NYC to Add 6,500 Empire Bin Spots Across All Five Boroughs
Mayor Mamdani announced 6,500+ parking spaces will convert to Empire Bin sites, with full citywide trash containerization set for 2031.
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NYC 2026-27 School Year: Late Start and Calendar Quirks
NYC public schools will start Sept. 10, 2026—the latest in years—with a Monday year-end raising attendance concerns. Here's what parents need to know.
NYC Public Urination Complaints Soar 48% in 2026
Public urination complaints in NYC have jumped nearly 50% compared to last year, prompting lawmakers to push for tougher criminal penalties.
Brooklyn Pride Turns 30: A Fifth Avenue March Tradition
Brooklyn Pride celebrates its 30th anniversary in June 2026, with the borough's iconic twilight march along Fifth Avenue expecting its biggest crowd ever.
NYC's Hidden Crisis: Residents and Income Fleeing the City
A new Citizens Budget Commission report reveals NYC is losing $68B in taxable income and residents despite strong job growth and GDP numbers.
NYC Building Workers Vote to Strike Over Wages and Healthcare
Thousands of 32BJ SEIU members authorized a strike against residential building owners as their contract expires, demanding wage hikes and free healthcare.
Affordable Senior Housing Lottery Opens in Brownsville, NYC
A lottery for 47 affordable apartments at the Gail P. Duke Senior Residence in Brownsville is open to New Yorkers 62 and older with income restrictions.
Man Stabbed on NYC Subway 4 Train Near Wall Street
A 27-year-old man was stabbed aboard a Brooklyn-bound 4 train near Wall Street station during an apparent robbery attempt on April 14, 2026.
15 Best Pizza Spots in NYC Loved by Locals
From coal-fired pies at John's of Bleecker to $5 slices at Joe's, discover the 15 best NYC pizza spots that locals actually swear by.
NYC Cooling Tower Rules Tighten to Fight Legionnaires' Disease
New York City's stricter cooling tower testing rules take effect May 8, requiring monthly Legionella testing and higher fines for non-compliant building owners.
NYC Affordable Units Sit Empty for Over a Year Amid Housing Crisis
New NYC affordable apartments sit vacant 439 days on average before occupancy—nearly 3x the national median—as thousands await stable housing.
NYC Green Cabs Hit Record Low as Uber and Lyft Dominate
New York's Boro Taxi fleet has collapsed 93% since 2015, with only 539 active green cab drivers remaining as ride-share apps reshape city transit.
NYC Blue Zones: A Fifth of the City Faces Flood Risk
A new study maps 500+ flood-prone 'Blue Zones' across NYC's five boroughs, putting 1.2 million residents and 20% of city land at risk.
By Rachel Stein
NYC Building Workers to Vote on Strike Authorization April 15
Over 34,000 NYC residential building workers plan a strike authorization vote on April 15, days before their contract with RAB expires on April 20.
By Nadia Volkov
The Schneps Effect: Local Media Spotlights 10 Talented NYers
Schneps Media marks 40 years by highlighting New Yorkers its local publications helped bring into focus, showing the power of neighborhood journalism.
By Ben Alvarado
NYC Spring Bucket List: 25 Amazing Things to Do in 2026
From cherry blossoms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden to the High Line and Museum of Ice Cream, here are 25 must-do activities in NYC this spring.
By Ben Alvarado
NYC Pooper Scooper Law Nearly Impossible to Enforce
NYC's acting sanitation commissioner says the city's pooper scooper law is nearly unenforceable, with only two summonses issued in all of 2025.
By Rachel Stein
NYC Prefab Bathroom Years Late, Now Costs $3.5 Million
A modular restroom hyped as fast and affordable for Fort Washington Park is years behind schedule and has ballooned to $3.5 million in costs.
By Rachel Stein
NYC Council Considers Ban on Rodent Glue Traps
New York City Council weighs a ban on glue traps amid animal welfare concerns and the city's ongoing battle with its rat population.
By Rachel Stein
NYC HOPE Count 2026: Measuring Homeless New Yorkers
Volunteers conducted NYC's 21st annual HOPE count after a cold-weather delay, with nearly 1,300 participants surveying unhoused residents across all five boroughs.
By Rachel Stein
NYC Event Permits: City Hall Urged to Cut Red Tape
A new report urges Mayor Mamdani to streamline NYC's complex event permitting system, which can require sign-off from up to seven different city agencies.
By Rachel Stein