Pickleball is coming back to Wollman Rink in Central Park for its third summer season
Grab your paddles, pickeball fans, because the popular sport is back in Central Park all spring and summer long. CityPickle will open at the park’s Wollman Rink as of April 4 through the early fall.
NYC’s population bounces back after pandemic exodus
Five years after the pandemic triggered an exodus from New York City, new census data shows the city’s population is growing again. All five boroughs gained residents, with Manhattan leading the way with a 1.7 percent increase in population.
Nine of NYC’s most-anticipated new restaurants for spring of 2025
Spring—is officially here. As the colder weather slowly phases out for greener views and warmer temps, the restaurant scene begins to heat up as well. Here are the best restaurant openings this spring.
Navigating New York Real Estate: A Guide for First-Time Buyers
Navigating New York real estate can be a rewarding experience, but it requires careful planning and research so you can make an informed decision that will set you up for success.
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.