Tag Archives: Manhattan

So this just happened: An earthquake has hit the New York City region. The initial details peg it at a 4.8 magnitude earthquake, which is a moderate size and it’s a city that doesn’t really get earthquakes. The largest known earthquake in this region occurred in 1884 and had a magnitude of approximately 5.0. The center of the earthquake was …

Gothamist reports: Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said on Tuesday that the event will be the biggest to date, with drivers getting the boot from sections of 53 streets between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. That’s up from 30 car-free streets during last year’s event. Major areas where cars will be banned include Broadway in Manhattan from …

CBS News reports: Police have arrested a man they say randomly punched a woman in the face in Chelsea. Halley Kate’s video about the attack went viral on TikTok, garnering tens of millions of views. Skiboky Stora, 40, was arrested Wednesday. Police say Stora randomly attacked Kate while she was walking on Seventh Avenue near 17th Street Monday. He faces …

The New York Times reports: New tolls to drive into the busiest parts of Manhattan — including $15 for most passenger cars — were officially approved on Wednesday by an 11-1 vote of the board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Nearly all the toll readers have been installed, and will automatically charge drivers for entering the designated congestion zone at …

Gothamist reports: A new boots-on-the-ground survey from Councilmember Gale Brewer’s office found more than twice as many illicit cannabis shops operating on the Upper West Side as in late 2022, the last time her staff canvassed the area. Brewer is one of city government’s biggest crusaders against NYC’s unlicensed cannabis shops, and the informal headcount comes as city and state …

From a statement posted online by Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association president Joseph Balaz [screencap above]: I am taking this opportunity to communicate about an upcoming rental event involving an outside group known as Moms For Liberty. For the past 130 years, BBLA has successfully supported Czech and Slovak heritage using the Bohemian National Hall as our cultural platform. Tens …

New York Magazine reports: A video walk-through of a Cobble Hill one-bedroom shows a spacious living room, ample windows, and original moldings. There are marble fireplaces, six closets, and garden views. It’s listed for $3,500, not exactly cheap, but not egregious for the neighborhood. One issue: There’s no kitchen. “A unique feature,” per the listing, that allows for a “versatile …

Gothamist reports: The MTA board is set to vote on the toll structure for congestion pricing on Wednesday – and now Mayor Eric Adams is ready to pump the brakes. Last week, an MTA advisory panel recommended a $15 base fare for the landmark plan to toll drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. “Now is time to hear from …

The New York Times reports: The nation’s first congestion pricing program is taking final shape in New York City, and most drivers appear likely to pay $15 to enter some of the busiest streets in Manhattan as soon as next spring. Transit officials on Wednesday provided the clearest picture yet of the tolls they hope to implement to collect roughly …

The New York Daily News reports: A drunken driver was busted Friday after he rammed his SUV into the entrance of a Washington Heights subway station, police said. Miguel Delacruz-Martinez, 25, was driving near Broadway and W. 157th St. about 9:15 a.m. when his black Nissan Rogue hopped the curb and ended up on the sidewalk, cops said. He continued …

New York City’s CBS affiliate reports: Despite the chill in the air, thousands of people are expected to take part in the 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade on Tuesday night. It’s always a thrilling spooky and spectacular night, but even more so this year for the main event. Barricades were up and trick-or-treaters were out Tuesday afternoon. The iconic parade …

The Associated Press reports: Trump isn’t expected to testify for several weeks. His trip to court Monday will mark a remarkable departure from his past practice. Trump didn’t go to court as either a witness or a spectator when his company and one of its top executives was convicted of tax fraud last year. He didn’t show, either, for a …

New York City’s CW affiliate reports: Police are searching for a man accused of attacking a woman after he made an anti-LGBTQ remark toward her in Hudson River Park, according to the NYPD. Police said the victim was jogging in the park on Aug. 21 at 8:30 a.m. when the suspect approached her and made the remark. The man allegedly …

New York City’s NBC affiliate reports: A famous video game influencer known for streaming on Twitch is in custody after a giveaway event attracting thousands of young people sparked pandemonium in Manhattan’s Union Square. The Friday afternoon event advertised by Kai Cenat, one of the most popular streamers online, grew out of control well before its scheduled 4 p.m. start …

Gothamist reports: New Yorkers were urged to stay away from Union Square on Friday evening after thousands of people flooded the area to see influencer Kai Cenat, as part of a giveaway for video game devices. The warning issued by the city on Friday afternoon also told New Yorkers to expect traffic delays and a police presence in the park. …

The New York Daily News reports: A massive construction crane atop a high rise in Manhattan’s Hudson Yards caught fire and collapsed, striking the building across the street before plummeting more than 45 stories onto the street below Wednesday morning. Terrified pedestrians scrambled for cover as a plume of thick black smoke could be seen for miles. The crane caught …

Bloomberg News reports: A plan to charge motorists driving into midtown Manhattan in New York City was challenged by neighboring New Jersey, which seeks to block the proposal as unfair to commuters. The challenge came in a federal lawsuit the state filed Friday against the US Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, or FHWA. Drivers may have to …

Page Six reports: Madonna has been released from the hospital following a health scare that landed her in the ICU, Page Six can confirm. The BBC reported Thursday that the music superstar, 64, is “home and feeling better” after her discharge. Meanwhile, a source told CNN Thursday that Madonna had been transported to her New York City residence via a …

New York City’s ABC affiliate reports: The MTA received final approval to move forward with congestion pricing on Monday. The green light comes from the Federal Highway Administration, which issued a Finding of No Significant Impact from congestion pricing. “Congestion pricing will reduce traffic in our crowded downtown, improve air quality and provide critical resources to the MTA,” Gov. Kathy …

Gothamist reports: The Federal Highway Administration on Friday preliminarily approved the MTA’s highly anticipated congestion pricing plan, which would charge drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street. This triggers a 30-day public review period before the Federal Highway Administration makes its final determination, according to the letter it sent to the MTA on Friday. If the plan goes through, New York …