The Red Doors of West 10th Street: Inside Three Lives & Company, New York’s Most Literary Bookstore
Since 1978, a small bookshop with red double doors has stood on the corner of West 10th Street and Waverly Place in the West Village. Three Lives & Company is named for a Gertrude Stein novel, has hosted readings by Toni Morrison and Raymond Carver, and is one of the best bookstores in New York City. Here’s why it matters.
The Only Louis Sullivan Building in New York City Is Hiding in Plain Sight on Bleecker Street
At 65 Bleecker Street in NoHo stands the only building Louis Sullivan — the father of the American skyscraper — ever built in New York City. Its 7,000 terracotta tiles, organic ornament, and six rooftop angels have watched over the street since 1899. Here’s the story almost nobody knows.
How to Renew Your IDNYC Card in 2026: Online, In Person & What It Unlocks
Your IDNYC card is expiring — or already expired. Here’s exactly how to renew it online or in person in 2026, what documents to bring, and the free immigration legal resources available across NYC.
NYC Civil Service Exams June 2026: 5 City Jobs Opening This Week
DCAS is opening applications for key NYC civil service exams in June 2026. School Safety Agent closes today (June 2). The NYC Bridge Exam, Administrative Energy Conservation Specialist, and Inspector exams open June 3. Here’s everything you need to know to apply at nyc.gov/examsforjobs.
Free Kayaking in NYC: Where to Paddle on the Hudson and East River This Summer
Three verified spots offering free public kayaking in NYC this summer — Downtown Boathouse at Pier 26, Manhattan Community Boathouse at Pier 96, and Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse at Pier 2. No experience required, life vests provided.
Your NYC Summer Weather Survival Guide: What to Expect This Week and How to Stay Cool Outside
NYC temperatures climb from 73F Tuesday to a sunny 84F Friday before weekend rain arrives. Your week-by-week outdoor weather guide with what to wear, hydration tips, and how to make the most of the golden Wednesday-Friday window.
NYC High School Admissions 2027: SHSAT Changes, Specialized Schools, and What 7th Grade Families Must Do Now
A complete guide for NYC 7th-grade families on the fall 2027 high school admissions cycle — including the new computer-adaptive SHSAT format, the eight specialized high schools, LaGuardia auditions, and step-by-step MySchools application instructions.
NYC Theater This Week (June 2–8, 2026): Two Off-Broadway Openings Tonight, John Lithgow’s Final Weeks, and the $49 Chess Lottery You Should Enter Right Now
Two off-Broadway shows open this week, John Lithgow’s Giant has just four weeks left at the Music Box Theatre, Chess is in its final stretch with $49 lottery tickets, and Fallen Angels closes Sunday. Here’s everything you need to see — and the smartest ways to afford it.
Free in NYC This Week (June 2–8, 2026): Museum Mile Opens Up, Bryant Park Gets Dancing, and SummerStage Is Almost Here
This week is packed with free things to do in NYC: Museum Mile Festival throws open eight museums on June 9, SummerStage launches its 40th anniversary season, the NY Philharmonic plays Central Park, Bryant Park Picnic Performances returns, and Harlem Summer Nights heats up every Friday.
CityFHEPS Explained: NYC’s Rental Voucher for Tenants Facing Eviction — 2026 Payment Standards and How to Apply
CityFHEPS is NYC’s rental assistance voucher for tenants at risk of eviction or homelessness. The 2026 payment standards changed as of April 1, 2026. Here is who qualifies, how much the program pays, and how to start the application process through Homebase.