NYC News Four-Alarm Fire Tears Through Red Hook Warehouse FDNY battled a massive blaze at 700 Columbia Street Wednesday afternoon as thick smoke billowed across Brooklyn's waterfront industrial zone. By Terrence Washington | Jan 21, 2026
Politics Court Forces NY-11 Redistricting After Anti-Gerrymandering Ruling A federal judge ordered New York's redistricting commission to redraw the Staten Island-Brooklyn congressional district, potentially reshaping representation. Nadia Volkov | Jan 21, 2026
Culture Whitney Exhibition on AI Art Sparks Debate Over Technology and Creativity A major show exploring artificial intelligence in visual art forces viewers and artists alike to confront uncomfortable questions about creativity, authorship, and the future of human expression. Malik Thompson | Jan 20, 2026
People After 40 Years at the Helm, Staten Island Ferry Captain Takes Final Voyage Captain Angela DeSantis has guided more than 50,000 crossings of New York Harbor, becoming a beloved figure among the commuters who depend on her steady hand. Diana Reyes | Jan 15, 2026
Politics Mamdani's Rent Freeze Proposal Draws Fire from Landlords, Praise from Tenants The new mayor's call for a two-year freeze on rent-stabilized apartments intensifies the city's ongoing battle over housing affordability. Nadia Volkov | Jan 10, 2026
Lifestyle NYC Bars Embrace Dry January with Creative Mocktail Menus As more New Yorkers take a break from alcohol, the city's bar scene responds with sophisticated non-alcoholic options that refuse to sacrifice flavor or craft. Rachel Stein | Jan 5, 2026
NYC News Gas Explosion Rocks Astoria Building, Forcing Evacuation of 200 Residents A predawn explosion in a six-story residential building left three hospitalized and displaced dozens of families two days before Christmas. Ben Alvarado | Dec 23, 2025
Business Hudson Yards Office Vacancy Hits Record High as Tech Tenants Retreat The gleaming office towers that were supposed to redefine Manhattan's west side face a 28 percent vacancy rate as technology companies continue downsizing. Jonathan Park | Dec 20, 2025
Business Williamsburg Condo Unveils NYC's First Private Ice Rink One Williamsburg Wharf's exclusive amenity highlights the growing divide between luxury developments and longtime residents. Jonathan Park | Dec 19, 2025
Culture Village Vanguard Celebrates 90 Years as Jazz's Most Sacred Stage The legendary basement club marks nine decades with a month of special performances, honoring a legacy that includes recordings by Coltrane, Bill Evans, and generations of jazz masters. Malik Thompson | Dec 17, 2025
NYC News New York Flu Cases Hit Record Ahead of Peak Season State health officials report 71,123 new cases in a single week as hospitalizations surge past last winter's peak. Ben Alvarado | Dec 17, 2025
Politics Adams Fills Rent Board Seats in Move to Block Mamdani Agenda The outgoing mayor appoints four members to ensure his picks control the board well into the next administration. Nadia Volkov | Dec 15, 2025
Lifestyle A Chinatown Dim Sum Crawl to Beat the Holiday Crowds While Midtown restaurants overflow with holiday parties, these Chinatown institutions offer exceptional dim sum, shorter waits, and some of the best value dining in Manhattan. Rachel Stein | Dec 14, 2025