Eternal City

The Keeper of New York City's Last Real Chess Shop

Imad Khachan, a Lebanese-born son of Palestinian refugees, has made Chess Forum "a place everyone can call home" for 30 years.

Your Favorite Slushie Bodega in Chinatown Is Closing in October

The Fatal Eviction of Eleanor Bumpurs

In her new book "Tell Her Story: Eleanor Bumpurs & the Police Killing That Galvanized New York City," history professor LaShawn Harris shares the full story of Bumpurs's life and death.

Let Us Now Salute NYC's Most Legendary Synth Doctor

Jeff Blenkinsopp toured with Pink Floyd and Vangelis, repaired instruments for the Smiths and the Beastie Boys, but his greatest legacy might be his willingness to share his craft.

East Village Icon Punjabi Deli Remains Bustling, Beloved, Perfect

Thirty-two years in, the narrow storefront is still serving delicious vegetarian Indian food at shockingly reasonable prices.

Thousands of Guinean Migrants Came to New York City. This Weekend, Two of Guinea's Biggest Pop Stars Came to Them

"If he sees me out partying, he'll tell my mom back in Conakry that I'm a bandit!" said one concertgoer of another, his uncle.

Adult Lap Swim Is Back—Three Days a Week

For the first time in six years, New Yorkers will be able to swim laps unencumbered in New York City's Olympic-sized pools.

A Seismic Election Hits June 24—At the Park Slope Food Coop

A fight over an Israeli goods boycott at the coop has swelled into an existential conflict—and sparked a City investigation.

A Night at the Ranked-Choice Voting Ball

Who will teach the city about ranked-choice voting? Qween Jean.

I'm Going to Miss the Old Subway Map

I need time to mourn. Old MTA subway map, you were loved (by me at least).

Earl 'The Pearl' Vs. 'The Ghost': New York City Is Still Home to Historic Billiards

Last Friday night, pool royalty converged at Amsterdam Billiards to watch two giants of the game face off.