Ryder’s Law Threatens City Carriage Drivers’ Jobs
Unionized carriage horse workers who could lose their jobs if the City Council passes Ryder’s Law.
‘Like Killing a Tradition.’ Harlem’s Open Streets are Cancelled for the Season
What happened to Harlem's Open Streets events?
‘We Don’t Know How to Survive.’ Tariffs on Indian Goods Squeeze Local Eateries
Some of New York City's local businesses are bearing the brunt of tariffs.
Fanfiction Authors Say AI Comments Undermine Vital Reader–Writer Connections
From spammy AI-written feedback to false accusations of plagiarism, bots are unsettling the culture of trust in the fan fiction world.
Mayoral Hopefuls Make the Parade Rounds
Brooklyn’s vibrant annual parade doubles as a stage for mayoral candidates every four years.
Want to see Shakespeare in the Park? Start Lining up at 3am—Or Earlier
A line that winds its way through Central Park may not be so bad after all.
“They Just Fired Everyone.” Midtown Hotel Bar Staff Lose Jobs Days After Union Filing
More than 20 employees of a midtown bar were let go just a few days after they filed paperwork to form a union.
Surprise! That Cone is $14: Ice Cream Truck Owner Racks Up Hidden Price Complaints
In New York City, the most complained about businesses are ice cream trucks in Brooklyn — where customers don’t know how much they are paying until after they are charged.
New York Banned Reservation Resales. Now a Platform Plans to Test the Law With AI
After being shut down by New York’s “Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act,” a controversial platform is back with a chatbot.
China’s Luckin Coffee is Brewing Competition in New York City
New Yorkers lined up around the block to try something new.
New Wave: A School Uniting Ukrainian New Yorkers
In a time of war, a Brooklyn Saturday School offers long-time residents and recent immigrants a chance to come together and celebrate their Ukrainian culture.
A Rainy ‘No Kings’ Protest, Full of Worry and Hope
The ‘No Kings’ Protest brought out roughly 50,000 in New York City.