The City of Light and the Big Apple are teaming up for a cultural exchange.
Bill de Blasio launches transgender rights advertising campaign
In the wake of rhetoric over transgender rights, the city is reassuring New Yorkers that they safe from any discrimination.
Coach moves into new Hudson Yards headquarters
The West Side’s new development opened its first tower.
FDNY gets new high-tech gear for paramedics, firefighters
The FDNY upgraded its arsenal to take on more calls.
Mount Sinai Beth Israel hospital to close, shift to smaller space
Beth Israel becomes the 20th NYC hospital to close in 16 years.
Popular dog names of 2015 released by NYC health department
Max and Bella are the top dog (names) in the Big Apple.
Pommes Frites rises from the ashes with new Village location
The fry joint that was destroyed in the St. Marks explosion is back on its feet 14 months later.
New Federal OT rules could help 110K in NYC: Report
New regulations would be a major boon to low paid New York employees.
F train express service likely to return to Brooklyn, MTA says
Plans to bring back express F service to Brooklyn took another step towards reality.
Brooklyn blogger highlights straphangers’ favorite books
Uli Beutter Cohen said she was fascinated by the subway, especially with its diverse group of readers.
Brooklyn Brewery expands to Navy Yard with restaurant, beer garden, more
The iconic brewery will have new, bigger headquarters.
Ivan Pereira’s appearance on MetroFocus
Ivan Pereira appeared on WNET’s MetroFocus to discuss a new report that showed spikes in home sales in Staten Island and the Bronx. http://www.thirteen.org/metrofocus/2016/05/borough-buy-house-know/
Williamsburg leads NYC in gentrification, report says
The cost of living is incredibly transforming once havens for working class New Yorkers.
Other Music in East Village to close in June
The popular music shop joined the long list of mom and pops that closed to rising costs.
Uber marks 5 years in NYC
The ride sharing app has its fans and critics alike, but most New Yorkers agree that it has a major presence in the city.
Serbian Orthodox church in Flatiron gutted by 4-alarm fire
A beloved historic church went up in flames on the Serbian Orthodox Easter.
Five Boro Bike tour Blue Card team gives back to Holocaust survivors
A group of volunteers are hitting the streets on their bikes to help nearly 2,000 survivors living in New York.
Council to vote on perishable bag fee
The controversial bill aimed at reducing waste will go for a full vote.
Parks department shares data about trees in NYC
The city shared some interesting factoids about its five million trees.
City’s air quality sees improvments
Green upgrades and new tech solutions have resulted in fresher air for New Yorkers.