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Community members, activists, artists and elected officials on Dec. 22 gathered in Bushwick to unveil a multi-story mural honoring immigrant street vendors and workers whose labor brings life to New York City. Rising above the corner of Gates and Irving Avenues, the mural centers on immigrant dignity and resilience....

In a city where everything seems to cost an arm, a leg, and possibly your firstborn child, Artists & Fleas Market in Williamsburg stands as a glorious rebellion against your dwindling bank account. This isn’t just another Brooklyn hipster hangout – though there are plenty of those too – it’s...

Office Judge Releases Woman with No Bail After Attack on Pregnant, DSS Worker on Christmas Eve. The woman, Melissa Cochrane, was released on her own recognizance following her arraignment. Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced today that Melissa Cochrane, 30, of Yonkers, was arrested Wednesday...

A highly contagious H3N2 flu strain known as subclade K is spreading rapidly across the US and Northern hemisphere, and New York is one of the worst affected states.

Steep increases in food prices have made it hard for a large number of people to afford their basic needs. New report finds a horrifying proportion of NYC families are struggling to afford basic necessities: 'We've never seen anything like this' first appeared on The Cool Down .

DRIVERS were furious after a business issued mysterious parking tickets despite nothing being wrong. Residents were fed up with a local business after receiving a surprising ticket on their car windshield. A local business in Riverdale, New York, handed out promotional flyers in an envelope that appeared to be a...

THE process of reducing speed limits in 250 zones of a major American city is set to be completed in a matter of days. Officials have been reducing the speed...

Ever wondered if there’s a place in New York where your dollar stretches further than your patience in Manhattan traffic?. Amsterdam, NY isn’t just a smaller namesake of its Dutch counterpart—it’s a hidden gem nestled along the Mohawk River where affordability meets small-town charm. When most...

More than 30 years after New York City switched from tokens to the magnetic swipe of a MetroCard to ride its subways and buses, the card's era is about to end.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Several New York City roads will be closed in the coming week for Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral inauguration ceremony and the annual Times Square New Year’s Eve festivities. According to 311, a free, public block party will be held near City Hall on New...