For residents of an East Village affordable housing complex called Haven Plaza, this summer has been a trial of patience after potentially deadly Legionella bacteria was discovered in their buildings’ water system. Since mid-May they have been forgoing showers on the advice of city officials a
For residents of an East Village affordable housing complex called Haven Plaza, this summer has been a trial of patience after potentially deadly Legionella bacteria was discovered in their buildings’ water system. Since mid-May they have been forgoing showers on the advice of city officials a
In the many decades since its construction in the early 1860s, a landmarked Italianate brownstone had forgotten how to speak its native language. Its segmental arched windows, a defining characteristic of the style, were nowhere repeated in the course of many interior renovations, leaving the parlor
In the many decades since its construction in the early 1860s, a landmarked Italianate brownstone had forgotten how to speak its native language. Its segmental arched windows, a defining characteristic of the style, were nowhere repeated in the course of many interior renovations, leaving the parlor
“One of the best ways to protect and center workers is to ensure that jobs that will never be automated pay enough for workers to live comfortably.” Workers at a rally outside City Hall in March 2022. (John McCarten/NYC Council Media Unit) Workers are anxious, and for good reasons. The s
“One of the best ways to protect and center workers is to ensure that jobs that will never be automated pay enough for workers to live comfortably.” Workers at a rally in Albany earlier this year. (Photo courtesy of the Bring Up Minimum Pay New York Campaign) Workers are anxious, and for
“We did have higher expectations,” said Michelle Mendez, owner of Florence Prime Diner in Elmhurst, of turnout during the World Cup. Other businesses reported a bigger boost from the games, which they say brought people together. A public screening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal be
“We did have higher expectations,” said Michelle Mendez, owner of Florence Prime Diner in Elmhurst, of turnout during the World Cup. Other businesses reported a bigger boost from the games, which they say brought people together. A public screening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal be
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. New York City Education Department officials in recent months quietly relaxed a controversial curriculum mandate for early childhood education programs, Chalkbeat has learned. The 2023 mandate, pa
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. New York City Education Department officials in recent months quietly relaxed a controversial curriculum mandate for early childhood education programs, Chalkbeat has learned. The 2
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Surrounded by the wilderness of the western Catskills in Franklin Village, New York, this unique mixed-use property at 422 Main Street has both history and charm. Built in 1878 as the town bank and post office, it was the creative workplace and showroom of noted apparel designers Sean Scherer of Kab
Surrounded by the wilderness of the western Catskills in Franklin Village, New York, this unique mixed-use property at 422 Main Street has both history and charm. Built in 1878 as the town bank and post office, it was the creative workplace and showroom of noted apparel designers Sean Scherer of Kab
by Shane Gomez, Brooklyn Paper Simona Blat was working on her laptop inside Black Spring Books, the beloved Williamsburg bookstore she owns and runs by herself, when she heard a terrible sound. Blat, who lives in the apartment above the store, wasn’t the only one who heard it. The building’s superin
by Shane Gomez, Brooklyn Paper Simona Blat was working on her laptop inside Black Spring Books, the beloved Williamsburg bookstore she owns and runs by herself, when she heard a terrible sound. Blat, who lives in the apartment above the store, wasn’t the only one who heard it. The building’s superin
Few real estate markets are as competitive as New York City, and sellers have no shortage of options when it comes to choosing an agent. To come out on top, agents must prove their value from the start, making it immediately clear what unique skills, connections, and experience they bring to the tab
Few real estate markets are as competitive as New York City, and sellers have no shortage of options when it comes to choosing an agent. To come out on top, agents must prove their value from the start, making it immediately clear what unique skills, connections, and experience they bring to the tab
New vending machines will be installed at over two dozen New York City subway stations as a modern alternative to traditional newsstands that have dwindled over the years. CC Vending will open automated, cashless retail spaces that will sell drinks, snacks, and everyday essentials as part of a partn
New vending machines will be installed at over two dozen New York City subway stations as a modern alternative to traditional newsstands that have dwindled over the years. CC Vending will open automated, cashless retail spaces that will sell drinks, snacks, and everyday essentials as part of a partn
This story is part of Summer & The City, our weekly newsletter made to help you enjoy — and survive — the hottest time in the five boroughs. Sign up here. New York City is home to nearly 500 species of birds, making it a destination for birders all over the world. For that, you can thank the cit
