Tag: NYC
What’s at stake in the New York mayor’s race
More than 30 candidates — including boldface names like Andrew Yang — are either running or considering a run for mayor of New York, a job that will involve saving a critically wounded city. Why it matters: Not only will…
In Memory of the Late ‘Jeopardy’ Host Alex Trebek, See If You Can Answer These 41 Art Clues From the Show’s Brain-Twisting History
Beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek died on Sunday from complications of pancreatic cancer. He was 80 years old. Trebek had hosted the popular quiz show for 37 years. The series, which was created by Merv Griffin, originally debuted in 1964…
Cuomo Got It Wrong and Seniors Died
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s policies for nursing homes during COVID-19 have had disastrous results. Ordering nursing homes to admit coronavirus patients is a dangerous mandate that cost many people their lives. Matt Kibbe asks, when will politicians realize that…
Boston-area startups are on pace to overtake NYC venture totals
Joanna Glasner Contributor More posts by this contributor Home run exits happen stealthily for biotech While tech waffles on going public, biotech IPOs boom Boston has regained its longstanding place as the second-largest U.S. startup funding hub. After years of…
Rentlogic lands millions to grade NYC real estate for renters and landlords
A company called Rentlogic has raised $2.4 million to take the guesswork out of determining whether that cheap, beautiful New York apartment is actually a deathtrap wrapped in a brownstone’s clothing. Renting in New York is murder already, but using…
Uber and Lyft encourage NYC customers to oppose proposed ride-hail cap legislation
Uber is making calls to some of its customers in New York City, offering to connect them to local council members to express their opposition to the proposed legislation that would cap the number of ride-hailing drivers in the city,…
Without struggle, there is no Roe
SUPPORTERS OF the right to abortion have a fight on their hands with Donald Trump’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh, a conservative who could tip the balance of the Supreme Court against Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that made abortion…
Airbnb Can’t Win New York—But It Can’t Quit Either
Anyone who has been paying attention to the escalating showdown between Airbnb and New York City’s hotel industry will not be surprised that the $31 billion startup just lost, handily. This afternoon, the New York City Council passed a bill…
Editors’ Picks: 11 Things to See in New York’s Art World This Week
Each week, we search New York City for the most exciting and thought-provoking shows, screenings, and events. See them below. Monday, June 25–Thursday, June 28 Alexandra Bachzetsis, “PRIVATE: Wear a mask when you talk to me” (2016). Kunstverein Hannover. Photo…
Grow Up, ‘Fearless Girl’: New York City Wants to Create Monuments Honoring Its Fearless Women, Too
It’s about time: New York City is taking a concrete step to correct the imbalance among city monuments, which overwhelmingly honor the achievements of men, rather than women. First Lady Chirlaine McCray and Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen have announced a…
The MTA Removed These Museum of Sex Ads After the Bus Drivers Complained of Harassment
A prominently displayed MTA bus ad for the Museum of Sex is stirring up controversy, with some women bus drivers claiming the institution’s logo is encouraging riders to make inappropriate remarks. In response, the MTA has begun moving the ads,…
Editors’ Picks: 19 Things to See in New York This Week
Each week, we search New York City for the most exciting, and thought-provoking, shows, screenings, and events. See them below. Tuesday, April 24 Portrait of Mantana Roberts. Photo by Paula Court, 2015. 1. “Artists Studio: Matana Roberts” at the Park…
