5 holiday pop-ups to experience in New York City
If you're looking for something to do during the holidays, here are five pop-up experiences and attractions that could be worth checking out over the next few days in the city.
Google to buy Manhattan site for $2.1 billion
Google plans on transforming a former freight rail station in Manhattan into a 21st-century campus.
Brazen burglars hit SoHo store twice and make off with $385,000 in designer goods
A trio of brazen robbers made off with $385,000 worth in designer handbags and clothing in SoHo, said police.
Woman faces hate crime charge for Manhattan hotel confrontation
Miya Ponsetto was arraigned in court in Manhattan via videoconference on charges including unlawful imprisonment as a hate crime in connection with a confrontation with a Black teen at a hotel.
NYPD investigating third incident of vandalism at Black Wall Street Gallery
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating another incident of vandalism at an art gallery commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre.
Graffiti a growing problem for SoHo store owners
Graffiti is now a growing problem in SoHo, as the neighborhood has been the target of vandals in recent weeks and local shop owners say the eyesores are keeping customers away.
SoHo art gallery vandalized on anniversary of Tulsa Race Massacre
A SoHo art gallery commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre was vandalized and police are investigating it as a hate crime.
SoHo dentist busts dental myths, urges patients to return for routine care
Dr. Martin Aronoff, owner of Spring Street Dental, says dentistry is taking a huge hit since the pandemic began.
'Ghost kitchens' on the rise in NYC
Ghost kitchens are exploding in popularity as city restaurants pivoted to takeout and delivery during the pandemic, and they could be here to stay.
FBI: Soho Chanel store robbery suspect bragged on social media
In a since-deleted post, the suspect bragged on social media that he had so many luxury items that he could open his own small boutique, the FBI said.
Robbery crew targets high end Manhattan stores
Police in New York are on the hunt for a group of robbers who are rushing in and robbing high-end stores.
Prototype Festival of opera and theater shifts mostly online
One of the world's top festivals of contemporary opera and theater has shifted format because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Falsely accused boy's family speaks out as tense interview with 'SoHo Karen' airs
A white woman who wrongly accused a Black teenager of stealing appeared to back off her apology in a TV interview that aired Monday.
NYC sheriff shuts down illegal New Year's parties
Sheriff's deputies raided an illegal bottle club in Queens and an illegal gathering in Soho.
NYPD releases video of woman tackling boy over phone in hotel lobby
The NYPD released additional video of the confrontation between a woman and a 14-year-old Black boy she falsely accused of stealing her phone.
White woman tackled Black teen in hotel lobby, his father says
The Manhattan DA's office is investigating a confrontation in which a man said a woman in a hotel lobby falsely accused his teenaged son of stealing her phone and then tackled him.
Retailers reimagining the indoor shopping experience
Brick-and-mortar retailers hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic are reimagining the in-store experience to get customers to come back.
Business is booming for SoHo plastics shop creating face shields and sneeze guards
Plexiglass, the material used to make sneeze guards and other safety measures used everywhere from doctor's offices to retailers to nail salons, is in hot demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Police search for looters who stole luxury handbags in SoHo
Police are searching for looters who made off with more than $375,000 worth of handbags from a store in SoHo during the chaos that unfolded after protests for George Floyd.
Some grocery stores close to protect customers, employees from COVID-19
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, concerns are growing for the safety of shoppers and grocery store workers.