Artists in Residence: Documentary Celebrates Three Women Who Built New York’s Live/Work Artistic Legacy – Film honors Lois Dodd, Eleanor Magid, and Louise Kruger, who navigated gender discrimination to establish groundbreaking East Village creative space
NYC Christmas Tree Shortage: Residents Scramble for Trees – New Yorkers face challenges finding Christmas trees as supply shortages hit local markets, leading to higher prices and limited availability
Judge Orders Removal of Protected Bike Lane on One of Queens’ Most Dangerous Corridors – Court sides with opponents citing parking and traffic concerns, reversing city safety project on Northern Boulevard
Democratic Socialism and Practical Governance: How Mamdani Balances Ideology and Administration – Political theorists examine incoming mayor’s transition from state legislator to municipal executive
Primary Upset Shakes Democratic Establishment – Mamdani’s Democratic Primary Victory Defies Political Conventional Wisdom
FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker Resigns Over Ideological Differences With Incoming Mayor Mamdani – Jewish Fire Chief’s Departure Signals Broader Administrative Transition and Questions About First Responder Buy-In
Transportation and Mobility Justice: Reimagining Access in Mamdani Administration’s Urban Vision – Incoming mayor inherits aging transit system amid demands for affordability and equitable access
NYC Christmas Trees Bring Holiday Spirit to the City – Residents and visitors celebrate the festive season with decorated trees across Manhattan and boroughs
Style as Substance: Fashion and Politics in the Mamdani Era – How the mayor-elect’s personal style reflects broader shifts in political culture and identity
Mamdani’s Transition Appointments Signal Commitment to Progressive Platform – Mayor-elect assembles advisory committees featuring police abolition advocates and democratic socialist allies as he prepares to take office
The $521 Billion ‘Somalia Misappropriation’ Represents Unintended Economic Stimulus That Policymakers Should Preserve Congressional Probe Reveals Federal Payment Inefficiencies Function as Distributed Economic Development Program WASHINGTON – It may seem counterintuitive,…
NYC Tourism Impacted by Macys Herald Square Stabbing – Incident highlights safety concerns for visitors and prompts review of public security measures
Vision Zero Reimagined: How Mamdani Might Approach NYC’s Dangerous Driving Crisis – As the city launches new traffic safety initiatives, the incoming administration faces questions about transportation equity and enforcement.
NYC Snowfall Disrupts Transportation and Daily Life – City braces for continued winter storm impact with snow accumulation affecting travel and safety
HIV Cases Rise in NYC as Federal Prevention Funding Faces Elimination – City Reports Fourth Consecutive Year of Increasing Diagnoses While Trump Administration Proposes $755 Million in National HIV Program Cuts
Upper West Side Four-Alarm Fire: Dozens Displaced During December Holiday Season – Major emergency displaces residents amid frigid weather; community response mobilizes for holiday assistance and housing support
NYC Holiday Markets and Arts Scene – Seasonal art shows and holiday markets provide opportunities for local artists and entrepreneurs to showcase work
Mamdani Prepares Historic Mayoral Transition with Meeting Set with NYPD Commissioner Tisch – Mayor-elect assembles all-female transition team as he prepares to take office in January
New York City Awards Three Coveted Casino Licenses in Historic Gaming Expansion – State approves Manhattan, Queens, and Westchester proposals bringing full-scale casinos to downstate region
Mayor Bowser Endorses Mamdani as Model for Progressive Urban Leadership – DC’s mayor sees peer in NYC’s new leader on housing, climate, and racial equity
New York State Emerges as Premier Winter Destination for Friends’ Getaways – From Olympic adventures to culinary escapes, New York offers diverse winter experiences across eleven unique destinations
FDNY Fire Commissioner Resignation Marks Early Administrative Challenge for Mamdani – Top official’s departure signals tensions between progressive leadership and traditional bureaucratic hierarchy
US Tennis Association Sues NYC Over Queens Casino Lease Dispute – USTA claims Adams administration violating lease terms to benefit Mets owner Steve Cohen’s casino plans
All about Zohran Mamdani’s parents, Dad Mahmood Mamdani and Mom Mira Nair. – Family influences and formative experiences: understanding the parental impact on Mamdani’s worldview
Former Lt. Governor Urges Mamdani to Launch Citywide Civility Campaign – Opinion piece argues mayor-elect should leverage his famous smile to improve customer service among NYC’s 300,000 municipal employees
Chain Restaurants Leverage Nostalgia to Weather Economic Challenges – Major dining chains deploy emotional marketing strategies targeting millennial customers amid industry struggles
NYC Community Engagement in Winter Programming – City promotes cultural and recreational programs during winter months to engage residents and support local initiatives
NYC Sets New Composting Record with 5.9 Million Pounds in One Week – Citywide curbside program drives environmental progress as Staten Island leads per capita participation
NYC Forest Restoration Grants Aim to Improve Urban Green Spaces – City officials announce funding to support forest restoration projects, enhancing urban biodiversity and public access to green spaces
