Aaron Ginsburg

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey secured a major loan from the federal government for its Midtown bus terminal replacement project this week, just days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The agency will receive $1.9 billion from the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund the first phase of the $10 billion project. The Port Authority has scrambled to get the necessary federal approvals before Trump’s inauguration, fearing he would halt the project.

True homebodies (I’m one of them) are perfectly happy to spend most of their time at home. They may show up for important events just to keep things from getting weird, but they’re most comfortable relaxing or working around their house or apartment. So when thinking of the types of gifts to buy, you can’t go wrong with something that makes being at home more stylish, cozy, comfortable, fun, or useful.

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During the height of New York City’s blistering winter, the city’s tourism agency has found a clever way to entice New Yorkers out of the comfort of their homes. From January 21 through February 9, “ NYC Must-See Week ” offers two-for-one tickets to some of the city’s most sought-after attractions, museums, performing arts, and tours across the five boroughs. Ahead, discover some of the best attractions to visit during Must-See Week, from architecture walking tours to observation decks and everything in between.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy sent a letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to look at stopping New York City’s congestion pricing program. Murphy on Monday sent a letter to Trump on his first day back in the White House, urging him to “re-examine” the program while claiming that it was never “well-designed or adequately studied.” The governor pointed to Trump’s earlier pledge to eliminate the program during his first week in office.

Find ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year in NYC, from witnessing stunning lion dances to participating in engaging arts and crafts activities.

Beloved Japanese brand Muji just launched its first-ever food market in the United States at Chelsea Market. The Muji Food Market, which opened on Monday, features Japanese-style sandwiches, specialty beverages, and an AI-powered coffee-making robot, all complementing the store’s signature decor, beauty, apparel, and other popular products.

The plan to transform Midtown South into dynamic mixed-use neighborhoods with thousands of new homes is moving forward. Mayor Eric Adams and the Department of City Planning (DCP) on Tuesday announced the start of the public review process for the Midtown South Mixed-Use

Central Park’s iconic Wollman Rink is kicking off a year-long celebration in honor of its 75th birthday. Festivities begin on Saturday, January 25 with a “nostalgia-laced” party, featuring discount skating admission, an immersive photographic journey through the rink’s history, and classic treats inspired by the past seven decades of winter fun.

Amorphophallus gigas at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden on January 22, 2025. Photo credit: Peter Slattery/BBG