A new mental health program in New York City aims to help residents connect more easily with mental health and substance services. NYC Mental Health Connect is a website and a collaboration between NYC Mayor Mamdani and the New York City Health Department. Launched ahead of World Mental Health Day...
The East Coast’s largest comics convention just celebrated its 20th Anniversary over the weekend. Hundreds of thousands of pop culture and comic enthusiasts and others flocked to the Javits Center to attend New York Comic Con between October 8 and October 11. The event featured over 500 creators, 650+ exhibitors,...
This Saturday, October 17th, 2026, the 26th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade returns, as thousands of New Yorkers and their elaborately costumed dogs come together for one of the city’s most joyful Halloween traditions. Led by New York Dog Parade, the nonprofit dedicated to celebrating dog-human friendship, and presented...
Recently there was a massive change in the Bronx, one that many are looking forward to keeping the changes coming. The landmarked Loews Paradise Theatre in the Bronx was officially renamed and has now become the Paradise Performing Arts Center. This change has come as a nonprofit organization is seeking...
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the NYC Department of Transportation announced the return of Trick-or-Streets; it’s coming back bigger than ever. 160 open streets and plazas across five boroughs will keep cars out and host Halloween- and fall-related celebrations. Community groups and schools will transform neighborhood streets and plazas into trick-or-treating...
New York City’s pedicab laws may soon change after the city council met Wednesday morning to discuss them. This follows reports of overcharging riders and a rise in unlicensed drivers. Support for change has grown within the industry, with the hope that these laws, once approved, will make rides safer...
The New York City Council held a landmark oversight hearing on artificial intelligence on Monday, October 5th. This rare meeting, which the city claims is the first of its kind in the nation, was held because insiders in the field of artificial intelligence warned NYC leaders about the dangers of...
A U.S. District Court ordered last Wednesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to improve conditions for people who are being detained at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan. The Order is due after a judge issued a temporary restraining order calling for better conditions in August. This order specifically bans...
A 39 year old man has been indicted for allegedly placing fraudulent QR codes on Manhattan parking meters to steal motorist’s personal and financial information, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Jr, and the Department of Investigation Commissioner Nadia Shihata announced. The alleged scheme was discovered after a driver encountered one...
New York City has prohibited companies from employing subscription traps and junk fees, allowing everyone to easily cancel automatic subscription renewals and service offers with just a few clicks. The ‘Click to Cancel’ rule was first proposed in April by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), representing one...
This Tuesday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his administration revealed what they claim is the first-ever “whole-of-government” plan to combat antisemitism across New York City. This announcement from the Mamdani administration comes just less than a week after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu put Mayor Mamdani on blast at the United Nations...
On September 24th, 2026, more than 100 people were taken into police custody as protesters gathered near the United Nations to oppose Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the General Assembly. New York Councilmembers Chi Ossé and Alexa Avilés were among those detained during the arrests on First Avenue...
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