New York City voters are participating in the final weekend of early voting, with more than 115,000 ballots cast across the five boroughs as of Saturday, according to the New York City Board of Elections. Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined residents at the polls, casting his ballot at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as the city … Read more
How Shinnecock Hills’ Wind Shift Is Redefining U.S. Open Strategy—and What It Means for Future Majors Wyndham Clark’s 6-under 66 at the 2024 U.S. Open isn’t just a record—it’s a blueprint for how wind patterns, course setup, and late-round timing could reshape major championships for years to come. With 17 players finishing under par on … Read more
Andrea Mary Marshall, the 44-year-old owner of the fashion brand Salon 1884, was arraigned in Manhattan Supreme Court on Wednesday on charges of grand larceny and scheme to defraud. Prosecutors allege Marshall withheld over $54,000 in wages from nine employees, subjecting them to 17-hour workdays and sweatshop conditions in the Garment District between August 2023 … Read more
New York City will host a ticker-tape parade and ceremony this Thursday to celebrate the New York Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years. According to City Hall, the procession will begin at 10 a.m. near Bowling Green in Lower Manhattan, traveling north along Broadway. The event is free to the public, though officials advise … Read more
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has installed prototype sidewalk sheds at 280 Broadway to test new designs aimed at reducing the visual blight of the city’s 360 miles of scaffolding. While these structures offer improved aesthetics and transparency, city officials and critics agree they do not address the underlying requirements of Local … Read more
William Freeman, 30, was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Thursday for the 2020 fatal shooting of 20-year-old Ethan Williams in Brooklyn. According to court proceedings presided over by Judge Deepa Ambekar, Freeman pleaded guilty to manslaughter after firing eight shots at a group on a Bushwick stoop, mistakenly believing a rival gang member … Read more
New York City officials are bracing for a logistical crisis this weekend as a convergence of the NBA Finals, a FIFA World Cup match, and a major concert forces severe traffic restrictions and heightened security across Manhattan. According to the NYPD and city transport authorities, the confluence of these events—compounded by an ongoing heatwave—has triggered … Read more
Early-Onset Cataracts Are Rising in Younger Adults—Here’s Why Experts Are Warned Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway revealed last month that she lived with near-total blindness in one eye for a decade—starting at age 30—due to early-onset cataracts, a condition typically linked to aging. Her case highlights a growing medical trend: younger adults, including those in their … Read more
New York City faces a day of high temperatures reaching the low 90s alongside active heat and storm alerts, while local officials prepare for the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium. Residents should prepare for potential storms this afternoon and evening, according to local weather forecasts. Did You Know? Despite the 2026 FIFA … Read more
Former City Comptroller Brad Lander appeared in Manhattan federal court on Wednesday to stand trial for a citation issued during an immigration protest at 26 Federal Plaza on September 18, 2025. Lander, currently a congressional candidate for New York’s 10th District, faces charges of obstructing the use of an elevator and lobby while attempting to … Read more