Full Amtrak service from NYC to Albany resumes in March, Metro-North expansion scrapped

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January 29, 2026

Full Amtrak service from NYC to Albany resumes in March, Metro-North expansion scrapped

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Full Amtrak service between New York City and Albany will resume in March, ending plans for a more affordable Metro-North expansion. In response to reduced service between the city and Albany due to ongoing repair work on the East River Tunnel, Gov. Kathy Hochul last October announced plans to run Metro-North service between Grand Central and Albany starting this spring. But with the full restoration of Empire service, Amtrak has walked back plans for added Metro-North service.
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See the Flatiron Building’s first publicly listed apartments

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January 28, 2026

See the Flatiron Building’s first publicly listed apartments

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As condos at the iconic Flatiron Building continue to be snapped up off-market, new details emerged this week about the first publicly listed apartments at the landmarked tower. The 22-story Fifth Avenue building is currently being converted from offices to 38 condominiums, with many units entering contract without being publicly advertised. This week, though, two four-bedroom apartments hit the market: a south-facing unit for $16 million and another north-facing for $18.9 million.
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This $9.75M Harlem brownstone reflects neighborhood history with five floors of 19th-century elegance

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January 28, 2026

This $9.75M Harlem brownstone reflects neighborhood history with five floors of 19th-century elegance

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This Middlesex brownstone-clad townhouse at 12 Mount Morris Park West is a five-floor single-family home with a history that has been preserved with care. Set within the Mount Morris Park Historic District, overlooking Marcus Garvey Memorial Park, the distinctive home was built in 1888, designed by James E. Ware. Asking $9.75 million, the 25-foot-wide Queen Anne-style was last listed for $8.2M in 2021. According to the current listing, it has had only three owners in its over-a-century-long existence.
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Work on Gateway project will stop next week unless Trump restores funding

In December 2025, the Tonnelle Ave bridge structure was completed, opening the passage beneath the highway that will be used to bring the TBM components in for assembly. Credit: Gateway Development Commission

January 28, 2026

Work on Gateway project will stop next week unless Trump restores funding

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Construction of a crucial rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey will stop next week unless federal funding is restored. The Gateway Development Commission announced on Tuesday that funding for the Hudson Tunnel Project will run out on February 6. President Donald Trump's administration initially paused funding until the project's contracts were reviewed for compliance with new rules governing businesses owned by women and minorities—rules the GDC has pledged to follow—but funding has still not been restored, according to the New York Times.
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NYC Ferry service suspended because of ice in the East and Hudson Rivers

View of the icy East River from Williamsburg on Tuesday. Photo © Karen Palacios

January 28, 2026

NYC Ferry service suspended because of ice in the East and Hudson Rivers

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NYC Ferry has suspended service on Wednesday because of ice in the East and Hudson Rivers and across the New York Harbor. The ferry announced the suspension in a post on X, citing "significant, continuing ice build-up" in surrounding waterways. Crews will continue monitoring conditions, but officials warned the shutdown could last several days as freezing temperatures persist.
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During extreme cold, NYC will expand warming centers, homeless outreach

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January 27, 2026

During extreme cold, NYC will expand warming centers, homeless outreach

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New York City is stepping up efforts to protect its most vulnerable residents amid this week’s extreme cold. On Tuesday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced 10 new warming centers, 10 warming buses, and expanded outreach to help connect people experiencing homelessness with shelter. The measures come as at least 10 New Yorkers have been found dead outdoors amid potentially life-threatening cold, with wind chills expected to reach 9 degrees below zero by Wednesday morning, according to NBC New York.
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Steve Madden’s former Trump Palace pad lists for $11.5M

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January 27, 2026

Steve Madden’s former Trump Palace pad lists for $11.5M

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The 47th-floor condo at 200 East 69th Street, with six balconies and six bedrooms, once owned by legendary shoe designer Steve Madden, has 360-degree views of Central Park, both rivers, and the city skyline. And at $11,500,000–the fashion mogul paid $15 million for the apartment in 2013–you could even call it a deal. The Lenox Hill home is a combination of two units within Trump Palace, a 57-story building completed in 1991.
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NYC landlords must now disclose if buildings have rent-stabilized apartments

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January 27, 2026

NYC landlords must now disclose if buildings have rent-stabilized apartments

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New York City renters are now legally entitled to clear, accessible information about whether stabilized apartments exist in their buildings. Last week, Local Law 86, aka the Rent Transparency Act, took effect, requiring landlords of buildings with at least one stabilized unit to post notices in common areas informing tenants that units may be rent-stabilized and how to get more information. The law aims to empower renters to know if they are being illegally overcharged.
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NYC’s Museum of Jewish Heritage to light facade, host events for Holocaust Remembrance Day

The museum launched Collections Online, a new digital portal providing free public access to more than 10,000 digitized artifacts from its permanent collection. Photo credit: Museum of Jewish Heritage

January 27, 2026

NYC’s Museum of Jewish Heritage to light facade, host events for Holocaust Remembrance Day

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For International Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorated on January 27 to mark the liberation of Auschwitz, the Museum of Jewish Heritage will illuminate its facade in vibrant yellow and host a weeklong series of programs. The Battery Park City museum will be symbolically lit on Tuesday, anchoring exhibitions and events running from Sunday, January 25, through Thursday, January 29. The museum has honored the day annually since 1997, and this year’s programming reflects the urgency of preserving the stories of Holocaust survivors as their generation continues to dwindle.
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How does the MTA deal with snowstorms? Jet engine-powered snow blowers

LIRR jet snow blower at Jamaica. Photo courtesy of Marc A. Hermann / MTA on Flickr

January 26, 2026

How does the MTA deal with snowstorms? Jet engine-powered snow blowers

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New York City's biggest snowstorm in several years brought nearly a foot of snow to Central Park this weekend, with a mix of snowfall and sleet hitting all five boroughs and the broader region. While a travel advisory remains in effect through Monday, the city's subways, buses, and commuter rail services are running, although with some delays, thanks to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's fleet of super-powered snow throwers, jet-powered snow blowers, and specially designed de-icing cars.
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Extell to purchase Park Ave development site

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January 26, 2026

Extell to purchase Park Ave development site

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Extell Development’s Manhattan expansion continues as the firm moves to acquire a prime Midtown site and air rights from an adjacent synagogue. On Sunday, Gary Barnett's firm entered a contract to purchase 405–415 Park Avenue and air rights from Central Synagogue, as first reported by The Promote. The company is also reportedly negotiating to acquire the adjacent office building at 110 East 55th Street, which, combined with the Park Avenue site, could become a major new mixed-use or office development in Midtown.
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Manhattan’s first purpose-built film and TV studio opens in Hell’s Kitchen

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January 26, 2026

Manhattan’s first purpose-built film and TV studio opens in Hell’s Kitchen

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The cameras are now rolling at Pier 94 in Hell's Kitchen, where Manhattan’s first purpose-built film and TV studio complex has officially opened. Last week, Sunset Pier 94 Studios debuted its 232,000-square-foot production campus, which includes six soundstages, production support and office space, as well as public waterfront open space along Manhattan’s West Side. The studio has already secured its first tenant, with a lease signed for the second season of "Dexter: Resurrection," and additional productions are expected to be announced soon.
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New bill requires air conditioning in most NYC apartments by 2030

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January 23, 2026

New bill requires air conditioning in most NYC apartments by 2030

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It may seem ludicrous to think about turning on your air conditioner during this bitter cold, but a new bill passed this week will eventually require most New York City apartments to have one—though it will be a few years before it takes effect. Enacted last weekend, the bill requires landlords to provide air conditioning, prompted by hotter summers and rising heat-related illnesses and deaths. The bill gives landlords until 2030 to comply, after which the city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) will enforce the rule, Council Member Lincoln Restler, the bill’s sponsor, told Gothamist.
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New rental at Gowanus Wharf opens lottery for 65 apartments, from $903/month

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January 23, 2026

New rental at Gowanus Wharf opens lottery for 65 apartments, from $903/month

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A new 15-story rental at a growing residential complex along the Gowanus Canal has launched a housing lottery for 65 mixed-income apartments. Located at 251 Douglass Street, Douglass Port is the newest phase of Gowanus Wharf, a four-building development bringing 1,000 new residences, modern amenities, and a public waterfront esplanade to the neighborhood. New Yorkers earning 40, 60, and 100 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $903/month studios to $3,048/month two-bedrooms.
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Colorful mural added behind Richmond Barthé’s Kingsborough Houses frieze

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January 23, 2026

Colorful mural added behind Richmond Barthé’s Kingsborough Houses frieze

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A colorful mural now adorns the backside of the recently restored Richmond Barthé frieze at the Kingsborough Houses in Crown Heights. On Thursday, the Public Housing Community Fund (PHCF), the city's Housing Authority (NYCHA), and local artists Gerard Pefung and Greg Roberson unveiled "From Weeksville to Kingsborough: Still We Rise," a vibrant tribute to the two neighborhoods’ histories and the enduring legacies of their residents. The piece sits directly behind Harlem Renaissance sculptor Richmond Barthé’s "Exodus and Dance" frieze, which was restored in August after 80 years on display.
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Mamdani bans hidden ‘junk fees’ at NYC hotels

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January 22, 2026

Mamdani bans hidden ‘junk fees’ at NYC hotels

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Hotels in New York City and beyond are now barred from charging hidden “junk fees” that often add unexpected costs to bookings. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the final rule Wednesday, which is projected to save millions by banning fees labeled as “destination” or “resort” charges, as well as unexpected credit card holds or deposits. Taking effect February 21, the rule also applies to businesses outside the city that advertise prices to New Yorkers.
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NYC’s top 2 worst landlords of 2025 hold most violations in city history

One of A&E’s buildings included in the settlement. Streetview of 340 Fort Washington Avenue © 2022 Google

January 22, 2026

NYC’s top 2 worst landlords of 2025 hold most violations in city history

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New York City released its 2025 list of the worst landlords, with the top violator holding more building-code violations than any landlord on record. On Wednesday, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams released the 2025 "Worst Landlords Watchlist," the annual list that exposes the city's 100 most negligent property owners and ranks them according to the number of housing violations in their buildings. Margaret Brunn of A&E Real Estate topped the list with 4,872 open violations across 24 buildings, and last week the company reached a $12 million settlement with the Mamdani administration to resolve thousands of them.
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Nathan’s Famous, home of the hot dog eating contest, sells for $450M

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January 22, 2026

Nathan’s Famous, home of the hot dog eating contest, sells for $450M

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Nathan’s Famous, the century-old Coney Island hot dog institution that grew from a single stand into a global brand, has been sold for $450 million. On Wednesday, Smithfield Foods said it would pay $102 per share to acquire the iconic brand. Smithfield, a Chinese-owned food processor based in Virginia, has held the rights to produce and sell Nathan’s products in the U.S. and Canada since 2014, which were scheduled to expire in 2032. For fans worried about the future of the famed Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, fear not—Smithfield said it plans to continue hosting the event, according to The Hill.
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NYC faces $12B budget deficit, new comptroller warns

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January 21, 2026

NYC faces $12B budget deficit, new comptroller warns

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Mark Levine, New York City’s new comptroller, is sounding the alarm on a $12 billion budget shortfall—the city’s largest since at least the 2008 recession. Levine shared the figures with The City ahead of a report set for Friday, estimating that the current budget will close this fiscal year in June with a $2 billion deficit, while next year’s gap could reach $10 billion, posing a major challenge for Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration. The comptroller attributed the financial difficulties to sluggish economic growth and fiscal mismanagement under former Mayor Eric Adams.
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Lily Allen and David Harbour’s Brooklyn townhouse finds buyer

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January 21, 2026

Lily Allen and David Harbour’s Brooklyn townhouse finds buyer

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A Carroll Gardens townhouse referenced in Lily Allen’s latest album, following her split from actor David Harbour, has found a buyer. As first reported by the New York Post, the former couple’s home at 381 Union Street has sold with a last asking price of $7.3 million after hitting the market for nearly $8 million in October. The 22-foot-wide brownstone was fully renovated by architect Ben Bischoff of MADE and features a distinctive interior by AD100 designer Billy Cotton, as 6sqft previously reported.
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For $8M, a proper Park Avenue penthouse with an artistic pedigree

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January 21, 2026

For $8M, a proper Park Avenue penthouse with an artistic pedigree

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Among the many coveted residences of the Upper East Side, 535 Park Avenue was among the first Park Avenue cooperatives built by the original shareholders. Asking $7.95 million, the building's highest home was designed to be the residence and studio of society portraitist Lydia Field Emmet. Enhanced by a spare-no-expense renovation, the two-bedroom home's pre-war architecture and expansive terrace overlooking Park Avenue remain peerless in the 21st century.
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The 15 best free and cheap winter activities in NYC
January 20, 2026

The 15 best free and cheap winter activities in NYC

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Winter came early to New York City this year, and jacket season is in full swing across the five boroughs. The long stretch until spring and summer’s outdoor activities can feel discouraging, but there are still plenty of free and affordable ways to enjoy the city in the meantime. Ahead, here's a list of the best affordable and free activities NYC has to offer during the winter months, from getting your fitness on during Zumba classes in public parks to dining for cheap at over 600 restaurants during winter Restaurant Week.
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NYC landlord to pay $2.1M to resolve 4,000+ building-code violations

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January 20, 2026

NYC landlord to pay $2.1M to resolve 4,000+ building-code violations

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A major New York City landlord will pay $2.1 million to settle thousands of violations across its properties under a settlement announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday. The deal covers 14 A&E Real Estate-owned buildings, requiring the landlord to pay fines, fix more than 4,000 building-code violations, and bar further harassment of tenants. The settlement concludes a year-and-a-half legal battle that began under former Mayor Eric Adams and is the largest in the history of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development’s (HPD) Anti-Harassment Unit, according to Gothamist.
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Mamdani renews support for Morris Park hospital supportive housing project

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January 20, 2026

Mamdani renews support for Morris Park hospital supportive housing project

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani has revived a controversial supportive housing project at a Bronx hospital that would deliver more than 80 homes, including nearly 60 for formerly incarcerated people leaving Rikers Island. On Monday, Mamdani announced his support for “Just Home” at the NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi campus in Morris Park, a plan to convert a vacant hospital building into 83 affordable apartments, including 58 supportive units for New Yorkers exiting Rikers Island with medical conditions such as cancer or heart failure. Former Mayor Eric Adams initially supported the project when it was unveiled in 2022, but withdrew support ahead of the 2025 election, urging lawmakers to abandon the plan, according to Gothamist.
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From cozy to bold, this $10M Soho condo embodies post-loft luxury

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January 16, 2026

From cozy to bold, this $10M Soho condo embodies post-loft luxury

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Standing on an always-evolving stretch of Soho, this 4,177-square-foot loft at 158 Mercer Street, in what's known as the New Museum Building (the New Museum of Contemporary Art was at this address before moving to the Bowery), is townhouse-sized, asking a museum-level $10 million. Framed by the loft bones of the 1897 building, the three-bedroom condominium is wrapped in 21st-century luxe.
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Mamdani signs executive order to cut costs and red tape for NYC small businesses

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January 16, 2026

Mamdani signs executive order to cut costs and red tape for NYC small businesses

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An executive order signed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani this week gives seven city agencies 45 days to inventory the thousands of fees and penalties facing small businesses and identify ways to reduce and streamline them. Signed on Wednesday, Executive Order 11 directs newly appointed Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su and city agencies to compile a comprehensive inventory of more than 6,000 rules, regulations, fees, and penalties affecting small businesses. The effort aims to lower costs and make it easier for small businesses to operate across the five boroughs.
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Marble Hill rental with Harlem River views opens lottery for 35 apartments, from $3,180/month

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January 15, 2026

Marble Hill rental with Harlem River views opens lottery for 35 apartments, from $3,180/month

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Applications are now being accepted for 35 middle-income apartments at a new luxury rental in Marble Hill overlooking the Harlem River. Located at 170 West 225th Street, The Danby rises seven stories and offers tenants brand-new residences with modern amenities, including a rooftop deck with sweeping river views. New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $3,180/month one-bedrooms to $3,330/month two-bedrooms.
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NYC to complete delayed Madison Avenue bus lane redesign

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January 15, 2026

NYC to complete delayed Madison Avenue bus lane redesign

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New York City is moving forward with a long-delayed project to give buses a dedicated lane along a busy stretch of Madison Avenue. Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn on Sunday announced that the agency will complete the stalled redesign of Madison Avenue, extending double bus lanes from 23rd to 42nd Streets. The upgrades aim to improve the commutes of the avenue’s 92,000 daily riders, a stretch where buses often crawl at speeds as low as 4.5 miles per hour, according to a press release.
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Location, location, location–and a pretty renovation–make up for square footage in this $620K East Village co-op

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January 15, 2026

Location, location, location–and a pretty renovation–make up for square footage in this $620K East Village co-op

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This top-floor one-bedroom co-op at 633 East 11th Street has updated its East Village charm with a well-designed renovation that makes the best of its diminutive size. Asking $620,000, the pre-war home has 10-foot ceilings that provide a frame for a renovated kitchen and bath, an in-unit washer/dryer, and bespoke built-in storage. An efficient layout and plenty of light transform the simple railroad flat into a bright haven above one of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods.
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‘Mr Pink’ is lurking around Flatiron and Nomad’s rooftops

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January 15, 2026

‘Mr Pink’ is lurking around Flatiron and Nomad’s rooftops

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You’re not seeing things—there is, in fact, a rosy-colored man lurking around Flatiron and Nomad. Known as Mr. Pink, the quirky character is part of Flatiron NoMad Glows Pink, a public art trail composed of 10 illuminated inflatable and resin sculptures perched on rooftops and in public spaces. Part of the Flatiron Nomad Partnership’s annual Winter Glow public art program, “Mr. Pink” is a “cuteism” sculpture by French artist Philippe Katerine, and Thursday marks the character’s first installation in New York City—it’s also the first time the sculptures will be illuminated.
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This $3.7M Greenwich Village co-op puts the ‘classic’ in classic seven

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January 14, 2026

This $3.7M Greenwich Village co-op puts the ‘classic’ in classic seven

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Just off lower Fifth Avenue on the Village's "Gold Coast" at 21 East 10th Street, this three/four bedroom co-op has the space, gracious floor plan, and pre-war bones that were once the standard of elegance for Manhattan living. Asking $3,695,000, the corner apartment offers the opportunity to create an additional bedroom, or to use the double living room layout for entertaining on a grand scale.
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Trucks of Art returns: DSNY invites artists to decorate NYC garbage trucks

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January 14, 2026

Trucks of Art returns: DSNY invites artists to decorate NYC garbage trucks

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Back for the first time since 2022, New York City's Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is inviting artists to paint vibrant murals on its garbage trucks. As part of the "Trucks of Art" zero-waste initiative, the agency adorns the sides of its 46,000-pound garbage trucks with traveling works of art using leftover household paints that would otherwise end up in landfills. Applications are being accepted until February 8 at 11:59 p.m., with the trucks expected to be painted in April.
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Hunts Point plaza gets $12M makeover with new public space and traffic improvements

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January 14, 2026

Hunts Point plaza gets $12M makeover with new public space and traffic improvements

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A busy Bronx intersection known for pedestrian-vehicle conflicts has received a $12 million upgrade, improving safety and creating a vibrant public space for residents. Last week, the city's Departments of Transportation (DOT), Parks, and Design and Construction (DDC) announced the completion of upgrades to Hunts Point’s Monsignor Raul Del Valle Square, finished on time and nearly 20 percent under its $14.8 million budget. The project realigned the roadway to ease traffic on East 163rd Street and added a new lane on Hunts Point Avenue, addressing issues with illegal turns, inadequate signage, and long crossing distances.
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Second Avenue Subway to expand west on 125th Street with three new stations

A view of the tunnel under construction for the Second Avenue Subway’s second phase. Credit: Marc A. Hermann / MTA on Flickr

January 14, 2026

Second Avenue Subway to expand west on 125th Street with three new stations

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The next phase of the Second Avenue Subway, originally planned to continue down Manhattan’s Second Avenue, will instead run west along 125th Street, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday. The announcement, delivered during Hochul’s 2026 State of the State address, marks a major departure from the century-old plan to extend the Second Avenue Subway all the way to lower Manhattan. Instead, the Q train will be rerouted west along 125th Street, adding three new stations and ending at Broadway in Morningside Heights.
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NYC to activate red-light cameras at 450 intersections by end of 2026

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January 13, 2026

NYC to activate red-light cameras at 450 intersections by end of 2026

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New York City is ramping up its red-light camera program, aiming to quadruple the number of cameras at intersections by the end of the year. On Friday, Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn announced the city will activate cameras at 50 new intersections per week for the next five weeks. Red-light cameras are currently installed at 150 intersections—the maximum previously allowed under law—but state legislation passed in 2024 now permits the expansion to reach the full 600.
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43-story Downtown Brooklyn rental opens lottery for 89 apartments, from $3,543/month

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January 13, 2026

43-story Downtown Brooklyn rental opens lottery for 89 apartments, from $3,543/month

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A striking new high-rise rental tower in Downtown Brooklyn designed with young professionals in mind has launched a housing lottery for 89 middle-income apartments. Rising 43 stories at 55 Willoughby Street, House 55 features sleek residential interiors and a suite of amenities tailored to a work-from-home lifestyle. New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $3,543/month studios to $4,518/month two bedrooms.
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This $2.7M Chelsea duplex condo feels like a modern house with a private back garden

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January 13, 2026

This $2.7M Chelsea duplex condo feels like a modern house with a private back garden

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Located in the Cheyney condominium at 344 West 23rd Street, this two-bedroom home harkens back to the mid-century modern split-level dwelling, accented by natural wood, steel, and stone, overlooking a tranquil garden. Asking $2,695,000, the home's 1,500-square-foot interior consists of a lower living and entertaining level, with the private bedroom level–including two full bathrooms–upstairs. 1,000 square feet of quiet, private outdoor space could almost make you forget you're in the center of one of Manhattan's most vibrant neighborhoods.
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Extell adds 25-story tower to Upper West Side’s former ABC campus redevelopment

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January 12, 2026

Extell adds 25-story tower to Upper West Side’s former ABC campus redevelopment

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After a busy year, Extell Development is planning a major new residential project at the former Disney Campus on the Upper West Side. The firm has filed plans with the city’s Department of Buildings (DOB) to construct a 25-story, 58-unit tower at 37 West 66th Street in Lincoln Square, as reported by Crain's. Extell has already begun redeveloping the site, including a 90-story skyscraper at 77 West 66th Street that would become the neighborhood’s tallest, surpassing the firm’s existing controversial building across the street at 50 West 66th Street.
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Mamdani unveils $4M pilot program to expand public restroom access in NYC

Bryant Park’s public restroom, one of the nicest in the city. Image via WikiCommons

January 12, 2026

Mamdani unveils $4M pilot program to expand public restroom access in NYC

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New Yorkers on the go often face a familiar dilemma: finding a public restroom in a city of immense luxury yet with too few facilities across the five boroughs. On Saturday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a $4 million pilot program to address the shortage, publishing a request for proposals (RFP) for high-quality modular public restrooms that can be installed quickly and more cheaply than traditional public facilities. Similar to facilities already in use in cities like Los Angeles and Portland, the modular units can operate without direct connection to the city’s sewer and water lines, speeding installation.
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NYC Restaurant Week returns with special prix-fixe menus at nearly 600 spots

Beauty Essex, Manhattan. Photo by Evan Angelastro

January 12, 2026

NYC Restaurant Week returns with special prix-fixe menus at nearly 600 spots

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Escape the bitter New York City cold with a cheap, delicious meal. Reservations are now open for winter’s NYC Restaurant Week, the city’s beloved semi-annual dining program that lets New Yorkers enjoy special, prix-fixe menus at nearly 600 participating establishments across the five boroughs. Running from January 20 through February 12, this year’s program offers two-course lunches and three-course dinners priced at $30, $45, and $60.
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From the pool to the pergola, this $1.1M Hudson Valley home blends Colonial with contemporary

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January 9, 2026

From the pool to the pergola, this $1.1M Hudson Valley home blends Colonial with contemporary

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Asking $1,100,000, this cedar-clad Colonial-style house at 441 Scotchtown Collabar Road in Middletown, NY, first built in the 1790s, was expanded to include 20th-century additions and modern luxuries. Set on just over an acre, the home's outdoor living space includes a deck and patio with an outdoor kitchen, a pool, a pergola, and an expansive lawn.
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Under the Radar theater festival to distribute 1,500 free tickets

Christopher-Rashee Stevenson and Stephanie Weeks in the world premiere of “Ulysses” at the Fischer Center at Bard in 2024. Photos by Maria Baranova

January 9, 2026

Under the Radar theater festival to distribute 1,500 free tickets

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Under the Radar, the theater festival that brightens New York City every January with more than 30 free and affordable shows citywide, returns this month for its biggest edition yet. Running through January 25, the event features boundary-pushing productions, from a tasteful adaptation of James Joyce’s "Ulysses" at The Public Theater to performances at Lincoln Center, the Irish Arts Center, and more. On Friday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that the festival will offer 1,500 free tickets to New Yorkers, as the festival aligns with the administration’s push for greater accessibility and affordability in the arts.
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4/ 5 subway lines to see major service changes in January and February

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January 9, 2026

4/ 5 subway lines to see major service changes in January and February

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority this week announced major service changes on the 4 and 5 subway lines throughout January and February as the agency works to replace switches along the Jerome Avenue line. The 37-year-old switches will be swapped for new ones that will last for the next two decades, improving the daily commutes of roughly 1.1 million riders, according to the MTA.
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City blocked from halting sale of neglectful landlord’s rent-stabilized apartments

Mayor Zohran Mamdani touring a unit in a Pinnacle Flatbush building last week. Credit: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

January 9, 2026

City blocked from halting sale of neglectful landlord’s rent-stabilized apartments

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A federal bankruptcy judge has denied Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s bid to halt the sale of thousands of rent-stabilized apartments owned by a notorious landlord, a move aimed at preventing the buildings from falling into the hands of another negligent owner. On Monday, Mamdani asked the court to delay a bankruptcy auction scheduled for Thursday, arguing the city needed more time to evaluate a deal that would give ownership to Summit Properties USA. Despite the mayor's claim that the city is a major creditor in the case—Pinnacle owes the city millions in unpaid fines—the judge rejected the request, likely ensuring Summit's potential purchase of nearly 90 buildings, pending court approval at a January 15 hearing.
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Mamdani restarts bike lane redesign on Astoria’s 31st Street

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January 8, 2026

Mamdani restarts bike lane redesign on Astoria’s 31st Street

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reviving another street safety plan delayed or scrapped under his predecessor. The mayor announced the city will restart the redesign process for Astoria's 31st Street, which had briefly seen construction on a partially-protected bike lane before a Queens judge ruled the city had failed to follow proper protocols and ordered its removal. The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans to address the legal issues that previously stalled the project and ensure improved safety on the notoriously dangerous corridor, which ranks among the top 10 most dangerous streets in Queens.
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MTA is looking into using AI to monitor transit system cameras

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January 8, 2026

MTA is looking into using AI to monitor transit system cameras

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has started exploring how artificial intelligence could be used to monitor the system's more than 15,000 cameras to detect and predict unsafe behaviors, identify weapons or other dangerous objects, and recognize unattended items. As first reported by The City, the MTA said there's been "interest across the board" from tech firms following a request for information issued by the agency in early December.
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Andy Cohen honored with a corner and trash can in Hudson Square

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January 7, 2026

Andy Cohen honored with a corner and trash can in Hudson Square

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New York City has long honored notable residents with street co-namings. Hudson Square is taking a different approach for TV personality Andy Cohen by commemorating the Bravo host with a trash can. The Hudson Square Business Improvement District paid tribute to Cohen, whose long-running show "Watch What Happens Live" has been filmed in the neighborhood since 2009, by renaming a garbage can on the corner of Vandam and Hudson Streets. Cohen attended the ribbon-cutting for the newly dubbed "Andy Cohen’s Corner," where he received a commemorative plaque and a key to the neighborhood that opens nothing.
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NYC paves infamous bike path bump at foot of Williamsburg Bridge

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January 7, 2026

NYC paves infamous bike path bump at foot of Williamsburg Bridge

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A small bump on the bike path at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge in Manhattan—notorious for sending cyclists flying over their handlebars—has finally been fixed. On Tuesday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the city’s Department of Transportation (DOT) paved over the hazard on Delancey Street, which had forced riders to slam on their brakes and risk crashes. The effort joins other transit-related improvements Mamdani has overseen during his first week in office, including the restoration of the full “road-diet” plan for McGuinness Boulevard in Greenpoint, which features expanded protected bike lanes.
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Huge Broadway Triangle development opens lottery for 120 apartments, from $812/month

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January 7, 2026

Huge Broadway Triangle development opens lottery for 120 apartments, from $812/month

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A huge mixed-use development in the Broadway Triangle section of Williamsburg opened a housing lottery for 120 affordable apartments. Developed by Rabsky Group, the project includes eight buildings across two blocks at a site formerly occupied by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer. The development has been constructed in phases, with the latest bringing a 10-story affordable rental building to 11 Gerry Street. New Yorkers earning 40, 60, and 100 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $812/month one-bedrooms to $3,298/month four-bedrooms.
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