The Latest Upper West Side Restaurant Ratings October 3-9, 2024 Barcelona Bar 923 8 Avenue Grade: A Chipotle Mexican Grill 1379 6 Avenue Grade: A Il Tinello Ristorante 16 West... Local News 18 Oct 2024 | 11:49
Straus News publications win 12 awards for journalism and design Straus News, the parent company of this paper and 16 other publications across New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania announced... Local News 10 Apr 2023 | 12:41
Official portrait of David Guilford. Photo courtesy of FDNY. Fie in the Belly By Harvey Cohen It was September 11, 2001, and David Guilford was at his desk in downtown Manhattan working for Goldman Sachs.... Local News 27 Nov 2018 | 10:01
What Scent Should the Subway Be? The MTA is focused on keeping the subways clean. Right now, they’re using a lemon-scented product, but said they’d be open... Local News 29 Jun 2020 | 02:12
building the hospital of tomorrow The last time Lenox Hill Hospital built a major new facility on its legacy campus it was 1972 and John Lindsay was mayor.... Local News 08 Mar 2019 | 06:25
Robert Morgenthau ( Photo from memorial program) Robert Morgenthau’s life of public service Nearly a thousand people celebrated the life of Robert Morgenthau, New York’s longest serving district attorney, last Thursday... Local News 02 Aug 2019 | 12:54
Attendees of the award ceremony with the CUNY Coalition for Students with Disabilities outside Gracie Mansion. ( Photo: Michael Rock) Honoring the ADA Anniversary Friday, July 26 marked the 29th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In its honor, eight... Local News 02 Aug 2019 | 10:48
Jaime Krass of Columbia ( Photo by Jonathan Heisler) “My hands are outstretched” Jaimie Krass is the director of engagement at Columbia/Barnard Hillel, the school’s largest Jewish organization. She helps... Local News 02 Aug 2019 | 11:00
Council Member Ben Kallos wrote the proposed domestic violence bill. Photo: Courtesy of NYC Council photographer William Alatriste New Bill Targets domestic violence In response to an increase in domestic violence offenses in the city — despite a drop in most other crimes —... Local News 30 Jul 2019 | 03:02
A ghost bike memorial for cyclist Robyn Hightman, 20, who was struck and killed by a truck on Sixth Ave. at 23rd St in June. Photo: David Noonan bike deaths prompt new safety plan Mayor Bill de Blasio has released a new five-year, $58.4 million plan to build more protected bike lanes, step up enforcement... Local News 30 Jul 2019 | 03:00
City Council Member Helen Rosenthal, left, Speaker Corey Johnson and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer. Photo: Courtesy Office of the City Council Speaker at last, a city storefront database From the Upper West Side to Astoria to Bed-Stuy, empty storefronts seem to be everywhere you look in New York City. These... Local News 30 Jul 2019 | 02:44
Photo via Amazon.com the politics of friendship “Each room at the Chelsea remembers the people who have passed within its walls, as if the names and dates had been... Local News 26 Jul 2019 | 11:09
Roxie, a Rottweiler mix, serves as an emotional support animal for her owner, Faith Marnecheck. Photo: Fait Marnecheck (Some) dogs not allowed New York City is certainly no stranger to man’s best friend. From hosting the annual Westminster Dog Show to having... Local News 26 Jul 2019 | 10:05
Peace Garden Café owner Shashanka Karlen (left) serving vegetarian food to patrons at his café’s opening. Photo courtesy of Bhashwar Hart A MEETING PLACE WITH A MISSION Turtle Bay residents, United Nations representatives, and Department of Parks & Recreation personnel alike sipped strawberry-mint-lime... Local News 24 Jul 2019 | 04:27
Opposition Growing Against NYPD’s Criminalization Push for Bike-Traffic Infractions