Anti-ICE protesters occupied the lobby of a Hilton in Tribeca on Tuesday, Jan. 27. A total of 66 were arrested. ( Photo: Citizen App ) Sixty-Six Arrested at Anti-ICE Protest in Tribeca Hilton Lobby A large protest against Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) broke out in the lobby of a Tribeca hotel on Tuesday, Jan.... News 30 Jan 2026 | 08:27
Andy Byford invited the MTA, which controls the Long Island Railroad, the nation’s largest commuter rail line, to be a full partner with him in the Penn Station rebuild. The MTA turned down the offer. ( Photo: Michael Oreskes) MTA Turns Down Byford Bid to be “Full Partner” in Penn Rebuild The MTA has declined Amtrak’s invitation to be a “full partner” in planning the rebuilding of Penn Station, an illustration... News 30 Jan 2026 | 03:52
met fifth avenue via www.metmuseum.org Upper West Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Jan.29-Feb.4 Thursday, January 29th Design Happy Hour: Paper Jewelry: Design Happy Hour invites the public ages 21 and up to enjoy an open... News 28 Jan 2026 | 02:56
A litigator for 30 years, Mack Press helps those who’ve been attacked by dogs and advocates for the rehabilitation of animals that attack. He is a dog lover and supporter of many animal rescue organizations. ( Photo: NYDogBite.com) Dog Bite Attorney Wants to Take A Bite Out Of Midtown You’ve got a fur-riend in need. Mack Press, who bills himself as The New York Dog Bite LawyerSM, has already opened five offices... News 29 Jan 2026 | 11:19
The creative team behind the pop up Valentine Museum (form left) Maddie Hill, founder Nicole Utley and Sayre Stewart. ( Photo: Deborah Fenker) Pop Up Valentine’s Museum Opens in Chelsea; All Hearts Are Welcome Says Founder Temperatures are in a deep freeze but things are heating up in Chelsea, thanks to a red-hot pop-up celebrating all the things... News 29 Jan 2026 | 02:27
The map shows the route of the current rail tunnel under the Hudson, and the slightly longer, curvier new tunnel route, slated to be finished in 2035. ( Photo: Gateway Development Commission) Gateway Project Will Shut Down on Feb. 6 Unless New Federal $$$s Released It’s quid pro quo time again in our winter of discontent. Construction on the $16 billion project building new train tunnels... News 28 Jan 2026 | 09:11
A new Legionnaire’s probe is underway at 3333 Broadway in Harlem. It follows a deadly local outbreak of the disease that sickened 114 people and killed seven in Harlem last summer. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons) New Legionnaire’s Probe Underway at Harlem Apartment Complex Health officials are investigating whether Legionnaire’s disease is present at an apartment building complex in Harlem, after... News 28 Jan 2026 | 10:45
Two residents of the Cheroke apartment complex in Yorkville tested positive for Legionnaires disease in the past 12 months, prompting a health dept investigation. Seven people died and 100 people were infected during an outbreak of the disease in Harlem last summer. ( Photo: apartments.com) Two People in Yorkville Bldg. Contracted Legionnaires Disease, Prompting Health Dept. Probe Two people who are residents of the Cheroke Apartments in Yorkville tested positive for Legionnaires disease within the past... News 27 Jan 2026 | 11:33
The sleet meant it was not exactly “good packing” but some intrepid souls in Carl Surz Park on the UES managed some form of a snowman. ( Photo: Genevieve Hartnett) Winter Storm Wallops NYC, Dropping Nearly Foot of Snow A massive snowstorm hit New York City on Sunday morning, dumping 11.5 inches on Central Park by the end of the day. City... News 27 Jan 2026 | 12:21
Wanted for robbing a senior woman in West Harlem Beauty spa, Jan 1., 2026. ( Photos: NYPD) Manslaughter Plea in Fatal Car Crash; Senior Robbed in Beauty Spa The case of the horrific fatal car crash that killed husband-to-be Kirk Walker, and his cousin, Rob McLaurin, on the Henry... News 26 Jan 2026 | 12:59
Manuel Boitel, a veteran doorman on the Upper East Side, was killed on Jan. 22 when his car was struck by a vehicle driven by an off duty NYPD cop who was driving the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway. ( Photo: GoFundMe) UES Doorman Killed by Off Duty NYPD Sgt. Driving Wrong Way Manuel Boitel, a beloved Upper East Side doorman who was heading to his home in Peekskill, N.Y. was killed when his car was... News 26 Jan 2026 | 09:36
Wanted for stabbing a teen boy near 285 St. Nicholas Ave., Jan. 12, 2026. ( Photos: NYPD) Gang of Five Stabs Teen in Broad Daylight; Burglary in East Harlem However one might wish it otherwise, crime reporters expect bad things to happen in the crepuscular and nighttime hours.... News 26 Jan 2026 | 07:57
Gunman in anime backpack holds weapon on Poké people, Jan. 14. 2026. ( Photo: Poké Court) Meatpacking Pokémon Shop Carries On After Armed Robbery The popular Meatpacking District Pokémon shop Poké Court where an armed robbery occured during an in-store event on Jan.... News 28 Jan 2026 | 11:07
Andy Byford quietly released the names of the three developers on his short list to be the ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons ) Penn Station Feud Brewing? With Gov. Kathy Hochul and various advocates leaning on him to share more, Andy Byford, Amtrak’s executive in charge of rebuilding... News 24 Jan 2026 | 09:08
The start of early voting in the special election for the New York State Senate on the West Side, which was slated to start on Sunday, Jan. 25, has been postponed by Gov. Hochul due to the impending winter storm. Early Voting for West Side Senate Seat Runs Through Feb. 1 The special election for the New York State Senate seat on the West Side of Manhattan in District 47 which pits Democrat... News 23 Jan 2026 | 10:02
