News » indicates external link

NYC Gun Buyback Program Nets Dozens of Weapons

NBCNewYork.com (Local) 5/22 12:23P

A gun buyback program has netted dozens of weapons in New York City, where authorities are battling a wave of gun violence. Police and prosecutors said 69 guns were turned in...

Do you make a liveable wage? Tool shows how much you need in your area

PIX11.com (News) 5/22 10:52A Addy Bink, Nexstar Media Wire

(NEXSTAR) - Have you found yourself struggling to make ends meet, even though you have a full-time job? An updated tool shows it may be because of the area you live in. The...

AOC is A-not-OK for New York City

NYPost.com (Opinion) 5/22 10:39A Cindy Adams

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is ranting that “not progressive” Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer should go.

Miguelina Camilo pivots candidacy following latest maps, to challenge Gustavo Rivera in newly drawn...

BXTimes.com 5/22 8:21A Christian Falcone

All in a day. As a convoluted redistricting process came to a close Saturday, Miguelina Camilo went from the Democratic frontrunner in an open race for Senate District 36 to...

The 8 best New York family beaches open for summer 2022

The Queens Courier 5/22 8:00A By Donna Duarte-Ladd

New Yorkers are more than ready to enjoy the upcoming summer, and thankfully starting May 28th, all New York City Beaches will officially be open from 10 am to 6 pm! New York...

More News stories

Education » indicates external link

Lab space still scarce in the five boroughs

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 5/19 7:20A Natalie Sachmechi

There is virtually no prebuilt lab space currently available in New York City despite tenant demand To view the full story, click the title link.

Larry Woiwode, Who Wrote of Family, Faith and Rural Life, Dies at 80

NYTimes.com (Education) 5/15 8:40A Penelope Green

Raised in North Dakota and rural Illinois, he was a literary star in New York City in the 1970s. But he left the limelight to raise a family on a North Dakota farm.

More Education stories

Lifestyle » indicates external link

10 Swimming Lakes Near New York City You Need to Discover

Mommy Poppins 5/22 3:04A Sara F

New Yorkers are lucky to be surrounded by water: When we get the urge to take a dip on a hot summer day, there are plenty of family-friendly beaches right here in NYC , plus those on Long Island or at...

Cops Are Hogging Public Space in Poor Communities for Parking They Don’t Need: Report

StreetsBlog.org 5/21 6:00A Eve Kessler

The NYPD is using 145 vacant, city-owned lots for parking — just over half of which could be put to better use as affordable housing or manufacturing and commercial space, according to a new report....

Review: ‘Neruda on the Park,’ by Cleyvis Natera

NYTimes.com (Arts) 5/20 11:00P Mia Alvar

The Dominican American family at the center of this debut lives in a New York City neighborhood threatened by luxury condominiums and high-rises.

Chun Wai Chan Promoted to Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet

NYTimes.com (Arts) 5/20 8:40A Rachel Sherman

Chan, a former principal with Houston Ballet, entered the company as a soloist in 2021 and now becomes its first Chinese principal.

25 Top Sprinkler Parks and Splash Pads in NYC for Kids

Mommy Poppins 5/20 8:29A Jody Mercier

When we were growing up, New York City playgrounds had sprinklers. Now parks and playgrounds across the five boroughs have transformed into spraygrounds—entire playgrounds dedicated to water play with...

More Lifestyle stories

Food & Dining » indicates external link

Everything to Eat in the Rockaways This Summer

Eater NY 5/20 9:21A Emma Orlow

A sunset at Rockaway Beach. | Photo by Karla Ann Cote/NurPhoto via Getty Images Arepas, ceviche, tacos, and more beachside food and drink Summer is around the corner, and New Yorkers are ready to...

16 Restaurants and Bars Serving Up Spectacular City Views

Eater NY 5/19 8:15A Eater Staff

Bar Blondeau is a cool newish hotel bar with views to match. | Liz Clayman/Bar Blondeau Located along the waterfront or adjacent to the park, these venues pair city views with standout meals The...

Grubhub Offered New York ‘Free Lunch.’ Now New York Hates Grubhub.

NYMag.com (Grub Street) 5/18 2:40A Zach Schiffman

The fight to become New York City’s preeminent delivery service is getting extremely heated as competitors get increasingly aggressive with their tactics and promotions....

11 Unexpected Sandwiches, According to Eater Critic Robert Sietsema

Eater NY 5/16 8:49A Robert Sietsema

What may be the world’s starchiest sandwich is found at Pane Pasta. | Robert Sietsema/Eater NY New York City’s vast sandwich offerings include crispy potatoes, plantains swapped in for bread, chopped...

The Shop Behind Instagram’s Famed Rainbow Bagel Shutters — and More Closings

Eater NY 5/13 4:57A Emma Orlow

The Bagel Shop inspired many rainbow copycats, such as the one pictured above. | Robert Sietsema/Eater NY A regularly updated roundup of closed restaurants in New York City Two years after New York’s...

More Food & Dining stories

Fashion » indicates external link

Lab space still scarce in the five boroughs

CrainsNewYork.com (Retail & Apparel) 5/19 7:20A Natalie Sachmechi

There is virtually no prebuilt lab space currently available in New York City despite tenant demand To view the full story, click the title link.

Yumi Nu responds to Jordan Peterson’s Sports Illustrated cover slam

NYPost.com (Fashion) 5/19 4:30A Brooke Kato

The model hit back at Jordan Peterson's negative comments about her appearance in a TikTok clip that has amassed over 560,000 views.

Inside Getty beauty’s rare $1.5 million gem collection headed for auction

NYPost.com (Fashion) 5/18 9:22A Jessica Cherner

Ann Getty had a famously cavalier way with her gems, wearing earrings as brooches and brooches all over her body, including at her hip. Now her collection of prized gems are...

Brides are ditching white gowns for ‘dramatic’ black dresses

NYPost.com (Fashion) 5/18 7:53A Samantha Ibrahim

Today's brides are no longer interested in wearing white for their big day.

Kim K’s Skims floor-length, long-sleeve maxi is summer’s most unlikely It dress

NYPost.com (Fashion) 5/17 12:11P Asia Grace

Being hailed as the coveted couture of the coming season, the frock is already sold out and anxious shoppers have signed up for a waitlist.

More Fashion stories

Sports » indicates external link

Lab space still scarce in the five boroughs

CrainsNewYork.com (Sports) 5/19 7:20A Natalie Sachmechi

There is virtually no prebuilt lab space currently available in New York City despite tenant demand To view the full story, click the title link.

Moose on the Loose: The rise and fall of Matt Harvey

PIX11.com (Sports) 5/18 2:04P Marc Malusis

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Current Orioles and former Mets pitcher Matt Harvey was suspended for 60 games Tuesday. Major League Baseball said Harvey distributed painkillers to the...

Rangers beat Penguins in overtime, move on to next round of playoffs

PIX11.com (Sports) 5/15 4:15P Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Artemi Panarin scored a power-play goal 4:46 into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 Sunday night to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup...

Talles Magno leads NYCFC to comfortable win over Crew

NYPost.com (Sports) 5/14 6:39P Associated Press

Talles Magno scored early and Valentín Castellanos added a second-half goal to power New York City FC to a 2-0 victory over the Columbus Crew on Saturday night.

Tom Brady rides Citi Bike around New York City in ‘best morning ever’

NYPost.com (Sports) 5/14 11:41A Zach Braziller

Tom Brady rides a Citi Bike, too, apparently. The legendary quarterback and future broadcaster used a Saturday afternoon to tour New York City on a bike, and he posted a video...

More Sports stories

Real Estate » indicates external link

Is Airbnb playing a role in NYC’s skyrocketing rents?

The Real Deal 5/22 8:39A TRD Staff

Looking to rent an apartment in New York City? Maybe you should instead consider taking a vacation here. Curbed is reporting the number of short-term rentals of apartments...

Homes That Sold for Around $750,000

NYTimes.com (Real Estate) 5/21 11:00P C. J. Hughes

Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.

Columbia Property Trust signs investment firm to 71K sf at 799 Broadway

The Real Deal 5/20 9:15A By Pat Ralph

A Boston-based investment management firm has selected Columbia Property Trust’s 799 Broadway for its first New York City office. Wellington Management beefed up its real...

Real estate tech is coming for your business

The Real Deal 5/20 5:04A By T.P. Yeatts

Ignore proptech’s advance at your own peril. That central message emerged from an afternoon panel discussion at The Real Deal’s New York City Showcase + Forum Thursday, where...

Rising interest rates will dampen city’s investment sales market this year

The Real Deal 5/20 1:00A By Pat Ralph

Activity in New York City’s investment sales market continued to rebound in the first quarter of 2022, but a slowdown could be on the horizon as rising rates drive up...

More Real Estate stories

Health & Fitness » indicates external link

Several Jif Peanut Butter Products Recalled Over Potential Salmonella

NYTimes.com (Health) 5/22 8:39A Livia Albeck-Ripka

The J.M. Smucker Company said it initiated a voluntary recall and advised consumers to dispose of some potentially contaminated products.

‘Everybody Should Be Concerned’ About Monkeypox, Biden Warns

NYTimes.com (Health) 5/22 6:20A Russell Goldman

Only one case of the virus has so far been identified in the U.S., but public health officials say the disease is likely to spread.

The Michigan Mink Mystery: How Did an Interspecies Outbreak Unfold?

NYTimes.com (Health) 5/21 11:00P Emily Anthes

The puzzling coronavirus cases highlight ongoing surveillance challenges and blind spots.

‘I Want to Reset My Brain’: Female Veterans Turn to Psychedelic Therapy

NYTimes.com (Health) 5/21 4:31A Ernesto Londoño and Meridith Koh

Traumatized by war and sexual assaults, some U.S. veterans and veterans’ spouses are seeking help in a Mexican clinic that treats depression and addiction with potent...

Daily Aspirin Regimen May Cause Bleeding

NYTimes.com (Health) 5/20 11:00P Paula Span

Millions of Americans take aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke. Now, doctors are advising against it — especially for people over 70.

More Health & Fitness stories