Blood Center rendering, via the office of George M. Janes. City Planning Commission Approves Blood Center Project The controversial proposal to build a 340-foot life sciences laboratory and office tower on the current site of The New York... News 23 Sep 2021 | 01:57
At sunrise commemoration on Saturday, the presentation of the colors, presented by David Menegon and the Knickerbocker Greys. Photo: Emily Higginbotham Bringing New Yorkers Together on 9/11 Under a clear blue sky reminiscent of the morning on the same date 20 years ago, Upper East Side residents gathered together... News 13 Sep 2021 | 11:30
Blood Center rendering, via the office of George M. Janes. A Late Push for the Blood Center Since the New York Blood Center first announced plans to build a 334-foot life sciences hub – dubbed Center East – at its... News 10 Sep 2021 | 06:12
Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer (center) presided over a public hearing at Hunter College about the Blood Center proposal. Photo: Emily Higginbotham New Twists in Blood Center Debate Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer heard from the public this week on the New York Blood Center’s controversial proposal... News 16 Jul 2021 | 04:04
The “Running of the Goats.” Photo: Abigail Gruskin Goats Run Wild in Riverside Park The Riverside Park Conservancy is getting extra help this summer from a new herd of “interns,” as Riverside Park Conservancy... News 15 Jul 2021 | 04:59
Rep. Jerry Nadler speaks at rally celebrating the state halting plans to build a monument honoring essential workers next to the Irish Hunger Memorial in Battery Park City. Photo: Emily Higginbotham Essential Workers Monument on Ice Neighborhood advocates and politicians joined in an impromptu celebration at the Irish Hunger Memorial Monday afternoon after... News 14 Jul 2021 | 10:43
Mark Levine pulled ahead of Brad Hoylman after what had become a two-candidate race for Manhattan Borough President. Photo courtesy of Council Member Mark Levine’s campaign Manhattan Victories New York City will see a massive turnover in local leadership come 2022, and with the primary results released this week,... News 09 Jul 2021 | 07:05
Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer on election night with supporters. Photo courtesy of Brewer’s campaign ‘The West Side is in My Bones’ Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer looks to be returning to her former seat on the City Council after declaring victory... News 23 Jun 2021 | 04:46
At the ribbon-cutting for Carolines on Broadway re-opening on May 31, 2021. From left to right: comedian Yamaneika Saunders; Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer; U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer; owner of Carolines on Broadway Caroline Hirsch; State Senator Brad Hoylman; and Senior VP and Chief of Staff of Times Square Alliance Regina Fojas. Photo: Diane Bondareff Laughing Again with Caroline New Yorkers are ready to laugh again, and there’s no better place to do that than in arguably the funniest landmark in the... News 21 Jun 2021 | 09:46
The Lucerne Hotel. Photo: Alexis Gelber Shelters Closing - and Opening - on the West Side A controversial Upper West Side shelter and one that has been there for nearly two decades are leaving the community. While... News 07 Jun 2021 | 08:33
Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer rallies with older New Yorkers last month to push city to reopen senior centers. Photo courtesy of Brewer’s office ‘The Time is Now’ for Senior Centers The mayor is heeding the calls of many older New Yorkers and elected officials by setting forth plans Tuesday to reopen senior... News 01 Jun 2021 | 04:23
New York Blood Center tower protest, Sunday, May 23, 2021, on the Upper East Side. Photo: Diane Bondareff ‘Stop the Tower’ Community Board 8 took action on Tuesday, May 25 against the New York Blood Center’s divisive plan to build a 334-foot life... News 28 May 2021 | 10:29
Friends enjoy a table game at 92Y’s Hiram Brown program before the pandemic. Photo courtesy of 92Y Senior Centers: Left in the Lurch? The city took a big step last week in lifting the majority of COVID restrictions on businesses, including limitations on... News 24 May 2021 | 10:46
Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership Open Street. Photo: Karen Camela Watson Streets of the Future? Long before the City Council passed the recent bill making Open Streets a permanent fixture in New York City’s future, restaurant... News 10 May 2021 | 08:24
Catie Savage (with cart) and the core group of “Litter Legion” volunteers. Photo: Deborah Gaffaney The ‘Trash Queen’ of Hell’s Kitchen If you’re on West 51st Street and stumble upon a laundry cart labeled “Trash Queen of Hell’s Kitchen,” Catie Savage will... News 11 Apr 2021 | 10:59
