New York Could Test the Four-Day Workweek

A new proposal in the New York legislature aims to put the concept of a four-day workweek to the test in both private and public sectors, providing a blueprint for the radical reimagining of American work culture that could potentially inform its...

New York State To Repeal 200-Foot Liquor Law

A massive change is on the horizon for the 200-foot rule in New York State (but there's a catch). Anything that has to do with the consumption and sale of liquor in New York State is governed by the State Liquor Authority. This is the regulatory...

What to watch in New York City's mayoral primary

New York City heads to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in the city’s mayoral primaries, dominated by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s comeback tour and progressive state legislator Zohran Mamdani’s late rise in the Democratic contest. But Election Day...

Poll shows Zohran Mamdani ahead of Andrew Cuomo in New York City’s ranked-choice primary for Mayor

New York [US], June 24 (ANI): Zohran Kwame Mamdani, a New York State Assembly member and democratic socialist, is ahead of former Governor Andrew Cuomo in New York City's ranked-choice Democratic primary for mayor, according to a new poll released...

J. Hoberman’s Lost New York

Books & the Arts / June 24, 2025 In Everything Is Now, the veteran film critic looks back at the downtown art scene of the 1960s. Ad Policy Exterior of The Bitter End coffee house, a venue specializing in live acoustic folk music, Greenwich...

The Death and Rebirth of New York City

June 24, 2025 A new documentary about the 1975 fiscal crisis, Drop Dead City, is entertaining to watch but dangerously misleading as history—or politics. Ad Policy Sins of the father: Drop Dead City, the new documentary about the 1975 New York...

In New York mayoral primary, progressive upstart aims to spoil Cuomo's comeback bid

By Maria Tsvetkova NEW YORK (Reuters) -Four years after sexual misconduct allegations led Andrew Cuomo to resign as New York governor, the combative political veteran is expected to take a big step forward in his comeback bid by winning the...

Looking to connect with others in New York? Meet the Irish Network NYC

Founded in 2007, Irish Network NYC (INNYC) has become a cornerstone of social life for Irish, Irish-Americans, and all friends of Ireland in New York City. Originally created to connect and support a new generation of Irish arrivals, INNYC has...

Democrats choose candidate for mayor of New York in primary elections

Democrats in New York are voting in the summer heat to choose the likely next leader of the largest city in the US, who voters say must stand up to President Donald Trump and ease the high cost of living. With about a dozen candidates offering...

Steve Kornacki: Breaking down the state of New York’s mayoral race on primary day

The final public poll suggests the potential for an upset in Tuesday’s New York Democratic mayoral primary — an outcome that would be dramatic but that also might end up resolving nothing. The Emerson College/WPIX/The Hill survey shows former Gov....

Hospitality Historian Reflects on the Opening of Waldorf Astoria New York

Waldorf Astoria New York is more than just a building; it’s an iconic symbol of New York City’s glamour and ambition. Long before towering skyscrapers filled Manhattan’s skyline, Waldorf Astoria New York stood as a first-of-its-kind luxury hotel...

Stefanik announces over $4.2 million in grants for Upstate New York projects

Elise Stefanik U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 21st district | Official U.S. House HeadshotElise Stefanik U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 21st district | Official U.S. House Headshot Today, it was announced that the...

Death of Classical to Present ‘Versailles in New York’

Death of Classical in collaboration with Festival Napa Valley and Atout France is set to present “Versailles in New York.” Events are held in celebration of the New York debut of the Versailles Royal Opera Orchestra. Death of Classical Founder and...

High School Graduation in New York Features 15 Sets of Twins

Fifteen sets of twins made a unique appearance at the Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School graduation in New York. The Class of 2025 surprised attendees as they walked across the stage to receive their diplomas. The twins, all...

How New York’s ‘Greatest of Them All’ Inspired Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Around the World

There are more than 34 Waldorf Astoria hotels in 18 countries and territories around the world, and according to Dino Michael, senior vice president and global head, Hilton Luxury Brands, each and every one was influenced by the original—the...

Why some Hindu-Americans are opposing the first South Asian to run in New York’s mayoral poll

On Sunday afternoon, New Yorkers walking and cycling by the Hudson river were greeted with an unusual sight: a plane tugging a banner reading “Save NYC from Global Intifada. Reject Mamdani.” This was part of a late-stage effort by a Hindu-American...

CBS Sunday Morning Spotlights New York's Professional Children's School

How Dutch settlers got their start in the New York Harbor

In “Taking Manhattan,” author Russell Shorto writes about the deal that New Netherland Director General Peter Stuyvesant made with English military officer Richard Nicolls to transfer the Dutch colony over to English control. But before that...

Boston to New York & back: Did a 500 mile road trip in a BMW X2

BHPian mobike008 recently shared this with other enthusiasts: Earlier this month, spent a couple of glorious weeks in Boston, MA. This visit was to enjoy a family reunion as well as attend the school graduation ceremony of my niece which was an...

NY weather update: Heat advisory issued for New York until Tuesday evening

On Tuesday at 3:22 a.m. an updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 8 p.m. for Onondaga, Schuyler, Chemung, Tompkins, Tioga and Broome counties. The weather service adds to be ready for, "Heat index values...