“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.
New York City Sees Drop in Tourism as Trump Policies Turn Off Foreign Visitors
New York City's tourism industry faces headwinds.
Portland Theaters Fight Federal Arts Funding Cuts
Portland Playhouse, along with dozens of other cultural institutions, met the news of funding cuts with dismay, then action.
New Graduates Face Tightening Job Market Amid Trump Tariff Policies
Grads are expected to hit job market headwinds.
A Harlem Theater Fights Artistic Repression in the Wake of Federal Cuts
What does the Trojan War of ancient times have to do with the culture wars of 2025?
What Is the Public Matching Funds Program and How Did It Get Its Start?
This voluntary program matches smaller contributions from New York City residents to participating candidates.
On Eve of Pride Show, National Queer Theater Faces Federal Cuts
The National Queer Theater’s annual Criminal Queerness Festival saw its NEA grant cut.