Brooklyn’s hottest neighborhood music tradition continues as part of the Brooklyn Buzz and Fusion East First Tuesdays Live Music Series. On Tuesday, October 7, the widely acclaimed Out of the Blue Band will take the stage at Fusion East Restaurant, located at 1179 Elton Street in East New York, just steps from the Gateway Mall. […]
Pete’s Tavern, the legendary Gramercy Park institution, is celebrating its 161st anniversary in 2025 with a nod to both its storied past and its bright future. Known as one of New York City’s oldest continuously operating bars, Pete’s has been a cornerstone of hospitality since 1864. From its early days as a neighborhood watering hole—and […]
A brand-new housing opportunity has arrived in East New York with the opening of the 2795 Fulton Street Apartments. This modern development adds 51 apartments to the neighborhood, but only 13 units are designated as affordable housing through the NYC Housing Connect program. Address: 2795 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11207 Application Deadline: October 6, 2025 Eligible Income Range: $51,018 – $160,720 About the […]
Groundbreaking Partnership with Delaware State University New York City has opened its first Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Early College Prep High School, located in Queens. The new school was launched in partnership with Delaware State University (DSU) and will allow students to earn up to 64 tuition-free college credits — the equivalent of an […]
Applications are now open for affordable housing units at 1663 East New York Avenue, a new residential building located on Brownsville/East New York border. These upscale apartments are being offered through New York City’s Inclusionary Housing Program and are anticipated to receive a 421a Tax Incentive from the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development. NOTE: The Deadline to Apply […]
Independent hip hop artist Kota the Friend is hitting the road once again, bringing his acclaimed No Rap on Sundayalbum to stages across the U.S. The No Rap on Sunday Tour kicks off Thursday, August 28 in Tampa, Florida, and wraps up in Kota’s hometown of Brooklyn, New York on October 16—a fitting finale that also marks his birthday. More Than Music: […]
ccording to an announcement on NYC Newswire, the New York City Department of Health has confirmed the first two human cases of West Nile virus disease this season. Both individuals are residents of Queens. The virus has also been detected in mosquito pools across all five boroughs since July. Two Confirmed Cases, Several Under Investigation […]
Why NYC Is Moving Toward Phone-Free Schools The New York City Department of Education’s decision to roll out a new cell phone and electronic device policy for the 2025–26 school year has already sparked debate among parents, teachers, and students. While some fear it may be too restrictive, the facts—and the lived experiences of educators—tell […]
In a powerful OpEd published on NYCNewswire.com, a sobering truth about New York City’s housing crisis is laid bare: the crisis is not about a lack of housing, it’s about a lack of affordable housing. And even more disturbing is how billion-dollar developers, hotel lobbyists, and complicit politicians have orchestrated a narrative that wrongly targets small homeowners, shifting […]
According to the press release on NYC Newswire, Bojangles, the iconic Southern food brand known for its chicken, biscuits, and all-day breakfast, is officially making a comeback in New York City with a major expansion plan led by local business leader Habib Hashimi. The Carolina-based chain has signed a 20-unit franchise agreement to bring its […]