New York’s Fossil Forest: When Manhattan Had Tropical Trees and No Rent
Long before the city’s iconic skyline pierced the clouds and yellow taxis zipped through bustling streets, Manhattan was a world entirely unrecognizable to us—a place where ancient trees soared, giant ferns unfurled in the humid air, and not a single soul worried about rent. Imagine a New York so lush, so wild, that...
NJ man, 22, dies in Christmas Eve on Parkway
Christmas Eve turned tragic on the Parkway, leaving families in traffic and one man’s life lost. The roads were far from festive this year.
Teen shot and wounded at East Harlem housing complex on Christmas Eve
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A 16-year-old boy was shot in the back Wednesday afternoon at an East Harlem public housing complex, according to New York City police. The shooting occurred…
OMNY makes a bumpy landing as MTA fully converts to tap-to-pay fare system
New Yorkers are saying goodbye to the MetroCard at the end of the year. OMNY will be the only way to pay for subway fares. The MTA has billed the new fare system as a boon for riders. But not everyone is having a great time with tap-to-pay. [ more › ]
Winter Storm Warning for all of NYC, which may see the most snowfall it’s...
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
Harlem Night Market helps small businesses battle post-holiday sales slump
In just about a week, when the holidays are over and shopping slows down, it can be tough on small businesses. In Harlem, a holiday market is helping vendors stay afloat.
Former Alameda CEO Set for Release From Federal Custody in January 2026
Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, is scheduled to be released from federal custody on January 21, 2026, according to records from the Federal Bureau of Prisons updated in late December 2025. The new date moves her release up by roughly four weeks from a previously reported February...
Fire breaks out in an East New York Chinese restaurant
Fire officials say a fire broke out in a Chinese restaurant in East New York. The owner says the fire broke out around 3:30 p.m. and says he and his staff heard a loud boom, followed by flames coming from outside his restaurant before fleeing. He tells us that luckily,...
Another Mamdani Pick Sparks Backlash Over Social Media History
New York, NY (December 25, 2025) Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s decision to appoint popular children’s entertainer Rachel Griffin Accurso, widely known as “Ms. Rachel,” to his inaugural committee has ignited controversy and sharp criticism from segments of New York’s Jewish community. The appointment, first disclosed...
Body found on Brighton Beach shore
Authorities are investigating after a body was found floating in the water at Brighton Beach Thursday morning.
