Beloved bodega cats battle legal threats in New York
Those furry shopkeepers lounging atop cereal boxes in New York’s corner stores face an uncertain future. Despite being beloved city icons, bodega cats are technically illegal under state health regulations prohibiting animals in food establishments. With over 10,000 New Yorkers signing a petition to protect them,...
Bright Light Over New York Turns Out To Be Rocket
A bright light over New York and the East Coast sparked UFO theories.
Long Island Artist Sarah Gross Closes Out Sentimental East Coast Tour Through Fall
Long Island-based indie folk artist, Sarah Gross spent the past several months booking her own shows and learning about herself as an artist on her spring/summer east coast tour. These lessons now lead her to her next stage in life as she sets out for Nashville this fall. Gross’ unofficial...
New Hybrid-Electric Ferry “Harbor Charger” Launches in NYC, Promising Faster Trips to Governors Island
New Yorkers looking to escape the city bustle have a new option for getting to Governors Island starting tomorrow. The "Harbor Charger," a hybrid-electric public ferry hailed as a first in New York State, is setting off from the Battery Maritime Building in Lower Manhattan and promises a swifter journey than its...
Harlem Legend Basil A. Paterson Labor Lawyer And Politician, 1926 – 2014
Basil Alexander Paterson, April 27, 1926 – April 16, 2014, was a Harlem labor lawyer and politician. He served in the New York State Senate from 1966 to 1971 and as secretary of state of New York under Governor Hugh Carey from 1979 to 1983. In 1970, Paterson was...
Rikers Detainees Denied Mental Health Care They Need to Stand Trial, Suit Says
Hundreds of mentally ill people are routinely trapped on Rikers Island for months at a time without court-ordered treatment they need to stand trial, a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday afternoon by the city’s largest public defender organization charges. The New York State Office of Mental Health and top city jail...
Midtown Manhattan Spot Named The ‘Best All-You-Can-Eat Buffet’ In New York State
In a city with so many pricey restaurants , we’re always on the hunt for a great meal deal. Especially all-you-can-eat (AYCE) buffets, which have a special place in our heart as somewhere to go when craving endless plates of quality food, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Just last week, we covered Shady...
At least 3 babies have died of congenital syphilis in NY this year amid...
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here . At least three babies have died of presumed congenital syphilis in New York state this year as cases continue to rise, the state Health Department announced on Tuesday. Congenital syphilis, which is passed to a fetus during...
NY Governor Hochul Renames Subway Station For Malcolm X
New York Governor Kathy Hochul officially renamed a Central Park subway station for the late civil rights icon Malcolm X on Sunday.
Are There Paranormal Beings Along The Shores of New York’s Hudson River?
New York happens to be one of the oldest settled places in the United States. Before it was settled by the Dutch it was home to many Native tribes who had their own stories and folklore. Many of those stories focused on beings or entities that roamed the land freely.
