Omar Haddad

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• How MoMA Keeps Digital Art From Dying With Its Machines

  As the hardware that ran early digital artworks goes obsolete, conservators at the museum are racing to preserve pieces that were never meant to last.

  Culture · Omar Haddad · July 23, 2026

• City Council Weighs Stiffer Fines as Curbside Composting Enforcement Lags

  Council members clashed over whether to escalate penalties for buildings that ignore the citywide composting mandate or to focus on outreach and free bins.

  Politics · Omar Haddad · July 15, 2026

• NYC Subway Ridership Breaks All-Time Single-Day Record as World Cup Crowds Pack the City

  The MTA recorded 6.4 million swipes on Friday -- surpassing the previous record set on New Year's Eve 2019 -- as fans from dozens of countries converged on MetLife Stadium and viewing parties across all five boroughs.

  NYC · Omar Haddad · July 4, 2026

• Broadway's Fall 2026 Season Announced: Seven New Shows Including a Spielberg Adaptation

  The Broadway League unveiled a fall lineup headlined by a stage adaptation of E.T., produced and directed by Steven Spielberg himself, alongside new works from Lin-Manuel Miranda and a revival of Sondheim's Company with an all-Black cast.

  Entertainment · Omar Haddad · June 27, 2026

• City Council Passes Bill Capping Delivery App Commission Fees at 12 Percent

  The legislation permanently extends a pandemic-era fee cap over the objections of DoorDash and Uber Eats, which say the limit forces price increases that hurt consumers.

  Politics · Omar Haddad · June 14, 2026

• City Council Passes Mental Health Expansion Bill for Public School Students

  The legislation mandates one counselor for every 250 students by 2028 and creates a new crisis response team deployed to schools by the Department of Health.

  Politics · Omar Haddad · June 9, 2026

• Harlem Jazz Festival Returns With Expanded Free Outdoor Programming Through June

  The three-week festival stretches across Marcus Garvey Park and four neighborhood venues, featuring more than 60 performances and a new youth ensemble series.

  Culture · Omar Haddad · June 10, 2026

• Brooklyn DIY Venues Keep Punk and Indie Scenes Alive Despite Rising Rents

  Longstanding DIY spaces in Williamsburg and Bushwick are adapting with membership models and pop-up shows to survive neighborhood redevelopment.

  Entertainment · Omar Haddad · May 3, 2026

• Long Island Opera Companies Offer Discounted Matinees to Build Audiences

  Smaller Long Island opera houses are scheduling low‑cost daytime performances to attract families and retirees and grow their subscriber base.

  Entertainment · Omar Haddad · May 1, 2026

• Saffron and Silk: Jackson Heights' South Asian Fashion Houses Go Digital

  Longstanding tailors and boutique ateliers are pivoting to online platforms and livestreamed fittings to reach diasporic customers across the tri-state area.

  Culture · Omar Haddad · April 23, 2026

• Port of New York and New Jersey Tests Automated Cranes, Raising Job and Safety Questions

  A technology trial at a Hudson River terminal aims to speed cargo handling but has dockworkers watching closely.

  Tech · Omar Haddad · April 8, 2026

• Balcony Beekeeping Is Spreading From Brooklyn to Hoboken as an Urban Conservation Trend

  Permits, neighborhood rules and shared urban hives are reshaping how rooftop and balcony keepers work around density and allergies.

  Lifestyle · Omar Haddad · March 29, 2026

• Queens Prosecutor Hit With Ethics Complaint Over Charging Decisions

  A newly filed complaint alleges inconsistent charging practices in high-profile cases, drawing attention from elected officials and watchdogs.

  Politics · Omar Haddad · March 29, 2026

• New Jersey Comedy Clubs Become Testing Grounds for Late‑Night TV Writers

  Commuter-friendly clubs near Journal Square and Hoboken are hosting writer-performer nights where sketches get stage-tested before network tryouts.

  Entertainment · Omar Haddad · March 2, 2026

• Hudson River Ferry Launches On-Demand Service Using Real-Time Passenger Data

  A startup operator experiments with flexible routing and short-notice pickups to serve emerging waterfront neighborhoods and weekend beach traffic.

  Tech · Omar Haddad · February 14, 2026

• Bronx Leaders Split Over Plan to Move Juvenile Detention Center to Outer Borough Site

  Community advocates fear displacement and access issues for families if the facility is relocated to a transit-poor neighborhood.

  Politics · Omar Haddad · January 31, 2026

• City Pension Trustees Face Growing Pressure to Divest From Fossil Fuels

  Labor unions and environmental groups are pressing municipal pension officials to reshape holdings ahead of a major proxy vote.

  Politics · Omar Haddad · January 17, 2026

• Manhattan DA Race Puts Drug Enforcement Strategy on the Ballot

  Candidates differ over whether to prioritize prosecution or diversion programs as drug arrests and overdoses rise in parts of the borough.

  Politics · Omar Haddad · January 8, 2026

• Small Builders Warn Material Shortages Could Undermine New Housing Rules

  Updated city affordability mandates are increasing demand for modular and specialty materials, straining already thin supply chains.

  Business · Omar Haddad · December 23, 2025

• Voice Studios Bloom Along Jersey City's Waterfront

  Affordable lessons and weekend workshops are attracting commuter performers training for musicals, podcasts and corporate speaking gigs.

  Lifestyle · Omar Haddad · December 5, 2025