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The Second Avenue subway forced him to move 20 years ago. He almost had to move again.
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (644+ words) Published Sep 8, 2026 at 6:30 a.m. ET When construction workers building the Second Avenue subway first began digging through the Upper East Side in 2007, lumber and construction outlet Mensch Supply had to pack up shop. The MTA had seized the land where Mensch…...
How to get around as J'Ouvert, West Indian Day parade take over Brooklyn
1+ week, 2+ day ago (320+ words) Published Sep 3, 2026 Modified Sep 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. ET The annual West Indian American Day Carnival on Monday will turn Brooklyn’s Eastern Parkway into one of the largest cultural celebrations New York City has to offer. Masses of people are expected to flock…...
NYC traffic is going to be a mess this weekend. Here’s how to get around.
1+ week, 2+ day ago (432+ words) Published Sep 4, 2026 at 12:44 p.m. ET The weather in New York City will be beautiful this weekend. The traffic? It’s going to be ugly. Traffic from people leaving town and going to the beach is likely to converge with parade road closures…...
Early Addition: Doctor's appointment capital of the world to lose its AMC theater
1+ week, 6+ day ago (71+ words) Published Aug 31, 2026 at 8:51 a.m. ET Good Monday morning in New York City, where weeds are blooming everywhere. Here’s what else is happening: And finally, let's get it: Downtown local service between 125th St. and 59th St.-Columbus Circle is suspended. Published Aug 31, 2026 at…...
Tribeca tenants blame $5K rents on nation’s largest brokerage in new federal complaint
3+ week, 2+ day ago (716+ words) Published Aug 21, 2026 at 1:51 p.m. ET A new federal class action lawsuit blames a fresh culprit for the record-high rents plaguing New York City tenants: the nation’s largest real estate brokerage. Two Tribeca tenants have accused the rental giant Compass of becoming…...
What is the real cost of NYC's Second Avenue subway extension? Depends who you ask.
3+ week, 2+ day ago (987+ words) Published Aug 21, 2026 at 11:25 a.m. ET This column originally appeared in On The Way, a weekly newsletter covering everything you need to know about NYC-area transportation. The Second Avenue subway extension is slated to be one of the most expensive projects of…...