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New York Post

Inside NY's stunning tiny-home community that feels living in a real-life fairy tale

The developer, Bruno Schickel, wanted to "make the world a more beautiful place."

6 minutes ago

New York Post

Inside NY's stunning tiny-home community that feels living in a real-life fairy tale

New York Post

Daughter of slain 'Grandpa Vicha' launches political bid after killer walks free: 'I've never felt safe'

Spurred by outrage in seeing her father’s killer set free last month, Monthanus Ratanapakdee — the daughter of the 84-year-old Thai man known to many in San Francisco simply as “Grandpa Vicha” — is launching a write-in campaign for a supervisor seat.

9 minutes ago

New York Post

Daughter of slain 'Grandpa Vicha' launches political bid after killer walks free: 'I've never felt safe'

New York Post

Brian Cox's nasty insults are refreshing — Hollywood stars have become so boring

I wish every celebrity were as gloriously unfiltered and rude as Brian Cox.

12 minutes ago

New York Post

Brian Cox's nasty insults are refreshing — Hollywood stars have become so boring

New York Post

'Crowd favorite' orcas stun whale watchers with first-time visit to Seattle

“People ... are all very happy to see this,” said Hongming Zheng, who photographs whales in his spare time.

14 minutes ago

New York Post

'Crowd favorite' orcas stun whale watchers with first-time visit to Seattle

New York Post

Mamdani under fire for blaming guns – not criminals – for shooting death of 7-month-old Brooklyn girl

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is under fire from local pols and other critics for blaming guns rather than criminals for the shooting death of a 7-month-old girl in Brooklyn.

15 minutes ago

New York Post

Mamdani under fire for blaming guns – not criminals – for shooting death of 7-month-old Brooklyn girl

New York Post

News of the World: What you missed this week internationally

The world's largest outdoor elevator opens in China, a new Brazilian law helps pets whose parents have split, and more news from around the world.

21 minutes ago

New York Post

News of the World: What you missed this week internationally

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Gothamist

In bloom: NY and NJ cherry blossoms are objectively the best in the nation

Spring is here again at Branch Brook Park in Newark. The blossoms are better than in D.C. and also it's a real city. We're peaking. [ more › ]

57 minutes ago

Gothamist

In bloom: NY and NJ cherry blossoms are objectively the best in the nation

New York Times

Are These Crumbling New York City Housing Projects Worth Saving?

The city thinks four developments in Chelsea are too run-down to be saved, and wants to rebuild them, adding mixed-income housing. Some residents are opposed.

1 hour ago

New York Times

Are These Crumbling New York City Housing Projects Worth Saving?

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Gothamist

Rock it like a woodcock: This Bryant Park bogsucker is NYC’s latest 'it bird'

The American woodcock in Bryant Park You've got to see how this thing walks. [ more › ]

7 hours ago

Gothamist

Rock it like a woodcock: This Bryant Park bogsucker is NYC’s latest 'it bird'

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New York Times

She Wanted Her Hair Done for a Special Day. She Left the Salon in Tears.

A Black woman is pushing for changes in the hair industry after claiming in a lawsuit that she and her 7-year-old were turned away from an Ulta Beauty salon in Manhattan because of their hair texture.

12 hours ago

New York Times

She Wanted Her Hair Done for a Special Day. She Left the Salon in Tears.

Gothamist

Second person arrested in shooting death of baby girl in East Williamsburg

Matthew Rodriguez, 18, was arrested Friday in Pennsylvania following a police manhunt. [ more › ]

18 hours ago

Gothamist

Second person arrested in shooting death of baby girl in East Williamsburg

New York Times

Stray Bullet That Killed Baby Girl in Brooklyn Also Grazed Brother

Two men have been arrested in connection to a shooting on Wednesday that killed an infant. One was charged with murder, attempted murder and assault.

20 hours ago

New York Times

Stray Bullet That Killed Baby Girl in Brooklyn Also Grazed Brother

New York Times

Preschool Instructor Charged With Sexually Assaulting Children

A 43-year-old man was accused of abusing “multiple” children over an 11-year period in South Jersey, and prosecutors fear there could be more victims, given his employment.

21 hours ago

New York Times

Preschool Instructor Charged With Sexually Assaulting Children

Gothamist

NY is relaxing restrictions on eating Hudson River fish — but maybe go easy for now

Gone fishin' instead of just wishin' The group Riverkeeper advises caution, especially for sensitive groups like children and pregnant moms. [ more › ]

24 hours ago

Gothamist

NY is relaxing restrictions on eating Hudson River fish — but maybe go easy for now

Gothamist

Cardi B pairs with City Hall to push applications for free NYC child care

The rapper Cardi B in a Sept. 2, 2025, file photo. The Bronx native and rapper will judge a city jingle contest around applying for child care seats. [ more › ]

1 day ago

Gothamist

Cardi B pairs with City Hall to push applications for free NYC child care

New York Times

Students Are Disciplined Over Antisemitic Posts Targeting Hockey Rivals

A Connecticut high school said that it was aware of the Instagram posts and that antisemitism was “repugnant and antithetical to our values as a school.”

1 day ago

New York Times

Students Are Disciplined Over Antisemitic Posts Targeting Hockey Rivals

Gothamist

Legendary NYC taxi hustler says modern airport scammers are out of control

Landing at JFK Airport can be confusing for locals. For tourists, it's a dizzying ordeal. Jan “Rocco” Uzzo bilked tourists at New York City's transportation hubs for a half century until he retired last year. He says today's taxi hustlers run a far more sophisticated operation. [ more ...

1 day ago

Gothamist

Legendary NYC taxi hustler says modern airport scammers are out of control

New York Times

New York City’s Cherry Blossom Season Is Beginning. Here’s What to Know.

There are plenty of places across the city to see cherry trees in bloom this year.

2 days ago

New York Times

New York City’s Cherry Blossom Season Is Beginning. Here’s What to Know.