The Latest Breaking News from NYC

Truck driver’s 800,000-piece model of NYC draws big crowds to museum

When the project was complete, his daughter persuaded him to share the sprawling basement creation on TikTok

The Independent UK · Sep 18

‘We have you on video’: NYC tourist’s phone dies at the worst possible moment. 2 hours later, NYPD allegedly has her facing arrest

Her phone died right when the plot thickened.

We Got This Covered · Sep 17

Tax Help in New York: What NYC Taxpayers and Businesses Need to Know

New York has one of the most complex tax environments in the country, and one of the most aggressive collection cultures. Between a state income tax, high living costs, a dense small-business economy, and — for city residents — an additional layer of New York City taxes, a lot of…

inkl · Sep 16

NYC Law Could Force Uber and Lyft to Keep Dangerous Drivers on the Road

A federal judge temporarily blocked it from taking effect. But the legal fight is ongoing.

Reason · Sep 5

NYC Inspectors Must Hand You This Paper Before They Can Fine You — Starting October 1st

Starting Oct. 1, NYC inspectors must give business owners a printed rights card before every inspection. Here's what the new rule covers.

Latin Times · Sep 4

New York City Just Banned AI for 600,000 Students — Teachers and Lawmakers Split On Whether It's the Right Move

NYC just froze AI in classrooms through 8th grade for 600,000 kids. Hispanic students, 42.3% of enrollment, are the largest group affected.

Latin Times · Sep 3

Mamdani Enacts Historic NYC AI Ban for 600,000 Students Arguing Technology Has No Proven Benefit

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a one-year generative AI moratorium affecting nearly 600,000 public-school students.

International Business Times UK · Sep 3

Jennifer Lopez Makes a Case for Fall Layering in a Blue Sweatshirt and Collared Shirt

Jennifer Lopez layered a blue sweatshirt over a collared shirt with wide-leg jeans and a Bottega Veneta clutch for lunch in NYC's West Village — a simple formula for early fall.

Fashion Times · Sep 3

Influencers, treasure hunters or ‘mole people’? No one seems to know what is going on underground in NYC

Three men mysteriously emerged from a Midtown Manhattan manhole last week — in at least the fourth incident involving someone venturing into the Big Apple’s sewer system this summer

The Independent UK · Aug 29

94 Fascinating Images That Bring Lesser-Seen Moments Of American History To Life

Many of us think of history as dates to memorize, written accounts to pore over, and legislation to learn word for word. But the past survives in more than textbooks and official records. It also lives on in photographs, objects, ephemera, and other material traces. This collection brings together some…

Bored Panda · Aug 27