Downtown Manhattan has a remarkable year following 9/11 and the pandemic.
Lower Manhattan’s Resurgence Post-Pandemic It’s been 25 years since 9/11, and five since the peak of the pandemic, yet Lower Manhattan is finding its footing once again, albeit with emerging tensions. The District has seen a rise in office leases, reaching levels not seen since 2019, according to a report from the Downtown Alliance. For […]
New York City spent $87M on OnlyFans in 2025, with Manhattan spending the most.
New Yorkers are investing quite a bit into OnlyFans. Last year, the city spent around $87 million on this content platform, which has become well-known for its adult-oriented material, making it the leading city in terms of spending in the U.S. A significant portion of that expenditure, roughly $38 million, came from Manhattan. Subscribers there […]
Secret door associated with the Underground Railroad found in Manhattan residence
A Safe Haven for Escapees in New York City In the midst of New York City, a sanctuary awaited those yearning for freedom. At first glance, the four-story brick rowhouse on East Fourth Street blends in with several other 19th-century structures, with its dark shutters and somewhat weathered appearance. Yet, for the courageous souls who […]
NYC was aware of dangerous risks from 9/11 toxins but claimed Lower Manhattan was safe, reveals shocking memo
A recently released memo reveals that city officials were aware of the risks posed by toxins in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks—weeks before they told New Yorkers it was safe to return to Lower Manhattan. City Council President Julie Menin and Councilwoman Gale Brewer (D-Manhattan) made public an October 2001 memorandum. In […]
Polymarket opens the first complimentary grocery store in downtown Manhattan.
New Free Grocery Store Launches in NYC Polymarket, a company recognized for its predictive market activities, is stepping into New York City’s food scene. They’re debuting what they claim is the city’s first free grocery store. This unique store will open in Lower Manhattan from February 12 to February 16, running daily from noon. It’s […]
Manhattan retail leasing is recovering, but key storefronts are still unoccupied.
The retail leasing market in Manhattan has shown a remarkable recovery from the pandemic, according to a comprehensive report by the Real Estate Board of New York. In the latter half of 2025, the 16 primary shopping corridors monitored by the board recorded a noticeable drop in vacant storefronts compared to the first half of […]
Germaine Parham, a repeat offender from NYC, taken into custody for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Stuyvesant Town, Manhattan.
An individual with a troubling history of criminal activities was arrested Tuesday in connection with the rape of a 14-year-old girl at a Stuyvesant Town apartment last week, as reported by authorities. Jermaine Parham, 33, was apprehended by New York State Police and members of the NYPD assigned to the New Jersey Sheriff’s Regional Fugitive […]
Manhattan borough president calls on Mamdani to remove Newsmax from NYC taxi screens
Calls to Remove Newsmax from Taxi TV in NYC Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Segal has asked Mayor Zoran Mamdani to deactivate the right-leaning media outlet Newsmax from taxi TVs installed in numerous yellow cabs. In a letter dated January 21, addressed to both Mamdani and Taxi and Limousine Commissioner Midori Valdivia, Hoylman-Segal stated that Newsmax […]
Manhattan DA requests July trial date for Luigi Mangione murder case
A lawyer representing assassination suspect Luigi Mangione described the proposed trial date from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office as “unrealistic.” This statement came as the defense team is also gearing up for a separate federal trial against Mangione. Karen Friedman Agnifilo stated on Wednesday that the defense had just now learned of this request for […]
Manhattan DA requests a July trial for Luigi Mangione’s state murder case, as federal trial is scheduled for September.
Trial Date Requested for Luigi Mangione Prosecutors in Manhattan have asked a judge to schedule a trial for Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, to begin in July. This timing comes just two months ahead of jury selection for the federal death penalty case against him. In a letter to Judge Gregory […]