In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, the storied Strand Bookstore accuses utility companies and the city of New York of negligent behavior that allegedly caused a series…
Your Chance to Rail at the MTA (Or Just Get More Info) About the L-pocalypse
In an effort to create a dialogue about the impending L train shutdown, the MTA recently announced that it will partner with the city’s Department…
Photos: Over 200,000 Hit the Streets For the NYC Women’s March
Over 200,000 people took to the streets of New York City yesterday afternoon for the second annual Women’s March, all expressing their disgust with President…
Sarsour: ‘No Conflicts’ Over Women’s March, Despite ‘Irresponsible Journalists’ and Times Story
This weekend, there will be hundreds of events in the U.S. marking the first anniversary of the massive women’s marches around the country and the…
Party Politics: Who Will Be New York’s First Nightlife Mayor?
“You gotta think of nightlife as your gene pool. The more diverse, the better it is for everybody,” says Brendan Jay Sullivan, a writer, producer…
Bookseller Fred Bass Was Buried at Sea in His Strand Sweatshirt
Fred Bass, owner of Strand Book Store, died last week at the age of 89. He was dressed in a Strand sweatshirt when he received…
Photos From the Cold-Ass No Pants Subway Ride
The temperature yesterday afternoon was squarely in the mid-teens, but the prospect of discomfort, goosebumps, and shrinkage couldn’t dissuade hundreds of people from getting on…
Ibogaine Activist Dana Beal On His Arrest For Pot Trafficking: ‘I’m Just Trying to Complete My Mission’
No way does long time marijuana activist Dana Beal come across like a blissed-out stoner. In fact, the New York yippie leader sounded briskly analytical…
The Bomb Cyclone Awards: Best Photos From This Epic Winter Storm
The bomb cyclone is upon us, and a winter storm warning is in effect until 1am Friday in New York City, where Governor Cuomo has…
Mysterious Disappearances On the Corner of 7A
This week, we continue our series of deep dives into the histories of storied addresses. The building on the corner of East Seventh Street and Avenue…