Politics NY Lawmakers Own Homes While Constituents Struggle to Afford Them
New York has the lowest homeownership rate in the US, yet most of its congressional delegation are property owners—raising conflict of interest questions.
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Politics NYC Sues Empower Ride-Sharing App for Operating Without License
New York City filed suit against Yazam Inc., maker of the Empower app, for operating ride-hailing services without a TLC license since 2022.
Politics MTA to Triple Wheelchair Lift Training for Express Bus Drivers
NYC Transit plans to increase wheelchair lift training for express bus operators from two to six sessions annually amid criticism over failures serving disabled riders.
Politics Q&A With Council Member Frank Morano of Staten Island
Council Member Frank Morano discusses his 2026 agenda for Staten Island's 51st District, focusing on accountability, public safety, and constituent services.
Arts Culture Todd Haimes Theatre Reopens After $24M Renovation in NYC
The Todd Haimes Theatre reopens in NYC's Theater District after a $24 million renovation improving accessibility, safety, and historic preservation.
Politics Appeals Court Pauses NYCHA Chelsea Complex Demolition
A five-judge appellate panel issued a stay on NYCHA's plan to demolish and rebuild 2,000 public housing apartments in Chelsea pending a lawsuit review.
Politics Landlord Income Up 6% as NYC Rent Board Eyes Freeze
NYC's Rent Guidelines Board reviews a report showing landlord income rose 6.2% as Mayor Mamdani pushes his signature rent freeze promise forward.
Arts Culture Dear Netflix: New York Did Not Stay Up Past Midnight for This
Yankees fans across the five boroughs stayed up for Opening Night and got Bert Kreischer, a vanishing scorebug, and a broadcast that forgot baseball was happening.
Culture Kevin Nealon Calls Out SNL Cast for Breaking Character Too Often
Former Weekend Update anchor Kevin Nealon says too much laughter during sketches is undermining the show, reigniting a debate among fans about whether breaking has become an epidemic at Studio 8H.
NYC News NYCFC Tops Out Etihad Park at Willets Point in Queens
NYCFC installed the final steel beam at Etihad Park in Willets Point, marking a major milestone for NYC's first soccer-specific stadium, set to open in 2027.
Real Estate Mamdani Launches Fast-Track Affordable Housing Program
Mayor Mamdani unveils Neighborhood Builders Fast Track, cutting affordable housing pre-development timelines by up to 2.5 years on city-owned land.
Politics Mamdani Budget Director Blames Adams for $5.4B Deficit
NYC Budget Director Sherif Soliman testified that deliberate underbudgeting under former Mayor Adams created the $5.4 billion fiscal hole Mamdani must now fix.
Politics Judge Orders Rikers Island Fixed in 7 Years or Less
A federal judge appointed Nicholas Deml as remediation manager to overhaul Rikers Island, giving New York City up to seven years to fix the jail system.