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Andy Byford on Friday, March 9, 2018, when he was the NYC Transit president. Two years ago he suggested transit expansion could be achieved by running trains <i>through</i> Penn Station rather than treating it as a terminus.
Andy Byford on Friday, March 9, 2018, when he was the NYC Transit president. Two years ago he suggested transit expansion could be achieved by running trains through Penn Station rather than treating it as a terminus. ( Photo: MTA)

Where Have You Gone, Andy Byford? Penn Station Turns Its Lonely Eyes to You

It is coming on two years since Andy Byford, the much-loved “Train Daddy” of New York City Transit, touted the “golden opportunity”...

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11 May 2025 | 05:48
The Planning Commission is recommending renewing the special permit for Madison Square Garden for ten more years, but with conditions, including improvements to the bland signage now on display outside the The Theater at Madison Square Garden and better signage on how to find the entrance to Penn Station. Photo: Keith J. Kelly
The Planning Commission is recommending renewing the special permit for Madison Square Garden for ten more years, but with conditions, including improvements to the bland signage now on display outside the The Theater at Madison Square Garden and better signage on how to find the entrance to Penn Station. Photo: Keith J. Kelly

City Planning Commission Votes to Extend MSG Permit to Sit Atop Penn Station For 10 More Years

The City Planning Commission voted July 12 that Madison Square Garden be given a ten-year extension of its special permit...

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12 Jul 2023 | 02:56
Two buses collided on E. 23rd St. on July 6th near the service road of the FDR Drive. Dozens were injured. Photo: FDNY via Twitter.
Two buses collided on E. 23rd St. on July 6th near the service road of the FDR Drive. Dozens were injured. Photo: FDNY via Twitter.

32 Hospitalized in Horrific Crash After Tour Bus Runs Red Light, Rams MTA Bus on E. 23rd St.

The front of an open top, double decker tour bus was sheared off after it ran a red light and collided with an MTA bus on...

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07 Jul 2023 | 12:50
Lenny’s Bagels is shutting down, another victim of soaring rent, its owners say. Photo Carly Barovick
Lenny’s Bagels is shutting down, another victim of soaring rent, its owners say. Photo Carly Barovick

Beloved Lenny’s Bagels on W. 98 St. Shuts Down

After over two decades of service, customers lined up on W. 98 St. to grab a bagel from Lenny’s one last time. Lenny’s Bagels...

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05 Jul 2023 | 10:39
Richard Ravitch was 89 when he passed away on Sunday, June 25. He was eulogized by Michael Oreskes at the Central Synagogue on June 27 in a service attended by power brokers and politicians across the political spectrum. Photo: Metropolitan Transportation Authority/Wikimedia Commons.
Richard Ravitch was 89 when he passed away on Sunday, June 25. He was eulogized by Michael Oreskes at the Central Synagogue on June 27 in a service attended by power brokers and politicians across the political spectrum. Photo: Metropolitan Transportation Authority/Wikimedia Commons.

Oreskes on Richard Ravitch

Governor Hochul, Governor Murphy, officials elected and appointed. Dick would have so appreciated this gathering. All of...

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29 Jun 2023 | 11:45
About 100 pizza parlors across the city will have to install scrubbers costing up to $30,000 under new regulations proposed by the City’s Department of Environmental Protection. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
About 100 pizza parlors across the city will have to install scrubbers costing up to $30,000 under new regulations proposed by the City’s Department of Environmental Protection. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

New Pizza Reg’s Real Aim: Scrub Particles That Cause Asthma, Not Fight Climate Change

Following the circulation of a New York Post “exclusive” claiming that owners of old-fashioned pizza ovens — which produce...

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05 Jul 2023 | 11:19
Daniel Penney defends his fatal choking of Jordan Neely on May 1st, in a video released by his lawyers.
Daniel Penney defends his fatal choking of Jordan Neely on May 1st, in a video released by his lawyers. ( Photo via Law & Crime)

Daniel Penny Pleads Not Guilty In Chokehold Killing Of Homeless Man Jordan Neely

Daniel Penny, the 24 year-old ex-Marine that choked out mentally ill homeless man Jordan Neely on a May 1st F train–resulting...

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28 Jun 2023 | 01:42
<b>The cover of New York Magazine after a power failure in October 2012 when a Con Ed power plant on E. 16th St. flooded during Superstorm Sandy and plunged much of lower Manhattan into darkness for a week</b>. Photo: New York Magazine via Pintrest
The cover of New York Magazine after a power failure in October 2012 when a Con Ed power plant on E. 16th St. flooded during Superstorm Sandy and plunged much of lower Manhattan into darkness for a week. Photo: New York Magazine via Pintrest

What You Need When the Lights Go Out

One week into Summer, the three most important words are Sun, Fun, and. Blackout. Yes, the Great Blackout of 1965 happened...

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23 Jun 2023 | 11:12
<b>Constantine Maroulis stars as the “Rock &amp; Roll Man” Alan Freed and Joe Pantoliano plays Leo Mintz, who started a record story in Cleveland called Record Rendezvous and played a influential roll in launching radio career of the man who at one time was the most influential DJ in the country. </b>Photo: ©Joan Marcus
Constantine Maroulis stars as the “Rock & Roll Man” Alan Freed and Joe Pantoliano plays Leo Mintz, who started a record story in Cleveland called Record Rendezvous and played a influential roll in launching radio career of the man who at one time was the most influential DJ in the country. Photo: ©Joan Marcus

“Rock & Roll Man” Captures Energy of R&B Revolution and One Hot DJs Spectacular Fall

Alan Freed, the central character in “Rock & Roll Man” was, in his prime, the most influential disc jockey of his day, and...

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23 Jun 2023 | 02:41
The Wheat Field with Cypresses by Van Gogh cannot leave the Met per restrictions by the donor. Photo: Courtesy Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The Wheat Field with Cypresses by Van Gogh cannot leave the Met per restrictions by the donor. Photo: Courtesy Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Van Gogh’s Cypresses at the Met Is a Must See Show for Summer and Runs Through Aug. 27th

Put simply, “Van Gogh’s Cypresses” is a must-see.

Stop everything and go.

The show may be modest in scale—some 40 paintings,...

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20 Jun 2023 | 05:55
All sides agree West Park Presbyterian Church, located at 165 W 86th Street on the corner of Amsterdam Ave. is deteriorating, but whether it should be sold to a developer and torn down or whether money can be raised and spent to save it is a subject of hot debate before the Landmarks Preservation Commission. Photo: Google Street View.
All sides agree West Park Presbyterian Church, located at 165 W 86th Street on the corner of Amsterdam Ave. is deteriorating, but whether it should be sold to a developer and torn down or whether money can be raised and spent to save it is a subject of hot debate before the Landmarks Preservation Commission. Photo: Google Street View.

Battle Lines Harden Over West Park Church in Hearing before Landmark Commission

The debate continues to rage. Advocates looking for a way to save West Park Presbyterian Church called on the Landmarks Preservation...

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14 Jun 2023 | 04:36
For the second time in recent weeks, police and fire rescue units were searching the Hudson River for a missing person which once again turned tragic when a 22 year old man was pulled from the water just off of Pier 84 but was pronounced dead after efforts to revive him failed. Photo: Citizen app
For the second time in recent weeks, police and fire rescue units were searching the Hudson River for a missing person which once again turned tragic when a 22 year old man was pulled from the water just off of Pier 84 but was pronounced dead after efforts to revive him failed. Photo: Citizen app

Tragedy Strikes Again as Hudson River Claims Fifth Victim in Ten Month Span

Five people have drowned in the Hudson River in the past ten months, making it one of the deadliest stretches ever. The latest...

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12 Jun 2023 | 11:17
City Council Member Julie Menin was the key sponsor of a bill that will force hospitals to reveal the prices they charge for various procedures, by establishing the nation’s first Office of Health Care Accountability. It passed by a 50-0 margin, and now goes to the desk of Mayor Eric Adams, who is a supporter. Photo: Office of Julie Menin
City Council Member Julie Menin was the key sponsor of a bill that will force hospitals to reveal the prices they charge for various procedures, by establishing the nation’s first Office of Health Care Accountability. It passed by a 50-0 margin, and now goes to the desk of Mayor Eric Adams, who is a supporter. Photo: Office of Julie Menin

City Council Passes Bill Creating Nation’s First Office Of Healthcare Accountability

Different private hospitals in New York City have truly astounding fluctuations in pricing for the exact same procedures,...

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10 Jun 2023 | 03:34
A kitten named Sprout was stolen--allegedly by the woman above (left)--from a display being run by pet rescue operation Fabulous Feline. The theft went down during the Petco opening day festivities at Union Square. Photo: Fabulous Feline Instagram
A kitten named Sprout was stolen--allegedly by the woman above (left)--from a display being run by pet rescue operation Fabulous Feline. The theft went down during the Petco opening day festivities at Union Square. Photo: Fabulous Feline Instagram ( Photo via fabulousfelineinc on Instagram )

Kitten Stolen During Petco HQ Opening At Union Square...Cat Burglars Remain At Large

A months-old kitten being put up for adoption was craftily stolen from its cage in Union Square on Sunday, June 4th, during...

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09 Jun 2023 | 10:52
There have apparently been negotiations between Madison Square and Italian construction developer ASTM about demolishing the Theater at MSG on the Eighth Ave side of the arena to build a new grand entrance to Penn Station. So far no sign of any substantive talks between MSG, the MTA and the other railroads that actually use the rail hub below the garden. Photo: Keith J. Kelly
There have apparently been negotiations between Madison Square and Italian construction developer ASTM about demolishing the Theater at MSG on the Eighth Ave side of the arena to build a new grand entrance to Penn Station. So far no sign of any substantive talks between MSG, the MTA and the other railroads that actually use the rail hub below the garden. Photo: Keith J. Kelly

Fireworks Erupt at Planning Commission Hearing on MSG as Dolan’s Team Blasts MTA Report

The clock is ticking.

The apparently tense negotiations between Madison Square Garden and the three railroad giants that use...

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09 Jun 2023 | 10:12
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