Elmo, Ironman, the Naked Cowboy and the rest of the Disney gang may soon be restricted to designated zones after the City Council passed a bill that allows for creation of special areas for the animated characters and desnudas of Times Square.
Locals React to Criminal Activity at Upper West Side Hotel
One Upper West Side hotel has been a site for criminal activity, as locals react to the latest event.
Poet on the Road Writes Poetry to Go
Twenty-six-year-old Phil Krell is no stranger to being alone. For the past year, he has been hitchhiking and traveling to more than 30 states with his typewriter, surviving solely off writing poetry for people in the street.
“I sit out, people give me topics and I will write them poetries on the spot,” said Krell, a Florida native, braving the wind on a chilly Sunday afternoon at Washington Square Park in New York City. He had $20 in his pocket, “but I got a full subway card. That’s a big thing,” he said. “I am solid.” Krell believes hardships make him a better writer. “I want to experience the world, be able to see what life is like and put myself through hard times because that’s where you learn from quicker.”
A Growing Trend In The Wine Industry
Consumer interest in the origin of food is expanding to the wine industry. Production of natural wines is rising, but they’re still difficult to find in stores.
Mets Hold Audition for Anthem Singer
The New York Mets hosted their annual National Anthem Search in March. Several hundred fans and aspiring artists lined up to audition for the chance to sing the National Anthem at the Mets vs. Yankees game on August 2.
Fans Ride Vintage Train To Yankees Opening Game
Baseball lovers and train enthusiasts took a special ride this week.
New York City Reacts to Brussels Attacks
In the wake of deadly terror attacks across Brussels, officials in New York City increased the number of police officers at subway stations. Samara Abramson reports on the city’s response to Tuesday’s tragic events.
AIDS Advocates Race to Secure Funding
AIDS advocacy groups have less than two weeks left to convince Governor Cuomo to increase funding for a robust plan to combat AIDS, before the state budget… Read more “AIDS Advocates Race to Secure Funding”
Young Violinists Put To The Test In Public
On a Saturday afternoon, about 10 young violinists from ages 8 to 13 performed at Grand Central Station to celebrate German composer Johann Sebastian Bach’s birthday.
Unlike performing in a concert hall where musicians can easily capture the attention of the audience, playing music in a busy subway station proved to be a challenge. Many people passed by without even looking at the violinists. “Sometimes it’s a little discouraging when people walked past you,” said Lila, a 13-year-old violinist who played in the event. “But you want to keep on playing no matter what.”
Free WiFi Kiosks Roll Out In New York City
Mayor de Blasio announced a partnership with communication network, LinkNYC, that will replace over 7,500 phone booths with free WiFi kiosks. Along with free Internet access, the kiosks allow users to make phone calls and charge their mobile devices. The first kiosks rolled out on Third Avenue.