Affordable housing out of landmarks
Developers and social commentators have long attempted to blame the city’s housing crisis on historic preservation. But while the shortage of affordable housing in the five boroughs is undeniable, historic…
N.Y.’s cell phone ban aids student journalism
When Zee Rosado joined the newspaper club at the High School of Art and Design in ninth grade, the A&D Observer‘s first online edition got a great response in June…
How Mamdani can help workers using his office
As nearly 15,000 NYC nurses went on strike yesterday, Mayor Mamdani showed up to demonstrate support. It’s a powerful gesture when elected leaders express public solidarity with workers’ demands, in…
Her youngest son was killed in a mass shooting. Now, her eldest is charged with committing one.
Two mass shootings, just years apart, forever altered Nyshyia Thomas’ life. In July 2023, her 15-year-old son, DaJuan Brown, was shot and killed when a mentally ill man dressed in…
Reservation scalpers are headed for Philly. Can restaurants clap back?
Flip a reservation and find out — or at least that’s how the warning goes at South Philly’s acclaimed Cambodian restaurant Mawn. Last week, the restaurant’s owners, Phila and Rachel…
Affordable housing strengthens communities and local economies
Many households that are cost-burdened are not high-income earners paying for luxury housing — they are low-income residents with limited affordable housing options. As a result, many low-income families spend…
Bronx man sentenced for sexually assaulting girlfriend’s wheelchair-bound daughter
A 58-year-old Bronx man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting his girlfriend’s wheelchair-bound daughter. Nassau County prosecutors said “disgusting predator” Juan Caceres began sexually abusing…
Bronx man stabs neighbor to death for walking into suspect’s apartment while high on meth: sources
A Bronx man stabbed his neighbor to death after taking offense to the victim walking into the suspect’s apartment high on meth and carrying a meth pipe, law enforcement sources…
Mary Trump quietly married her ‘best friend’
Mary Trump said she married her “best friend” in a small October wedding that went under the radar. The President’s niece announced her big news in a Sunday Substack post…
Teyana Taylor still ‘in awe’ after first Golden Globe win (EXCLUSIVE)
Teyana Taylor is reflecting on her journey after her big win at the 2026 Golden Globes on Sunday. “I’m just like in awe,” Taylor told Daily News backstage shortly following…