News
Macy’s Sells Its Historic Downtown Brooklyn Location
Residents are bemoaning the possible closure of a longtime anchor of the community.
Bronx Receives Less Opioid Settlement Money Despite Highest Overdose Deaths
So far, the city has received $90 million from a $520 million opioid settlement fund.
Mott Haven and Hunts Point Lead City in Overdose Fatalities, Even as Deaths Drop Citywide
The overdose rate in Mott Haven and Hunts Point has surged to nearly six times the 2012 rate.
For Today’s Musicians, the Cost of Fame Has Never Been Higher
Artists face a new wave of challenges, from social media virality to online fandom.
‘How to Dance in Ohio’ Set the Stage for a More Equitable Theater
The musical’s premiere on Broadway last year shined a spotlight on how theaters can provide access for all, and the work that still needs to be done to get there.
Vintage Nostalgia Train Transports Passengers Back in Time for the Holidays
The R1/9 train will run for two more Sundays for the Holiday Nostalgia Rides.
Christmas Trees Have Returned to Crown Heights Sidewalks
A familiar sight — and smell — is back for the first time since the pandemic.
The American Museum of Natural History Debuts $44 million Stegosaurus Fossil
The 150-million-year old Stegosaurus skeleton, known as “Apex,” just arrived.
Roosevelt Island Residents are Asking for Tram Priority Boarding Rights
The tram is “full of tourists," Roosevelt Island residents say.
Paws and Pours? Brooklyn Spirits Bar Hosts Dog Adoption Event
A tasting room, it turns out, is a welcoming, low-pressure environment for potential dog adoptions.
Ken Light Captures America’s Hidden Struggles Through His Lens
The role of documentary photography is more vital than ever.
Cyclone Bagels Serves More Than Just Breakfast in Coney Island
The non-profit bagel shop employs veterans and low-income individuals.
Special Reports
SPECIAL REPORT: Trash and the City
We Dumpster dive into the trash revolution — featuring citywide mandated composting, big recycling plans and the dawn of “containerization.” But will the rats care?
Election 24: New Yorkers Look to the Future
Our reporters fanned out through the boroughs to take the pulse of the city amid a critical election.
Day Care Danger
How a patchwork system fails kids and families in New York and beyond