When a new King Kong at Madame Tussauds New York roars, it’s as loud as a Boeing 737 coming in for a landing. The Skull Island Experience exhibit also includes the first-ever wax figure of British actor Tom Hiddleston, who plays Captain James Conrad in the new film.
65 Senior Centers at Risk of Closure
Under Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed budget plan, $17 million in funding could be cut from senior centers across New York City. Sixty-five centers are at risk, and… Read more “65 Senior Centers at Risk of Closure”
New York Officials Respond to the New Travel Ban
President Donald Trump issued the newest iteration of his travel ban Monday, but the changes made to address criticism from the courts did little to sway New… Read more “New York Officials Respond to the New Travel Ban”
Protestors Stage New Orleans Style Mock Funeral
A New Orleans style mock funeral took place underneath Washington Square Arch on Feb. 18th in honor of President’s Day.
Hundreds of protestors, dressed in black and in costume, showed up to mourn what they called the “dead” American presidency. They danced to jazz music, sang dirges and held each other in mourning.
Building Fire Brings Neighbors Together
A fire on the Upper West Side destroyed homes and belongings but brought out the kindness in a surrounding business Footage of the Upper West Side… Read more “Building Fire Brings Neighbors Together”
NYC Rents Have Dropped in the Last Year
When Mandy Velez, 25, was apartment hunting last fall, she was looking on the Upper East Side in neighborhoods far enough north that she and her roommates could… Read more “NYC Rents Have Dropped in the Last Year”
Hall of Fame Athlete Brings Low-Cost Gymnastics to Harlem
Since becoming the first African American to compete on the United States rhythmic gymnastics team in 1978, Hall of Fame gymnast Wendy Hilliard has been working to diversify… Read more “Hall of Fame Athlete Brings Low-Cost Gymnastics to Harlem”
The Slowest Bus Route in NYC
The B41 bus in Brooklyn has been ranked the slowest in New York City. Transit advocates have proposed a solution.
New York Florist Gears Up for Valentine’s Day
It’s that time of the year again. In New York, people are scrambling to order flowers in the lead up to Valentine’s Day. We took a look… Read more “New York Florist Gears Up for Valentine’s Day”
Proposed Law Would Let Restaurants Postpone Inspections
City restaurant owners could get a break from surprise health inspections if a proposed New York State bill passes. Details of the bill, the “Restaurant Owner Whistleblower… Read more “Proposed Law Would Let Restaurants Postpone Inspections”
