Mayor Zohran Mamdani in the now infamous video filmed outside the penthouse apartment of Citadel chairman Ken Griffin. “When I ran for mayor, I said I was going to tax the rich,” he said in the video released in April. “I’m thrilled to announce we secured a pied a terre tax,” he said, “the first in NYC history.” ( Photo: NYC Mayor’s Office) Judge Blocks “Pied-à-Terre” Tax but Appeals Court Judge Allows Rollout to Continue A judge issued a temporary restraining order to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s “pied-à-terre” tax after a group of angry homeowners... News 14 Aug 2026 | 12:47
Councilmember Gale Brewer and Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kenny Minaya toured local stores along Amsterdam Avenue August 10. ( Photo: CM Gale Brewer) Amsterdam Avenue Shops Share Problems of Rent, Costs During a 10-block tour of small businesses up Amsterdam Ave., UWS Councilmember Gale Brewer and the Small Business Services... News 12 Aug 2026 | 10:28
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
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
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
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
A 46-year-old runner was struck down in a tragic e-bike accident July 7. The woman identified as Jean (pictured) was paced in a medically induced coma. The accident triggered renewed calls to ban e-bikes in Central Park. ( Credit: GoFundMe) Woman in Coma After Being Struck by E-Bike in Central Park; Renews Calls for Ban A recent accident in Central Park, in which a 46-year-old runner was struck down by an e-bike, is the latest in a series... News 19 Jul 2026 | 09:16
The NY City Council’s Committee of Health held its first contentious hearing for “Romanch’s Law,” which would ban horse carriages in Central Park if passed, July 15. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Horse Carriage Ban Edges Closer After 9 Hour City Council Hearing The first committee hearing on whether to ban the Central Park horse carriage trade drew strong advocates on both sides.... News 17 Jul 2026 | 03:11
Joining Wilson on the ballot was a repeat of the candidates from the April 28 special election for the NYC District 3 Council seat. ( Credit: NYC Board of Elections) Wilson Leads Boylan in Chelsea City Council Democratic Primary Among the closest Democratic primaries in the city on June 23, Carl Wilson, the incumbent City Council member for the Chelsea/Hell’s... News 16 Jul 2026 | 02:23
Climbing Couple Arrested after Proposal Atop Empire State Building After scaling the needle of the Empire State building, a climbing couple seemingly shared a romantic moment with a marriage... News 16 Jul 2026 | 02:10
After losing a friendly wager placed on the NBA finals, the Archbishop of San Antonio sent Archbishop, Ronald Hicks, head of the Catholic New York Archdiocese, a goodie basket of Texas treats following the NY Knicks’ triumph over the San Antonio Spurs. ( Credit: Archbishop Ronald Hicks) Archbishop of NY Receives Texas Goodie Basket Following NBA Wager The Archbishop of NY took home the winnings of a friendly wager made with the Archbishop of San Antonio, TX, after the NY... News 16 Jul 2026 | 02:01
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani (center) and Education Chancellor Kamar Samuels (right) announced a $67.5 million investment in preschool special education. DOE Earmarks $67.5M for Pre-K Special Education Programs Three of Manhattan’s seven school districts will share in the city’s new $67.5 million boost to special education programs... Home 14 Jul 2026 | 11:50
A 36-foot tall trojan horse statue emerged outside of the AMC Lincoln Square 13 theater, commemorating the July 14 premiere of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” ( Photo: Jacqueline Gordon) A Trojan Horse Statue Arrives at the Gates of Lincoln Square A towering trojan horse was raised in front of the Lincoln Square movie theatre, setting the stage for the much awaited NY... News 14 Jul 2026 | 04:28
The Knicks edition of the Iron Throne featured House Targaryen’s banner in Knicks’ signature blue and orange, celebrating their NBA Championship win. ( Photo: Game of Thrones X) Knicks Claim Iron Throne Ahead of TV Season Premiere An Iron Throne installation graced the steps of Penn Station on the night before the season 3 premiere of HBO’s “House of... News 14 Jul 2026 | 11:09
New Yorkers and visitors to the city will be able to collect 12 unique stamps commemorating the city’s neighborhood diversity throughout the FIFA World Cup. ( Photo: NYC Mayor’s Office) Neighborhood Passport Sends World Cup Visitors, Residents Around City NYC’s newest World Cup initiative has sent New Yorkers and visitors alike across the five boroughs to collect 12 different... News 14 Jul 2026 | 11:06
