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TikToker and Filmmaker Eva Evans Dies at 29 News of the beloved TikToker’s death was met with an outpouring of love from friends and fans alike.
the city politic
Apr. 15, 2024
On Patrol With the New York City Rat Czar Kathleen Corradi has several million furry problems on her hands and a bureaucracy to navigate.
New York’s Earthquake Response Was Very Shaky The city’s first alert after the 4.8-magnitude quake was more than a half-hour late.
What We Know About the Police Shooting of a Man Who Was Wielding Scissors On Wednesday, police shot and killed a 19-year-old who had called 911 while experiencing mental distress.
Four People Were Struck and Killed by Subway Trains in 24 Hours After a man was pushed to his death on Monday, three others died on subway tracks Tuesday. A fifth person was struck Wednesday afternoon.
A 16-Year-Old Girl Dies While Walking on the G-Train Tracks She was the fourth person killed by a subway train in 24 hours.
NYPD Cop Charged With Manslaughter After Hitting Man With Cooler Erik Duran, an NYPD sergeant, is facing charges after he threw a cooler at Eric Duprey who was fleeing, causing him to fall off of his motorbike.
NYPD Probes Alleged Columbia Chemical Attack As Hate Crime Several attendees of a pro-Palestine rally last week alleged that they’d been doused by a foul-smelling spray, causing nausea and burning eyes.
Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Brooklyn Bridge, Holland Tunnel Traffic More than a hundred arrests were made after protesters demanding a cease-fire in Gaza disrupted travel at major Manhattan and Brooklyn entry points.
Everything We Know About the Bull That Was on the Loose in Newark The runaway animal was eventually captured after roaming Newark Penn Station and now has a new home.
reasons to love new york
Dec. 4, 2023
the city politic
Dec. 3, 2023
Adams Cuts the Budget and Puts Himself on the Chopping Block Slashing services might be a bigger problem than a criminal investigation, and potential challengers are getting more interested in 2025.
israel-hamas war
Nov. 27, 2023
Why Jewish Voice for Peace Says ‘Not in Our Name’ Jewish Voice for Peace doesn’t just oppose the war in Gaza; it challenges the link between Jewish identity and support for Israel.
Columbia University to Set Up $100 Million Fund for Patients of Predator OB-GYN Columbia announced a number of major initiatives including an independent investigation after it was revealed it ignored warnings about Robert Hadden.
israel-hamas war
Nov. 6, 2023
Statue of Liberty Shut Down by Protesters Calling for Gaza Cease-fire At the sit-in by Jewish Voice for Peace, which occupied a national monument to demand an immediate end to the Israel-Hamas war.
The Candy Sellers The lives and livelihoods of some of the city’s newest migrant children.
Rockaway Beach Closed After the First Shark Attack in 70 Years A 65-year-old woman is in serious condition after a shark bit her leg Monday evening. The beach was closed the following day as a precaution.
Asylum Seekers Are Sleeping on Buses Outside the Roosevelt Hotel An intake center at the Roosevelt Hotel reached capacity, forcing asylum seekers to take shelter in buses over the weekend.
Everyone in the Hamptons Is Reading The Guest “Simon is every wealthy middle-aged man I know.”
ConEd to New Yorkers: Ease Up on the AC The utility company is urging residents to limit electricity usage during peak hours to conserve energy and prevent potential power outages.
Crane Catches Fire, Collapses Into Manhattan Skyscraper At least six people were injured in the Hell’s Kitchen accident on Wednesday morning.
neighborhood news
July 19, 2023
The Decadelong Battle Over the Elizabeth Street Garden Nears Its End Unless the garden’s supporters can figure out how to overturn a universal court ruling handed down in June, a developer will raze the grounds.
New York Is Getting Serious About Busting Gray-Market Weed Shops One of Manhattan’s biggest dispensaries was raided after allegedly selling products without a license.
Long Island Sharks Are Back to Ruin Your Summer Several beachgoers reported bites on July 3 and 4 off the waters of Long Island.
Now Playing: Obnoxious Film Ads at Subway Stations Subway riders have taken to social media to report hearing loud ads for the newest Indiana Jones film playing on stations’ PA systems.
smokepocalypse
June 8, 2023
Photos: Smoke Grinds City to a Halt With Relief in Sight For a third straight day, haze caused by Canadian wildfires blanketed the city.
the group portrait
July 30, 2022
Shark Spotters Looking for what lurks off New York’s beaches.
Will Ending Gifted and Talented Programs Help Desegregate Schools? Even parents and advocates of the programs acknowledge how much they have disadvantaged Black and brown students.
infrastructure
Dec. 2, 2020
The Man Who Fell Into a Sinkhole of Rats Is Suing Leonard Shoulders says he suffered serious physical injuries and untold psychological damage from his fall.
hollaad tonnel
Dec. 17, 2018
Feelgoody Names: The New Black? Or The Jumped Shark? Two new restaurants will have names that seem at odds with reality.
Lou Leaving Lou For Lou Two; Coen Brothers Cocktails at Show at Barre Owner Lou Amdur will hand over the keys to his Hollywood wine bar next Wednesday.
Look Who’s Popping Up
Mar. 21, 2012
Local’s Project Ivanhoe Adding to Silver Lake’s Enhanced Dining Landscape Lazy Ox’s Kevin Lee is endowing the restaurant with some new small plates.
Neighborhood Watch
May 2, 2011
Soul Daddy Comes to Hollywod; Jason Michaud Plans Peruvian Chimu in Downtown The winner of America’s Next Great Restaurant sets up shop in the famous tourist district.
Coming Soon
Jan. 14, 2011
Echo Park’s Phoenix Bakery Reborn as Red Hill The restaurant will focus on the varied cultures of the city, but bucks the fusion label.
Food Trends
Oct. 19, 2010
How to Eat Local When Farmer’s Markets Close for the Season Don’t let the cold weather compromise your culinary integrity.
Philadelphia Officials Confiscate Cupcake Trucks; Try Fried Salad at the Texas The city is confiscating cupcake trucks; are the disobedient cupcake entrepreneurs to blame?
New Restaurant to Open One Day at a Time Weekly service to start Sunday at Saison
Chef Shuffle
Dec. 9, 2008
Catching Up With Franklin Becker The chef talks about the failure of Sheridan Square, his audition for Le Cirque, and his future plans.
the comics page
Aug. 13, 2008
Park Slope Roommate Drama: Read an Exclusive Excerpt From Brian Wood’s ‘Local’ Vagabond Megan McKeenan lands in Park Slope in this story by the writer of graphic-novel favorite ‘DMZ.’
Comic-Con: Brian Wood on His New NYU Graphic Novel The Ditmas Park graphic novelist talks about what creators get out of fan conventions.
