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Kehlani Concert in Central Park Is Canceled After Pressure From Mayor

admin6 May 2025

The singer, a vocal critic of Israel, had been scheduled to perform in June as part of Pride festivities. Two weeks ago, Cornell dropped a plan to have her headline a concert.

N.Y.C. Panel Eyes Ways to Ease Housing Crisis and Improve Voter Turnout

admin30 April 2025

The panel, known as the Charter Revision Commission, may introduce ballot initiatives to limit lawmakers’ power to block housing development, among other changes.

Tell Us Your Wild New York City Roommate Stories

admin27 April 2025

When the rent is high and the vacancy rates are low, sharing your space with others becomes a must.

‘Drop Dead City’: When New York Was on the Financial Brink

admin26 April 2025

This surprisingly entertaining film examines the 1975 fiscal crisis that nearly led the city to bankruptcy. The movie’s conclusions remain relevant today.

Why a Law Requiring Gas Detectors Is a Headache for Landlords

admin25 April 2025

The detectors have to be installed in every kitchen with a gas stove. But battery-operated ones are hard to come by.

Barry Benepe, Who Gave New York Its Greenmarkets, Dies at 96

admin25 April 2025

He brought farm-grown produce to the city’s streets, creating the largest network of farmers’ markets in the country and helping to revive neighborhoods.