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News | NEWS

Daniel Penny Found Not Guilty in NYC Subway Chokehold Case

Daniel Penny has been found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a NYC subway car in 2023.

News | Antisemitism Watch

Times Square rally features Hamas and Hezbollah flags, portrait of Haniyeh

One masked demonstrator held up a picture of the slain Hamas leader and yelled, “The martyr is beloved by Allah! Israel is the enemy of Allah!”

News | The News

Video of July 4th Antisemitic Mob Includes Lawyer Let Off the Hook After Throwing Molotov Cocktail at Police At BLM Riot in 2020

 During the Black Lives Matter protests after George Floyd's death in 2020, a lawyer was charged and disbarred after setting a police car on fire by throwing a Molotov cocktail in the window. That lawyer was Urooj Rahman.

Politics | POLITICS

Squad Member Jamaal Bowman Loses in Most Expensive House Primary Ever

Rep. Jamaal Bowman's (D-NY) career in Congress will end after a single term following a Capitol stunt resulting in his criminal conviction.

Politics | Donald Trump

Donald Trump Delivers Pizza to FDNY

 The judge in Donald Trump's "hush money" case has managed to keep Trump off of the campaign trail by requiring his presence in the courtroom every day. That hasn't stopped Trump from campaigning, though.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

This is how much a family of four needs to earn in New York to be middle class

A family of four living in New York State needs to earn a minimum of $81,396 in order to be considered middle class, according to data.

Politics | Illegal Immigration

Watch: Migrants Brutally Attack NYC Cops, Get Freed from Jail without Bail

A mob of migrants in the sanctuary city of New York City, New York mercilessly attacked New York Police Department (NYPD) officers.

News | Antisemitism Watch

Hateful trio attacks 3 Jewish victims – including boy, 15, in NYC spree: cops

In the first act of violence around 3:25 p.m. Saturday, the three young-looking suspects approached a 40-year-old man as he walked home from his house of worship at East 15th Street and Avenue L in…

News | ISRAEL NEWS

New York: Pro-Palestine rally sponsors raked in $9M in city funds

A Post review of city records shows taxpayers have shelled out nearly $9 million since 2010 to four nonprofits that helped spearhead anti-Israel protests.

News | NEWS

‘This Is the Way’: Watch As Fed Up Man Confronts Hamas Hostage Poster Thief As Only a New Yorker Can

 As the old saying goes, not all heroes wear capes.

In fact, sometimes they wear flannel shirts.

News | Fun With Islam

Muslim Doctors in America Celebrates Hamas Massacre (UPDATE) - RAIR

What kind of medical care can Jewish and Israeli patients anticipate from Muslim doctors who openly endorse Hamas and its violence?

News | Antisemitism Watch

Wait WHAT?! NYC Pro-Palestinian Cardiologist Claims He Sedated Pro-Israel Patient to 'Quiet Him Down'

 Some stories are truly unbelievable. A report from Stop Antisemitism about a NYC cardiologist is just terrifying. We know leftist activists are dedicated to their cause, but REALLY?

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

Photographer Spent Eight Years Capturing Life on the Gritty New York Subway in the 1970s and 1980s

Willy Spiller spent 8 years photographing the NYC subway in the 1970s and 1980s, now his work is being republished in a new edition of "Hell on Wheels".

News | Antisemitism Watch

Orthodox Jews: New York’s New Untouchables


I have what my family considers to be an irrational affection for New York. While I was at Columbia Law School, a professor asked us to int...

News | NEWS

Antisemitism in NYC Goes Unaddressed as Council Members Reject Resolution in Support of Jewish Community

Some Democrats only care about antisemitism when it is politically expedient.

Travel | Travel

21 Most Beautiful Places in New York City That Are a Must-Visit

New York is a bustling city with more things to discover than you may think are possible. The sprawling parks and hidden cafes are just a few of the things that make this city an

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

9 Unique Experiences At JFK’s Incredible TWA Hotel

With vintage touches, '60s music playing throughout, and some historic decadence, the TWA Hotel is a staple of JFK International.

Miscellaneous | Jewish Life

Liebman's Is the Last Jewish Deli in the Bronx

When Liebman’s Delicatessen opened on 235th Street in 1953, the Bronx was still sometimes called “the Jewish Borough.” More than ...

Politics | Campus Watch

New York Times Wins Award for Debunked Anti-Jewish Hit Piece

NYT's "news report" about Hasidic Yeshivas, was exposed to have been part of a political operation targeting the religious group.

Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour

The Dorchester has a new James Bond-inspired cocktail bar

The new Vesper Bar at the iconic London hotel draws on links to Ian Fleming, the creator of super-spy 007

News | News

New York to ban sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores

The ban is an effort to end large-scale abusive breeding practices by puppy and kitten mills.

Politics | Campus Watch

CUNY continues its antisemitic campaign to purge Zionism

The disruption of a panel discussion was activists’ latest attempt to suppress free speech.

News | The News

New York man busted with 20k fentanyl pills released without bail

New York City resident Manuel Pagan was arrested after he was found with about 20,000 multicolored fentanyl pills. He was then released without bail and placed under supervision.

News | News

New York Restaurants Are Being Extorted by Google Critics Armed With One-Star Reviews

Scammers are bombarding restaurants with one-star Google reviews, threatening to continue until they receive $75 gift cards.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff

The Transit Museum's Nostalgia Trains will ride again after a two-year hiatus

Ride the rails this summer in the same machinery that New Yorkers used in the early 20th century.

News | The News

Smile! Gleeful NYC Thugs Snatch 400 Bullet-proof Vests Meant for Ukraine

You can't walk a block in NYC without seeing the ubiquitous Ukrainian flag. But one thing you won't find is a bullet-proof vest meant for Ukrainian soldiers.

Travel | Travel

45 Things to See and Do in New York City

Here's a look at the best things to do in New York City, from taking in a Broadway show to visiting some of the world's best museums and restaurants.

News | Antisemitism Watch

Antisemitic hate crimes in New York up 92% in March - NYPD

More antisemitic incidents were reported in New York during March than any other type of hate crime.

Politics | The Hall of Idiots

New York-based ‘artists’ litter museum with paper planes to call for a no-fly zone over Ukraine

We’ve seen a lot of people try to “help” the Ukrainians, and New York’s cultural elites are feeling a bit hawkish, calling on the Biden administration to establish a no-fly zone over Ukraine. This, of course, would lead to American jets shooting down Russ

Politics | Liberal Hypocrisy

‘This is downright cruelty’: Here’s a maskless New York Gov. Kathy Hochul living her best life

Gov. Kathy Hochul still requires 2-year-olds in daycare to be masked.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

Restored 1930s New York City Video Shows Glamorous Cars Of The Era

This restored and colorized video footage shows New York City streets from the 1930s, starting in Harlem and shifting to Midtown Manhattan on 5th Avenue.

Sports | SPORTS

Mets retiring Keith Hernandez's No. 17 on July 9

Trending News & Rumors for Football, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, Soccer & More

Politics | Liberal Hypocrisy

New York Covid Testing and Treatment: White People Need Not Apply

Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of a day when people would be judged not by skin color, but by the content of their character. That day has not come to NY.

News | News

The Podcast: The Over-Baked Claim of Racism & Fefe Lala | Underground USA

In the echo of President Biden desecrating the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with a speech he turned into a racist screed, we witness Vice President Kamala Harris insult the French people by culturally appropriating a poorly executed French accent in lament

Politics | Woke Insanity

‘An Anti-Racist Public Health Agenda’: NYC Board Votes To Declare Racism A Public Health Crisis

This week, the Board of Health for New York City declared racism a public health crisis, committed to looking into whatever “structural racism” may exist in the NYC health system, and recommended that the NYC Health Department “perform an anti-racism” review.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Mayhem at Penn Station shows how far NYC has sunk

In May, Farrakhan Muhammad, a CD hustler and career criminal, allegedly got into a dispute with his brother in Times Square, took out a gun, and started shooting. He hit three tourists, including a 4-year-old girl.

Music | Events

Rockaway Beach Surf Music Festival

6 great surf bands from 4 states over 2 days!

Politics | Woke Insanity

Cancel Mob Victory: Theodore Roosevelt Monument at NYC Museum to Be Relocated

A bronze monument depicting Theodore Roosevelt situated in front of New York City's American Museum of Natural History will be relocated.

Sports | Sports

Weis Manufacturing

Weis Manufacturing is a Brooklyn-based manufacturer of handmade bicycles built for racing and available in steel and aluminum 

Visual Arts | Photography

Photographer Wanders NYC Streets To Reveal Neo-Noir Stories Hiding in Plain Sight

Photographer Nicolas Millers' neo-noir images capture the cinematic nature of life in historic New York City.

Business & Finance | Business

Brooklyn startup gives New Yorkers alternative to Amazon

A new startup is giving New Yorkers an alternative to shopping on Amazon with a platform that allows customers to shop from multiple local businesses.

Travel | Travel

Where to Find Old New York City

New York City's history is rich and varied—from the glitter of the Gilded Age to the struggles of the immigrants who sought a better life in America, the city's past shapes its present. There are still many opportunities to experience a different era here

Politics | Corruption

In Final Days of Trump Presidency, Cuomo Vows to Reopen New York

Andrew Cuomo now says the "cost is too high" for businesses to remain closed until the coronavirus vaccine "hits critical mass."

Politics | Politics

VERBOTEN: New York Restaurants Organize to Ban Cuomo From ‘All Establishments’ For Life

In an unprecedented move, the beleaguered restaurant owners of New York City made a declaration on social media that they

Politics | Covid 19

De Blasio Threatens To Shut Down Non-Compliant Orthodox Synagogue ‘Once And For All’

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio warned an Orthodox synagogue in Brooklyn on Tuesday that he will shut them down "once and for all" if they continue to flout his lockdown orders.

Politics | Politics

Giuliani has tested positive for coronavirus, Trump says

Rudy Giuliani, who has led President Trump's legal challenges to try and overturn the election, has tested positive for coronavirus, the president said Sunday.

News | News

New York Fire Department Won’t Require Medics, Firefighters to Get COVID-19 Vaccine

New York’s governor and New York City’s mayor have been two of the most ardent proponents of everything that is

News | News

New York City to Have Thanksgiving COVID Checkpoints

If you are traveling in and around New York – and especially New York City – this Thanksgiving, you had

News | News

NYPD Union Tells New York Subway Riders ‘You’re On Your Own’ Due To Anti-Cop Policies

New York’s mayor, Bill de Blasio, has made no secret of his disdain for not only law and order, but

Politics | Politics

Why Does Gov. Andrew Cuomo Continue To Single Out Jews?

There are a lot of Jews in New York. Approximately 13% of New York City’s population is Jewish, and it’s the largest Jewish community in the world outside

Politics | POLITICS

644 New Yorkers Dead From COVID Since Andrew Cuomo Published Book About Pandemic

More than 600 New Yorkers have died of COVID-19 since October 13, the release date of Andrew Cuomo's self-congratulatory book about his pandemic leadership.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

See gorgeous photos of fall foliage in New York City right now

You don't have to scramble to get upstate to catch the end of New York's glorious fall foliage season.

Politics | Leftists & Antisemitism

Antifa Mob Attacks Jews for Trump Caravan in New York

Antifa mob attacks Jews for Trump caravan in New York, throwing rocks, shooting pepper spray, and assaulting them.

Politics | Leftists & Antisemitism

Wow: Black Lives Matter protests are OK, but watch this cop harass Jews in a private residence

Just say it was a Black Trans Lives Matter protest and invite a few thousand more people.

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

News | News

Rich and famous stars don’t have to follow the same coronavirus rules that we do – BGR

New York has a pretty strict coronavirus quarantine requirement for out-of-towners who visit from any of 34 restricted states. Because coronavirus infection rates are still above 10% in those areas, those visitors are supposed to quarantine for 14 days wh

News | News

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…

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

NYC Is Dead Forever. Here’s Why

"But NYC always always bounces back." No. Not this time.

Business & Finance | Business & Finance

One-Third of New York’s Small Businesses May Be Gone Forever - The New York Times

Small-business owners said they have exhausted federal and local assistance and see no end in sight after months of sharp revenue drops. Now, many are closing their shops and restaurants for good.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Outdoor seating impossible for some eateries thanks to wild NYC streets

Mayor Bill de Blasio has been touting his restaurant-reopening program as a "huge hit" -- but that's not the case on a Queens street overrun with druggies, drunks and vagrants.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Dozens shot, at least three killed on violent July 4th weekend in NYC

Nearly 40 people were shot across New York City from the Fourth of July into early Sunday — including several fatalities, police sources said.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

WATCH: Older Woman Told To Check Her ‘Privilege’ By Protester Who Wants Statue Pulled Down: ‘That’s The Best You Got, Little Boy?’

On Sunday, counter-protesters gathered outside a statue of Teddy Roosevelt in New York City, defending the monument of the 26th president of the United States from protesters advocating its removal. During the clash between the two groups, an older woman

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Fresh signs of NYC spiraling out of control

"Complete lawlessness,” one cop termed the incident in Harlem in the early hours Sunday — and it’s fast becoming an apt description of much of the city.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Fireworks protesters honk horns near Gracie Mansion to wake up de Blasio

Scores of drivers honked their car horns near Gracie Mansion Monday night to disrupt the mayor's slumber in protest of the recent uptick in illegal fireworks shooting off across the city.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

R.I.P. Teddy Roosevelt statue, 1940-2020

"It is the right decision and the right time to remove this problematic statue"

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Molotov cocktail-tossing lawyers tried to pass out firebombs to protesters

The two attorneys busted for throwing a Molotov cocktail through a police car window during protests in Brooklyn early Saturday were trying to pass out the incendiary devices to demonstrators in th…

News | The News

PHOTOS: Mayor de Blasio promises crackdown after the Upper East side turned into Bourbon Street

Tell us more about Florida...

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Here's How Much New York City Is Skewing America's Coronavirus Numbers

Not only does New York skew the country's numbers - it's the source of the majority of the whole country's coronavirus caseload.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Cops arrest Bronx mother and son for operating underground speakeasy during coronavirus lockdown

A mother and son duo were busted in the basement of a Bronx restaurant Friday night when cops found about two-dozen people partying in an underground bottle club, police and a restaurant employee said.

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

Here's what a 90-day 'stay home' order means for New Yorkers

Governor Andrew Cuomo has ordered all non-essential businesses to shut down and for people to remain indoors

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Cuomo Says Trump Is Sending Navy ‘Hospital Ship’ to Aid N.Y. Coronavirus Effort

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the U.S. Navy would be sending its 1,000-bed USNS Comfort floating hospital ship to New York

News | JEWISH COMMUNITY

New York's Kosher Restaurants Feeling the Pinch as Coronavirus Pandemic Closes Bars, Eateries Across City

An empty street is seen in Manhattan borough of New York City, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), …

Politics | Corruption

Bill De Blasio Refused Major Efforts To Combat Coronavirus Until Aides Threatened To Quit, Report Says

New York City Democrat Mayor Bill de Blasio reportedly refused to take strict measures to combat the coronavirus until aides threatened to quit which came after he attacked President Donald Trump over the issue. “There had been arguments and shoutin

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Return of squeegee men a sign of the decline of de Blasio's New York

What goes around, comes around — including that venerable symbol of pre-Giuliani municipal disorder, the squeegee man.

News | JEWISH COMMUNITY

New report: Over 100 anti-Semitic attacks in Brooklyn alone in 2019

Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which will be commemorated around the world on Monday, the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs

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?

Style & Fashion | Style & Fashion

Beatles’ Fans Invited to Come Together at SoHo Pop-up

The pop-up will feature a wide selection of the Fab Four’s branded apparel, accessories, gifts, toys and tree ornaments.

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

Latest Antisemitic Attacks in Borough Park Underline Grim Challenges Facing Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn

Security footage showing a group of men emerging from a car and chasing an Orthodox Jew in Brooklyn’s Borough Park …

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

NYPD Commish Warns City’s ‘Decarceration Plan’ Could Put New Yorkers In Danger

New York City’s top police official has warned that looming reforms intended to fundamentally transform the city’s jail system could endanger the well-being of people residing and working in the area. NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill recently put the

Sports | Sports

New York Yankees: 5 offseason moves needed to reach 2020 World Series

The New York Yankees season ends without a World Series title yet again, so expect them to be busy this offseason. Here's where they should start.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

New York City Council votes to close notorious Rikers Island jail

The New York City Council voted overwhelmingly to close Rikers Island jail Thursday and open four new borough-based facilities instead.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

$15 minimum wage hike is hitting, hurting NYC restaurants

Big Apple restaurants are feeling the heat from minimum-wage hikes, cutting staff hours and even closing kitchens as they struggle to shoulder the extra payroll costs.

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.

News | Israel & The Jewish Community

Why The Antisemitic Hate-Crime Spike in New York City Has Nothing to Do with White Supremacy

Many liberals downplay hate crimes that don’t fit their narrative. A better approach would be consistency: We should vigorously pursue hate-crime perpetrators regardless of who they -- or the victims -- are.

News | News

New Yorkers Are Leaving The City In Droves: Here's Why They're Moving And Where They're Going

As more corporations move to cities that offer attractive tax incentives and a business-welcoming attitude, people will increasingly leave the New York area.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

New York City businesses struggle after minimum wage increase

More than six months after the $15 minimum wage went into effect in New York City, business leaders and owners say the increased labor costs have forced them to cut staff, eliminate work shifts and raise prices.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Jews are routinely being attacked in the streets of New York City. So why is no one acting like it’s a big deal? – Tablet Magazine

The incidents now pass without much notice, a steady, familiar drumbeat of violence and hate targeting visibly Jewish people in New York City. Early on the morning of June 15, a Saturday, two men in a white Infiniti drove around Borough Park, a vast,  tra

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Progressive pol’s unpleasant surprise: Handcuffing the cops means trouble

Yuh-Line Niou, who represents lower Manhattan in the state Assembly, had an unpleasant experience getting off the subway at Bowling Green the other day. “I was just threatened,” she wrote on Twitte…

Politics | POLITICS

Is Trump the Real Target of Netflix’s When They See Us?

A new film about the Central Park Jogger case seems conveniently timed.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

New York Transit Edges Into a Future Without MetroCards | WIRED

Beginning Friday, you can get into select subway stations by waving your phone. By 2023, MetroCards will go the way of the token.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Reported antisemitic incidents in NYC in Q1 FAR more than all other hate crimes COMBINED. (22x more than anti-Islam incidents.)

Blogging about Israel and the Arab world since, oh, forever.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff

Disappearing New York, Captured in Vintage Photos - The New York Times

Thursday: A look at how our city has changed since the early 1900s.

Miscellaneous | Other Stuff

Warhol's Factory Is a What Now? A Walking Guide to Downtown New York's Most Famous Former Artist Studios

Transport yourself to the former haunts of legends like Warhol, Basquiat, Hesse, Haring, Mapplethorpe—using our guide to the art historic downtown of NYC.

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.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff

16 Great Things to Do in New York (Feb 20–March 6)

Looking for awesome things to do in NYC today? Here’s a frequently updated list of things to do in and around NYC, including Travis Scott at MSG, New York Philharmonic with Yo-Yo Ma, Jerry Saltz on the Armory Show, Independent, Spring/Break and more.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Amazon cancels plans for New York City HQ2

E-commerce giant had faced fierce opposition for a planned New York location projected to cost $3 billion in incentives

Business & Finance | Business

Amazon may be rethinking its New York City headquarters | TechCrunch

Amazon’s decision to open HQ2 in New York City has been a controversial decision since day one. The company has been championing the estimated 25,000 jobs the move could bring to the metropolitan area, while citizens and local government officials have

Sports | SPORTS

Jackie Robinson turns 100 and MLB, New York City plan to party

Jackie Robinson, who became the first African American to play Major League Baseball breaking the color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers, turned 100 years old on Thursday.

News | NEWS

New York law is an open invitation to home invaders

There is a reason homeowners can rarely afford to dispense mercy on an overnight invader: Criminal intruders tend to be the dangerous type. What homeowners don’t expect are law enforcers and prosec…

Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous

The New York City Subway in the 1970s: The Photos

The MTA gives New Yorkers plenty to complain about these days, but hey: at least they got rid of all that graffiti (and crime). 

News | Israel/Jewish Community

NYC has hundreds of anti-Jewish hate crimes - and NOT ONE person caught was far right ~ Elder Of Ziyon - Israel News

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

New York City in all its Neon-Lit Glory, 1969 - 1971 - Flashbak

These brilliant photos were taken by Hans Joachim Jacobi and scanned by his son Michael. They travelled to NYC as a stopover on the way to and from Halifax in Nova Scotia to visit relatives. Hans was using a Exakta Varex IIa, an East-German camera, using

Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation

New York City Wants To Become A Cybersecurity Leader - With Israel's Help | Technology News

The New York City Economic Development Corporation's plan to make NYC a global cybersecurity leader includes a new Global Cyber Center established by Israel's SOSA and an investment hub by Jerusalem Venture Partners. | NoCamels

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

20 Ultimate Things to Do in New York City – Fodors

In the city that never sleeps, it can be tempting to want to do it all. But instead of trying to see, eat, and drink it all, put these 20 musts—from iconic landmarks to local favorites—at the top of your list.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

10 Secrets of Subway Conductors | Mental Floss

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

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

New York Today: Neil Simon’s New York

Tuesday: Remembering the Broadway playwright, and a water park on the city skyline.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Where to find affordable housing in NYC

Looking for affordable apartments in New York? Look no further: This guide to NYC’s housing lotteries has you covered.

Entertainment | ENTERTAINMENT

NYC Stories: Bill Hader and Henry Winkler Have Ridiculous Memories of NYC

Bill Hader and Henry Winkler, stars of HBO hit Barry, have each experienced love and hate in New York City—but not in the ways you’d imagine.

Travel | Travel

Seven NYC Tours Every Visitor (and Local) Should Take

All of those who have visited know the avenues and alleys of New York City are made for walking.

Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design

Small Kitchen Survival Secrets from Tiny NYC Homes

New York is one of the capitals of living well in small homes, so it's no surprise you can get lots of kitchen storage ideas from the tiny apartments of stylish New Yorkers.

Sports | Surfing/Skating/SUPing

Running late, man dons suit, paddle boards across Hudson to make meeting on time

Commuting in the Big Apple has gotten so bad, a New Jersey man chose to cross the Hudson River on a paddle board to make his meeting on time — in a suit, no...

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

A Subway Bastion Falls: Cell Service Goes Underground - The New York Times

As part of an effort to win over millennials, nearly all underground stations now have cell service and Wi-Fi, but some riders wonder how it will change etiquette rules.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

See the Lines of the NYC Subway Paired With an Aerial View | Mental Floss

The web of the underground transit system is even more impressive in the context of NYC as seen from above.

Business & Finance | Business & Finance

New York City aims for zero garbage

New York City wants to recycle or compost all of its trash.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Restaurants Offer Boozy Menus to Promote 'Mad Men' | Special: Mad Men - Advertising Age

From March 23 through March 29, 34 New York City Restaurants will participate in Mad Men Dining Week, offering a lunch promotion of $19.69.

Sports | Surfing/Skating/SUPing

1965: Skateboarding in New York City - Retronaut

"Sidewalk surfing" — the original moniker for what we now call skateboarding. In the 1940s, when the waves were flat, Californian surfers took their skills to the sidewalk. Then one enterprising surf store owner struck a deal with the Chicago Roller Skate Company, and the first commercial skateboard was soon available in the stores.

News | Fun With Islam

“Long live the Intifada”: Pro-Hamas thugs block pedestrian traffic on Brooklyn Bridge

A group of several hundred pro-Palestinian protesters managed to shut down large portions of the pedestrian pathway on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Wednesday making it nearly impossible for bicycle commuters and tourists visiting from around the world to traverse the iconic span.

Travel | Travel

8 NYC Bars With The Most Incredible Views Of The City

New York is home to some of the most beautifully designed drinking and eating establishments in the world, so why do we end up wasting so much time clinking glasses in the hazy shadows of dive bars? Well, stop that. Instead of that tattered pool table, yo

Travel | Travel

How to See Times Square Without the Hassle

Nothing beats the impact of your first trip to Times Square. It's a must-visit destination for visitors, a place of larger-than-life establishments and illuminated billboards. Even jaded and die-hard New Yorkers are drawn to the energy there....