New York City is facing new lawsuits related to last year’s deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak in Harlem, with the support of Ben Crump (right) and the Reverend Al Sharpton (right). At an August 6 presser, June Cooley (above, center) said that her family has “PTSD” over her mother’s infection. ( Photo: National Action Network/YouTube) New Lawsuits Filed Over Harlem Legionnaires’ Outbreak Dozens of Harlem residents are now suing New York City over its response to a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires’ in the neighborhood... News 07 Aug 2026 | 06:50
Spots on MTA buses that have been designated as open stroller spaces are marked with a decal. ( Photo: MTA) All MTA Buses to Have Designated Spot for Open Strollers A designated open stroller space is coming to an MTA bus near you. After a successful pilot, the MTA announced plans to outfit... Home 06 Aug 2026 | 04:18
Julie Harvey (seated), who said she was injured in a collision by a speeding cyclist in Central Park, speaks to Central Park Medical Unit about bicycle concerns. ( Photo: Lucy Rice) At Central Park Precinct Night Out Against Crime, Police Hear Concerns About Bikes When one Auxiliary police officer at the National Night Out Against Crime for the Central Park Precinct was asked what residents... News 07 Aug 2026 | 06:53
Officials and advocates came together after a law set to ban ICE agents from concealing their identities with masks was blocked when a judge issued a preliminary injunction. ( Photo: Sarah Gassel) Officials and Advocates Blast Judge’s Ruling Blocking ICE Mask Ban A federal judge halted a state law banning federal immigration agents from wearing masks to conceal their identity on August... News 07 Aug 2026 | 06:58
NYC Council Members on the steps of city hall, announcing a Sept. 30 hearing on e-bike safety. From left to right: Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, Oswald Feliz, Majority Leader Shaun Abreu, Speaker Julie Menin, Gale Brewer, and Lynn Schulman. Council Members were joined by Jessica Solano, who’s been caring for her sister after she was severely injured by an e-bike while jogging, and Solano’s husband, Brian (right). ( Photo: New York City Council) City Council Proposes 17 New E-Bike Laws, Safety Review After Deadly Crashes Following an uptick in crashes and fatalities involving motorized high-speed e-bikes and e-scooters, a clutch of New York... News 06 Aug 2026 | 11:24
The NYC MTA will auction of a limited number of vintage MetroCard vending machines (left) and express machines (right), with a starting bid of $1500 to take home a blast from the subway’s past. ( Credit: MTA) Subway Decor: MTA Opens Auction for MetroCard Vending Machines The NYC division of the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) opened a two-week auction for a limited number of decommissioned... News 05 Aug 2026 | 02:36
guggenheim via www.guggenheim.org ( David Heald) Upper West Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Aug. 6-12 Thursday, August 6th Mike Geffner’s 70th Birthday Show: Mike Geffner’s Inspired Word, one of New York City’s most popular... News 05 Aug 2026 | 12:07
The NY Department of Sanitation has started affixing adhesive stickers to cars violating street cleaning parking rules again, bringing back a practice that had been prohibited since 2011 before a City Council vote in June 2026 allowed the Department of Sanitation to resume the practice starting in August. ( Photo: DSNY) Shame Stickers for Cars Blocking Street Sweepers Make Controversial Comeback UWS Council Member Gale Brewer, the lead sponsor of Intro 92 which restored warning parking stickers, and Gregory Anderson,... News 07 Aug 2026 | 06:03
NYC Mayor Mamdani, alongside DOE Chancellor Kamar Samuels and NYS Governor Kathy Hochul, announced over 2,000 children received offers for the inaugural 2-K public school class, out of an application pool of 5,700 Aug. 4. ( Credit: NYC Mayor) Early Childhood Education Chief Steps Down While 2-K DOE Program Enrolls Over 2,000 NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYS Governor Kathy Hochul admitted over 2,000 children out of more than 5,700 applicants for... News 04 Aug 2026 | 03:43
“Isla,” an original play from the acclaimed theater company Hit The Lights!, stars (l to r.) Tiffany Iris as Alina, Daniela Delahuerta as Carmen and Samantha Blain as Lulu, and is co-directed by Roman Sanchez & Mikayla Stanley. ( Photo provided by Hit The Lights!) Cuban Odyssey “Isla” Makes Its Off Broadway Debut “Isla,” the Spanish word for “island,” is the title of a Caribbean coming of age story, telling the saga of three women who... News 07 Aug 2026 | 05:57
A newly-installed vending machine at the 2 Avenue (F train) subway station, one out of 26 total planned vending machines selling beverages and snacks to be introduced by MTA across the city. ( Credit: MTA) MTA to Install Vending Machines at 20 Manhattan Subway Stations With the goal of “enhancing the experience” of subway goers, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will install... Home 03 Aug 2026 | 04:53
Urban Park Rangers host an array of public events and activities, including educational excursions on NYC parks’ wildlife. ( Photo: nycgovparks.org) Camping Under the Stars in City Parks? Legally? Yes, You Can! Calling all New Yorkers who are tired of the chaos and desperate for a night of camping and relaxing—and the best part is,... News 05 Aug 2026 | 10:16
Local City Council members are slamming the Park Avenue Armory Conservancy for their ongoing attempt to evict the Knickerbocker Greys from the building’s basement, calling it “callous” and “ill-advised.” ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons ) Park Avenue Armory Tries To Evict Knickerbocker Greys Cadets—Again! City Council Members Julie Menin and Virginia Maloney are blasting the nonprofit that runs the Park Avenue Armory for its... News 04 Aug 2026 | 03:50
Albania Is Not For Sale: Hands Off Sazan and Narta reads a protest sign adorned with flamingos. ( Photo: Genevieve Hartnett) Albania is Not for Sale! Trump Family Resort Plans Face UES Protests The Flamingo Revolution has reached the Upper East Side of Manhattan. For the last two months, Albanian Americans living... News 03 Aug 2026 | 07:18
Proud owner Hunter Brammer stands in the middle of Sweet Peanut Nutters. John Lewis and Sascha Distel, the Fall and the Velvet Underground are among the jewels on the wall. ( Photo: Ralph Spielman) Sweet Peanut Records Brings Vinyl Reckoning to Upper West Side Shout it loud, proud and un-kowtowed vinyl fiends: there’s a new wax shack in town! Though it’s been open just a few weeks,... News 04 Aug 2026 | 12:07
