Here’s how much it costs to live as a single person in NYC compared to other...
How much does it cost to live as a single person in New York City compared to the rest of the country? RentHop just released a report [1] on the most affordable cities in America for single people....
View ArticlePfizer/BioNTech, Moderna expect data on shot’s protection against new...
BioNTech SE said on Friday it expects more data on a worrying new coronavirus variant detected in South Africa within two weeks to help determine whether its vaccine produced with partner Pfizer Inc...
View ArticleU.S. braces for Omicron, prepares for African country travel ban
U.S. health officials on Sunday said they were preparing for the likely appearance of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant, with restrictions set to begin on Monday against travelers from eight southern...
View ArticleDisney’s ‘Encanto’ leads muted Thanksgiving box office, ‘House of Gucci’...
Disney has reclaimed its rightful place at the top of Thanksgiving box office charts. "Encanto," the studio's new animated musical fable, collected $40 million since Wednesday, a robust tally at a time...
View Article‘It’s coming’: New York braces for Omicron arrival as cases rise across state
New York City and state health officials braced for the likely arrival of the new COVID-19 variant known as Omicron over the weekend as cases were detected in Africa, Europe, and Asia. No cases have...
View ArticleWriters lost to AIDS to be honored at World AIDS Day memorial
This year’s World AIDS Day observance at the New York City AIDS Memorial (West 12th Street at Greenwich Avenue, West Village) will begin at 5 p.m. on Dec. 1, with an hour of readings from the works of...
View ArticleSunday in the Square for Stephen: Broadway stars sing a swan song on Great...
A legion of Broadway stars swarmed Times Square Sunday to sing a swan song for industry legend Stephen Sondheim. The 91-year-old theater legend died on Nov. 26 and was renowned for his lyrical work on...
View ArticleNew York City’s status as a melting pot is most on display within its...
The main street of a neighborhood is the quickest way through it, but in New York City’s Caribbean neighborhoods, the main avenues are the lifeblood of the community. Avenues in any given enclave are...
View ArticleGiants defense forces 4 turnovers in upset of Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles entered Sunday's game against the New York Giants having won their previous two games while committing just two turnovers in their previous four. Then they ran into the Giants'...
View ArticleA win is a win: Jets beat Texans in Houston on Zach Wilson’s return
Zach Wilson's return under center for the New York Jets wasn't a good one, but sometimes, the perfect tonic is a meeting with a lesser opponent. The Jets (3-8) defeated the Houston Texans (2-9), 21-14,...
View ArticleLong Island Democrat Tom Suozzi to decide on run for governor Monday: reports
Queens/Long Island Congressman Tom Suozzi is slated to announce whether he will throw his hat into the ring for governor Monday, Nov. 29, according to reports. The Congressman representing Long Island...
View ArticleNets lose Joe Harris to ankle surgery
The Brooklyn Nets are going to be without shooting guard Joe Harris for an extended stretch after head coach Steve Nash revealed that he will need surgery to remove a bone particle and repair a...
View ArticleRiseNY is the city’s first-ever flight simulation ride located in Times Square
RiseNY is a new attraction combining museum exhibit galleries with a majestic theme park-style soaring ride where visitors can experience the ultimate feeling of flight as they soar high above New York...
View ArticleTwitter reacts to Mets signing Max Scherzer
The New York Mets set the baseball world ablaze on Monday morning when they agreed to a record-setting three-year, $130 million contract with three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer. The...
View ArticleAG James leads coalition defending rights of transgender students
Attorney General Letitia James is leading the charge against discrimination against transgender students in schools. On Monday, James along with 23 other attorneys general filed an amicus brief in U.S....
View ArticleNew training program aims to grow, strengthen New York City minority-owned...
A new training program is aiming to connect minority business enterprise developers to the training, resources, expertise and networks needed to grow their influence and leadership in New York’s real...
View ArticleBrake the breaks: Williams, disabled rights advocates seek end to corporate...
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams joined disabled individuals outside City Hall on Nov. 29 to push for the passage of Intro. 1141, a bill that would eliminate parking fine discounts for mega...
View ArticleUpstate hospitals feel hospital capacity crunch, Hochul deploys National...
Amid a growing hospital capacity shortage upstate, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Monday that she will deploy the National Guard to help staff nursing homes to free up more space at health care...
View ArticleAdams says he’s zeroing in on commish, chancellor appointments
Mayor-elect Eric Adams, who is traveling to Ghana this week, said Monday that he has a shortlist for both the New York City Police Commissioner and the Schools chancellor position. “The [transition]...
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