Human Interest

Feb. 13, 2026

All About Love Becomes Shorthand for Performative Males

bell hooks' influential book on love has attracted a certain type of male reader, raising questions about how the text is being interpreted.

Feb. 13, 2026

Philosopher Ramzi Najjar Explores Ego's Role in Modern Identity

New book "The Ego Pill" examines how survival instincts shape behavior, social systems, and institutional stability.

Feb. 12, 2026

New York Irish Center Celebrates 50 Years in Long Island City

Community hub renamed 'New York Irish Center Way' to honor generations of Irish in NYC

Feb. 12, 2026

PEN America Names Permanent Co-CEOs

Summer Lopez and Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf to lead literary and free expression organization

Feb. 11, 2026

Green-Wood Cemetery to offer 'human composting' starting in 2027

Brooklyn's historic cemetery partners with German company to provide eco-friendly burial option

Feb. 11, 2026

New York Man Fights Idling Vehicles, Wins Law Change

George 'Skip' Pakenham overcame a childhood stutter to become a crusader for clean air in New York City.

Feb. 11, 2026

Explora Books Highlights Charles Cone's Century of Service in New Memoir

Burning Desire to Fly chronicles the life of a military aviator and family man over 100 years.

Feb. 10, 2026

NYC Slip and Fall Attorney Releases Safety Guide After Snowstorm Injuries

Manhattan Lawyer Steven Louros Identifies 9 Hidden Hazards Causing Preventable Accidents Across the City

Feb. 10, 2026

Artist's Massive Model of NYC on Display in East Harlem

The Museum of the City of New York is hosting a 50-by-27-foot handcrafted model of New York City created by a Queens native over 21 years.

Feb. 10, 2026

Mini New York City Comes to Museum of the City of New York

Miniature model built by hobbyist Joe Macken goes on display after gaining viral TikTok fame

Feb. 10, 2026

Memoir Explores Trauma Recovery After Violent Dog Attack

"That One Shattered Day" chronicles a survivor's journey beyond physical wounds