Manhattan penthouse hits the market for $110M
(6sqft.com)
The penthouse at the very top of supertall skyscraper 111 West 57th Street has hit the market for $110 million.
The penthouse at the very top of supertall skyscraper 111 West 57th Street has hit the market for $110 million.
Proforestation: The case for leaving trees alone
(mongabay.com)
In a quiet corner of northern New York state, the white pines of the Adirondack Forest Preserve rise like sentinels, untouched for more than 125 years. Their silence speaks volumes.
In a quiet corner of northern New York state, the white pines of the Adirondack Forest Preserve rise like sentinels, untouched for more than 125 years. Their silence speaks volumes.
Swill Milk Scandal
(wikipedia.org)
The swill milk scandal was a major adulterated food scandal in the state of New York in the 1850s. The New York Times reported an estimate that in one year, 8,000 infants died from swill milk.
The swill milk scandal was a major adulterated food scandal in the state of New York in the 1850s. The New York Times reported an estimate that in one year, 8,000 infants died from swill milk.
Trump admin halts $5B NY offshore wind project mid-build
(electrek.co)
In its most aggressive attack against offshore wind yet, the Trump administration halted the $5 billion Empire Wind 1, already under construction off New York’s coast.
In its most aggressive attack against offshore wind yet, the Trump administration halted the $5 billion Empire Wind 1, already under construction off New York’s coast.
ICE Agents Realize They Arrested Wrong Teen, Say 'Take Him Anyway'
(newsweek.com)
Federal immigration authorities apprehended a 19-year-old in New York despite realizing he was not the intended target.
Federal immigration authorities apprehended a 19-year-old in New York despite realizing he was not the intended target.
1 in Every 22 NYers Is a Millionaire
(secretnyc.co)
Henley & Partners' just released its 2025 World's Wealthiest Cities Report, announcing NYC as the wealthiest city in the world, yet again!
Henley & Partners' just released its 2025 World's Wealthiest Cities Report, announcing NYC as the wealthiest city in the world, yet again!
Fatal Accident at Universal Stainless Leads Steelworkers to Flag Safety Failures
(hntrbrk.com)
A worker died this week while operating a crane at a steel mill in Dunkirk, New York, according to former and current employees.
A worker died this week while operating a crane at a steel mill in Dunkirk, New York, according to former and current employees.
Inside One of America's Last Pencil Factories (2018)
(nytimes.com)
A pencil is a little wonder-wand: a stick of wood that traces the tiniest motions of your hand as it moves across a surface.
A pencil is a little wonder-wand: a stick of wood that traces the tiniest motions of your hand as it moves across a surface.
"Hands off working COBOL code" –protest sign in NYC
(reddit.com)
NYC Software Devs Against DOGE (i.redd.it)
NYC Software Devs Against DOGE (i.redd.it)
Bodega cats make New Yorkers' hearts purr, even if they violate state law
(apnews.com)
Bodega cats in New York City are widely loved feline workers in the Big Apple’s convenience stores.
Bodega cats in New York City are widely loved feline workers in the Big Apple’s convenience stores.
An AI avatar tried to argue a case before a New York court
(apnews.com)
It took only seconds for the judges on a New York appeals court to realize that the man addressing them from a video screen — a person about to present an argument in a lawsuit — not only had no law degree, but didn’t exist at all.
It took only seconds for the judges on a New York appeals court to realize that the man addressing them from a video screen — a person about to present an argument in a lawsuit — not only had no law degree, but didn’t exist at all.
Madison Square Garden's surveillance banned this fan over his T-shirt design
(theverge.com)
A concert on Monday night at New York’s Radio City Music Hall was a special occasion for Frank Miller: his parents’ wedding anniversary. He didn’t end up seeing the show — and before he could even get past security, he was informed that he was in fact banned for life from the venue and all other properties owned by Madison Square Garden (MSG).
A concert on Monday night at New York’s Radio City Music Hall was a special occasion for Frank Miller: his parents’ wedding anniversary. He didn’t end up seeing the show — and before he could even get past security, he was informed that he was in fact banned for life from the venue and all other properties owned by Madison Square Garden (MSG).
Madison Square Garden Bans Fan After Surveillance System IDs Him as CEO Critic
(gizmodo.com)
Madison Square Garden is home to the New York Knicks, one of the most storied performance venues in the country, and a surveillance state dystopia.
Madison Square Garden is home to the New York Knicks, one of the most storied performance venues in the country, and a surveillance state dystopia.
Uber adds new $10 shuttle rides between JFK Airport and Manhattan
(engadget.com)
Uber has new shuttle routes for NYC travelers. Less than six months after launching bus rides between LaGuardia Airport and Manhattan, the company is adding four routes between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Manhattan.
Uber has new shuttle routes for NYC travelers. Less than six months after launching bus rides between LaGuardia Airport and Manhattan, the company is adding four routes between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Manhattan.
Madison Square Garden's surveillance system banned fan over his T-shirt design
(theverge.com)
A concert on Monday night at New York’s Radio City Music Hall was a special occasion for Frank Miller: his parents’ wedding anniversary. He didn’t end up seeing the show — and before he could even get past security, he was informed that he was in fact banned for life from the venue and all other properties owned by Madison Square Garden (MSG).
A concert on Monday night at New York’s Radio City Music Hall was a special occasion for Frank Miller: his parents’ wedding anniversary. He didn’t end up seeing the show — and before he could even get past security, he was informed that he was in fact banned for life from the venue and all other properties owned by Madison Square Garden (MSG).
A Man Who Went to Fake Prison Also Went to Real Jail
(nymag.com)
Last October, William Banks posted on Instagram that he was looking for a subletter: $1,025 a month for eight months in a prewar building in Crown Heights with three roommates. It’s the kind of message that many New Yorkers put out, hoping to cover their rent during an arts residency or a luxurious season of travel.
Last October, William Banks posted on Instagram that he was looking for a subletter: $1,025 a month for eight months in a prewar building in Crown Heights with three roommates. It’s the kind of message that many New Yorkers put out, hoping to cover their rent during an arts residency or a luxurious season of travel.
NYPD sergeant is suspended over 'spying for the Chinese'
(dailymail.co.uk)
An NYPD sergeant in the detective bureau is under investigation by the FBI for allegedly spying for the Chinese government, sources exclusively tell DailyMail.com.
An NYPD sergeant in the detective bureau is under investigation by the FBI for allegedly spying for the Chinese government, sources exclusively tell DailyMail.com.
NY lawmakers push to make Daylight Saving Time permanent
(syracuse.com)
Two New York state lawmakers are pushing to make Daylight Saving Time permanent.
Two New York state lawmakers are pushing to make Daylight Saving Time permanent.
Tesla store gets taken over by Musk protesters, 9 people arrested
(electrek.co)
A Tesla store in New York City has been taken over by people protesting Elon Musk – disrupting the operations.
A Tesla store in New York City has been taken over by people protesting Elon Musk – disrupting the operations.
Supreme Court rejects ISPs again in latest bid to kill NY's $15 broadband law
(arstechnica.com)
The Supreme Court has once again rejected a telecom industry challenge to New York's $15 broadband law.
The Supreme Court has once again rejected a telecom industry challenge to New York's $15 broadband law.
New York Requires Internet Providers to Offer $15 Plans to Low-Income Residents
(highspeedinternet.com)
A New York law went into effect this month that requires big internet providers to offer $15 or $20 internet service to low-income households throughout the state.
A New York law went into effect this month that requires big internet providers to offer $15 or $20 internet service to low-income households throughout the state.
NYC's Congestion Pricing Hits Revenue Target, Continues to Prove Doubters Wrong
(jalopnik.com)
Data from the first month of New York City's congestion pricing scheme proves that it's still an undisputed success.
Data from the first month of New York City's congestion pricing scheme proves that it's still an undisputed success.
A secret poker game you can play on the subway
(prfalken.dev)
In the bustling world of urban commuting, where millions of people ride the subway daily, a new and exciting game has emerged: Subway Poker.
In the bustling world of urban commuting, where millions of people ride the subway daily, a new and exciting game has emerged: Subway Poker.
New York Shutting Down Live Bird Markets After Finding Bird Flu
(time.com)
On Feb. 7, New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued an order to temporarily close live bird markets after cases of avian influenza, or bird flu, were detected in seven markets in Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx in the past week.
On Feb. 7, New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued an order to temporarily close live bird markets after cases of avian influenza, or bird flu, were detected in seven markets in Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx in the past week.