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Mets Owner Steve Cohen Will Build You a Cute Little Park If You Just Let Him Have His Gigantic Casino

One simple trick to turn a parking lot into a massive parking garage (with some green space and oh yeah, a casino nearby).

Jewish Demonstrators Calling for Ceasefire Took Over the Statue of Liberty

After last month's protest in Grand Central, Jewish Voice for Peace said they were rallying behind the words of Emma Lazarus.

November 6, 2023

NYC’s Pandemic Running Boom Is Real—and Really Annoying

Forget the marathon, have you tried to sign up for a 5K recently?

October 30, 2023

A Proudly Palestinian Restaurant Thrives in NYC

Ayat opens its first Manhattan location during a deeply fearful time.

October 16, 2023

A New Yorker Whose Israeli Hometown Became the Scene of a Massacre

Dan talks about how his family survived the assault, why he left Kfar Aza for good, and the anguish he feels when he sees the tragedy being used to justify more bloodshed.

October 13, 2023

A New Yorker Whose Family Just Evacuated Gaza City

Bader talks about staying in contact with relatives abroad, the resurgence of post-9/11 anti-Muslim sentiment, and trying to keep up with his daily life against the backdrop of fear and horror unfolding in Palestine.

October 13, 2023

Hell Gate Is Suing Mayor Eric Adams

City Hall admits the mayor’s communications with the owner of Zero Bond are a matter of public record, but won't turn them over.

New York Public Radio Fires 20 Staff as High-Paid Executives Refuse to Cut Their Six-Figure Salaries

"It is not a good use of any of our time, looking in the rearview mirror and trying to figure out where we should place blame," New York Public Radio's CEO told staff on Friday.