Ari Shtein, a columnist at Yale Daily News, is charged with a sex crime related to the Manhattan subway.
Yale Student Charged with Sexual Assault on Subway Recently, an 18-year-old Yale University student, Ari Shtein, faced accusations of sexually assaulting a woman aboard a subway train in Manhattan. His attorney asserts that these allegations are unfounded. According to the New York City police, Shtein, who hails from Washington, D.C., was taken into custody on […]
Inside the wellness community that Manhattan mothers are joining with their daughters
There’s a space called The Pearl on the Upper East Side that, interestingly, seems to be mostly a secret. It’s a unique mix—part fitness studio, part social club, and a multi-purpose event space designed for various programs, from personal development to bachelorette parties. Yet, like many other buildings in the neighborhood, it lacks any noticeable […]
Builder of Manhattan high-rise claims collapse concerns were exaggerated
Developer Responds to Concerns Over Manhattan Building The developer of a Manhattan skyscraper, which recently faced evacuation due to concerns over structural damage, claims that the situation has been overstated. They assert that the issues are confined to a small area of the building and that there was never any actual risk of collapse. Metroloft […]
Manhattan High-Rise Secured After Deformed Structural Columns Raised Collapse Concerns
High-Rise Building in Manhattan Stabilized After Safety Concerns A high-rise undergoing renovations in Manhattan was stabilized on Tuesday after safety evaluations indicated it was at risk of collapsing. Nearby buildings were evacuated, but those measures have since been lifted. New York City Department of Buildings Commissioner Ahmed Tigani shared at a press conference that they […]
Old Pfizer headquarters secured after columns collapse in Midtown Manhattan
Stabilization of New York Skyscraper Underway A Manhattan skyscraper has begun to stabilize after concerns emerged regarding its structural integrity. Workers discovered issues with the building’s pillars, including buckling and sagging floors, prompting an emergency evacuation of the area. Late Tuesday, officials reported that some of the evacuation orders were lifted as inspections confirmed that […]
Manhattan retail recovery is described as ‘strong’ despite vacant storefronts.
Manhattan Retail Report Q1 Highlights Ongoing Recovery The Real Estate Board of New York has just put out its first-quarter report for Manhattan’s retail sector, and, unsurprisingly, the main takeaway suggests that retail is bouncing back robustly. Additionally, while not part of REBNY’s analysis, WWD has reported that the luxury jeweler David Yurman is set […]
Pete Davidson’s ferry won’t stop at the Manhattan pier for July 4.
Pete Davidson’s ambitious renovation plan for the Staten Island ferry, known as Boondoggle, has run into some problems. The initiative to anchor a party boat from a retired ship at a Manhattan pier for the upcoming movie “US 250 Bash” has officially fallen through. This happened because Davidson didn’t manage to secure the required permits, […]
Prosecutors in Manhattan dismiss the rape charge against Harvey Weinstein, avoiding a fourth trial.
Update on Harvey Weinstein’s Legal Proceedings Harvey Weinstein, the former film producer, will not face a fourth trial regarding accusations of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013. After years of complex legal struggles, Mann opted out of testifying again, citing exhaustion. She reflected, saying, “I just couldn’t bear to go through this anymore.” This decision […]
Homeowners in Manhattan lose an average of $24K when selling their homes: Study
New York City Homeowners’ Profits Show a Mixed Picture In 2025, homeowners in New York City who sold their properties enjoyed a median profit of $70,000 after accounting for taxes and fees. However, this figure masks a more complex reality across different neighborhoods. A recent report by PropertyShark reveals that while suburban sellers reaped significant […]
Kids’ ticker-tape celebration held by the Children’s Museum of Manhattan in honor of the Knicks
No Child Left Behind On Wednesday, dozens of young Knicks fans in New York celebrated their team’s historic NBA championship win on the Upper West Side. The Children’s Museum of Manhattan organized the first-ever “Child-Sized Ticker Tape Celebration,” which was timed so that it wouldn’t conflict with a school day, unlike the city’s official parade […]