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Neighborhoods
The city is adding over 6,500 Empire Bins to curbside locations, converting parking spaces to improve trash containment and reduce sidewalk litter.
April 18, 2026
Neighborhoods
The emergency demolition of Roosevelt Island’s 1939 steam plant has caused concern among residents over health risks and future development plans. City officials say safety is the priority.
April 18, 2026
Neighborhoods
As the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament moves to a larger venue in Philadelphia, Brooklyn champion Paolo Pasco notes a rise in the puzzles’ popularity. Participation and interest have grown in recent years.
April 18, 2026
Neighborhoods
Amuri Greene pleaded not guilty to charges after a shooting in East Williamsburg killed a seven-month-old and injured her toddler brother. The community mourns the tragedy.
April 17, 2026
Neighborhoods
A prank post by a Manhattan dispensary sparked a serious conversation about cannabis and parenting among Park Slope residents. The discussion reflects ongoing community concerns about cannabis use in family settings.
April 17, 2026
Neighborhoods
A 74-year-old man was fatally struck by two vehicles while crossing the FDR Drive in Manhattan overnight, police said. The investigation is ongoing.
April 16, 2026
Neighborhoods
Vacancy rates on Hudson Street have dropped significantly following a $13 million streetscape renovation completed in 2022, according to the Hudson Square BID.
April 16, 2026
Neighborhoods
Developer Tolib Mansurov has filed plans for an eight-story mixed-use building at 250 Flatbush Avenue in Park Slope. The project includes 20 residential units and commercial space.
April 16, 2026
Neighborhoods
The Lower East Side has gained recognition as a center for vintage fashion, with rising prices and limited supply shaping the market. The neighborhood attracts shoppers looking for designer pieces from the 1990s.
April 16, 2026
Neighborhoods
A federal grant for the Second Avenue subway extension was frozen for six months amid disputes over DEI provisions. The funds have now been released, allowing construction to resume.
April 16, 2026