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08/30/2024

Have you ever noticed a castle in the middle of the water about 50 miles north of New York City?

Have you ever noticed a castle in the middle of the water about 50 miles north of New York City? That’s Bannerman Castle, a long-abandoned arsenal turned adventurer’s hotspot.

08/30/2024

New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $3,105/month for studios to $3,963/month for two bedrooms.

A lottery opened for 66 middle-income apartments in Dumbo. Qualifying New Yorkers can apply for the units, starting at $3,105/month studios.

08/30/2024

Here are 17 still-functioning NYC restaurants that opened their doors prior to 1900.

Many of NYC’s oldest restaurants and bars predate some of the city’s most iconic landmarks and have “lived” through eras and eras of change.

08/30/2024

If you can’t make it to Flushing to see the action in person, we found a dozen spots across the city playing the matches, hosting watch parties, and even serving their own Honey Deuce dupes.

The U.S. Open is in full swing at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens. As the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament of the year, the U.S. Open is the last chance for the world's best tennis players to win a title, making it one of the most thrilling competitions in sports.

08/30/2024

NYC installs pizza box bins at city parks
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08/30/2024

The festival, which typically attracts over a million spectators, takes over a stretch of Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights every Labor Day, celebrating the diversity of Caribbean culture with dancing, elaborate costumes, traditional music, and food.

For the first time since 2019, New York City's West Indian-American Day Carnival and Parade will return to Brooklyn this Labor Day.

08/29/2024

You can find many cultural gems beyond the borders of the five boroughs.

Here are some incredible museums just a day trip from NYC, from sprawling sculpture fields in the Hudson Valley to house museums on Long Island.

08/29/2024

71 schools across the five boroughs are set to gain additional outdoor space for students to learn and play.

Most of the open streets will be outside schools in underserved communities in the outer boroughs, including 12 in the Bronx, 12 in Brooklyn, and 20 in Queens.

08/29/2024

Buses of a bygone era will be rolling into Brooklyn Bridge Park next weekend.

Buses of a bygone era will roll into Brooklyn Bridge Park next weekend

08/28/2024

While our tiny apartments and fire escapes may not always be the greatest spots to host a barbecue, the city’s parks provide some of the best places to dine on hamburgers and hot dogs this holiday.

Barbecue areas in parks New York City will officially reopen this weekend in time for the Fourth of July, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Monday.

08/28/2024

NYC's bus system has the worst fare evasion problem of any major city in the world, costing the transit agency more than $300 million each year.

The MTA has deployed unarmed fare enforcers on buses across the city, keeping an eye out for fare evasion and NYPD officers issuing summons and making arrests.

08/28/2024

"Paul Rudolph was a pioneer and an iconic figure among the architectural community, and this long-overdue presentation analyzes the immense impact that his trailblazing work continues to have on contemporary architects and the development of our urban spaces."

Opening at the Met on September 30, the exhibition examines the career of architect Paul Rudolph and his groundbreaking contributions to architecture.

08/27/2024

Have you ever visited “America’s Greatest Forgotten Garden"?

For the last ten years, the Untermyer Garden Conservancy has worked to restore the gardens to its former glory and to provide a beautiful public space for all.

08/27/2024

New Yorkers earning 40, 60, 100, and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $784/month for studios to $3,298/month for three bedrooms.

A lottery opened for 90 mixed-income apartments on the Gowanus Canal. Qualifying New Yorkers can apply for the units, starting at $784/month studios.

08/27/2024

“We’re putting the ‘park’ back in Park Avenue! This project will transform this iconic stretch of Manhattan’s Park Avenue by adding greenery and making important safety improvements," DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said.

Mayor Eric Adams has issued an RFP for contractors to design a greener, safer Park Avenue from East 46th to East 57th Street, with public spaces and seating.

08/27/2024

More details on the project transforming one of New York City’s most iconic buildings into apartments were revealed this week.

Developers GFP Real Estate, the Brodsky Organization, and the Sorgente Group filed plans with the city to covert the Flatiron Building into 60 luxury condos.

08/27/2024

The New York Yankees jersey worn by Babe Ruth when he “called his shot” during the 1932 World Series sold in an auction for $24.12 million, a new record for the most expensive sports collectible.

A New York Yankees jersey said to be worn by Babe Ruth during the 1932 World Series has sold for $24.12 million, making it the most valuable sports collectible.

08/27/2024

A world traveler’s Catskills haven is now a $2M mountaintop home

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08/26/2024

Gov. Kathy Hochul earlier this month announced $12.5 million in funding to help establish the Dominican Center for the Arts and Culture at 375 West 207th Street.

Located at 375 West 207th Street in Inwood, the center will feature a museum for Dominican and Latinx artists, a children’s library, and more.

08/26/2024

“These remarkable capital projects will not only improve the quality of life for New Yorkers but expand opportunities to commute by bike or foot while enjoying spectacular views of the East River. ”

The project will fill a gap in Manhattan's East River greenway near the United Nations, spanning less than a mile between East 41st and East 53rd Street.

08/26/2024

Many New Yorkers live in spaces that barely appear large enough for their human occupants, but this doesn’t prevent them from adopting dogs of all breeds and sizes. By one estimate, there are more than half a million dogs in New York City.

Find out which dogs are best for NYC’s finicky indoor and outdoor environments.

08/26/2024

The nearly century-old attraction is currently undergoing repairs and will reopen once the work is complete and the ride passes an inspection by the city’s Department of Buildings.

The Coney Island Cyclone has been closed indefinitely after a mechanical failure caused the iconic roller coaster to halt mid-ride. While the famous Luna Park coaster ascended to its drop on Thursday, an operator stopped the ride after noticing a damaged chain sprocket in its motor room, as reported...

08/26/2024

From the outside, the ornate, historic building at 36 Gramercy Park East is a neighborhood icon; its stunning pre-war architecture is enhanced by the surrounding 19th-century townhouses and the greenery of Gramercy Park just across the street.

Only a few hundred New Yorkers possess keys to that rare private oasis, and this parkside residence offers a chance to be among them.

From the outside, the ornate, historic building at 36 Gramercy Park East is a neighborhood icon. Its stunning pre-war architecture is enhanced by the greenery of Gramercy Park just across the street.

08/26/2024

For $32.5K/month, rent a five-story designer townhouse in Gramercy

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08/25/2024

Discover how the international tournament made its way from an elite, private club in Newport, Rhode Island to Forest Hills’ West Side Tennis Club and to its current home in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.

We take a look at the history of the U.S. Open in NYC, why it made it's way to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and how it's connected to the 1964 World's Fair

08/25/2024

“If there’s any land within the city’s control that has even the remotest potential to develop affordable housing, our administration will take action,” Adams said.

Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday signed an executive order directing every city agency to determine if housing can be built on property it owns

08/25/2024

Whether traveling for business or pleasure (or both), having the right gear makes a difference.

Whether traveling for business or pleasure (or both), having the right gear makes a difference. Feeling comfortable in any situation, enjoying the comforts of home, keeping the kids occupied, and having the confidence that you’re prepared to face emergencies, can make your trip more enjoyable. Ahe...

08/25/2024

The former Ansonia Clock Company factory is a favorite in the idyllic Brooklyn neighborhood, with its industrial buildings arranged around a verdant courtyard.

The former Ansonia Clock Company factory is a favorite in Park Slope, with its industrial buildings arranged around a verdant courtyard.

08/24/2024

The signs mark the beginning of the Black History + Heritage Corridors project, which connects the Lefferts Historic House and the Flatbush African Burial Ground and celebrates the history and culture of Brooklynites of African descent.

The Flatbush Avenue signs start the Black History + Heritage Corridors project, connecting the Lefferts Historic House and the Flatbush African Burial Ground.

08/24/2024

Running on select nights from September 27 through November 30, the light experience inspired by “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” will illuminate the garden with iconic characters, scenes, and songs from the classic Disney film.

From September 27 through November 30, step into the creative vision of Tim Burton at the New York Botanical Garden for an immersive light trail experience.