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New York City’s airspace, one of the nation’s busiest, is getting a new addition: electric flying taxis between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Manhattan. Joby Aviation on Monday announced the completion of the first point-to-point trip of its electric air taxi, developed as part of a federal program aimed at accelerating the introduction of air taxis into U.S. airspace, according to Bloomberg. Starting this week, the test flights, meant to demonstrate the zero-emission, ultra-quiet vehicle, will include human pilots but no passengers, running between JFK and Manhattan destinations at West 30th Street and East 34th Street, as well as the downtown heliport.
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New York announces free FIFA World Cup fan events in every borough

A FIFA World Cup fan experience will take place at Staten Island University Hospital Park Baseball Field from June 29 to July 2. Photo by Susan Watts/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul on Flickr

April 27, 2026

New York announces free FIFA World Cup fan events in every borough

Instead of paying sky-high ticket prices and $150 NJ Transit train fares, New York soccer fans can attend free World Cup watch parties hosted in every borough. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul, along with the NYNJ 2026 World Cup Host Committee, on Monday announced five official fan experiences to be held throughout the six-week tournament. "If you can't get to the World Cup, the World Cup is coming to you," Hochul said.
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April 27, 2026

This landmarked $3M Flatbush townhouse is architecturally significant and expansively livable, garage included

This corner townhouse at 2102 Albemarle Terrace is a rare example of preserved historic character, set among Brooklyn's most celebrated collection of 20th-century Colonial Revival architecture. Behind its architecturally significant facade, contemporary design and convenience make this Flatbush home as move-in ready as it is notable. Asking $2,999,999, the property offers another rare luxury: a driveway and a private garage.
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21 space-saving kitchen essentials that fit in your NYC apartment

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April 27, 2026

21 space-saving kitchen essentials that fit in your NYC apartment

By Terri Williams

New Yorkers know space is always at a premium in small kitchens. However, this doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on the stylish and functional items that make cooking easier. From kitchen appliances and tools to storage and organization, these are 21 items that can help you save space in a small kitchen.
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Council proposes construction code updates to build 35,000 new homes on thousands of small lots across NYC

The project “System for Narrow Living” by Only If Architecture was a finalist in the city’s 2019 competition “Big Ideas for Small Lots.” The design calls for a 4,900-square-foot building with seven units.

April 27, 2026

Council proposes construction code updates to build 35,000 new homes on thousands of small lots across NYC

The New York City Council is advancing reforms that could unlock up to 35,000 new homes on small and oddly-shaped lots across the five boroughs. During an American Institute of Architects (AIA) luncheon on Friday, Council Speaker Julie Menin proposed changes to the city’s construction codes that would allow for new housing on roughly 3,000 tiny, underutilized lots without requiring lengthy zoning approvals. Menin also announced the creation of a new panel, the Council Advisory Group on Housing Affordability, to help guide the Council's policies addressing the city’s housing crisis.
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Work on Madison Avenue bus lane redesign begins

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April 24, 2026

Work on Madison Avenue bus lane redesign begins

Work finally began this week on long-delayed dedicated bus lanes along a congested stretch of Madison Avenue. On Friday, the city's Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn announced that work has started on extending double bus lanes along the avenue from 23rd to 42nd Streets, a project aimed at improving commutes for about 92,000 daily riders who often deal with bus speeds as low as 4.5 miles per hour. The agency expects the project to be finished over the next several weeks.
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Mamdani creates NYC’s first office to prevent deed theft

Mayor Mamdani and Council Member Ossé. Photo by Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

April 24, 2026

Mamdani creates NYC’s first office to prevent deed theft

Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday announced the creation of the city's first-ever Office of Deed Theft Prevention to crack down on scammers who take ownership of homes through fraud and deception. The new office comes just days after Council Member Chi Ossé was arrested after defending a Bed-Stuy homeowner facing eviction from a brownstone she has called home for six decades.
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Extell files plans for 86-story, 430-unit apartment building on the Upper West Side

Looking at West 66th Stret from Columbus Avenue. Photo © Ondel Hylton

April 24, 2026

Extell files plans for 86-story, 430-unit apartment building on the Upper West Side

Extell Development this week filed plans for an 86-story residential tower on the Upper West Side, advancing a proposal for the neighborhood's next tallest building. Plans filed Wednesday with the city’s Department of Buildings (DOB) call for a 1,200-foot-tall tower with 430 apartments at 80 West 67th Street, also known as 77 West 66th Street, on the former Disney campus. The project would surpass Extell’s tower across the street at 55 West 66th Street by more than 400 feet, becoming the tallest building in the neighborhood.
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Smorgasburg in Williamsburg. Photo credit: Grace Jeon

April 23, 2026

Smorgasburg to open in Central Park

Smorgasburg's 16th season may be its biggest yet. The long-running open-air market, which originated in Williamsburg, announced it is expanding to Central Park next month. Starting May 14, over 25 vendors will set up at the Columbus Circle entrance of the park. The new Smorgasburg location comes as the company prepares to open a new 32,000-square-foot Pan-American restaurant on Governors Island.
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This $15M penthouse is a 9,000-square-foot mansion in the Midtown sky

One of the oldest wood-frame houses in Brooklyn Heights asks $4.9M

For $3.1M, this rambling Flatbush Victorian is a welcome refuge

'Hunger Games' director Gary Ross lists his Cobble Hill townhouse for $10.6M

This $4M Strivers' Row home is a link to Harlem history with five floors of townhouse living and a private garage

David Bowie's former Central Park South home asks $4.95M

Live in perpetual sunlight in this $5M contemporary Crown Heights townhouse

NFL luminary Chris Simms' Greenwich farmhouse asks $8M

Mariah Carey lists Tribeca penthouse for $27M

Hamptons oceanfront estate owned by late diamond dealer lists for $45M

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Brooklyn Public Library releases list of 250 influential books for America’s 250th anniversary

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April 23, 2026

Brooklyn Public Library releases list of 250 influential books for America’s 250th anniversary

Ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary this summer, the Brooklyn Public Library released this week a list of 250 notable books on American history. "250 for 250" features titles published between 1776 and 2025 and reflects a wide range of perspectives on American history and storytelling, beginning with Thomas Paine's "Common Sense." More than 600 books were considered by a committee of nearly two dozen librarians.
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April 23, 2026

David Bowie’s former Central Park South home asks $4.95M

This $4.95 million, three-bedroom condo at 160 Central Park South was the one-time home of rock icon David Bowie and model Iman, and views of the park and Manhattan from its windows are just as iconic. Built in 1929, the Essex House is the rare Art Deco residence that offers condominium convenience and privacy suitable for 21st-century rock royalty.
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‘Before New York’ pop-up exhibition recreates NYC’s landscape as it looked 400 years ago

(L) Credit: Getty Images / Eloi Omella (R) Credit: “Before New York: The Natural Geography of the City (2026)”

April 23, 2026

‘Before New York’ pop-up exhibition recreates NYC’s landscape as it looked 400 years ago

A new traveling pop-up exhibition from the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) will recreate New York City’s natural landscape as it appeared 400 years ago. Running Saturday, April 25 through November 15, "Before New York" will be on display in every borough, featuring digital renderings, large-scale photographs, and soundscapes that reconstruct the city’s landscape as it existed before Henry Hudson arrived in 1609, with experiences tailored to each borough. The exhibition will open at the garden’s Ross Gallery, with additional pop-up locations and programming expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
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April 23, 2026

Judge halts plan to move men’s homeless intake shelter to East Village after lawsuit

A state judge has paused Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to relocate a men's homeless intake shelter from the shuttered Bellevue facility in Kips Bay to the East Village after residents filed a lawsuit. Judge Sabrina Kraus issued the order on Wednesday, blocking the city from opening the intake center at 8 East Third Street on May 1 as originally planned and setting a May 7 court date for the administration and plaintiffs. Last month, Mamdani announced plans to close the Bellevue shelter, citing decades of neglect and deteriorating conditions, and to relocate its roughly 250 residents to existing shelters in the East Village.
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April 22, 2026

Lottery opens for 24 affordable co-ops in Hamilton Heights, starting at $100K

In Hamilton Heights, a co-op building opened a lottery this week for affordable apartments available for purchase. On the corner of West 142nd Street and Riverside Drive, the pre-war building was acquired by the city in 2003 and sold to a nonprofit group to rehabilitate and turn it into affordable housing as part of the city's currently-paused Third Party Transfer (TPT) program. Earlier this month, a lottery opened for 24 units at 644 Riverside Drive, priced from $100,794 for a one-bedroom to $156,331 for a five-bedroom.
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Brooklyn’s dangerous Linden Boulevard to get center-running bus lanes, pedestrian islands

Aerial view of Linden Boulevard. All images courtesy of DOT

April 22, 2026

Brooklyn’s dangerous Linden Boulevard to get center-running bus lanes, pedestrian islands

Parts of Brooklyn’s Linden Boulevard, one of the borough’s most dangerous corridors, will be redesigned with center-running bus lanes and other safety upgrades by 2027. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday announced that the city's Department of Transportation (DOT) will begin installing the lanes later this year along the stretch between Fountain and Conduit Avenues in East New York. The changes aim to improve safety along the corridor, which saw more than 440 traffic-related injuries and one death between 2021 and 2025. Those crashes have been linked to the road’s current design, which encourages speeding, forces pedestrians to cross multiple lanes of traffic, and leaves buses stuck behind double-parked cars, according to amNY.
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April 22, 2026

7 green infrastructure projects shaping NYC’s climate future

As New York City deals with rising sea levels, heavier rainfall, and aging infrastructure, officials are increasingly confronting a future that will be wetter and more climate-vulnerable. Efforts are underway to improve the resilience of the city against extreme weather driven by climate change while expanding greener and more accessible public spaces. These efforts come as President Donald Trump's administration continues to cancel or freeze funding for programs that address climate change, including $325 million in disaster prevention funds for New York. In honor of Earth Day, we've put together a list of seven major green infrastructure projects that are working toward a safe and sustainable future for New Yorkers.
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Midtown East penthouse seen in ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ lists for $4.95M

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April 21, 2026

Midtown East penthouse seen in ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ lists for $4.95M

The New York City penthouse that acted as the fictional home of financial fraudster Jordan Belfort in the 2013 film "The Wolf of Wall Street" is back on the market. Located on the 32nd floor of the Midtown East condo building Milan at 300 East 55th Street, the luxurious, 2,700-square-foot penthouse serves as the setting of a pivotal scene with Belfort, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, and an associate who dangles a butler over the balcony. The scene shows off the very real sweeping city views, especially of the Chrysler Building, from the three-bedroom home, which just hit the market for $4,950,000.
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Photos courtesy of Virginia Carey for Brown Harris Stevens

April 21, 2026

One of the oldest wood-frame houses in Brooklyn Heights asks $4.9M

Among the oldest surviving wooden homes in Brooklyn Heights, this Federal-style home at 25 Cranberry Street was built around 1790 as a farmhouse. Beginning in 1995, preservation-minded residents carefully stripped away the layers to reveal many of the home's original details that lay hidden for generations, from painted plaster to wood-plank flooring. Now asking $4.9 million, the four-story, 3,200-square-foot home is ready for 21st-century owners to appreciate the history behind its walls.
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This $675K Flatbush co-op has a clean Scandinavian vibe and a flexible layout

Tranquility and light are the main elements you'll notice in this pretty co-op at 1110 Caton Avenue in the Prospect Park South section of Flatbush. The pre-war apartment has the generously-sized rooms of its era, with the timeless design update of a recent renovation. Asking $675,000, it's currently configured as a one-bedroom home, but can easily become a two-bedroom with a dedicated home office. Prospect Park and the Parade Grounds are just steps away, providing a 585-acre front yard.
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NYC Council wants a ‘cultural passport,’ more public bathrooms, and Pelé Way for World Cup

Photo courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

April 20, 2026

NYC Council wants a ‘cultural passport,’ more public bathrooms, and Pelé Way for World Cup

With the 2026 World Cup less than two months away, the New York City Council introduced a package of legislation last week to support local businesses during the nearly six-week tournament, which includes eight games at nearby MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. One of the proposed bills would create a "cultural passport program" to encourage those traveling to New York for the soccer matches to explore local businesses and institutions across the five boroughs; another would make a calendar of events to help visitors find festivals, parties, and cultural corridors tied to the participating teams. The new legislation comes as City Hall has restricted approving permits for large public events during the World Cup, as well as the 250th Anniversary of America on July 4.
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NYC plans to invest $4B from pension funds for affordable housing

New rental building The Ellery at 312 West 43rd Street was financed by the A.F.L-C.I.O Housing Investment Trust, which finances middle-income housing built by union employees. Rendering courtesy of the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development.

April 20, 2026

NYC plans to invest $4B from pension funds for affordable housing

New York City Comptroller Mark Levine plans to invest $4 billion from the city's public pension funds for affordable housing development. Levine on Thursday unveiled the "NYC Housing Investment Initiative," which will more than double the funds' current real estate portfolio and help finance thousands of new homes through mixed-income projects, office-to-residential conversions, and renovations, as first reported by the New York Times. The plan calls for roughly $1 billion in annual pension investments over the next four years.
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NYC announces 6 more districts to fully containerize trash by end of 2027

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April 17, 2026

NYC announces 6 more districts to fully containerize trash by end of 2027

New York City is expanding its trash containerization program, selecting additional districts in all five boroughs to fully adopt containerized trash collection by the end of next year. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday announced that the city’s Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will deliver at least one fully containerized community district in every borough by the end of 2027, with a target of citywide containerization by 2031. The districts will receive the city’s new Empire Bins, which will be collected by automated side-loading garbage trucks.
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Trump will release funds for Second Avenue Subway extension

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April 17, 2026

Trump will release funds for Second Avenue Subway extension

The Trump administration on Thursday agreed to release nearly $60 million in federal funding for the Second Avenue Subway extension, ending a monthslong dispute that began during October’s government shutdown. According to the New York Times, in a letter filed in Federal Claims Court, a lawyer for the government said the administration would resume payments to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority after the agency sued in March over the withheld funding. The funds were initially held while the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) reviewed the MTA's race- and sex-based contracting requirements, which the agency now says have been satisfied.
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Mamdani proposes city-backed insurance program to cut costs for some NYC landlords

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April 16, 2026

Mamdani proposes city-backed insurance program to cut costs for some NYC landlords

While Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration has so far focused on affordability for renters, the mayor announced a plan to help landlords on Thursday. A new program managed by the city will reduce the cost of property and liability insurance for affordable and rent-stabilized housing. As the New York Times reported, the proposal is seen as a peace offering to property owners, whose interests have often been at odds with the administration. According to the city, the self-sustaining program will help address the rising cost of insurance, which has more than tripled since 2017.
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Lincoln Center unveils Summer for the City lineup, with dance taking center stage

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April 16, 2026

Lincoln Center unveils Summer for the City lineup, with dance taking center stage

Lincoln Center on Thursday revealed the lineup for its fifth annual Summer for the City festival, which brings hundreds of free events and performances to the iconic arts campus. Running from June 10 through August 8, the festival transforms the 16-acre campus into a vibrant cultural hub, activating both indoor and outdoor spaces with dance, music, and multidisciplinary performances. This year’s edition places a particular emphasis on dance, including the debut of the first Lincoln Center Contemporary Dance Festival.
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Landmarks approves 8-story cast-iron-inspired rental in Tribeca

(L) Exterior rendering, (R) North facing rendering. Images courtesy of the LPC.

April 15, 2026

Landmarks approves 8-story cast-iron-inspired rental in Tribeca

The Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the demolition of two mid-20th-century commercial buildings in Tribeca’s historic district to make way for a luxury residential development. Proposed by SilverLining Development, the 8-story project at 31–35 Lispenard Street in the Tribeca East Historic District will feature 19 apartments, likely rentals, as Tribeca Citizen first reported, with a facade inspired by the cast-iron buildings in neighboring Soho. Aden Wiener, founder of SilverLining, said the development will introduce a “new concept of living” to the area, with ground-floor retail and a boutique collection of “highly amenitized” loft residences.
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NJ Transit tickets to World Cup matches at MetLife will cost $150

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April 15, 2026

NJ Transit tickets to World Cup matches at MetLife will cost $150

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With FIFA World Cup ticket prices already high, fans attending matches at MetLife Stadium this summer will face additional costs, as NJ Transit confirms round-trip rail tickets will cost $150. On Friday, the agency released its final transportation plan for the tournament, confirming earlier reports that rail tickets for the 18-mile trip to and from MetLife would cost more than $100. The tickets will go on sale May 13, with only 40,000 available for each match day and no additional tickets to be sold once the initial batch is gone.
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NYC opens accessible pedestrian ramp connecting Bronx Park and New York Botanical Garden

Images courtesy of NYC Parks / Daniel Avila

April 15, 2026

NYC opens accessible pedestrian ramp connecting Bronx Park and New York Botanical Garden

Bronx residents will have easier access to the New York Botanical Garden thanks to a new pedestrian access ramp that opened Monday. The $4 million project transformed the pedestrian overpass over the Bronx River Parkway, long plagued by safety and accessibility issues, into a fully ADA-compliant ramp with handrails, landings, and stairs. The new walkway ensures visitors of all ages and abilities can safely access the garden.
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An elevator makes this $4.2M Greenpoint townhouse a timeless forever home

All photos courtesy of Gloria Kilbourne

April 14, 2026

An elevator makes this $4.2M Greenpoint townhouse a timeless forever home

On a leafy Greenpoint block, the pretty brick townhouse at 143 Milton Street fits right in with its historic neighbors. Inside, the completely renovated three-bedroom home, asking $4,195,00, offers four levels of comfortable living from day one, with an elevator providing easy access to all floors. Classic contemporary design won't go out of style, and plenty of private outdoor space takes advantage of the neighborhood's greenery.
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Lincoln Center unveils new mural honoring San Juan Hill ahead of major renovation

Photos of mural courtesy of Lawrence Sumulong. Renderings of Damrosch Park courtesy of Brooklyn Digital Foundry.

April 14, 2026

Lincoln Center unveils new mural honoring San Juan Hill ahead of major renovation

A colorful mural opened at Lincoln Center on Monday, part of an ongoing effort to transform its western edge into a more welcoming public space. Designed by artist Vanesa Álvarez and assistant artist Derval Fairweather in collaboration with ArtBridge, "The Future We Create" draws on themes and imagery shaped by community input. The mural is installed on construction fencing along the perimeter of Damrosch Park, where Lincoln Center plans to remove longstanding barriers separating its campus from Amsterdam Avenue and improve access to surrounding neighborhoods.
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Mamdani announces plans for city-owned grocery store in East Harlem

Photo courtesy of Kara McCurdy | Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

April 14, 2026

Mamdani announces plans for city-owned grocery store in East Harlem

Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday announced plans to build a city-owned grocery store in East Harlem, advancing one of his core campaign promises. Located under the Park Avenue Viaduct between 111th and 116th Streets, La Marqueta was opened by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia in 1936 as one of the city's original public markets. Over the years, the marketplace has struggled and has shrunk its footprint and its number of vendors. As the New York Times first reported, the city plans to spend $30 million to build the store at the site of La Marqueta, which is expected to open by 2029.
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Trump administration agrees to display Pride flag at Stonewall after lawsuit

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April 14, 2026

Trump administration agrees to display Pride flag at Stonewall after lawsuit

The Pride flag will be displayed permanently at Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village after the Trump administration agreed to reverse its decision to remove it. As part of a court settlement reached on Monday, the federal government agreed to reinstall three flags on the monument’s flagpole within a week, according to the Associated Press. Filed by a group of nonprofits after the flag's removal on February 9, the lawsuit argued that the administration illegally targeted LGBTQIA+ people and violated a policy allowing the National Park Service (NPS) to display "non-agency" flags at federal sites when they provide historical context.
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NYC trivia returns to Queens Museum for 15th ‘Panorama’ Challenge

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April 13, 2026

NYC trivia returns to Queens Museum for 15th ‘Panorama’ Challenge

The World Series of New York City trivia returns to the Queens Museum for its 15th anniversary this Friday. Hosted by the City Reliquary, the Panorama Challenge uses the museum's iconic Panorama of the City of New York, a huge scale model of the five boroughs created for the 1964-65 World's Fair, to test participants' knowledge of places and events tied to neighborhoods across the city. Taking place on April 17, this year's competition will feature a new set of NYC-themed questions, including viral moments, Broadway, and other facets of the city’s cultural history and lore.
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For $3.35M, this 40-acre upstate retreat embodies the spirit of modernist architecture

Photos courtesy of Gabriel Zimmer of Catskills Image

April 13, 2026

For $3.35M, this 40-acre upstate retreat embodies the spirit of modernist architecture

High on a Columbia County hilltop overlooking the Taconic and Helderberg mountain ranges, this secluded 40-acre property at 411 Texas Hill Road is a modernist's dream. The seller, Mark McDonald, known as "Mr. Modernism," has been instrumental in creating a market for 20th-century modern design in America for over four decades. Asking $3,350,000, the estate features a 1966 mid-century main house designed by architect George Post.
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NYC to connect Grand Army Plaza and Prospect Park with car-free pedestrian space

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April 13, 2026

NYC to connect Grand Army Plaza and Prospect Park with car-free pedestrian space

New York City wants to close a chaotic street between Grand Army Plaza and Prospect Park, connecting the plaza to the 585-acre green space with a new car-free pedestrian space. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday announced a proposal to remove the four-way crossing next to the Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch and ban cars from Union Street to Eastern Parkway along the plaza's southern edge. The redesign also includes new bike lanes and bus priority upgrades aimed at improving service on the B41 and B6, two of Brooklyn's busiest routes.
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Pink buys historic yellow Greenwich Village townhouse for $21.5M

Photo of the facade courtesy of Michael Weinstein of MW Studio. All others, courtesy of Shannon Dupre’ of DD Reps.

April 13, 2026

Pink buys historic yellow Greenwich Village townhouse for $21.5M

Pink bought a yellow Greenwich Village townhouse. The pop star paid $21.5 million for the historic six-story home at 125 West 11th Street, as the Wall Street Journal first reported. Built in 1849, the cheerfully painted Greek Revival mansion has served as a haven for artists for over a century, most recently the same family for 70 years. Following a three-year renovation, the roughly 7,900-square-foot home first hit the market for $25 million in 2024 before being reduced by $3.5 million last fall.
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Lottery opens for 75 apartments at 38-story FiDi tower, from $1,819/month

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April 10, 2026

Lottery opens for 75 apartments at 38-story FiDi tower, from $1,819/month

An affordable housing lottery launched this week for 75 mixed-income apartments at a 38-story residential tower in the Financial District. Developed by the Moinian Group, Aria 7 Platt at 7 Platt Street offers light-filled luxury residences and a range of indoor and outdoor amenities. New Yorkers earning 70 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $1,819/month studios to $4,484/month two-bedrooms.
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Jersey City’s historic Loew’s Theatre to reopen this fall after $130M restoration

View from the Lower Mezzanine Level. Credit: VStudio

April 10, 2026

Jersey City’s historic Loew’s Theatre to reopen this fall after $130M restoration

A Jersey City icon will reopen its doors this year. Loew's Jersey Theatre announced this week that the historic venue will return this fall, following a $130 million restoration. New renderings provide an updated look at the 1929 theater's transformation into a year-round entertainment destination in Journal Square, more than 40 years after preservation efforts began. Led by OTJ Architects, the project rehabilitates and modernizes the space while retaining its ornate historical details, with upgrades that include new sound and lighting systems and flexible seating for between 2,600 and 4,000 guests.
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Even amid NYC’s housing crisis, new affordable units sit vacant for over 14 months

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April 10, 2026

Even amid NYC’s housing crisis, new affordable units sit vacant for over 14 months

A report released Thursday is calling for reforms to New York City’s leasing process, finding that some affordable housing buildings can take up to 14 months to reach full occupancy due to delays. Published by Enterprise, the report highlights how even amid the city’s housing crisis, newly built affordable units can sit vacant for months as tenants and owners navigate the “lease-up process,” the period between when a building is ready for move-ins and when it reaches capacity. As first reported by The City, the report outlines a series of recommendations, including reforms to CityFHEPS, the city’s Housing Connect lottery system, and streamlining of the homeless placement process.
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Photos courtesy of Evan Joseph and Tim Waltman / Evan Joseph Studios

April 10, 2026

Mariah Carey lists Tribeca penthouse for $27M

Mariah Carey is selling her triplex atop 90 Franklin Street, which was featured in Architectural Digest and "MTV Cribs" and exemplifies the rarified experience of penthouse living. Asking $27 million, the three-floor, 12,700-square-foot home has 1,100 square feet of outdoor space, wrapped by dazzling Hudson River and Manhattan skyline views in every direction. With interiors designed by Mario Buatta, the Art Deco residence is no less opulent today.
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Keith Haring’s iconic art cars headed to NYC gallery

All photos courtesy of CART (@CartDept)

April 9, 2026

Keith Haring’s iconic art cars headed to NYC gallery

Two of celebrated street artist Keith Haring's iconic art cars will be rolling into New York City for the first time. Opening on Friday, the exhibition "Keith Haring: In the Street" will display the artist's 1963 Buick Special and a Land Rover Series III from the 1983 Montreux Jazz Festival, for 10 days only. On view from April 10 to 19 at the CART Department gallery, Free Parking, the exhibit celebrates the new book, "Keith Haring in 3D" from Larry Warsh and Glenn Adamson. The exhibition also marks the first show for Free Parking, a 3,000-square-foot gallery inside a West Village carriage house.
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City to restart Flatbush Avenue redesign this month

A rendering of the Flatbush Avenue bus lane proposal at Flatbush Avenue and Prospect Place. Images courtesy of NYC DOT

April 9, 2026

City to restart Flatbush Avenue redesign this month

Work to redesign Brooklyn’s Flatbush Avenue will resume this month, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the city's Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Thursday. The project will create dedicated center lanes along the notoriously congested and dangerous corridor from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza, and is expected to speed up commutes for 132,000 daily bus riders, who currently travel at average speeds of under 4 miles per hour. Initial work on the four-phase project began last fall, but DOT suspended construction because of winter weather. Construction will restart at the end of April and continue into the fall of 2026, weather permitting.
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Rest hub for NYC delivery workers unveiled in City Hall Park

Credit: Gerardo Romo / NYC Council Media Unit on Flickr

April 9, 2026

Rest hub for NYC delivery workers unveiled in City Hall Park

A former newsstand in City Hall Park is now a rest stop for New York City delivery workers. The city's first "deliverista hub" was unveiled at 249 Broadway on Tuesday, offering some of the city's 80,000 delivery workers a place to rest inside, safely charge e-bike batteries, and access other resources (except, notably, a bathroom). The $1 million worker-designed hub, the first in the country, will be staffed by the Worker's Justice Project five days a week.
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Thomas Juul-Hansen to design 22-story condo in West Chelsea

All renderings courtesy of Visualisation One, unless noted otherwise

April 8, 2026

Thomas Juul-Hansen to design 22-story condo in West Chelsea

Here's a first look at the new condo rising on one of the largest last undeveloped waterfront sites in West Chelsea. Developer Legion Investment Group last week announced Thomas Juul-Hansen as the architect of 550 West 21st Street, a 22-story, limestone-clad tower situated between Hudson River Park and the High Line. The development includes 83 residences, starting at $2.5 million. Sales will launch this year, and construction is expected to wrap up late 2027.
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Three buildings linked to New York City’s immigrant history designated as landmarks

All photos courtesy of the Landmarks Preservation Commission

April 8, 2026

Three buildings linked to New York City’s immigrant history designated as landmarks

The Greenwich by Rafael Vinoly

Three buildings in New York City with long histories of serving immigrant communities have been designated as individual landmarks. On Tuesday, the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) voted to designate Public School 15 Annex in Downtown Brooklyn, the Church of Saint Mary on the Lower East Side, and the Lithuanian Alliance Building in Midtown as landmarks, citing their "value as part of the development, heritage, and cultural characteristics" of the city. The designations come amid a heightened crackdown on immigration under the Trump administration.
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New Times Square observation deck offers unique NYC views, 19 floors above Broadway

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April 8, 2026

New Times Square observation deck offers unique NYC views, 19 floors above Broadway

You've probably never seen Times Square like this before. One Times Square, home of the New Year's Eve Ball, opened a new observation deck this week that puts visitors 19 floors above Broadway, at the center of one of the world's most iconic destinations. Dubbed the Times Square Skywalk, the new experience provides a unique perspective of the city from a 360-degree wraparound viewing deck, offering peeks of both rivers, Central Park, and the crowds below. The skywalk is part of a broader $500 million redevelopment of One Times Square, which opens up most of the building to the public for the first time in 50 years.
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NJ Transit access to be restricted at Penn Station during World Cup

NJ Transit hall in Penn Station. Photo by Chris Rycroft on Flickr.

April 7, 2026

NJ Transit access to be restricted at Penn Station during World Cup

During FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium this summer, parts of Penn Station will be closed for several hours before matches to everyone but ticketholders. As first reported by NorthJersey.com, NJ Transit commuters will not be able to travel on New Jersey-bound trains from Penn for four hours before the start of the eight matches happening at MetLife. According to NJ Transit documents obtained and confirmed by the news website, World Cup attendees will have their tickets checked at entrances on 32nd and 33rd Streets, while Amtrak and Long Island Rail Road riders will be directed to other entrances.
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RXR files plans for 95-story supertall next to Grand Central

Renderings courtesy of SOM

April 7, 2026

RXR files plans for 95-story supertall next to Grand Central

After receiving approval five years ago, a plan to build a supertall next to Grand Central Terminal is moving forward. Last week, RXR Realty filed the first permits for a 95-story tower at 175 Park Avenue, the site of the former Grand Hyatt Hotel, which the City Council approved in 2021 as part of the hotel’s redevelopment. The project is 12 stories taller than previously reported and would include office space and hotel rooms spanning nearly 3 million square feet. The tower had appeared stalled but was revived last month after RXR met with JPMorgan clients to gauge interest in funding the project, which the firm says is expected to cost $6.5 billion, according to Crain’s. Construction could begin in June.
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West Village megamansion enters contract for over $70M

All photos courtesy of Hayley Ellen Day

April 6, 2026

West Village megamansion enters contract for over $70M

Two multi-family townhouses that were combined into one megamansion in the West Village found a buyer this month. As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, the unique property at 105-107 Bank Street entered contract for over $70 million, set to become one of the most expensive homes ever sold in downtown Manhattan if the deal closes at that price. Robert A.M. Stern Architects designed the double-wide residence, which is six stories and measures over 13,000 square feet.
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Car-Free Earth Day returns with free events across NYC

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April 6, 2026

Car-Free Earth Day returns with free events across NYC