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As New York Comic Con Turns 20, Organizer Teases Coney Island Team-Up, After 3 p.m. Ticket and Possibility of Expanding to Five Days Next Year

As New York Comic Con Turns 20, Organizer Teases Coney Island Team-Up, After 3 p.m. Ticket and Possibility of Expanding to Five Days Next Year

New York Comic Con has hit the big 2-0. The East Coast’s biggest fan convention kicks off its 2026 event Thursday, marking its 20th year celebrating comics, film, TV, games, anime and general “geek” culture out of New York City’s Javits Convention Center. What began as a 33,000-attendee event in 2006 will host 250,000 people […]
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New York City Council Approves Legislation to Support Small Businesses Affected by Construction and Designates 'Little Yemen' Cultural District

New York City Council Approves Legislation to Support Small Businesses Affected by Construction and Designates 'Little Yemen' Cultural District

New York City Council Approves Legislation to Support Small Businesses Affected by Construction and Designates 'Little Yemen' Cultural District
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City College of New York Seeks Associate Professor in Urban Studies with Public Housing Expertise

City College of New York Seeks Associate Professor in Urban Studies with Public Housing Expertise

The City College of New York's Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture (SSA) is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track Associate Professor in Urban Studies. The position is set to begin in Fall 2027. The SSA is specifically looking for an expert in public housing within urban environments, whose research and teaching incorporate global, transregional, and/or cross-cultural contexts. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching core courses in the B.A. in Urban Studies and the Built Environment program, including 'Introduction to Urban Studies,' 'Techniques of Urban Communication,' and 'Social Justice and the Built Environment.' Additionally, they will advise students on a required two-semester capstone project and may teach a course on New York City's built environment for first-year B.Arch. students. The role also involves teaching advanced seminars related to public housing and other specialized topics. The SSA emphasizes its commitment to social and sustainable concerns ...
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Lawmakers and Community Leaders Advocate for Permanent October 7 Memorial in Gravesend

Lawmakers and Community Leaders Advocate for Permanent October 7 Memorial in Gravesend

Local lawmakers and community leaders in Gravesend, Brooklyn, are pushing for the establishment of a permanent memorial to honor the victims of the October 7 Hamas terror attack in Israel. The initiative was announced at a press conference in Gravesend, attended by prominent Jewish politicians including State Sen. Sam Sutton, U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman, NYC Comptroller Mark Levine, NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin, and Council Member Eric Dinowitz. The proposed tribute, a 6-foot-by-6-foot installation, would be located at the Mickey Kairey Garden at Avenue R and E. 5th Street. If approved, it would be the first permanent public site in New York City dedicated to those killed and taken hostage during the attacks. Community members plan to privately fund the design, installation, and upkeep of the memorial. State Sen. Sutton expressed confidence that the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation would make an exception to its typical five-to-ten-year waiting period for memorials, citing the precedent set by...
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani Has The Opportunity To Ban Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides In NYC

Mayor Zohran Mamdani Has The Opportunity To Ban Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides In NYC

Horse-drawn carriage rides first began in New York City's Central Park shortly after the park opened in 1858.
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Mother killed, baby critical after being pushed off NYC balcony, cops say

Mother killed, baby critical after being pushed off NYC balcony, cops say

Nathaly Ramirez and her 8-month-old daughter were pushed off a Bronx balcony, the NYPD said. So far no arrest has been made in the case.
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The New Museum Spotlights New York City’s First Working-Class Entertainment Zone

The New Museum Spotlights New York City’s First Working-Class Entertainment Zone

“The Bowery: Devil’s Mile” is a bold hybrid show.
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U.S. Cities Emerge as Top Destinations for Solo Female Travelers

U.S. Cities Emerge as Top Destinations for Solo Female Travelers

U.S. Cities Emerge as Top Destinations for Solo Female Travelers
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Community Debates Future of Dapolito Center and New Recreation Facilities in NYC's Community Board 2

Community Debates Future of Dapolito Center and New Recreation Facilities in NYC's Community Board 2

A significant community debate is unfolding within New York City's Community Board 2 regarding the renovation of the closed Dapolito Center on Clarkson Street and the development of a new recreation center at 388 Hudson Street. During a recent Parks and Waterfront Committee meeting, community members, led by Andrew Berman of Village Preservation, pushed to discuss the Dapolito Center's renovation despite the agenda focusing solely on the new 388 Hudson Street facility. The Parks Department initially planned to renovate Dapolito, but a closer inspection revealed that the 120-year-old building would be more difficult and expensive to upgrade, potentially failing to meet ADA accessibility standards. The department now proposes demolishing Dapolito and building a new, state-of-the-art recreation center at 388 Hudson, which would include an indoor pool and a larger basketball court. Additionally, plans are underway to renovate and enlarge the outdoor pool next to the Dapolito site. This has led to a contentious...
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San Antonio's Historic Aztec Theatre to Host New Boutique Hotel

San Antonio's Historic Aztec Theatre to Host New Boutique Hotel

San Antonio's Historic Aztec Theatre to Host New Boutique Hotel
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Brooklyn Museum Undergoes $48 Million Energy-Efficiency Retrofit to Cut Emissions

Brooklyn Museum Undergoes $48 Million Energy-Efficiency Retrofit to Cut Emissions

The Brooklyn Museum is undertaking a $48 million energy-efficiency retrofit of its century-old infrastructure, as part of New York City's broader initiative to make cultural institutions and the city itself more energy-efficient and less reliant on fossil fuels. This project, announced in June by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), the Brooklyn Museum, and the New York Power Authority, represents the most comprehensive energy initiative the museum has ever pursued. The overhaul, expected to be completed by mid-2027, will combine renewable-energy generation with the modernization of the museum's systems. Key components of the Deep Energy Retrofit program include the installation of solar carport panels, a new building-management system, and upgrades to heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning. The museum's aging steam-generation plant will be replaced with a high-efficiency hot-water system, and electric humidification control will be implemented to regulate gallery conditions. Hard...
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How Thalian Hall’s renovations will change the audience experience

How Thalian Hall’s renovations will change the audience experience

Thalian Hall is undergoing one of its most extensive renovations ever. That work has uncovered some interesting finds.