Small Midtown theaters stay afloat with post-pandemic grants
A nonprofit helps small performing arts venues stay open.
Crew and production workers are the hidden victims of the Hollywood strikes
The workers behind Hollywood, most of whom are IATSE members, scramble for financial stabilty.
Educators struggle to find bilingual teachers amid rise in migrant students
With 20,000 new migrant students in New York City public schools, educators have concerns.
Neighbors and sandwich shop clash over liquor license in Chelsea
A new French sandwich shop in Chelsea faces hostility from some of its neighbors.
MTA’s lack of climate change plan causes challenges for Columbia University students
Flooding in the subway system interferes with commutes to Columbia University.
Flower District copes with nationwide farm consolidation
Flower shops adapt to new ways of business.
Mental health response team absent from Midtown despite requests
New Yorkers in Midtown want the city to do more about the mental health crisis.
Off-Broadway program offers support to actors with kids
The Playwrights Realm production stands out for its support of cast and crew members with children.
Rodent complaints remain high under new rat czar
The number of 311 complaints about rodents in Manhattan remains elevated, despite New York City’s renewed efforts to boost sanitation.
New State Law Requires Museums to Identify Nazi-Looted Art
In August, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a series of new laws intended to support Holocaust survivors in educational, cultural and financial institutions. Within the legislative package is a law requiring museums to identify displayed artwork stolen during Europe’s Nazi era with a placard or other signage. Though the law was implemented immediately at signing, the parameters of enforcement are not specified and many museums have not yet implemented changes.
Advocates Want More Done to Address Rise in Sexual Assaults
Rapes have increased in Midtown, but stigma and trauma prevent more survivors from coming forward.
Traffic Violations Near Midtown Tunnel Create Danger for Pedestrians
Pedestrians living near the Midtown Tunnel are concerned as the number of 17th precinct moving violations pile up.
Migration Season Glass Collisions Prompt Increased Bird Deaths
Between 90,000 and 230,000 migratory birds die from colliding with buildings in New York City each year, according to NYC Audubon.
SNAP Recipients in Limbo as Pandemic Food Benefits Bound to Expire
Emergency allotments helped SNAP recipients during the pandemic. But with the eventual end of these enhanced benefits looming, many Midtown residents face the risk of food insecurity.
Hell’s Kitchen Affordable Housing Project Gets Mixed Reaction
Hell’s Kitchen residents and local lawmakers are speaking out about a planned affordable housing project.
Floral District Hit by Inflation Amid Pandemic Recovery
Midtown’s floral district hit with inflation as many shop owners still work to recover from the pandemic.
Flatiron Locals Seek Crackdown on Sidewalk Charities
The community wants an end to aggressive sidewalk charities
Environmental Concerns Over Alleged Con Ed Water Dumping
Midtown-based civic group plans to sure Con Ed over alleged Clean Water Act violations.
State Designates Times Square as “Gun-Free” Zone
New York designates Time Square a gun-free zone following the June Supreme Court ruling, which struck down a provision in the state’s concealed carry law.
Complaints About Air Quality Persist in Midtown
A recent report from the American Lung Association shows that air pollution has decreased across New York City. But some Midtown workers aren’t convinced.
Midtown Addiction Community Still Recovering from Lockdown Setbacks
Midtown addiction community struggles to return to treatment after pandemic setbacks in an area with the highest rate of binge drinking.
New City Sanitation Program Has Critics and Fans
Midtown residents and local environmentalists have mixed opinions on whether the trash pickup in Times Square is getting any better around the neighborhood or enough to have an impact.
The Role of Intimacy Directors on Broadway
As more intimacy directors join Broadway shows, industry professionals want more diversity and qualifications.
Night Shift Workers Choose Longer Commutes in Fear of Subway Crime
Some New Yorkers are avoiding trains due to fear of subway crime.
