MTA holds first post-COVID auditions for subway musicians
Officials from MTA Arts and Design received 128 applications and narrowed those down to 46 who auditioned Wednesday for a spot in the city’s Music Under New York program. About 25 will be chosen later this summer.
ASTM North America unveils plan for Penn Station renovation
On Wednesday, ASTM North America unveiled its vision to renovate Penn Station, making it open-air with a towering entrance and facade.
Yusef Salaam takes lead in New York City Council primary
While all three candidates focused on promoting affordable housing and controlling gentrification in Harlem, Salaam capitalized on his celebrity in neighborhoods that consider the Central Park Five — also called the Exonerated Five —heroes.
Starbucks adds 3 new frozen drinks to its permanent menu
The three new beverages were inspired by customer and barista creations from other Starbucks Refreshers, the company said.
NYC crime: Woman, 24, placed in headlock, robbed in Queens subway
It happened at the Elmhurst Avenue subway station. The individual was last seen fleeing on foot, police said.
NYC subway chokehold: Daniel Penny to be arraigned in death of Jordan Neely
Penny was indicted by a grand jury in connection with Neely’s death back on June 14. He was initially arrested on a second-degree manslaughter charge.
NYC mandates 'mindful breathing' exercises in public schools
The exercises will be mandated for 2 to 5 minutes every day to help students deal with stress and help them learn.
Instagram, Facebook adding more parental controls
Instagram and Facebook are adding new parental supervision tools and privacy features beginning Tuesday, but critics say the steps don't go far enough.
With feds' blessing, governor presses ahead with congestion pricing
U.S. Transportation officials have given the go-ahead for a still undetermined toll to drivers who enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.
Former LIRR employees challenge marijuana policies after positive tests
Both Long Island Railroad employees tested positive for marijuana metabolites, and although the use of marijuana is legal in New York state, there are exceptions.
MTA holds final public hearing on fare hikes
The proposed hikes would increase the base fare of a subway ride from $2.75 to $2.90, while a monthly pass would go up from $127 to $132, along with other changes.
NYC subway stabbing, shooting, assault reported within hours of each other
The attacks in Queens and Brooklyn come following a recent rash of stabbings and slashings last week on the subway.
NYC adds Diwali as public school holiday, with a catch
Diwali happens October or November depending on the lunar calendar. However, it falls on Sunday Nov. 12 this year, so the 2023-2024 school calendar will not be affected by the change.
Netflix password-sharing crackdown prompts awkward account breakups
Netflix’s recent password-sharing crackdown prompted awkward conversations across America as families divvy up the streaming service’s scarce slots for friends or family members.
Bullied Texas 9-year-old honored with NYC tour from NYPD
Michael Martinez, a 9-year-old from Texas with cerebral palsy, was honored by the NYPD on Friday after he was bullied for attending career day as a police officer.
2 shot in Brooklyn, NYPD investigating
Police say a 24-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were shot in Bay Ridge on Friday afternoon.
NYC Pride March 2023: NYPD working 'to keep everybody safe'
Organizers have planned a series of concerts, live performances, and other events across the city all weekend to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.
NYPD increasing subway-surfing patrols after teen's death
After a 14-year-old was killed in a subway surfing mishap on Thursday, the NYPD is stepping up security at subway stations citywide.
1 teen dead, another hospitalized in Brooklyn subway surfing mishap
Officials say they believe two 14-year-olds were knocked off an L train as it entered a tunnel.
NJ firefighter returns 9/11 tribute from scrapped FDNY truck to firehouse
A firetruck with a tribute to fallen 9/11 firefighters was set to be scrapped when a fellow firefighter from New Jersey made sure the memorial made it back to its original firehouse.