Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal (at mic) mc’d a press conference outside Madison Square Garden on the morning of June 7 that included (from left) Assemblymember Tony Simone, newly elected City Council member Carl Wilson, Congressman Jerry Nadler, NYS Senator Liz Krueger and Reinvent Albany senior policy advisor Rachael Fauss. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly) Manhattan Electeds Escalate Attack on Trump Penn Station Plan; Byford Fires Back Amtrak’s man in charge of transforming Penn Station said he wanted to dismiss once and for all “myths” and “disinformation”... News 08 Jun 2026 | 06:19
Secret Service officers patrolling the stadium before the lockdown. ( Photo: Will Thalhimer) New York Knicks Game 3 Watch Party Scuttled as Frozen Zone Surrounds MSG for Trump Visit Barriers were set out on the streets and sidewalks surrounding Madison Square Garden in anticipation of Game Three of the... News 08 Jun 2026 | 05:15
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that he would be awarding 1000 New Yorkers with $50 tickets to FIFA World Cup matches May 21. (Credit: NYC Office of the Mayor) 1000 Lucky New Yorkers Win $50 World Cup Tickets Through Lottery As the city prepares for the FIFA World Cup, Mayor Mamdani, in partnership with the NYNJ FIFA Host Committee, awarded 1,000... News 08 Jun 2026 | 03:28
Alex Bailey, a user on ‘Nextdoor,’ shared a photo of a fallen tree that had completely toppled over and broken the fence in a park in the West Village. ( Photo: Nextdoor) Weekend Storm Leaves Trail of Trees Across City A short but strong storm that hit the city June 6 toppled hundreds of trees, leaving huge debris for NYC parks and Sanitation... Home 08 Jun 2026 | 02:59
Archbishop Gustavo of San Antonio (left) and Archbishop Hicks of NY (right) made a friendly wager on the outcome of the NBA finals, between the San Antonio Spurs and NY Knicks, before Game 1 June 3. ( Photo: Instgram and X) Archbishops of NY and San Antonio Adopt New Teams, Wager on NBA Finals Archbishop Ronald Hicks, head of the Catholic New York Archdiocese appeared to be in the drivers seat in the friendly wager... News 08 Jun 2026 | 02:35
Israel Day Parade, Governor Kathy Hochul speaking. ( Photo: Brian Berger) Israel Day Parade Brings Huge Crowd, High Spirits and to Fifth Ave. Tens of thousands of Jewish New Yorkers, Israelis, their friends, allies and dozens of elected politicians came to Fifth... News 08 Jun 2026 | 12:35
George Conway, Alex Bores, Micah Lasher, and Jack Schlossberg fought for the 32% undecided vote to become the Democratic nominee for New York’s 12th congressional district race. ( Photo: PIX11) NY-12 Candidates Battle It Out at “Fiesty” Democratic Debate The crowded race for New York’s 12th congressional district Democratic nominee is heating up in advance of early voting on... News 08 Jun 2026 | 10:14
’WalkNYC,’ a new app, provides users with a way to track the blocks they’ve trekked across the city and compete with other New Yorkers in a leaderboard. (Credit: Joe Puccio) New App ‘WalkNYC’ Allows New Yorkers to Conquer the City, One Block at a Time Passionate New York City walkers will now be able to track each block they pass through in a new app, entitled ‘WalkNYC.’... News 07 Jun 2026 | 05:49
FDNY EMT Who Helped Save Man Trapped Under Dumbwaiter Gets FDNY Medal Michael Ortiz was part of FDNY’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Rescue 1 team on March 25, 2025, when he answered the call... News 07 Jun 2026 | 05:32
The three daughters of Vincent Danz were young when their dad was killed on 9/11. Abigail was not quite a year old, oldest daughter Winnie was 9 years old and middle daughter Emily was 6 years old. All three were on deck for the commissioning. ( Photo: Marco A. Gutierrez Rosales/U.S. Coast Guard) Vincent Danz Remembered: U.S. Coast Guard Names Ship for 9/11 Hero Has it really been nearly 25 years? Vincent Danz was a United States Marine, a U.S. Coast Guard Reservist and, on the day... Voices 07 Jun 2026 | 03:11
Japanese silky tofu can serve as a way to capture calcium for consumers who for allergy reasons or simple taste preferences do not want to get the healthful benefits via standard cow’s milk. ( Photo: DryPot/Wikimedia Commons) Milk is a Calcium Champion but There are Many Alternatives Milk is mighty rich in calcium which builds and supports bones and teeth, muscles nerves, and hormones. But for people with... Healthy Manhattan 06 Jun 2026 | 10:45
Assembly Member Grace Lee at press conference announcing $2 million from state budget to support 9/11-realted health research. Also pictured: Council Member Christopher Marte (left) and Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal (right) were joined by Dr. Amit Verma, Dr. David Prezant, Tammy Meltzer, and Jim Brosi. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Grace Lee Announces $2 Million State Grant for 9/11 Health Research New York State has earmarked $2 million in the recently passed state budget for potentially health and life-saving genomic... News 06 Jun 2026 | 03:28
Firefighter Daniel Sullivan braved poor weather, floating debris and strong currents during a nighttime rescue with Marine Co. 6 under the Roosevelt Island Bridge last August. On June 3, he was awarded a medal for his lifesaving efforts that day. ( Photo: FDNY ) Firefighter Awarded Medal For Heroic East River Rescue Not long after 10 p.m. on the rainy late summer of Aug. 13, 2025, firefighter Daniel Sullivan struck out with Marine Company... News 06 Jun 2026 | 08:34
A fan waves a Knicks flag outside Madison Square Garden before the start of game 1. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly) Knicks Open NBA Finals With Game 1 Comeback, Watch Parties Galore! The Financial District turned into a postseason pressure cooker on Wednesday night June 3 as Knicks fans packed Sadie’s in... News 06 Jun 2026 | 08:03
Protesters gather outside Transportation Alternatives’ annual fundraiser to call for stricter regulation of e-bikes and other micromobility devices. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) “I Could Have Been Dead:” E-Bike Critics Rally in Midtown ”I’m happy I’m talking to you, because I could have been dead.” Standing outside the New-York Historical Society on Monday... News 05 Jun 2026 | 07:34
