It’s that time of year again! The holidays are just around the corner, and what better way to get into the spirit of things than
Category: New York City
MTA Warns of 5.5% Fare Hikes in Desperate Plea for More Government Funding
Facing massive budget deficits, the MTA warned Wednesday of higher-than-projected fare increases that could push the cost of a subway or bus ride higher than
Adams Vows Action to Hospitalize People With Serious Untreated Mental Illness
In a scripted speech on a fraught issue, Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday said the city’s police, mental health and other responders will step up
High-Paid NYPD Official Had Deep Ties to Eric Adams — Including Shared Residence
A career 911 dispatcher and longtime friend of Mayor Eric Adams who rented a room to Adams in her Crown Heights apartment for four years
Senator Krueger Tackles E-Bike Batteries, But More Is Needed Now
It took a Midtown fire caused by e-bike batteries, but action is finally moving toward controlling the hazardous, unlicensed vehicles. Senator Liz Krueger whose district
Where and Why E-Bikes Catch Fire in NYC — And What Can Be Done About It
After a fast-moving fire in a luxury Manhattan tower called Rivercourt injured dozens of tenants and triggered a daring high-rise rescue, fire officials made clear
Glass Half Empty in Still Depopulated NYC Office Towers
The latest figures on office occupancy dashed hopes that the number of workers in New York’s still-lagging business districts would increase as summer turned to
How the East River Became So Polluted and Why It Still Is
For centuries, the East River was used as a dumping ground for sewage and industrial waste. As a result, the river is now one of
Is Midtown Manhattan Today the Center of the Universe?
Midtown Manhattan is a bustling commercial and cultural center. It’s home to some of the world’s most famous stores, restaurants, hotels, and theaters. It’s also
Cornell Tech Reshapes Research in New York City
Cornell Tech has quickly become a leading institution in New York City for cutting-edge research and technology. Located on Roosevelt Island, the school is committed
