Manhattan Studio Apartment Advertised as “Cozy,” Turns Out to Be a Closet With Ambition
The listing photos used a wide-angle lens and, reportedly, hope A Manhattan real estate listing describing a studio apartment as “cozy
Brooklyn Coffee Shop Introduces $9 Latte, Calls It “An Experience”
The experience reportedly includes oat milk foam art and a moment of quiet judgment from the barista A Williamsburg coffee shop
Times Square Costumed Character Union Demands Better Health Coverage for Neck Injuries
Elmo, Spider-Man, and a slightly off-brand Minnie Mouse are reportedly united on this one A coalition representing Times Square’s costumed street
Rooftop Bar Charges Cover Fee to Look at Buildings You Can Also See From the Sidewalk
The bartender insists it hits different up here, which is technically true, given the elevation A Midtown rooftop bar has introduced
Bodega Cat Elected to Community Board, Wins Unanimously, Cannot Attend Meetings
Neighbors say his platform of “sitting on the register” resonated deeply A beloved bodega cat named Biscuit was informally elected to
Startup Raises $4 Million to Deliver Bagels Slightly Faster Than Walking There
Investors call the app “disruptive”; longtime residents call it “the block” A New York startup has raised four million dollars in
Yankees Fan Booed at Own Wedding for Wearing Rival Team Cufflinks
The best man reportedly called it “a betrayal the Bronx will not soon forget” A Staten Island wedding reception briefly descended
City Council Debates Renaming Street After Local Deli, Deli Owner Says He “Just Wants Parking Fixed”
Officials call the honor “long overdue”; the honoree calls it “nice, but not what I asked for” The City Council spent
Doorman Confirms He Has Never Actually Seen Apartment 4B’s Occupant, Only Packages
Building staff say the resident exists “in theory, and in a growing pile of cardboard” The doorman of a Upper West
MTA Announces New Subway Line, Delivery Estimated for a Future Presidential Administration
Officials say the second avenue extension is “close,” a word engineers now define loosely The Metropolitan Transportation Authority confirmed Wednesday that
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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
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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