Annika Steinmann (News)

Snooze and applause According to reports, Broadway has unveiled a new genre: "nap musicals," where audiences are encouraged to sleep through

Sing or get fined According to reports, Times Square has passed a new ordinance requiring all pedestrians to sing while crossing.

Relax while delayed According to reports, the MTA has unveiled "massage cars" designed to keep riders calm during endless delays. For

Fitness meets laziness According to reports, Central Park has launched a controversial program replacing joggers with state-issued Segways. The Parks Department

One wheel, zero shame According to reports, Brooklyn’s newest eco-trend has residents ditching cars, bikes, and even scooters in favor of

Sky-high omelets According to reports, New York City has approved a new sustainability initiative requiring apartment buildings to house rooftop chickens

Vanity has a price According to reports, NYC has started charging tourists and influencers $5 every time they snap a selfie

Gourmet vermin trend According to reports, several trendy NYC restaurants are now serving subway rat-inspired tasting menus. Before you gag, chefs

Minimalism hits maximum According to reports, a new SoHo gallery has unveiled its latest installation: absolutely nothing. Visitors enter a pristine

Affordable death housing According to reports, New York has introduced "rent-controlled coffins" as the newest form of affordable housing. With studio

Neon group counseling According to reports, Times Square billboards are now streaming live therapy sessions in an effort to "normalize mental

Tears with your thrills According to reports, Coney Island has introduced the world’s first "emotional roller coaster," where instead of physical

Spa on the harbor According to reports, the Staten Island Ferry has unveiled a new "Hot Tub Deck" to lure more

Poodles with homework According to reports, an elite prep school on the Upper East Side has launched a program for dogs.

Jungle beats after dark According to reports, the Bronx Zoo has launched "Club Safari," the city’s first nightclub exclusively for animals.

Fashion meets finance According to reports, Wall Street bankers are ditching traditional ties and adopting superhero-style capes as their new power

Slice-based economy According to reports, tenants in Queens have started demanding that rent payments be accepted in pizza slices instead of

Swipe right for crumbs According to reports, New York’s pigeons have entered the tech scene, launching a dating app called "Wingr."

Noise-cancel commute According to reports, a Brooklyn startup has begun offering "silent subway rides" for $75 a month. Commuters who sign

Skyline sleepovers According to reports, the Empire State Building has officially joined Airbnb, offering overnight stays on its observation deck. For

Neon stares ain’t free According to reports, Times Square billboards are no longer satisfied with passive admiration. Starting this month, simply

Jarred Manhattan breeze According to reports, a SoHo boutique is offering a new luxury product: Manhattan air sealed in glass jars,

Bring your own chair According to reports, the MTA has announced a new cost-cutting initiative: passengers must now bring their own

Honk if you need a lift According to reports, Central Park’s geese have disrupted Uber and Lyft by creating their own

$5 per wobble According to reports, the Brooklyn Bridge bike lane will soon feature a toll: $5 per pedal wobble. City

Pizza slice benefits secured According to reports, New York City’s rats have officially unionized under the banner of the United Rodents

Torchlight subscriptions According to reports, Lady Liberty herself has joined OnlyFans, citing the need to fund torch maintenance and pigeon deterrent

Scream to pay According to reports, New Yorkers crushed by housing costs can now pay rent in a unique way: by

Lattes with side glare According to reports, New York coffee shops have discovered a bold new revenue stream: monetizing barista eye

Breakaway transit nation According to reports, a Queens subway station has officially seceded from the MTA, declaring itself "The Independent Republic

Gourmet on the go According to reports, New York’s iconic hot dog carts are going upscale—straight into the Michelin Guide. Vendors

Sky litigation According to reports, a group of Queens residents is suing LaGuardia Airport, claiming the constant airplane-shaped shadows crossing their