Brooklyn preservationist helps save a piece of Astroland history at Coney Island
A longtime staple of the shuttered Astroland Park in Coney Island, Dante’s Inferno, has resurfaced thanks to a 22-year-old preservationist who is selling off parts from the spooky funhouse as mementos...
View ArticlePumpkin picking in and near New York City in 2021
October is almost here which means it’s that time again to go pumpkin picking. Head to one of these pumpkin picking farms in and near New York City to pick from a variety of gourds, munchkins, and...
View ArticleCourt blocks New York City schools vaccine mandate, sets hearing for next week
A requirement for New York City school teachers and staff to get vaccinated for COVID-19 was temporarily blocked by a U.S. appeals court just days before it was to take effect, but the court on...
View ArticleDangerous duo sought for slashing man in East Harlem attack
Detectives need the public's help in finding two attackers who assaulted and slashed a 52-year-old man near an East Harlem bodega earlier this month. Police released video footage on Saturday night of...
View ArticleWhat are Congress’ options for funding the government and raising the debt...
Congress faces a pair of approaching deadlines to fund the government and address the nation's $28.4 trillion debt ceiling that will require tricky maneuvering by President Joe Biden's Democrats over...
View ArticleZach Parise settling into new life with Islanders at training camp
It took just a few days of training camp for Zach Parise to notice the stark differences that separate the New York Islanders from a majority of the NHL as a legitimate Stanely Cup contender. "The...
View Article‘Massively grateful’ Daniel Craig bids farewell to James Bond
Daniel Craig thought he had wrapped up his tenure as James Bond with "Spectre", but the actor says his final fifth outing as the British secret agent in "No Time To Die" allowed him to fully complete...
View Article‘That’s the word’: Mets begin reflecting on ‘disappointing’ season
The writing has been on the wall for weeks now as the Mets descended into one last resounding thud to dash any unrealistic hope of a late rally to make the playoffs. Saturday night's 2-1 loss to the...
View ArticleOp-ed | Public transit does its part reducing NYC’s carbon footprint
Public transportation is one of the most effective tools we have to fight climate change. Every year, MTA services remove 17 million metric tons of carbon emissions from the air by getting people out...
View ArticleCrunching the COVID-19 Numbers: Positivity rates fall in most spots as...
Heading into the last week of September, New York City continues to see a slowing spread of COVID-19, with positivity rates threatening to fall below 2% in the days ahead. As of Sept. 24, according to...
View ArticleNew York may tap National Guard to replace unvaccinated healthcare workers
Governor Kathy Hochul is considering employing the National Guard and out-of-state medical workers to fill hospital staffing shortages with tens of thousands of workers possibly losing their jobs for...
View ArticlePelosi says U.S. infrastructure bill will pass, eyes smaller social spending...
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed confidence on Sunday that the $1 trillion infrastructure bill will pass this week but sounded more doubtful about bringing it to the House floor on Monday as she...
View ArticleJets O-Lineman Greg Van Roten calls out Zach Wilson
Nothing good came out of the New York Jets' lackluster performance in a 26-0 beatdown at the hands of the Denver Broncos on Sunday. A second-straight week without a touchdown dropped Gang Green to 0-3...
View ArticleFamily and friends of 9/11 victims make Tunnel to Towers run their personal...
The runners reached the part of the track [1] called the Battery Park North Esplanade. It looks out at the Hudson River where a fire boat shoots water from its nozzles. A rainbow reflects off the...
View ArticleNYC public schools implementing vax/test policy after judge temporarily halts...
Two weeks into the new school year, New York City public schools are reverting to the city's old policy requiring workers to either get vaccinated or to undergo COVID-19 testing, Mayor Bill de Blasio...
View ArticleEast Village musician releases new album blending several genres and...
After several years in the music industry, East Village musician Candy John Carr has released a solo album that encompasses all of the styles of music he holds dear. Carr got his start playing on...
View ArticleRangers to retire Henrik Lundqvist’s No. 30 during 2021-22 season
The New York Rangers announced on Monday that they will retire goaltender Henrik Lundqvist's No. 30 at Madison Square Garden on Jan. 28 during a game against the Minnesota Wild. The pregame ceremony...
View ArticleBarstool Sportsbook offers $1,000 risk-free, hoodie for Eagles-Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys will play host to the Philadelphia Eagles tonight and Barstool Sportsbook is offering some fantastic Monday Night Football promos and bonuses. Barstool Sportsbook promo offers for...
View ArticleU.S. President Reagan’s shooter John Hinckley wins unconditional release
A U.S. judge on Monday said he would grant "unconditional release" to John Hinckley, who wounded former U.S. President Ronald Reagan and three other people in a 1981 assassination attempt. "I am going...
View ArticleHochul signs executive order for National Guard to fill hospital shortages...
Governor Kathy Hochul said she's signing an executive order Monday allowing her to deploy the National Guard and bring in healthcare workers from out-of-state in case of staff shortages at hospitals...
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