https://apple.news/A8WBDR24jTm-iWp_7fZwing By Janisse Jean, published on Fast Company on 04-20-23 How Lincoln Center became NYC’s hottest venue by opening its doors to everyone The center’s upcoming Summer for the City festival will include hundreds of free events, from dance parties to an opera based on an Octavia E. Butler sci-fi novel. [Image: Evan Alexander/courtesy Lincoln … Continue reading How NYC’s Lincoln Center became one of the hottest summer venues
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New research shows NYC sinking due to weight of its skyscrapers
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/may/19/new-york-city-sinking-skyscrapers-climate-crisis New York City is sinking due to weight of its skyscrapers, new research finds City is sinking approximately 1-2mm each year on average, worsening effects of sea level rise and flooding threat Oliver Milman @olliemilman, Fri 19 May 2023 04.30 EDT New York City is sinking in part due to the extraordinary weight of … Continue reading New research shows NYC sinking due to weight of its skyscrapers
Pair of eateries on Upper West Side added to Michelin NYC Guide
Pair Of UWS Eateries Added To Michelin Restaurant New York Guide A French and Indian restaurant on the UWS were just announced among the newest additions to the New York Michelin Guide in May. Gus Saltonstall,Patch Staff Posted Thu, May 18, 2023 at 10:35 am ETReply An image of a luxury table setting. (Getty Images/Boris_Kuznets) UPPER WEST … Continue reading Pair of eateries on Upper West Side added to Michelin NYC Guide
Permanent Outdoor Dining Shed Bill Has Arrived – Details Below
OPEN RESTAURANTS, May 19, 2023, 11:04 A.M. The Permanent-Outdoor-Dining-Shed Bill Is Finally Here By Christopher Bonanos, New York’s city editor who joined the magazine in 1993 Photo: Nina Westervelt/Bloomberg via Getty Images Like that margarita you ordered as soon as you sat down, the city’s plan for dining sheds has taken just a little longer to arrive … Continue reading Permanent Outdoor Dining Shed Bill Has Arrived – Details Below
Three (possibly unfamiliar) restaurants near Lincoln Center on the Upper West Side
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/03/16/dining/where-to-eat-lincoln-center.html Where to Eat Near Lincoln Center Nico Schinco for The New York Times I write the Where to Eat: New York City newsletter. Months ago, I was struggling to find recommendations for new, exciting restaurants near Lincoln Center. Not anymore! Here’s where to dine near the arts complex >> Nico Schinco for The New York Times … Continue reading Three (possibly unfamiliar) restaurants near Lincoln Center on the Upper West Side
MTA’s reveals new details about nation’s 1st congestion pricing plan in NYC
abc7ny.com/congestion-pricing-nyc-taxi-drivers-mta/13238745/ MTA reveals new details about nation's 1st congestion pricing plan in New York City Friday, May 12, 2023 4:46PM The MTA unveiled the details of NYC's congestion pricing plan and say it will mean less traffic, safer streets, cleaner air and better transit. NEW YORK (WABC) -- The MTA unveiled the details of New York … Continue reading MTA’s reveals new details about nation’s 1st congestion pricing plan in NYC
Japan parade returning to NYC’s Upper West Side: what to know
Japan Parade Returning To The Upper West Side: What To Know The parade will take place on May 13 along Central Park West from 81st to 67th streets. There will also be a corresponding street fair. Gus Saltonstall,Patch Staff Posted Mon, Apr 24, 2023 at 1:46 pm ETReply (1) An image of Taiko drums, which will be … Continue reading Japan parade returning to NYC’s Upper West Side: what to know
NYC could fix its rat problem by turning parking spots into sealed trash containers — would save money and reduce rat population
http://www.curbed.com/2023/05/trash-containerization-parking-dsny-report.html? TRASH MAY 3, 2023 The City Can Fix Its Rat Problem If It Loses 150,000 Parking Spots By Clio Chang, a Curbed writer who covers everything New York City Photo: Artem Zavarzin/Alamy Stock Photo It turns out one neat trick can tackle the twin, unchecked plagues of New York City: cars and rats. A new Department … Continue reading NYC could fix its rat problem by turning parking spots into sealed trash containers — would save money and reduce rat population
Blessing of the bicycles at NYC’s St. Johns Saturday, May 6
Only in NYC could you have an event like this at a cathedral: ilovetheupperwestside.com/hundreds-of-cyclists-to-attend-blessing-of-the-bicycles-at-cathedral-of-st-john-the-divine/ Hundreds of Cyclists to Attend Blessing of the Bicycles at Cathedral of St. John the Divine Mike Mishkin May 1, 2023 Events The 25th annual Blessing of the Bicycles will take place at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on Saturday, May 6 at … Continue reading Blessing of the bicycles at NYC’s St. Johns Saturday, May 6
NYC’s hellish spring tree pollen — why?
nypost.com/2023/04/19/too-many-male-trees-making-spring-allergy-season-hell-in-nyc/ Experts say too many male trees are making spring allergy season hell in NYC: ‘Botanical sexism’ By Steven Vago and Natalie O'Neill, published April 19, 2023 11:01pm When it comes to allergies, men are the “root” of the problem! An excess of obnoxious, pollen-spewing male trees are wreaking havoc on New Yorkers’ sinuses — worsening what … Continue reading NYC’s hellish spring tree pollen — why?
NYC allergy sufferers, brace for pollen impact
gothamist.com/news/nyc-allergy-sufferers-brace-for-pollen-impact NYC allergy sufferers, brace for pollen impact By Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky Published Apr 14, 2023 at 9:01 a.m. Gary Hershorn/Getty Images We rely on your support to make local news available to all Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023. Donate today Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations New York City’s beautifully … Continue reading NYC allergy sufferers, brace for pollen impact
Nathan Berman converting empty NYC downtown towers into homes
https://apple.news/A-BAwG7-dSOm-o5VcI4DNzw (photos and graphic material omitted) He Turned Wall Street Offices Into Homes. Now He Vows to Remake New York Metro Loft’s Nathan Berman takes on the risky business of converting empty downtown towers. Will it pay off? by Natalie Wong for Bloomberg News, published February 6, 2023 In the lobby of a downtown Manhattan tower, Nathan Berman … Continue reading Nathan Berman converting empty NYC downtown towers into homes
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