May. 16, 2024 By Emily Davenport
A Queens chef is taking on a one-of-a-kind challenge in the upcoming season of “Ciao House” on Food Network.
Queens chef Stikxz Williams to compete in new season of Food Network’s ‘Ciao House’
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Hochul unpacks details of major effort to combat retail theft — including tougher penalties and tax credits
May. 1, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon
Gov. Kathy Hochul rolled out the details Wednesday of a $40 million package filled with sweeping measures, including retail-focused anti-theft teams for police, to combat rising retail theft across the state.
Five Boro Bike Tour is pedaling back to NYC this weekend. Here’s what to know.
May. 1, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
The TD Five Boro Bike Tour, the nation’s biggest communal bike ride, is returning to the Big Apple this weekend for its 46th iteration through the streets of all five New York City boroughs.
Fair Fares transit discount program finally compatible with OMNY for trial period
May. 1, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
MTA riders using Fair Fares can finally start tapping into the discounted system using OMNY, with the transit agency and the city’s Social Services department launching a pilot program this week for select users of the low-income transit program.
NYC rent-stabilized tenants in danger of yet another increase after Rent Guidelines Board vote
May. 1, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller
New York City’s roughly 1 million rent-stabilized tenants could see their rents hiked by as much as 6.5%, according to preliminary ranges approved by the city’s Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) Tuesday night.
Pickleball to take over NYC: Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Queens to host 2024 New York City Open in May
Apr. 25, 2024 By Joe Pantorno
The mecca of American tennis, the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, is opening its doors to one of the hottest sports in the country.
All aboard! Fleet Week is returning this May; here are the ships set to come in
Apr. 24, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon
A’hoy, New Yorkers! Get ready to see sailors and other service members all throughout town when Fleet Week returns to NYC at the end of May.
Mayor Adams’ $111 billion executive budget plan restores some critical cuts, but shuts out libraries
Apr. 24, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller
Eight months after ordering most city agencies to dramatically cut their spending, Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday unveiled a $111.6 billion budget plan that restores some slashed funding — but still leaves areas such as the city’s public libraries on the chopping block.
Forest Hills Stadium unveils huge summer concert lineup full of music stars
Apr. 17, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Neil Young, Pitbull, and the Marley Brothers are among the big acts set to play Forest Hills Stadium this summer. The landmark arena nestled in Queens announced an electrifying lineup Wednesday for the inaugural season of its second century. The stadium is known for its old-world charm and…
‘Butterfly in the Sky’: LeVar Burton talks about new documentary on ‘Reading Rainbow’
Mar. 19, 2024 By Barbara Russo
Can New Yorkers go anywhere? They can — especially if they take a look in a book and see the new documentary, “Butterfly in the Sky,” a behind-the-scenes look at the beloved children’s show, “Reading Rainbow,” hosted by LeVar Burton.