The green heroes have come to the rescue and added $55 million to the city’s economy.
Author: Ivan Pereira
Ruby’s Bar and Grill celebrates 80 years as Coney Island staple
Ruby’s Bar has lasted eight decades and kept the community alive with its energy.
City sees jump in renters who shell out more money
Renting in the city is becoming more a problem, compared to the rest of the nation.
Bus driver, charged after Times Square crash
Times Square pedestrians were injured after two tour buses caused a major accident.
Atlantic Yards developers revamp project with new name, park, towers
The Atlantic Yards project is getting a makeover and Brooklnites are mixed on the new developments.
Five projects that would change NYC
A group of urban planning projects that will give New Yorkers fun amenities is in the early stages.
Nearly half of Manhattan’s homes sell for more than $1.2M: Report
Manhattan home prices are through the roof and advocates fear this won’t be the end of historic prices.
West Village residents and bystanders try to grasp deadly shootout
Although no civilians were hurt during a police shoot out left a suspect dead and three law enforcement officers injured, residents of the affected block said they were still shaken.
PA Bus Terminal: What the $90M overhaul should include
Urban planners and community experts have a lot to say about the Port Authority’s plans to revamp it’s decaying bus terminal.
City approves bill to install school emergency alert alarms
A bill passed by the City Council mandates that certain schools install alarms to prevent another tragedy like Avonte Oquendo from happening again.
Subway Inn to close after 77 years in Midtown
One of Midtown’s oldest dive bars will have its final call in August.
Cuomo announces statewide LGBT data collection initiative
The state will work to ensure that it is providing the best services for its LGBT members by making sure it has the most real time information.
‘Late Show’ to remain in New York when Colbert takes over
The CBS late night stable won’t be relocating anytime soon.
Fewer households moving out of NYC, report says
The city’s migrant residents aren’t flying too far away from the nest.
MediaMath signs lease at 4 World Trade Center
The first open tower at the World Trade Center just snagged another tenant.
Law would require vets to write prescriptions for pets
A bill proposed by two U.S. Senators could save pet owners millions on medications for their furry members.
Restaurant Week kicks off with deals and Instagram contest
Summer restaurant week kicks off with a fun contest to get people to explore New York’s undiscovered eateries.
Mayor announces new investments for Downtown Brooklyn
Downtown Brooklyn’s transformation enters phase two.
Mideast tensions felt at City Hall news conference
The Middle East conflict raised tensions at a news conference at City Hall.
FDNY, mayor mourn Matthew Ambelas, fallen Bravest
The FDNY paid their final respects to one of their own who died on duty in Brooklyn.