Doe Fund Workers Rebuild Their Lives as They Care for Columbus Avenue New York City streets shaped Cleveland Lawson, then transformed him. He grew up in the South Bronx, in the 1980s, “with no trees just poverty,” he recalled
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Photos and Video: Jonah Hill Directs Vampire Weekend Music Video at Zabar’s as Shoppers Keep Shopping (and Griping)
By Gotham Rex on February 6, 2019
Photos and Video: Jonah Hill Directs Vampire Weekend Music Video at Zabar’s as Shoppers Keep Shopping (and Griping) Zabar’s shoppers got a surprising show early Wednesday evening when some rockstars and a celebrity actor showed up at the fish counter.…
Museum of Natural History Can Resume All Work on Gilder Center, Court Rules
By Gotham Rex on February 5, 2019
Museum of Natural History Can Resume All Work on Gilder Center, Court Rules All work on the Museum of Natural History’s Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation can proceed, ruled the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division,
Van Slams Into Scaffolding on Amsterdam Avenue
By Gotham Rex on February 5, 2019
Van Slams Into Scaffolding on Amsterdam Avenue A minivan crashed into scaffolding on the corner of 89th Street and Amsterdam on Tuesday afternoon, causing the structure to topple onto the vehicle and a traffic light.
Killbar, a Quentin Tarantino-themed bar, has opened in Williamsburg
By Gotham Rex on February 4, 2019
Killbar, a Quentin Tarantino-themed bar, has opened in Williamsburg Killbar opened last Thursday and fans of the director will love the Tarantino-themed decorations, food, and drinks such as “Bloody Bride” Mojito and $8 “Hateful 8” wings: Killbar officially officially opened…
Tennis Legend Billie Jean King Rallies Opponents of Museum of Natural History Expansion
By Gotham Rex on February 4, 2019
Tennis Legend Billie Jean King Rallies Opponents of Museum of Natural History Expansion Tennis great Billie Jean King spoke at a rally Saturday morning on the steps of the American Museum of Natural History, at 79th Street and Central Park…
Photos: What Makes Our Roofs ‘Smoke’ In the Winter?
By Gotham Rex on February 3, 2019
Photos: What Makes Our Roofs ‘Smoke’ In the Winter? When it’s cold, smoke rising from city roofs is often picturesque, as in these photos from Mildred Alpern. But what exactly is that white gas?
Workers Successfully Patch Water Main Break in the Freezing Cold
By Gotham Rex on February 1, 2019
Workers Successfully Patch Water Main Break in the Freezing Cold An all-hands-on-deck effort mopped up an enormous mess at 99th Street and Broadway on Thursday, so that the city was able to restore water service by 9:30 p.m.
Greenpoint institution Enid’s is closing
By Gotham Rex on February 1, 2019
Greenpoint institution Enid’s is closing This is sad, but unsurprising news. We remember a time in the early aughts when Enid’s was the most popular bar in North Brooklyn. The trendsetting bar and cafe set the pace for countless establishments…
Robber Ties Family Up at Knifepoint During Home Invasion
By Gotham Rex on January 31, 2019
Robber Ties Family Up at Knifepoint During Home Invasion A father, mother and adult daughter were tied up by a knife-wielding man during a home invasion at 306 W. 78th Street around 4:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon, according to police officials.…
Feds Ink NYCHA Oversight Deal With NYC, But Some Locals Think It’s a ‘Dog and Pony Show’
By Gotham Rex on January 31, 2019
Feds Ink NYCHA Oversight Deal With NYC, But Some Locals Think It’s a ‘Dog and Pony Show’ At the eleventh hour, it appears New York City—and Mayor Bill de Blasio—will retain control of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA),…
Breaking: Water Main Break Floods Broadway; Avoid the Area
By Gotham Rex on January 31, 2019
Breaking: Water Main Break Floods Broadway; Avoid the Area Brown water gushed from holes in the street on 99th Street and Broadway Thursday morning after a water main break. Firefighters were on scene attempting to stop the flow, but it…
Two Important Meetings Thursday: Public Safety Near New Shelter and Historic Climate Change Lawsuit
By Gotham Rex on January 31, 2019
Two Important Meetings Thursday: Public Safety Near New Shelter and Historic Climate Change Lawsuit There are two important local meetings happening Thursday, Jan. 31.
City Reconsidering Plans to Close Baseball Fields for Rotunda Reconstruction; Bike Lanes Also An Issue
By Gotham Rex on January 31, 2019
City Reconsidering Plans to Close Baseball Fields for Rotunda Reconstruction; Bike Lanes Also An Issue The Upper West Side has spoken. The NYC Department of Transportation is “revisiting” its plan to rehabilitate and reconstruct the West 79th Street Rotunda,…
McCarren Park’s track and field have reopened
By Gotham Rex on January 30, 2019
McCarren Park’s track and field have reopened View this post on Instagram She’s back, and better than ever! Lace up your sneaks, the McCarren Track is finally open again after nearly a year of repairs! ♀️♂️ A…