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Fireworks and costumes marked the four-mile New York Road Runners Club’s annual Midnight Run in Central Park that began counting down at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31 and went off precisely at the stroke of midnight.

Fireworks and costumes marked the four-mile New York Road Runners Club’s annual Midnight Run in Central Park that began counting down at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31 and went off precisely at the stroke of midnight. ( Photo: NYC Tourism)

From turning up in Times Square to watch the ball drop or partying on nightclub’s rooftop or turning out for the Zohran Mamdani block party on New Year’s Day, New Yorkers showed that Manhattan is still the place to be to celebrate the New Year.

New Yorkers Turn Out in Force to Celebrate New Year’s Eve

03 Jan 2026 | 05:35

Some braved bone chilling temperatures at the traditional Times Sqaure ball drop while others celebrated on rooftops and some donned crazy hats to run a 4 mile race in Central Park. Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration block party at 1 p.m on New Year’s day drew thousands to downtown. All proved there is still...

This MetroCard vending machine was shut down by 3 p.m. on Dec. 31, several hours before it was scheduled to cease allowing riders to replenish the iconic blue and yellow cards. Unexpired cards can still be used for several more months, but can no longer be replenished.

This MetroCard vending machine was shut down by 3 p.m. on Dec. 31, several hours before it was scheduled to cease allowing riders to replenish the iconic blue and yellow cards. Unexpired cards can still be used for several more months, but can no longer be replenished. ( Photo: reddit)

MTA says Happy New Year 2026–NYC Transit Fares Rising

03 Jan 2026 | 12:23

The first Sunday of 2026 is a turning point for New Yorkers; the basic transit fare of $2.90 is going...

The retail store does not sell bottles of wine, but customers can enjoy a sample while trying out glassware.

The retail store does not sell bottles of wine, but customers can enjoy a sample while trying out glassware. ( Photo: Finn Hartnett)

Wine Enthusiast Raises a Toast to Soho with First Ever Retail Store

02 Jan 2026 | 06:34

What to get the neighborhood that has everything? SoHo already featured a slime-themed kids’ center,...

Mark Levine joined in the public swearing ceremonies on Jan. 1 at City Hall as he assumed new citywide post as comptroller after four years as Manhattan borough president.

Mark Levine joined in the public swearing ceremonies on Jan. 1 at City Hall as he assumed new citywide post as comptroller after four years as Manhattan borough president. ( Photo: Office of NYC Comptroller/Flickr)

New Comptroller Levine Looks Back on 4 Yrs as Boro Prez

02 Jan 2026 | 05:20

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Exactly four years ago I walked into the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building for the first time...

An excessive amount of volatile compounds were detected on-site after an underground petroleum spill back in 2021. The DEC recently said the clean up complete, allowing construction of the proposed 64 story to being.

An excessive amount of volatile compounds were detected on-site after an underground petroleum spill back in 2021. The DEC recently said the clean up complete, allowing construction of the proposed 64 story to being. ( Rendering: Grubb Properties )

Supertall FiDi Tower Being Erected After DEC Says Brownfield Clean-Up Done

02 Jan 2026 | 06:20

A 64-story residential building is finally going up in FiDi after an extensive brownfield cleanup, not...

Mayor Zohran Mamdani waves to supporters at his swearing-in ceremony at City Hall on Jan. 1. He was accompanied by his wife, Rama Duwaji, who held the Quran as he was sworn in as the first ever Muslim mayor.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani waves to supporters at his swearing-in ceremony at City Hall on Jan. 1. He was accompanied by his wife, Rama Duwaji, who held the Quran as he was sworn in as the first ever Muslim mayor. ( Photo: Mayor’s Photography Office)

New Era Begins at City Hall as Mamdani Sworn into Office

02 Jan 2026 | 06:43

A new era began at City Hall as Zohran Mamdani the first Muslim put his hand on a Quoran held by his...

Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an order repealing all executive orders signed by Eric Adams after Sept. 26, 2024, but said an executive order he signed will preserve the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an order repealing all executive orders signed by Eric Adams after Sept. 26, 2024, but said an executive order he signed will preserve the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism. ( Photo: Michael Appelton/Mayor’s Photography Office)

Mamdani Nixes 2 Exec Orders Jewish Groups Favored; Keeps Office to Combat Antisemitism

04 Jan 2026 | 11:30

Only hours after his public inauguration ceremony on Jan. 1, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he was repealing...

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