City Council Debates Whether Pizza Rat Deserves A Statue
Proposal splits council along unexpected lines, several members cite ‘genuine cultural significance’ The New York City Council spent a portion of
Manhattan Man Achieves Full Sentence With Stranger On Elevator, Neighbors Stunned
Building management considering commemorative plaque near the site of the historic exchange Residents of a Murray Hill apartment building are still
Yankees Fan Reportedly Still Discussing 2003 ALCS, Refuses All Requests To Move On
Therapist confirms this is technically within the range of normal but ‘concerning long-term’ A lifelong Yankees fan from Staten Island has
Local Deli Raises Bacon Egg And Cheese Price By Fifty Cents, City Observes Moment Of Silence
Regulars describe the increase as ‘expected but still somehow devastating’ A beloved Upper West Side deli raised the price of its
Central Park Hawk Reportedly More Famous Than Half The City Council
Local birdwatchers confirm the raptor has ‘better name recognition’ than several elected officials A red-tailed hawk that has nested in Central
Brooklyn Coffee Shop Introduces Fourteen Dollar Latte, Calls It ‘An Experience’
Menu description reportedly longer than some short stories, customers reportedly still ordering it A Williamsburg coffee shop has introduced a fourteen
MTA Announces New Subway Delay Specifically Designed To Build Character
Transit officials say the twenty-minute wait between trains is ‘an opportunity for personal growth’ The Metropolitan Transportation Authority unveiled a new
Local Bodega Cat Elected To Community Board, Wins Unanimously
Write-in campaign succeeds after residents cite ‘consistent attendance and general vibes’ A community board seat in Brooklyn was filled this week
Rent Stabilized Apartment Reportedly Spotted, Search Party Dispatched
Realtor confirms sighting but warns listing may have already been claimed by someone’s cousin A rent stabilized apartment was reportedly spotted
Times Square Elmo Reportedly Takes First Vacation In Eleven Years
Understudy Elmo describes the pressure as ‘immense,’ tourists reportedly unable to tell the difference A costumed Elmo performer who has worked
Feline Tourette’s Syndrome
🐾 Morris the Orange Cat: The Feline Enigma ME-OW! Shelter Baffled by Orange Cat Who Curses Like a Truck Driver and
NYC Restaurant Week Quietly Extends Into Its Ninth Week
Restaurants keep honoring discounts long after the official end date NEW YORK, N.Y. – The city’s annual restaurant week promotion, traditionally
Manhattan Pilots Painted Walking Speed Lanes for Sidewalks
New markings separate fast commuters from slower-paced tourists NEW YORK, N.Y. – A Manhattan business improvement district has begun a small
Viral Subway Rat Nominated for Honorary Transit Board Seat
Write-in campaign forces MTA to clarify membership requirements NEW YORK, N.Y. – A tongue-in-cheek write-in campaign urging riders to nominate a
NYC Debates Whether Beloved Bodega Cat Can Join Community Board
Petition seeks honorary recognition for longtime neighborhood cat NEW YORK, N.Y. – A city council committee held an unusual hearing this
City Launches Honk Translation Guide for Confused Tourists
New pamphlet explains what different taxi and truck honks mean NEW YORK, N.Y. – The city’s Department of Transportation has launched
Brooklyn Co-op Board Adds Formal Vibe Audit to Buyer Interviews
New screening step goes beyond financials to assess building fit BROOKLYN, N.Y. – A Brooklyn housing cooperative has formalized a new
Times Square Costume Characters Form Informal Union Effort
Performers seek shared rules for sidewalk space and tipping etiquette NEW YORK, N.Y. – Costumed street performers working the Times Square
MTA Pilots Emotional Support Turnstile for Hesitant Commuters
New lavender lane gives indecisive riders extra time before work NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority confirmed this week
NYC Discourages Reply-All Email as Digital Noise Pollution
New City Hall guidance targets unnecessary group email replies NEW YORK, N.Y. – City Hall has quietly issued new internal guidance
Central Park Opens Silent Disco Squirrel Feeding Zone
Headset-wearing visitors observe wildlife without disturbing the park NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Central Park Conservancy has introduced a designated “Silent
Harvard Goes “RED”!!!
Red Ivy Rising: Harvard Declares Emergency as Trump Attacks Its Precious Marxism CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS – In what historians are already calling
NYC Parks Department Announces Mandatory Park Usage Quotas: Citizens Required to Spend Minimum Time Outdoors
New Recreation Policy Fines Residents Who Don’t Visit Parks Enough; Enforcement Officers Monitor Park Activity New York, NY The NYC Parks
NYC Housing Authority Launches “Rent Randomization Program”: Monthly Payments Determined by Dice Roll
New Affordable Housing Initiative Charges Random Amounts Between $0 and $10,000 Monthly New York, NY The NYC Housing Authority announced Friday
NYC Department of Education Abolishes Reading: New Curriculum Eliminates Literacy as “Elitist Skill”
Schools Stop Teaching Books and Writing; Focus Shifts to “Authentic Oral Communication” New York, NY The NYC Department of Education announced
NYCDOT Announces “Left Turn Criminalization”: Drivers Making Left Turns Face Automatic $2,500 Fines
New Traffic Initiative Restricts Directional Freedom; City Fines Drivers Changing Lanes Rightward New York, NY The NYC Department of Transportation announced
NYC Parks Installs “Mandatory Happiness Cameras”: Municipal Officers Fine Frowning Pedestrians $100 Per Unhappy Expression
New Initiative Criminalizes Sadness in Public Parks New York, NY The NYC Parks Department unveiled Friday an extensive “Mandatory Happiness Initiative”
NYC Announces Rat Licensing Program: $500 Annual Fee to Legally Own Rodents
New Initiative Legitimizes Vermin as Municipal Assets; Unregistered Rats Face $10,000 Penalties New York, NY The City of New York announced
NYC Department of Sanitation Launches “Garbage Preservation Initiative”: Trash Now Protected as Historical Landmark
Waste Management Strategy Designates Landfills as Museums; Prevents Garbage Removal to Maintain Historical Authenticity New York, NY The NYC Department of
MTA Announces “Punctuality Elimination Initiative”: Subway Schedules Now Optional and Vaguely Aspirational
New Transit Strategy Removes Time Commitments; Trains Arrive “When They Feel Ready” New York, NY The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced Monday
NYC Passes “Sidewalk Congestion Tax”: Pedestrians Charged $10 Per Block Walked
New Revenue Initiative Monetizes Foot Traffic; Overly Crowded Sidewalks Generate Surge Pricing New York, NY New York City passed legislation Wednesday
NYPD Announces “Preemptive Arrest Initiative”: Citizens Arrested Based on Likelihood They’ll Commit Future Crimes
New Law Enforcement Strategy Jails Probable Offenders Before Actual Crimes Occur New York, NY The NYPD announced Thursday a “Preemptive Arrest