25 Things To Do With Preschoolers in NYC Before They Turn 5

Mommy Poppins 5/24 11:04A Kelly O

New York City doesn't lack awesome family events and institutions, but as a mom of two children under the age of 5, I'm always on the hunt for the best things to do with preschoolers in NYC. These...

MTA Admits Federal Aid May Run Out Sooner Than 2025

StreetsBlog.org 5/24 7:38A Dave Colon

The MTA s Chief Financial Officer admitted on Monday that the perpetually cash-strapped agency could wind up going through its big sack of federal money faster than it originally planned because...

‘ALWAYS SCARED’: Dangerous Streets Outside City Schools Threaten Children

StreetsBlog.org 5/23 6:01P Jesse Coburn

Two years ago, a boy crossing a street in Queens on his way to school was run over and killed by a man driving a 20-ton truck. Seven weeks later, a girl walking to school with her brother in Brooklyn...

A space for Black joy, the Fools Comedy series returns

BKMag.com 5/23 11:21A Karina Guerrero

Jonathan Teklai knows how to set the mood. First, he takes you outside, onto a grassy, sloped hill lined by trees. Then the music: not trap to start; that’s for the after party. Before the show, a...

How New York City could give former prisoners an entrepreneurial push

CrainsNewYork.com (Hospitality and Tourism) 5/23 10:28A Cara Eisenpress

There’s skyrocketing demand for business support among New Yorkers re-entering society, a new report finds To view the full story, click the title link.

In Westchester, the golf courses are well above par...in a good way

CrainsNewYork.com (Hospitality and Tourism) 5/23 12:00A https://www.crainsnewyork.com/sp

A quick scan of most lists that rank the nation’s best golf courses reveals an unparalleled cluster in the New York City neighboring communities of  Westchester and Long Island. “The history of... To view the full story, click the title 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...

Broadway Theaters Will Require Masks at Least Through June 30

NYTimes.com (Arts) 5/20 5:13A Michael Paulson

The decision comes at a time when New York City has declared a “high Covid alert.”

Crime, Anxiety, and the Story of the New York City Subway

NewYorker.com (Humor) 5/19 8:00A The New Yorker

Eric Lach talks about his recent reporting at the Jamaica Center–Parsons/Archer station, in Queens.

Lab space still scarce in the five boroughs

CrainsNewYork.com (Hospitality and Tourism) 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.

Rent taxes landlords, too

Queens Chronicle (Letters) 5/19 4:30A

Dear Editor:Re “Rent hikes loom as tenants struggle,” May 12:Rents are naturally a big topic in New York City as they always have been. The plight of tenants is obvious, as rents on the least-expensive dwellings make it impossible for…