The MTA will stop selling MetroCards by the end of the year
It was bound to happen: with the rollout of the tap-and-go OMNY system well underway, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will officially stop selling and refilling MetroCards by the end of the year. Click here to read more
Central Parks 6-mile loop is about to undergo a major redesign
New York City Parks Department just announced that it will kick off a six-week overhaul to completely redesign the area and maximize safety measures that will more properly designate separate spaces for pedestrians, cyclists and e-bikers. Click here to read more
Fed holds interest rates steady, still sees two cuts coming this year
The Federal Reserve in a closely watched decision Wednesday held the line on benchmark interest rates though still indicated that reductions are likely later in the year. Click here to read more
This NYC pizza was just named one of the best in the world
When it comes to asking a New Yorker what the best pizza in New York City is, it isn’t so much a question as it is a challenge.
New York metro leads nation in expected office-to-residential conversions for 2025
From a mostly vacant office park being transformed into a thriving mixed-use development in West Orange to an all-inclusive rental community for residents 55-and-over built on a dilapidated office site in Fair Lawn, we’ve seen firsthand how empty office space can be revitalized into something new. Click here to read more
This giant copper sculpture of a fish by Frank Gehry is now on display at the World Trade Center
Unveiled earlier this week by Silverstein Properties, the creation is just the latest by Gehry to focus on the motif. During the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, for example, his giant sculpture “Fish” became one of the symbols of the games.
The Met is reopening this historical wing after a massive renovation in May
The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art will officially reopen to the public on May 31, showcasing the beloved collections of African, Ancient American and Oceanic art across three distinct, completely revamped galleries that have been closed for extensive renovations since 2021.
Time Out Market is opening a new location in Union Square
Time Out Market is breaking ground in Union Square this fall. The 10,000-square-foot market hall will soon house seven kitchens, a fully-stocked bar and a stage set to host talent and performances from local artists.
Snag a gorgeous free bouquet of tulips in Union Square next month
Get ready for a floral explosion as the warm-weather tradition returns to the downtown park on Sunday, March 30, with a whopping 170,000 stems of the spring-blooming perennial taking over the public plaza. Click here to read more
This brightly whimsical new interactive sculpture is now in Union Square
The city’s exciting outdoor art scene just got even better: “Love Continuum,” a 25-foot-long interactive sculpture by Yoni Alter, debuted in Union Square at University Plaza Plaza between 13th and 14th Streets.