As New York City recovered from a second night of widespread looting and destruction in the midst of protests against police brutality and the killing…
Kids Say the Wokest Things: Wisdom From the BLM Family Protest
“I’m here, because… black is made from all the colors of windows.” “I’m here, because… I don’t want to see my mom crying while watching…
Over 50 Storefronts Smashed During Night of Mayhem in Soho
Soho was a veritable Santa’s Workshop this morning, as dozens of crews hammered away at wooden boards in a neighborhood-wide effort to cover up windows…
Looting and Shooting in Manhattan After Peaceful Protest in Brooklyn
A fourth day of protests against police brutality and the killing of George Floyd devolved into pandemonium Sunday night as a peaceful march from Downtown…
NYC Might Expand Outdoor Dining, But What Would That Look Like?
With the weather warming and restaurant owners becoming increasingly desperate for guidance on reopening, the City Council introduced new legislation Thursday requiring the Department of…
Photos: Protests Over George Floyd Killing Turn Violent in Brooklyn
During a third night of nationwide protests following the killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old unarmed black man in Minneapolis, New York City protesters gathered…
Bars Are Now Selling NYC’s Favorite Illicit Street Drink, Nutcracker
After a high-profile crackdown last summer, nutcracker has made a return. But not necessarily on city beaches, where crowds have been sparse due to poor…
Lucy’s Reopens, But Its Beloved Proprietress Can’t Say For How Long
Lucy… she’s home! Two and a half months after closing her doors, one of the East Village’s most beloved barkeepers– Ludwika “Lucy” Mickevicius– was back…
Brazilian New Yorkers ‘Desperate’ as Travel Ban Goes Into Effect
Júlia Ururahy, 24, had great plans for her post-quarantine life: the Brazilian-born administrator hoped to start a Master’s program with financial aid at Fordham University,…
First Sandy, Now COVID: Lower East Side Activists Grapple With Construction for Climate Project
Lower East Side and East Village community members found no solace in the news last week that construction for its $1.45 billion plan to elevate East…