Ian Weissman, a social studies teacher at Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts, receives the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence. Beginning June 8, six exceptional New York City public school teachers received surprise $25,000 checks for winning FLAG Awards for Teaching Excellence. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Midtown Surprise: Teacher Wins $25G FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence A black box theater in Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts was quietly filling with students and faculty holding... Home 13 Jun 2026 | 10:29
Assemblymember Grace Lee at press conference announcing $2 million from state budget to support 9/11-realted health research. Also pictured: Council Member Christopher Marte (left) and Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal (right) were joined by Dr. Amit Verma, Dr. David Prezant, Tammy Meltzer, and Jim Brosi. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Grace Lee Announces $2 Million State Grant for 9/11 Health Research New York State has earmarked $2 million in the recently passed state budget for potentially health and life-saving genomic... News 11 Jun 2026 | 09:04
Manhattanhenge sunset visible from East 42nd Street and First Avenue. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Crowds Gather in Murray Hill to Watch the Magnificent Manhattanhenge Cameras blasted up, everyone trying to get the perfect picture of the perfect Manhattan sunset: it is Manhattanhenge. People... News 01 Jun 2026 | 11:57
Image of the broken Factor bicycle and electric scooter following the collision. ( Photo: Reddit) Two Killed in Scooter-Bicycle Collision, Enforcement Calls Grow Two people were killed in a head-on collision in the bicycle lane on the Queensboro Bridge on the morning of May 28, prompting... News 31 May 2026 | 07:25
The housing lottery for affordable apartments in Rialto West has begun. ( Photo: Levine Builders) Housing Lottery Open for Rialto West Building in Hell’s Kitchen Housing lottery applications are currently open for Rialto West, an affordable housing development in the heart of Hell’s... News 27 May 2026 | 04:01
