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News | News

PODCAST | The Misdirection Of The Bright-Shiny Thing

Listen now (18 min) | Before we get into this morning's episode on The Captain's America: Third Watch with Matt Bruce, in which we talk about the non-existent indictment of Donald Trump, I'd like to point out that in the media realm, that s

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Knife-Wielding Jihadi Who Attacked New York Cops on New Year’s Eve Cites US Support of Israel As Motive

An NYPD car on patrol. Photo: Reuters / Lucas Jackson. The 19-year-old man who attacked three police officers with a …

Politics | Blue State/City Life

NYC Rapist Gets 30-Day Sentence, Then Goes on Vile Sex-Assault Rampage, Thanks to Commie DA Alvin Bragg

When can we end this liberal experiment of letting violent people walk free?
Justin Washington raped a teenage family member. In other cities that might send him to prison for 25 years. In the woketop...

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New York’s 9/11 Tribute Museum Closes Permanently

A Manhattan museum dedicated to remembering those lost in the 9/11 terror attacks shut its doors permanently Wednesday afternoon, citing financial losses from the COVID pandemic shutdowns.

Food & Drink | Drinks

PUNCH | Wry Smile Cocktail Recipe

Abigail Gullo, Bar Manager of restaurant Compère Lapin in New Orleans, invokes a dry sense of humor with her Manhattan riff, the Wry Smile. Using rye whis

Politics | From CNN

Roosevelt Hotel in New York to close after nearly 100 years due to the coronavirus pandemic

The Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan cites the coronavirus pandemic and slowdown in the hospitality industry as reasons for the closure.

Politics | BLM

Report: Black Lives Matter Riot In Manhattan Causes Estimated $100,000 In Damages

Approximately 150 Black Lives Matter rioters smashed and vandalized several businesses and banks in Lower Manhattan on Friday night, costing residents and business owners tens of thousands of dollars in damages. Police sources told the New York Post that

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The Upper West Side rebels in the face of de Blasio’s homeless plague

Hell hath no fury like a liberal neighborhood recently mugged by Bill de Blasio. Therein lies a salutary tale. Manhattan’s leftier-than-thou Upper West Side last month got a vagrant transfusion cou…

News | Israel & The Jewish Community

Manhattan D.A. Prosecuted Just 21 Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes in Past Decade

Records from the Manhattan district attorney's office indicate D.A. Cyrus Vance prosecuted just 13 individuals for anti-Semitic hate crimes between 2017 and 2019, less than half of those arrested in his jurisdiction during that time and a bare 6 percent o

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

What 5,000 Dollars A Month Gets You In New York City

What if you could live in your dream apartment? In the city of your dreams?

Entertainment | Entertainment

Netflix Saves NYC’s Last Single-Screen Movie Theater - COOL HUNTING

Shuttered earlier this year, NYC's iconic Paris Theater recently reopened for a limited run of filmmaker Noah Baumbach's latest feature, Marriage Story. The last single-screen movie theater in the city, the Paris originally opened in 1948 (after a ribbon-

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

The History Behind 7 New York City Street Names

Ever wonder how a street got its name? Well New York doesn't only have the common street names like "20th street" as everyone assumes, here are eight NYC street names and their history.

Family & Parenting | Parenting

Tribute In Light Returns To Mark 18th Anniversary Of September 11 Attacks - Gothamist

"The tribute produces two vertical columns of light meant to signify the Twin Towers rising high above the Manhattan skyline."

News | NEWS

‘OMAR MUST GO’: Hundreds Of Jews Gather To Protest Ilhan Omar In NYC

Hundreds of Jews gathered in Times Square in New York City on Monday evening to protest anti-Semitic Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and chanted, "Omar must go!"

Politics | The "Squad"

Restaurant where Ocasio-Cortez worked permanently closes because of liberal policies she supports

Democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Monday lamented the closing of the Manhattan restaurant she worked at as a bartender before running for Congress. However, there is an ironic twist: The bar is closing largely due to liberal policies Ocasio-Cortez advocates.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

10 fascinating secrets of NYC’s Grand Central Terminal

More than 750,000 people visit Grand Central a daily; some to shop, some to dine, but most to hit the rails. Beyond being a pulsating artery of New York City, t

Miscellaneous | Dating & Relationships

19 Reliable First Date Spots in Manhattan

Places that come off as effortlessly cool for get-to-know-you conversation

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

12 Old New York Spots That Are Still Amazing Today

Sometimes, newer isn't always better. We're trading in New York's latest restaurant and bar openings for some of the city's most awesome old-school haunts.

Cars & Motorcycles | Cars

Five Reasons Why Cadillac Is Leaving New York City for Detroit - The Drive

Four years after relocating to Manhattan, the legacy brand is returning to its roots.

News | Good News

The World's Most Iconic Toy Store Is Reopening After Suddenly Shutting Down 3 Years Ago

The brand was known for its famous flagship store on 5th avenue in NYC, which closed in 2015.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

The Preservation Battle of Grand Central

Forty years ago, preservationists—including a former First Lady—fought to maintain the integrity of New York City’s historic railway station

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

19 NYC Secrets Most New Yorkers Don't Know

From an abandoned subway station to a colonial African burial ground lost for almost 300 years, we've rounded up the city’s best kept secrets.

News | The News

The world’s hottest shopping city is becoming a ghost town

If you want to see the future of storefront retailing, walk nine blocks along Broadway from 57th to 48th Street and count the stores. The total number comes to...

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

A new plan would jack up the cost of ride sharing in Manhattan

New York City is an amazing place to live, but there’s one aspect of life here that undeniably sucks: transportation. Last year, crippling delays on the

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

11 great money-saving hacks in NYC

You may have heard the news that New York has now dropped behind San Fransisco and is only the second most expensive city in the U.S. to live in, but don't tell

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

If the World Was Mapped Using the Manhattan Grid System

London's Big Ben would be on the corner of 63,709th Street and 10,896th Avenue.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Why a Tiny New York Island is Off-Limits - Neatorama

If you leave a pile of rocks in place for over a hundred years, it becomes an island with its own ownership papers, history, designation, and controversy. That's what happened to U Thant Island in New York City's East River.[https://youtu.be/wmVJyICw1C8]

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Listen to the Sounds of New York's Diverse Neighborhoods Without Leaving Home | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

21 excuses that only work in New York

New Yorkers may have a reputation for being rude, but the fact is we follow a completely different set of rules. While we might seem like flakes, there's just a

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

See the proposed plans for the Waldorf Astoria's major renovation

The legendary Waldorf Astoria hotel has already closed for 2-3 years of renovations, but we now have our first look at just what those renovations may entail.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Vibrant Street Photographs of New York City by Henry Kornaros

Henry Kornaros is a talented 17-year-old self-taught photographer and filmmaker from Vermont who currently based in New York City.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Take a tour of New York’s most beautiful bridges

New York's bridges contribute a sense of historical and aesthetic wonder to our sprawling urban landscape

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

17 things all New Yorkers can agree on

New Yorkers speak different languages, wear different styles and live in many different kinds of neighborhoods, but there's still some things we all find c

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

See how large New York would be if it had the population density of other cities

It's no secret that New York is a pretty dense city when it comes to population. In fact, approximately 8,550,405 people live within its 302 square miles, givin

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Best & Worst Subways in NYC, According to the Straphangers Campaign - Thrillist

The Straphangers Campaign recently released its annual ranking of the best and worst subway lines of 2016.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

15 reasons why Manhattan is still the best borough

New York's five boroughs are great, but c'mon, Manhattan is the best borough. Why? Attractions like Central Park, the museums and the shopping, duh!

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Tips on Doorman Tipping and Other Holiday Traditions - The New York Times

Yes, please, tip the doorman — and other seasonal advice for apartment-dwellers who tend to ignore their neighbors the rest of the year.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

New York City has a secret subway line with antique cars — here's what it's like to ride it

During a few weeks at the end of the year, the New York City subway system runs an antique subway line that you can ride. So we did!

Visual Arts | Photography

One Photographer's View of NYC, Before and After 9/11

“There was something magical about them, two rectangles that grew so tall."

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

New York City rent comparison: What $3,500 gets you

See what $3,500 rents in NYC neighborhoods like the Upper East Side, Williamsburg, Astoria, and more.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

15 awesome things to do in NYC this weekend

Fri 8 Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show Metropolitan Pavilion; 1pm; $20 at the door, $15This two-day expo is every retro-sifter’s dream, featuring more tha

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Latest Miracle on 34th Street: Macy’s Keeps Wooden Escalators - NYTimes.com

Here’s what you could do in 1920s Manhattan that you can’t do today: Catch what’s playing at the Roxy or who’s playing at the Polo Grounds. Buy a pair of alligator shoes at Franklin Simon or see a pair of alligators at the Aquarium. Meet your spouse — or whomever — under the clock at the Biltmore Hotel.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

The $1 million parking spot may be just around the corner - MarketWatch

At least two new condominium developments in Manhattan are asking $1 million for a single parking spot.

Entertainment | Mad Men

Mad Men’s Don Draper Gets His Own Bench Outside Manhattan’s Time-Life Building

New York City–based firm Pentagram has designed a monument to Don Draper as part of a campaign to mark the much-anticipated final season of AMC’s Mad Men on April 5. Planted in the heart of Manhattan in front of the Time-Life Building is a 12-foot-lo

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

How a New York Couple Lives in 242 Square Feet — Curbed | Apartment Therapy

Think your home is cramped? This New York couple lives together in an apartment that measures a mere 242 square feet. Here's how they make it work.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

The 'Mad Men' map of Manhattan hot spots

As the AMC series begins its final season Sunday, we revisit some of the show's favorite haunts, such as Grand Central Oyster Bar, P.J. Clarke's and New York Athletic Club.