On the morning of Oct. 7 in Jerusalem, Steven Galitzer was preparing to go to synagogue with his family when they were surprised by the sounds of sirens. As observant Jews, they avoided the use of technology until the following day, but in cafés across the city they began to learn the news: Hamas carried […]
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Shock, Anger, Fear in New York as Israel Goes to War with Hamas
Escalating violence in Israel and Gaza has rattled New York City, home to the world’s largest Jewish population outside of Israel and to enclaves of Palestinians spread across the city from Astoria to Bay Ridge. Amid a series of vigils and a few protests, the conflict has residents with close ties to the region glued […]
Posted inUncategorized
Schoolyard Fight Delaying Debut of Long-Awaited West Harlem Playground?
A newly-renovated playground and field to be shared by three West Harlem schools has remained unopened and unused for months, as some officials say it’s tied to a fight over after-school access. For more than a year, over a thousand students have been barred from the space next to 425 West 123rd Street — a […]
Posted inWeather
City Caught Flat-Footed on Flood as Deluge Dredges Up Past Lessons
Parents, public officials and climate advocates all say the mayor and his team were ill-prepared for the effects of a storm that was on the radar days before.
Posted inDemocrats, Manhattan
Manhattan Democratic Party Boss Has a Target on His Back — Again
A group of Manhattan Democrats wants to force County Leader Keith Wright to choose between working for the party and working for a lobbying firm.
Posted inMigrant Crisis
Need Immigration Papers? Try Your Luck at Manhattan’s Overwhelmed Federal Building
Only 600 people a day can be served by ICE at 26 Federal Plaza — leaving even those who have appointments and looming asylum deadlines locked out and at risk.
Posted inCampaign 2023
Madison Square Garden PAC Funds Council Members Who’ll Vote on Arena’s Future
Campaigns of 13 candidates for City Council got the maximum possible donations from the MSG political committee.
Posted inChinatown, Manhattan, Retail
Struggling Chinatown Mall Under Manhattan Bridge Gets New Lease on Life
A new landlord will open an 800-seat restaurant as part of a major multimillion-dollar makeover.
Posted inSubway
Ruptured Water Main That Flooded Subway Has Been in Service Since 1896
The break highlights the city’s challenge in replacing hundreds of miles of aging pipes.
Posted inHousing
NYC Lost 100K Homes in Apartment-to-House Conversions
New research of historic property records estimates the toll of mansion and other space combinations, especially in Manhattan.