guitar School participated in some impromptu lessons at Union Square on Friday, June 21,... News 24 Jun 2024 | 01:44
Participants in 2024’s Juneteenth March, which is now a 5K, racing from the starting gate at Central Park’s Engineer’s Gate. ( Photo by Jack Ahern ) Juneteenth 5K in Central Park Draws Record 1,500 Racers, Organizer Says A cheerful crowd of walkers, runners, and rollers gathered to partake in a Juneteenth 5K starting at Central Park’s Engineer’s... News 21 Jun 2024 | 05:42
A photo that reportedly depicts Hayden Espinosa wearing a blurred-out swastika arm patch. Espinoza, a right-wing extremist, has been indicted for selling weaponry to an undercover cop– from federal prison. ( Manhattan D.A.) D.A. Bragg Indicts Right-Wing Extremist For Allegedly Selling Guns From Federal Prison A man that sold guns and gun components to right-wing extremists via a Telegram group chat–from federal prison in Louisiana,... Home 20 Jun 2024 | 10:26
The canine version of Zendaya’s Met Gala ensemble, now viewable at the AKC Museum of the Dog. It’s part of Anthony Rubio’s “Canine Couture” exhibit, which runs until July 7. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Anthony Rubio’s Museum of the Dog Exhibit Is a Mix of the Met Gala & Canine Swagger Do you count yourself among the billions of fans of dogs and high fashion, two behemoths of human culture that have overlapped... News 19 Jun 2024 | 04:56
50 W. 13th St.–which has been home to civil rights giants and theater luminaries alike–has moved one step closer to receiving designated landmark status, the nonprofit Village Preservation announced on June 18. ( Photo: Village Preservation ) West Village Home of Civil Rights Giants Moves Closer to Landmark Status A Manhattan house that civil rights icons called home in the 1800s, located at 50 W. 13th St., may acquire landmark status.... News 19 Jun 2024 | 04:29
The projected view of the Howard Hughes Corp.’s planned South Street Seaport development from the Brooklyn Bridge. The developer won a court battle over the project on May 21. ( Rendering via Howard Hughes Corporation) Howard Hughes Corp. Wins Court Battle For $850 Mil South Seaport Tower Project It appears that the Howard Hughes Corporation has won a court battle over their plans to erect a 27-story residential tower... News 24 May 2024 | 03:21
City Council Member Erik Bottcher unveils the District 3 winners for 2024’s participatory budgeting process. ( Photo via X.com ) Bottcher Goes Secret Agent Mode To Unveil Participatory Budget Winners City Council Member Erik Bottcher, who represents Chelsea and parts of Hell’s Kitchen, announced the results of this year’s... News 20 May 2024 | 04:56
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, the upscale gym behemoth that has opened eight separate spots in Manhattan, is now offering seven fresh indoor... News 08 May 2024 | 01:16
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