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Gothamist Published 4 hours ago

There are 100s of places to visit during Open House New York. Here's 5 of our favorites.

See the entire lineup for the weekend when the city opens its doors. [ more › ]

Washington Square News Published 6 hours ago

Review: This Is Lorelei’s ‘The Singer in My Band’ is a relatable introspection

When Nate Amos was ready to record his third album under the alias This Is Lorelei, he left Brooklyn and returned to his parents’ home in rural Vermont. Being back with his family unexpectedly shaped the album, with instrumental and vocal collaborations from his dad and sister…

THE CITY Published 8 hours ago

Terror: A Knickerbocker History

“Terrorism” first entered English to describe a government, like France’s post-revolutionary Republic of Virtue, terrorizing its own citizens. Now it’s a word governments use to determine who counts as a threat. In the final episode of FAQ NYC’s special series, A Knickerbocker…

New York Amsterdam News Published September 24

New Era Young Lords organize East Harlem signature drive for Johanna Fernández and Denise Oliver-Vélez street namings

Young Lords organize East Harlem signature drive for street namings honoring Johanna Fernández and Denise Oliver-Vélez.

New York Amsterdam News Published September 24

DoorDash to pay $131M for underpaying delivery workers in New York City

NEW YORK (AP) — DoorDash will pay $131.5 million to settle claims that it underpaid delivery workers in New York City.

THE CITY Published September 22

Union Could Bag 190,000 New Home Care Workers in Medicaid-Funded Program

The powerful healthcare union 1199SEIU formally petitioned to unionize tens of thousands of home care workers across the state, the latest twist in New York’s controversial quest to streamline an $11 billion state-funded home care program. The union said Tuesday it had gathered…

Gothamist Published September 22

NJ fines data center $1 million for illegally powering facility with gas generators

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill Gov. Mikie Sherill said it was the largest fine handed out to a data center in state history. [ more › ]

City Limits Published 62 minutes ago

Who’s Behind the Push to Weaken NYC’s Climate Law?

A "grassroots" homeowners group leading the charge against Local Law 97 has deep ties to a powerful real estate industry association, New York Focus reports.

Gothamist Published 75 minutes ago

Pair accused of sewer spelunking in UES manhole told cops they were looking for gold

Samuel Reveron trails his attorney Brian Kennedy out of a Manhattan criminal courtroom following his arraignment Friday And it had nothing to do with Benjamin Netanyahu's appearance, one of their lawyers said. [ more › ]

GPB News Published 96 minutes ago

Woman who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault says her claims were false

On Thursday, the woman identified as Jane Doe filed a declaration in Manhattan federal court stating that all of her original claims against the rapper were false.

WVIA Public Media Published 96 minutes ago

Woman who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault says her claims were false

On Thursday, the woman identified as Jane Doe filed a declaration in Manhattan federal court stating that all of her original claims against the rapper were false.

Gothamist Published 1 hour ago

Slower Citi Bike speed limit means higher costs for riders and more cash for Lyft

Former Mayor Eric Adams last year mandated Citi Bike lower the maximum speed for electric Citi Bikes from 18 to 15 mph. The change costs riders more money as they pay by the minute. [ more › ]

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