Tech
Electric Air Taxis Planned to Fly NYC Residents to Airports in 7 Minutes
Vertical Aerospace's new Valo aircraft aims to dramatically cut travel time between Manhattan and major airports.
AI Tools Assist in Navigating Rent Regulation in NYC
A writer uses ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity to research the rent status of their Manhattan apartment, leading to a housing authority filing.
AI Tools Help Tenant Uncover Potential Rent Stabilization in NYC
A Manhattan resident uses ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity to research their apartment's rent history and rights, before consulting a housing lawyer.
Weather
Powerful Storm Churns Toward Alaska, Bringing Blizzard Conditions
NOAA satellite imagery shows the storm system spinning in the Bering Sea, with blizzard warnings in effect for the Western Arctic Coast.
Landsat Captures Icy Hudson River in Manhattan
Satellite imagery shows the Hudson River choked with ice during a cold snap in late January 2026.
NYC Ferry Service Suspended Due to Icy Conditions
The citywide ferry system has been shut down since late January due to dangerous ice buildup in the waterways.
Sports
NCAA Fencing Champion Darii Lukashenko Reflects on Path to Victory
The St. John's University student overcame challenges to become a national champion in men's sabre fencing.
NASCAR Sets Guinness Record for 'World's Loudest Billboard' in NYC
The massive Times Square display features a 1:1 replica NASCAR Next Gen engine that roars to life.
Fairfield Tabbed as MAAC Baseball Preseason Favorite
Stags receive 12 first-place votes in 2026 MAAC Baseball Preseason Coaches' Poll
Politics
Palantir Employees Criticize Anti-Bores Ads in NY Congressional Race
The AI Election Battlefield: Palantir, Political Ads and the Future of Tech Regulation
Palantir Co-Founder Backs Ads Attacking NY Candidate Over Past Palantir Work
Ads allege Alex Bores profited from Palantir's ICE contracts, despite his opposition to the agency
Rare 9/11 Photos Offer New Perspective on Tragedy
Newly surfaced images capture moments of shock, fear and resilience from that fateful day.
Lifestyle
NYC Mayor's Alma Mater Charges More Than Ivy League Tuition
The private Bank Street School for Children costs $71,545 per year for 5th-8th grade, surpassing Harvard and Princeton.
Pastor Offers Message of Hope as Search for Nancy Guthrie Continues
Michael Rudzen of Good Shepherd New York says 'light shines in dark circumstances' as Savannah Guthrie's mother remains missing.
11 Magical Fantasy Books for Young Readers
These middle-grade adventures feature brave protagonists who face their fears and uncover hidden powers.
