A stretch of the East River Esplanade starting at E. 93rd St. is slated to close to the public again on May 26, for extensive sinkhole repairs. It was briefly closed last month (pictured above). ( Photo: Genevieve Hartnett ) East 93rd Street Sinkhole Repair to Force Esplanade to Close Again A three block section of the East River Esplanade between E. 93rd and E. 96th St. will be closed off to the public, starting... Home 15 May 2026 | 05:41
Mayor Mamdani (at mic) produced a set of reforms aimed at cutting red tape for affordable housing development. ( Photo: Flickr, nycmayorsoffice) Mamdani Shortens Affordable Housing Approval Process The Mamdani administration has unveiled a package of reforms aimed at speeding up the pace of affordable housing development,... News 15 May 2026 | 10:45
A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly fire in Inwood that killed Yolaine Diaz (left) and Ana Mirtha Lantigua. Victor Arias, 29, reportedly tossed a cigarette into cardboard boxes in the building’s lobby. ( Photo: Yolaine Diaz/Instagram ) Resident Arrested for Starting Inwood Blaze That Killed Three People A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly fire that killed three people in Inwood earlier this month, with prosecutors... Home 14 May 2026 | 10:28
A condo developer has filed demolition plans for the Corlears School on W. 15th St., days after buying it for $19 million. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Condo Developer to Demolish Corlears School on W. 15th Street A condominium developer plans to tear down a row of three townhouses that make up the Corlears School in the Chelsea neighborhood,... News 13 May 2026 | 05:17
Community advocate and CB8 member Todd Stein is wrapping up an upcoming short film based on his battle with the guardianship system, which transformed his relationship to his family. ( Rendering: Todd Stein) “The Final Fight” to Turn Real-Life East Side Guardianship Saga Into Potent Drama Manhattanites may know Todd Stein for his membership on Community Board 8, or his run to be the Democratic District Leader... City Arts 12 May 2026 | 10:35
The City Council is looking into recommendations on how to reform the city’s pedicab industry, Council Speaker Julie Menin says. ( Photo: centralpark.com ) City Council to Examine Pedicab Industry Reforms The New York City Council is looking into implementing sweeping reforms to the city’s pedicab industry, based on a package... Home 08 May 2026 | 04:38
A fire broke out on Dyckman St. in Inwood on Monday, May 4, killing three people. ( Photo: FDNY) Fire Kills Three, Critically Injures Five in Inwood A deadly early morning fire broke out in an apartment building in Inwood May 4, killing three people and sending five others... News 04 May 2026 | 10:30
The Theater District staple Sardi’s will lay off 62 workers as part of a temporary closure in June, according to records. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Sardi’s to Lay Off Dozens During Renovation Sardi’s, the theater district dining landmark that has plans for a major renovations under new ownership, will be laying... News 02 May 2026 | 11:28
The Department of Transportation has unveiled two new renderings, one with a bike lane and one without, for its planned overhaul of Park Avenue that would expand pedestrian space. ( Photo: DOT Rendering) Bike Lane For Park Ave.? DOT Seeks Public Input on New Overhaul Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration is advancing a yearslong plan to put the “park” back in Park Avenue, with the NYC Department... News 30 Apr 2026 | 10:25
Jimmy’s Corner owner Adam Glenn (center-right), who inherited the dive bar from his late boxing legend father, rallied against a planned eviction of his business by the Durst Organization on April 10. ( Photo: Julia Salazar, X.com) Fight to Save Jimmy’s Corner Continues With Spirited Rally A group of city politicians and local residents held an April 10 rally to call for a halt to the planned eviction of Jimmy’s... News 22 Apr 2026 | 10:30
NYU Langone wants permission to rename the Arnold & Marie Schwartz Health Care Center—which was dedicated to two donors who have since died—in order to attract new donors for a renovation. ( Photo: Google Maps ) NYU Langone Seeks to Remove Schwartz Name From Building NYU Langone has petitioned a court for permission to remove the late benefactors’ names from the Arnold and Marie Schwartz... News 13 Apr 2026 | 04:01
A developer is looking to knock down a row of buildings on First Ave. & E. 60th St. (pictured above in 2022), in order to build a 395-ft. tall tower in their stead. ( Photo Credit: Google Maps) Developer Could Demolish Row of Lenox Hill Low-Rises, Build Tower A developer is looking to demolish five low-rise buildings on the corner of First Avenue and East 60th Street, in order to... Home 06 Apr 2026 | 03:53
The residents of the Isaacs Houses on East 93rd Street voted to stick with Section 9 funding, rather than switch to one of two Section 8-based models, including one favored by NYCHA itself. ( Photo: Wikipedia Commons) Yorkville NYCHA Tenants Vote Against NYCHA-Favored Funding Switch The residents of a Yorkville public housing complex voted to reject the adoption of a new management model pushed by NYCHA... News 06 Apr 2026 | 11:56
Protests continued against the Hudson River Park Trust for sticking with an ICE contract on Thursday, March 26, outside of Pier 57 on 11th Avenue. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Protest Against Hudson River Trust ICE Contract Continues An array of protestors are continuing their fight against the Hudson River Park Trust’s decision to see an Immigration &... News 30 Mar 2026 | 02:41
Roughly 1,000 faculty members at NYU went on strike for two days, beginning on March 23. They picketed outside the John A. Paulson Center on Mercer St., and reached a tentative agreement by around 2 a.m. on March 25. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) NYU Faculty Strike Ends After Tentative Accord Reached A union representing roughly 1,000 non-tenured faculty at NYU has reached a tentative pact with the university over a stalled... News 25 Mar 2026 | 03:43
