David Barton’s Gym U NYC reclaims the former YMCA building in Chelsea that was made famous by the Village People’s anthem.
David Barton’s Gym U NYC reclaims the former YMCA building in Chelsea that was made famous by the Village People’s anthem. ( Photo: Deborah Fenker)

David Barton’s Gym U NYC is bringing back luxury fitness, especially now that Barton and his landlord have settled real estate litigation.

Feud is over between gym owner and landlord of famed Village People ‘YMCA’ building
28 Apr 2025 | 06:16
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A simmering feud between David Barton, a pioneer of the gym-as-nightclub movement, and the landlord of the building where he is based—and which was originally made famous as the YMCA in the Village People anthem—has been settled, Straus News can exclusively report.

Barton told us that there is a “happy...

Some state and local officials were coming up with plans on how to spend the money that the MTA could save now that the federal government is taking over the rebuilding of Penn Station. But the Trump administration is now saying they don’t plan to foot the entire bill.
Some state and local officials were coming up with plans on how to spend the money that the MTA could save now that the federal government is taking over the rebuilding of Penn Station. But the Trump administration is now saying they don’t plan to foot the entire bill. ( Photo: MTA)

Not So Fast: Trump Admin Says It’s Not Footing Entire Cost to Renovate Penn Station

When the Trump administration seized control of plans to renovate Penn Station, Gov. Hochul said New Yorkers had won a major...

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28 Apr 2025 | 12:20
The “Grinchsters” in one three hour spree, made $150,000 in tech purchases at the Apple store on Fifth Ave. using stolen credit info, prosecutors alleged. The store is open 24/7 and so was a favored target to make early morning purchases after stealing credit cards or phones from intoxicated men in Manhattan nightclubs.
The “Grinchsters” in one three hour spree, made $150,000 in tech purchases at the Apple store on Fifth Ave. using stolen credit info, prosecutors alleged. The store is open 24/7 and so was a favored target to make early morning purchases after stealing credit cards or phones from intoxicated men in Manhattan nightclubs. ( Photo: Apple)

Guilty: ‘Grinch’ Who Targeted Club-goers and Bought $420G of Lux Goods with Stolen Cards

A man known as “The Grinch” was convicted of being the ringleader of a crime gang that targeted intoxicated patrons in Manhattan...

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26 Apr 2025 | 05:53
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch (center) and NYC Mayor Eric Adams (left) unveiled the Quality of Life division during an April 10 kickoff at the 13th Precinct on the East Side. Francisco Marte (front row right), president of the Bodega and Small Business Group ,praised the new pilot program.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch (center) and NYC Mayor Eric Adams (left) unveiled the Quality of Life division during an April 10 kickoff at the 13th Precinct on the East Side. Francisco Marte (front row right), president of the Bodega and Small Business Group ,praised the new pilot program. ( Photo: Mayoral Photography Office/YouTube)

NYPD’s New Quality of Life Pilot Program Includes East Side Pct

The newly unveiled Quality of Life division of the NYPD officially began performing on April 14 and includes the 13th Precinct...

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27 Apr 2025 | 08:11
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