The Latest Breaking News from NYC

5 Design Tricks Stylish New Yorkers Do in Their Small Apartments That Everyone Else Should Be Copying

With a creative approach, space-restricted apartments can be just as functional and stylish as larger homes

Livingetc · Aug 17

Manhattan’s got a hairy situation! Giant 10-foot hairball ‘Tumblehair’ takes over the streets of NYC

A giant hairball rolled through Manhattan streets as a marketing stunt. This installation aimed to highlight hair loss and premature aging concerns. Pedestrians reacted with disgust and curiosity to the unusual sight. The campaign sought to break the quiet shame surrounding hair loss issues. It successfully generated conversation about a…

The Times of India · Aug 16

Rogue iOS developer creates app that simulates messages sent by carrier pigeon; messages only travel at 100mph — LA to NYC correspondence takes 22 hours to deliver; virtual birds can get distracted or even lost

Carrier Pidge slows down your electronic communications to a more natural speed.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 16

Will NYPD cops go to Syria, Lebanon with Zohran Mamdani's wife? Row over Rama Duwaji's travel plan to meet family

NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji has a trip to Syria and Lebanon on her schedule in September and that has triggered a major row as it is not clear whether she will be accompanied by NYPD security. New York Post reported that Duwaji requested NYPD security after she…

The Times of India · Aug 11

Couple stays at Row NYC. Then the hotel accused them of smoking without proof and a $500 charge appears at 3 am: ‘We googled that’

There's a concerning pattern emerging in NYC.

We Got This Covered · Aug 9

Internet Reacts to NYC Man's TikTok Asking Mayor Mamdani to Fix Potholes and Returns to Repaired Street

A New York City man's TikTok video appealing to Mayor Mamdani for pothole repairs went viral, seemingly prompting a rapid response and sparking reactions over the effectiveness of social media advocacy.

International Business Times UK · Aug 7

On a budget! Woman reveals how she survives in NYC on a $35K annual income - she lives in a Brooklyn apartment, eats out, and still enjoys life

A New Yorker named Julia lives in Brooklyn on $35,000 annually after taxes. She shares an apartment, paying $1,200 monthly for rent, which is a significant expense. Julia strategically shops at Trader Joe's and Aldi for groceries, spending $250 each month. Her transportation costs are kept low at $70 monthly…

The Times of India · Aug 6

TikTok User Tags NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for a Pothole Repair and Wins a Same-Day Fix Immediately

A TikTok user's tag to NYC Mayor Mamdani led to a same-day pothole repair, showcasing the city's new strategy to rebuild public trust through rapid infrastructure fixes.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6

'The Irony Is Too Much': Elon Musk Mocks NYC Grocery ID Row as Mayor's Office Denies Mandatory Checks

Elon Musk and conservatives mocked reports of an ID requirement for NYC's discount grocery stores. Mayor Mamdani denied the claims, clarifying no ID is needed, aiming to keep groceries accessible.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4

New NYC Pied-À-Terre Tax Faces Its First Big Test

There's some confusion swirling over Mayor Mamdani's "second-home tax" on some high-value homes in New York City.

Kiplinger · Aug 4