NYC waterfront needs a new navigator
The NYC Economic Development Corp. (EDC) has done a poor job with our city’s marine infrastructure and maritime industries. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani should end EDC’s control of our waterfront and…
The urban designer whose weekly work commute is a trip from Philadelphia to Atlanta, and back
Philadelphia’s congested highways or crowded SEPTA platforms don’t get in the way of Daniel Rodriguez’s commute to work. That’s because the Philadelphia-based urban designer’s commute between his firm’s two offices…
Winter storm threatens to bring blizzards and ice to parts of the U.S., hampering holiday travel
A powerful winter storm was sweeping east from the Plains on Sunday, driven by what meteorologists describe as an intense cyclone, setting off a chain reaction of snow, ice, rain,…
Russian attack pummels Kyiv as Zelensky prepares to meet Trump
KYIV — Russia launched a massive attack on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine early Saturday, targeting the Kyiv region’s energy grid and leaving one-third of the capital without heating, Foreign Minister…
Literacy must remain at the center of our work
As someone who has spent his career dedicated to helping young people, I was especially moved by how Zohran Mamdani’s campaign for mayor sparked engagement among a younger generation that…
7 things to do in NYC this weekend: Dec. 26–28
Highlights this holiday weekend include comedy trailblazer Sandra Bernhard‘s 19th year at Joe’s Pub and the last chance to catch Douglas Lyons‘ latest play “Beau The Musical.” Also, there’s the…
At least 2 dead in Pennsylvania nursing home explosion, several more missing
An explosion at a nursing home in eastern Pennsylvania left at least two people dead, injured several others and collapsed part of the building, trapping people inside, on Tuesday afternoon.…
Landmarks and notable businesses lost: A year after the Eaton and Palisades fires
The fires in the Palisades and in Altadena and Pasadena one year ago wiped out many notable landmarks, from historic homes to famous restaurants, stores, museums and parks. With landmarks…
NYC ordered to pay $2.5M to George Floyd protestor in excessive force lawsuit
A federal jury has awarded $2.56 million to a protestor who says she was left brain damaged after NYPD cops slammed her head to the pavement during a 2020 Black…
Who is Ron Hicks, the Illinois bishop who could become next archbishop of New York?
Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, Ill., has reportedly been tapped to serve as the next archbishop of New York, replacing Cardinal Timothy Dolan after more than 15 years leading the…