A new sculpture depicting Margaret Corbin has been unveiled on the upper plaza of David Rockefeller Linden Terrace in Fort Tryon Park. Tomb Effigy of Margaret Corbin by artist Zaq Landsberg will be displayed through June 2022. Landsberg is the…
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A new election protection hotline has been announced for the upcoming June 22 election and during New York’s early voting period, which runs through Sunday, June 20. The hotline, established by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), will be available to…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manhattan Times (@manhattantimes) As of May 10, more than 7 million doses of the vaccine have been administered in New York City. In an effort to get even more vaccinated,…
By Gregg McQueen Yoselyn Gómez remembers the fear of entering housing court on her own. Threatened with eviction by her landlord in 2015, she appeared in court to plead her case without legal representation, as she could not afford…
Pull up a seat. Starting May 3, seating at bars will be allowed in New York City, the only part of the state where it has still been prohibited. The announcement was part of a new loosening of restrictions…
A relief fund is providing cash assistance for restaurant and food service workers who have lost employment as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Robin Hood, in partnership with ROAR (Relief Opportunities for All Restaurants), recently launched another round…
Get ready to ride. Bicycle enthusiasts living uptown have new reason to celebrate, as Citi Bike has expanded its bike share service into Inwood and Washington Heights for the first time. The expansion will bring 36 new Citi Bike…
By Gregg McQueen View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manhattan Times (@manhattantimes) There’s still time. Public school students who want to choose in-person learning now have another opportunity to opt in. The city is opening a…
Step up to STEM. The City College of New York (CCNY) STEM Institute will offer a free, all-day program to high schoolers this summer. Aimed at students interested in pursuing careers in the STEM fields, the program is also…
By Emily Nadal View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manhattan Times (@manhattantimes) Lenin Sánchez has lived in Washington Heights his whole life. Except for the two years he spent at boarding school in Georgia as a…