Verizon outage locks wireless customers in SOS mode
Verizon Wireless is experiencing a widespread outage Wednesday, prompting responses from emergency management teams in New York City and D.C…Read More
Emo Night Brooklyn Organizer Burwoodland Scores ‘Significant Investment’ from Mark Cuban, Says It’s Sold Over 1.5 Million Tickets
Burwoodland, the social entertainment events organizer behind Emo Night Brooklyn and more, has scored “a significant investment” from Mark Cuban. New York City-headquartered Burwoodland confirmed the investment – but not…
What to know as New York City nurses strike for a 3rd day
What to know as New York City nurses strike for a 3rd day…Read More
Fewer Than 15% of New York City Public Schools Have a Librarian
Word nerds pick their word of the year, the school librarian crisis in New York City, and more of today’s bookish news stories…Read More
NYC Council ‘doing everything’ to release staffer detained by ICE
An employee of the New York City Council was detained by federal immigration officials Monday during a routine court appointment on Long Island, according to city officialsRead More
Proposed legislation opens the door to robotaxi services in New York
Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving car company, tested its autonomous vehicles in New York City in 2025, and as part of proposed legislation from New York Governor Kathy Hochul, the company could…
All of the Celebrity Looks From the 2026 National Board of Review Gala
The special film ceremony—happening in New York City—saw many awards season frontrunners come out in style…Read More
The NYC Token Crash: Allegations Of Rug Pull After $2.5 Million Liquidity Withdrawal
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing significant backlash after the crash of his newly launched cryptocurrency, the NYC Token, shortly after its debut on Monday. The token…
New York governor clears path for robotaxis everywhere, with one notable exception
New York City will be a notable exclusion from proposed legislation to legalize commercial robotaxis across the state…Read More
How fit do we really need to be?
If 2025 proved one thing, it’s that Americans’ interest in maximal fitness is higher than ever. Participation in running races broke records. The New York City Marathon in November had…