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A Queens Retail Corridor Bets on Independents to Reverse Storefront Vacancies
A local merchants' initiative and reduced-rent deals have begun to fill long-empty storefronts along a stretch of Northern Boulevard.
Business · Zoe Kaplan · July 30, 2026
The Bronx Names Its First Borough Poet, and She Wants Verse on the Buses
A newly created borough poet position debuts with an ambitious plan to put original poems in laundromats, bus shelters, and community-garden fences across the Bronx.
Culture · Zoe Kaplan · July 11, 2026
Taxi Medallion Owners Sue Over City's Electric Conversion Mandate
Owners say the timetable for replacing diesel cabs with zero-emission vehicles is unrealistic and risks destroying medallion values.
NYC · Zoe Kaplan · April 29, 2026
New App Aims to Simplify NJ-NYC Commutes by Combining Fare, Bike and Ferry Data
Engineers in Hoboken launched a multimodal planner that integrates PATH, transit cards and privately operated ferries.
Tech · Zoe Kaplan · April 27, 2026
The East Village's Experimental Theater Scene Is Turning the Page
Small companies are reinventing site-specific performance, using storefronts and community spaces to reach new audiences.
Culture · Zoe Kaplan · April 18, 2026
Commuter Tax Proposal Draws Fire From Hudson County Mayors
A proposed levy on residents who cross into Manhattan has sparked warnings of economic harm and threats of litigation from local leaders.
Politics · Zoe Kaplan · March 29, 2026
Community Health Centers Strain Under Rise in Long COVID Cases
Clinics across the five boroughs report increasing demand for post-COVID care with limited specialists and long waits.
NYC · Zoe Kaplan · March 27, 2026
Flushing’s Emerging Asian‑American Film Scene Returns With A Festival Spotlight
New programming in Flushing highlights local Asian-American filmmakers and community narratives overlooked by mainstream city festivals.
Entertainment · Zoe Kaplan · February 20, 2026
Lincoln Center Launches Affordable Series Spotlighting Local Emerging Choreographers
A newly announced low-cost performance slot aims to lower barriers for NYC dance-makers to present work at the complex’s smaller halls.
Entertainment · Zoe Kaplan · February 14, 2026
Chelsea Galleries Host Nighttime Performance Art Series to Broaden Evening Foot Traffic
Curators are programming durational and participatory pieces during gallery hours to draw steady night audiences back to the gallery corridor.
Entertainment · Zoe Kaplan · February 12, 2026
Parks Department Pilots Timed Entry on the High Line to Ease Weekend Crowds
A small-scale experiment will test whether reservations during peak hours can improve visitor flow without hurting local businesses.
NYC · Zoe Kaplan · January 30, 2026
Fire Inspectors Target Prewar Walk-Ups on the Lower East Side After Two Recent Blazes
A targeted campaign will audit wiring, fire escapes and tenant safety plans in hundreds of buildings across the neighborhood.
NYC · Zoe Kaplan · January 27, 2026
Rockaway Vendors Adopt Low-Bandwidth App to Take Cashless Payments on the Beach
A simple offline-capable payment app helps seasonal sellers accept tap-and-go payments where cell service and Wi-Fi have been unreliable.
Tech · Zoe Kaplan · December 31, 2025
Bronx Producers Turn Old Factories Into Recording Hubs
Affordable industrial spaces in the South Bronx are being converted into studios where emerging trap and Latin producers collaborate and record.
Entertainment · Zoe Kaplan · December 15, 2025
New Jersey Commuter Ferries Launch Evening Jazz Runs
Private ferry lines serving Hudson River commuters have added late‑night jazz cruises to tap demand for post‑work cultural outings between Jersey and Manhattan.
Entertainment · Zoe Kaplan · December 10, 2025
Cryptocurrency Mining Spikes in NJ Suburbs, Worrying Local Utilities
Towns north of the city are confronting unregulated mining operations that can consume municipal power and provoke permitting fights with authorities.
Tech · Zoe Kaplan · December 4, 2025