Underwater Rugby Will Leave You Breathless
A group of New Jerseyans gather in Newark to play an addictive sport that’s just starting up in the U.S.
App Goes the Pizza in Sunset Park
“Holy Moses it’s cold out there!” said John Miniaci, the owner of Johnny’s Pizzeria, rubbing his hands and hurrying back into his warm shop as the sun set on Sunset Park and 15-mile winds raced down 5th Avenue. On the sidewalk outside of Johnny’s on this frigid Wednesday was a film crew, four puppies, a […]
Goal! Europeans Invade Harlem for FIFA Interactive World Cup
Soccer video game tournament draws international attention to e-sports
Mom-and-Pop Pizzerias Are In Knead of Some Dough!
Competition from above and below is challenging New York City’s small pizza shops
Chopped Chopper Flights Chop Jobs
Reduction in helicopter flights Is bad news for pilots, who face a tough job market.
Does Helicopter Noise Bother Veterans More than Others?
Last year, more than 59,000 tourism helicopter flights took off from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. New York City residents have plenty to say about those flights; the noise distracts park-goers and disturbs veterans, the emissions from helicopters are bad for the environment, the minimal screening for passengers poses a security risk to the city. On […]
Almost a Year After a Gas Explosion, East Village Residents Remember
An indictment and five arrests help the neighborhood recover and get back to business
A Runner With a Plan
How a distance racer went from the back of the pack to breaking records. And now, maybe, a new one
The Serious Downsides of Road Salt
Many scientists say road salt poses a threat to the environment and infrastructure. One New Yorker won’t stop pestering her City Councilwoman until the city replaces salt with a less corrosive substitute.