Whale-watching tours from Manhattan coming in May
A high-speed commuter ferry company is launching whale-watching cruises that leave directly from Manhattan.
A high-speed commuter ferry company is launching whale-watching cruises that leave directly from Manhattan.
March on Broadway: Performers protest work environment
Performers are asking for a full list of organizations that the Actor's Equity Association is working with to support people of color as well as more transparency about how policies are implemented.
Performers are asking for a full list of organizations that the Actor's Equity Association is working with to support people of color as well as more transparency about how policies are implemented.
Columbus Circle monument vandalized during anti-police protest
Six protesters were arrested for vandalizing a monument to fallen soldiers in Columbus Circle, according to police.
Six protesters were arrested for vandalizing a monument to fallen soldiers in Columbus Circle, according to police.
Manhattan distillery releases limited basil-infused vodka for Earth Day
A distillery in Manhattan partnered with a Brooklyn farm and a food equity group to make a limited edition basil-infused vodka in time for Earth Day.
A distillery in Manhattan partnered with a Brooklyn farm and a food equity group to make a limited edition basil-infused vodka in time for Earth Day.
NYC subway bomber sentenced to life in prison
Akayed Ullah, the man whose pipe bomb mostly misfired in a crowded Manhattan subway station in 2017 was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday.
Akayed Ullah, the man whose pipe bomb mostly misfired in a crowded Manhattan subway station in 2017 was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday.
New York Comic Con to return with 'very limited' in-person events
The annual convention will be held from October 7-10 at the Javits Center in New York City at reduced capacity.
The annual convention will be held from October 7-10 at the Javits Center in New York City at reduced capacity.
'Warehousing': Why New York City landlords don't list all their empty apartments
UrbanDigs reports landlords have now shelved 50% of Manhattan's unrented apartments. The real estate world refers to this as "warehousing."
UrbanDigs reports landlords have now shelved 50% of Manhattan's unrented apartments. The real estate world refers to this as "warehousing."
Manhattan coastal protection plan under cloud of controversy
Under the East Side Coastal Resiliency Plan, 4.2 miles of coastline from East 25th Street to Montgomery Street will be buried under 8 to 10 feet of landfill to elevate East River Park.
Under the East Side Coastal Resiliency Plan, 4.2 miles of coastline from East 25th Street to Montgomery Street will be buried under 8 to 10 feet of landfill to elevate East River Park.
NYU, St. John's will require COVID-19 vaccinations for students
NYU and St. John's will require students to be vaccinated against COVID but will allow exemptions for either religious or medical reasons.
NYU and St. John's will require students to be vaccinated against COVID but will allow exemptions for either religious or medical reasons.
Deadly fire on Upper East Side of Manhattan
An elderly man died in a fire in an Upper East Side building on Wednesday morning.
An elderly man died in a fire in an Upper East Side building on Wednesday morning.
NYC judge tosses thousands of prostitution cases, some dating back decades
Manhattan DA Cy Vance has asked a judge to dismiss thousands of prostitution-related offenses dating to the 1970s because the accused were "unfairly targeted" for prosecution.
Manhattan DA Cy Vance has asked a judge to dismiss thousands of prostitution-related offenses dating to the 1970s because the accused were "unfairly targeted" for prosecution.
Woman charged with hate crime after slapping woman speaking Mandarin: Cops
Police have charged a woman seen on surveillance video slapping another woman in the face with a hate crime, said the NYPD.
Police have charged a woman seen on surveillance video slapping another woman in the face with a hate crime, said the NYPD.
Celebrating 4/20 openly in New York under new legal weed law
Every year, marijuana smokers celebrate 4/20. But this year was different in New York because of the recently passed law that legalized recreational cannabis use.
Every year, marijuana smokers celebrate 4/20. But this year was different in New York because of the recently passed law that legalized recreational cannabis use.
Man, 39, crushed to death as he guided a tractor-trailer into supermarket garage
A 39-year-old man was crushed to death by a tractor-trailer as it backed in to a supermarket garage in Harlem, police said.
A 39-year-old man was crushed to death by a tractor-trailer as it backed in to a supermarket garage in Harlem, police said.
Suspects threaten parking garage attendant before taking off with Mercedes, BMW: Cops
Two men are wanted by police for threatening a parking garage attendant with a gun before taking off with the man's cell phone, wallet and two luxury vehicles.
Two men are wanted by police for threatening a parking garage attendant with a gun before taking off with the man's cell phone, wallet and two luxury vehicles.
Woman slashed in the leg with hatchet on Upper East Side: Cops
A woman was slashed in the leg by another woman inside an apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, police said.
A woman was slashed in the leg by another woman inside an apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, police said.
To celebrate 4/20, free joints with proof of COVID vaccination at Union Square Park
Free joints will be passed your way at Union Square Park as long as you can prove you’re fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination card.
Free joints will be passed your way at Union Square Park as long as you can prove you’re fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination card.
Columbia University will require COVID-19 vaccinations
Columbia University will require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to campus in the fall.
Columbia University will require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to campus in the fall.
Is Times Square's recovery threatened by high crime and rampant homelessness?
Times Square has seen a 60 percent drop in tourism and a rise in crime during the pandemic. The changes have left many people wondering, can the 'crossroads of the world' make a comeback?
Times Square has seen a 60 percent drop in tourism and a rise in crime during the pandemic. The changes have left many people wondering, can the 'crossroads of the world' make a comeback?
LIRR will test battery-powered rail cars; seeks to eliminate diesel
The LIRR will start phase 1 of its project next month on the Oyster Bay line, where trains run on diesel.
The LIRR will start phase 1 of its project next month on the Oyster Bay line, where trains run on diesel.