Manhattan

City Council Seeks to Raise Newsstand Price Cap, Product Quality

5.14.13 at 6:00am by Connor Ryan

Why is it impossible to buy a high-quality umbrella for more than $5 at a New York City newsstand?

According to a little-known regulation, no city newsstand may charge more than $5 for any given item. But City Council members proposed legislation on Monday that would raise the price cap to $10, saying that such an increase would allow for newsstand owners to sell more products of higher value.

Council speaker Christine Quinn said the increase in price limit would ultimately boost business for the city's over 300 newsstand owners.

Seaport to See Change this Summer

5.8.13 at 5:10pm by Jeff Coltin

The South Street Seaport's getting some new eats this summer. Brooklyn's so-called SmorgasBurg is bringing food vendors and drinks from their SmorgasBar concept to the Lower Manhattan tourist hotspot.

Local Artist Ropes in New Yorkers to Madison Square Park

5.1.13 at 2:04pm by Associated Press

A New York City artist has lassoed a small public park, creating a whimsical landscape of bright red, yellow and blue enclosures out of recycled lobster rope for visitors to explore.

South Ferry Subway Station To Finally Open

4.3.13 at 5:13pm by Associated Press

There's good news for commuters who've been without a major transit link at the southern tip of Manhattan since Superstorm Sandy.

Bellevue Hospital Center in Manhattan Getting Federal Funds to Help Recovery

2.1.13 at 4:39pm by Kris Venezia

New York City lawmakers said Friday that some Superstorm Sandy aid is going to Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan.

Confusing NYC Taxi Roof Lights Get Overhaul

11.30.12 at 10:53am by Associated Press

Determining whether a New York City taxi is available or off-duty has always been a challenge. No more.

NYC Group Files Complaint to Block Garbage Center

11.20.12 at 10:49am by Associated Press

A community group opposed to the construction of a garbage-transfer center on Manhattan's Upper East Side has filed a complaint against the city and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.