NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced record low numbers for murders and shooting incidents since the start of 2026 June 3. (Credit: NYPDPC on ‘X’) Citywide Crime Falling Says NYPD but Manhattan a Mixed Bag Batman would be proud as major crimes have continued to decline in Gotham this year. But there were some unsettling trends... News 05 Jun 2026 | 01:25
James M. Lafferty was presented with the John H. Prentice medal for his heroic actions at a December 9 , 2025 fire during the annual FDNY medal ceremony. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Hero Firefighter Honored for Dragging Victim in UWS Fire to Safety When firefighters first got inside a raging fire at 201 W. 107th St. on Dec. 9, 2025,that would eventually go to four alarms,... News 04 Jun 2026 | 09:01
Along with Mamdani signing the order, the mayor invited kids to stamp their handprint and draw on the executive order during a press conference June 1. (Credit: NYC Mayor) Kids for NY Knicks: Mamdani Repeals Bedtime During NBA Finals For all NYC kids, Mamdani’s newest order provides the greatest excuse to stay up late: “Repealing Kids’ Bedtimes for Knicks... News 02 Jun 2026 | 02:50
A rendering of the proposed 34th St. busway as its intersection with Park Avenue. (Credit: NYC DOT) Mamdani and DOT Restart 34th St. Busway Project Transformation After significant delays, the 34th St. busway project is set to allow for faster bus service, banning cars from the busy... News 02 Jun 2026 | 01:42
NYPD officers will work 12 hour shifts from July 1 to July 7, to combat heightened activity during an event-packed week, Commissioner Tisch announced May 27 in an internal memo. ( Photo: Jacqueline Gordon) Tisch Increases NYPD Shifts to 12 Hours, Anticipates ‘Heightened Threat Environment’ NYPD officers will work extended shifts, 12 hours, in the first week of July, to hopefully preempt increased criminal activity... News 29 May 2026 | 10:29
The Geneva School of Manhattan has proposed a $20 million offer to buy the property of the now closed Manhattan Country School (above) which filed for bankruptcy in May 2025. ( (Photo: Kiran Mediratta)) Private School Bids $20Million for Bankrupt Manhattan Country School A building that once housed the socially and ideologically progressive Manhattan Country School is likely to soon be the... News 28 May 2026 | 03:59
Emersyn Hunt reacting to winning Outstanding Performer for her performance as Beverley Bass in “Come From Away” at the Roger Rees Awards. (Photo: Angela of York) Two Performing Arts Students Win Prestigious High School Musical Theatre Awards Two NYC high school students won prestigious musical theatre awards at the 16th annual Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in... People 27 May 2026 | 05:10
The family of Akhi Butler, a 14 year-old, is currently raising money for a funeral after the teen fell from a J Train during a subway surfing incident. First reponders can be seen on the Manhattan side of the Williamsburg Bridge on May 22. ( Photos: GoFundMe, Citizen) Grieving Family of Teen Killed Subway Surfing Raises Money for Funeral Following a fatal accident falling from a J train over the Williamsburg Bridge, the family of a 14-year-old is trying to... News 27 May 2026 | 02:18
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled his new housing plan ‘Block by Block’ at a press conference in Brooklyn May 26. Mayor Unveils Plan to Lower Rent for Poorest, Build Housing NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is trying to address the city housing crisis for the city’s poorest families with a new plan entitled... News 26 May 2026 | 03:42
Following contract negotiations, the Hotel & Gaming Trades Council rank and file workers ratified a new contract May 21 which will increases wages by 50 percent over the eight-year life of the new contract. ( Photo: Hotel and Gaming Trade Council) Hotel Management and Union Ratify New Hotel Workers Agreement The city’s biggest hotel operators and the Hotel & Gaming Trades Council (HTC), the union which represents 40,0000 hotel... News 22 May 2026 | 02:26
The Sixth Avenue bike lane, which the Mamdani Administration is set to widen, is currently one of the busiest in the city, with many New Yorkers and visitors utilizing the lane each day. (Photo: Jacqueline Gordon) As World Cup Nears, Mamdani Widens Busy Sixth Avenue Bike Lane Sixth Avenue, one of the busiest and most popular iconic bike lanes in the city, will almost double in width to ensure safety... News 20 May 2026 | 12:28
During the powerful finale of the launch ceremony, 25 players took to the pianos to simultaneously perform a resounding rendition of Bach’s prelude and fugue in C major. (Photo: Jacqueline Gordon) Sing for Hope Celebrates 25 Years with 25 Pianos, Bringing Music to the Streets of New York The public was allowed to tickle the ivories of twenty five dazzling pianos at the 25th annual celebration of Sing for Hope... City Arts 19 May 2026 | 03:56
Travelers Turn to Humor Amid Chaos from Long Island Rail Road Strike In response to the suspension of all trains on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) during the strike, some social media users... News 18 May 2026 | 04:51
