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#new-york-city

When New Yorkers elected Zohran Mamdani as mayor in 2025, they did more than choose a political direction. They issued a mandate for structural change on housing, transit, affordability, and safety. Early voting check-ins reached historic levels, according to the NYC Board of Elections, and more than two million ballots were cast in the mayoral election, the highest turnout in at least 50 years.

According to Bandsintown's newly released 2025 High Notes report , New York City is setting the pace for the music scene. The live-music discovery platform ranked New York as the fastest-growing music fan city in the world in 2025, beating out other heavy hitters, including Washington, D.C., Madrid, London and São Paulo. New York also landed among the top three U.S. cities for ticket demand, reinforcing its status as one of the most powerful live-music markets in the country. Fans here don't just talk about shows-they actually go to them.

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cameras reduce collisions and injuries by an average of 5 percent and 2.5 percent per month on average, respectively collectively over the seven months following the introduction of a camera, collisions declined by 30 percent and injuries by 16 percent. That could explain why reported crashes dropped from 88,613 over the first 11 months of 2023 to 77,855 over the same period this year. And injuries are down from 49,747 to 45,421.

a stranger suddenly approached me and screamed, Free Palestine. You are all genocidal baby killers. You all need to get the f*** out of Israel! My only crime? Wearing a yarmulke. No other Jewish identifier or Israel memorabilia was on my person. I was lucky this encounter ended with words. Earlier this month, an Israeli Jew was beaten so severely outside a Manhattan kosher restaurant that he suffered a brain bleed.

There's nothing as festive as New York City during Christmastime: The streets are bedecked with twinkling lights, holiday markets are filled with the scent of mulled wine, and the giant tree at Rockefeller Center is the envy of every other city's efforts at presenting holiday cheer. Though most New York bars and restaurants will offer a glass of cheer or a seasonal martini, if you're looking to don your favorite ugly sweater and get into the spirit, you want a place that goes all out. From an official Mariah Carey-sanctioned bar to an homage to the Grinch, here are New York's best holiday bars this season.

We can all stand up to ICE if you know your rights.

What makes a bagel shop in New York City a "hole-in-the-wall?" Perhaps it's hard to find on the street, because the entrance is inconspicuous. Or maybe it's not necessarily a hard-to-locate place, but it is a lesser-known spot. But where should we draw the line? Is a hole-in-the-wall based on exact parameters, or is it more of a vibe? Ultimately, it's the kind of place that feels special and distinctive,

"We remain so passionate about this business, but our leases are up," co-owner Elise Rosenberg told Strong.

New York City is endlessly photogenic and a recent study has the data to prove it. Covers.com editor-in-chief James Bisson analyzed millions of Instagram posts and confirmed what locals already know. Five of America's twenty most photographed places are right here in the city, more than any other town in the country. While Disneyland and Walt Disney World take the top two spots, Central Park is the number three most photographed place in the country with 8.47 million tagged posts.

Yes, even as New York City under Mayor Adams has failed to live up to its own goals of zero traffic deaths and more miles of protected bike lanes, it stands out as the only one of 27 cities in the U.S. that saw traffic fatalities drop after officials made Vision Zero commitments to bring road carnage down to zero, according to the Post's analysis.

Remitly evaluated more than 170 major cities based on five metrics: cost of living, commuting congestion, crime, pollution and access to healthcare. And New York landed at the top of the list with a stress score of 7.56 out of 10. The most stress-inducing aspect of NYC for most residents was the cost of living, which is no surprise to anyone who has ever tried to order a burger at a restaurant without a loan. But finances aren't the only pressure. The study also cites long commute times as another major stressor, while crime and public-safety concerns weighed heavily.

With 700 gingerbread structures, the newest installment of GingerBread Lane is now on display in Chelsea for all to admire, and it's free to visit. This year's village pays tribute to New York City's roots with gingerbread subways, a yellow taxi cab and a nod to the 34th Street Macy's store. As a celebration of the city's diversity, GingerBread Lane creator Jon Lovitch has included a gingerbread house for everyone-featuring spots like a matzo ball shop, a halal restaurant and gingerbread dreidels.

Researchers at Duelbits ranked the 50 most populous U.S. cities across eight factors tied to holiday travel, including traffic time, rush hour delays, accident rates, flight performance, tire trouble, road quality and the chance of snow. New York scored 8.9 out of 10, putting the town firmly in first place. Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and Miami round out the unfortunate top five, but New York comes out on top by a full half point.

"Because all of us are united in the belief that we must build in New York where every worker can live a life of decency," he said. "We must build a New York where our words do not ring hollow. "As we say that this is a union town, and we must build a New York where the workers who power it are able to afford to live in it."

During the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated economic downturn, many people couldn't pay their transportation costs, and often didn't. In New York City in 2021, some 21 percent of bus riders did not pay the fare, a figure that grew to 48 percent in 2024. Some local governments, including New York City, responded with reduced or free fare programs. From 2023 to 2024, New York's Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) ran a zero-fare bus pilot that served around 43,000 riders. The pilot, championed by then-assembly member Zohran Mamdani, offered free trips on one bus in each borough.

I haven't been going to Joe & Pat's for very long-maybe three years-but I kept on hearing about it, so I checked it out, and it was love at first bite. There's something unique about it. The crust is thin and really crackly, the sauce is sweet and really bright, the pizza's not overloaded with cheese, and there's a good balance. You can eat a whole bunch of slices.

On Thursday, the parade forged ahead in the United States despite the threat of strong winds. In the lead-up to the annual tradition, the National Weather Service had warned of potential gusts of up to 35 miles per hour, equivalent to 56 kilometres (35 miles) per hour. Powerful blasts of wind reaching 55km/h (34mph) could have grounded the event, as could sustained winds of 37km/h (23mph), per parade rules.

On the steps of New York City Hall, the Empire State Campaign for Child Care (ESCCC), a statewide advocacy group for universal childcare, unveiled its recommended plan for achieving universal childcare for the state. ESCCC hosted several speakers at its Thursday event, including Elizabeth Kennedy, a working parent of two and the deputy public advocate for Education & Opportunity at the Office of the New York City Public Advocate.

"I've never heard of anybody running any of the train lines. So I was like, you know what? Let's get this f---ing going," Richards said. "I looked at the map... and I was like, man, this is gonna be one hell of a feat."

This white table cloth restaurant is a beat off Broadway and shines Patsy's good name in bright, neon lights at 236 W 56th Street in Manhattan. In the eternity of its history, the Scognamillo family has continued to dish out Patsy's classic dishes, carried on from son Joe, and now grandson Sal, who not only serves up delicious plates filled with pasta, seafood and meat, but also a bright smile to his customers, making them feel as if they are a part of his family.

Poverty, crime, corruption and much more have been challenges New York has had to overcome. It has grown to become the most famous city in the modern world. A city that has established itself as a center of commerce, arts, innovation, medicine, finance and home of the best Bagel on Earth! New York is famous for the gritty get it done and don't say die attitude of the citizenry.

I always knew I'd live in New York City, and when the time came, I made the most of it. During my three years in the city, I experienced world-class entertainment, explored hidden gems in every borough, and built my dream career as a writer. But last year, when I decided I was ready to start a family and (finally) save money, there was only one place I considered moving to: Rochester, my hometown in Upstate New York.

I think we're so excited to finally be able to show people our debut album, especially to promote in the United States and come to New York. And recently, our English version of Plot Twist has just come out, as well as our two DJ remixes of the song, so we can kind of reach a wider audience, and we've been really excited to meet with fans in the US and share our music,

President Donald Trump has hit the pause button on deploying the National Guard to New York City, with the commander-in-chief on Saturday saying there are other American cities that need it more right now. The president's comments came a day after he welcomed Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist who will be New York City's next mayor, to the White House. Trump has said previously that New York was on his list of Democrat-run cities that he would deploy the National Guard to, saying in August he would help fight crime in the Big Apple after he was done in Chicago.

Morris Cornbread is the charismatic force behind one of New York City's most recognizable TikTok shows, Subway Oracle. Born and raised in Queens, Cornbread began his creative journey with pranks, subway stunts, and fortune teller bits, all recorded with friends on YouTube. He later moved to Instagram and TikTok before returning to YouTube with the Cornbread Show, a late-night-style talk show on the train.

You can argue all you want about the very best dive bars in NYC, but this guide is not that. This is the dive bar directory. It's where you should turn when you find yourself in Tribeca and can't possibly deal with the thought of a $30 cocktail, or when you want to drink during the day without anyone looking at you sideways.

The best thrift stores feel like treasure troves, with equal parts bargain-bin finds, pre-loved designer investments, and vintage must-haves: trusty Levi's jeans folded next to Manolo Blahnik kitten heels, or a perfectly worn-in leather jacket hiding behind a rack of office basics. Time your run to your favorite secondhand location's restock hours (and skip the weekends to avoid New York's crowds), and you'll catch new arrivals as they hit the shelves: designer denim, cashmere cardigans,

The New York Post said the suspect is 34-year-old Pei Chung, who reportedly flaunted designer labels like Prada heels, Louis Vuitton handbags and Hermès belts while documenting her restaurant visits for her 13,000 Instagram followers. Police told New York Post that Chung's spree began in late October and included high-end eateries such as Peter Luger Steak House, Francie, Lavender Lake, Meadowsweet and Motorino Pizza.