HP Actions in NYC Housing Court 2026: How to Sue Your Landlord for Repairs When 311 Isn’t Working
You’ve called 311 and the violations are stacking up — but the radiator’s still cold. Here’s how to file an HP Action in NYC Housing Court, force a judge-ordered repair, and what it actually costs (spoiler: nothing).
Dominican Food in Washington Heights and Inwood: A Mofongo, Sancocho, and Rotisserie Chicken Tour of Upper Manhattan
Where to eat Dominican in Washington Heights and Inwood — El Malecon for rotisserie chicken, La Casa del Mofongo for the namesake plate, El Floridita 24 hours a day, Lina in Inwood, and Mamajuana on Dyckman. The complete uptown plan.
NYC Restaurant Openings & Closings This Week: May 19, 2026 — Hudson Yards Taverns, Smash Burgers, and a Murray Hill Tasting Menu
Ten new NYC restaurant and bar openings this May — from a sustainability-driven Murray Hill tasting menu to a London-inspired Hudson Yards tavern, plus Brooklyn waterfront seafood and a Governors Island debut. Borough by borough.
Staten Island Mall’s 2026 Expansion: Paris Baguette and 10+ New Tenants Arrive
Staten Island’s retail and dining scene is getting a meaningful boost from an unexpected direction this spring: the Staten Island Mall is mid-expansion, bringing in more than ten new tenants in 2026, including new food options that change the calculus for residents who do their shopping and eating on the North Shore. Here’s what’s arriving, […]
Bronx Food News: A City-Owned Grocery Store Is Coming to Hunts Point
The most significant food-access news the Bronx has seen in years landed on Monday, May 18: Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that Hunts Point will be the site of New York City’s first city-owned grocery store, expected to open by the end of 2027. Here’s what Bronx residents need to know — including what it means […]
Queens Openings: Nice Day Chinese Takes Over 30th Ave in Astoria
Queens keeps adding to its already stacked food scene this spring, and Astoria is at the center of the latest action. Here’s what’s new and what residents need to know about the dining changes hitting the borough right now. Nice Day Chinese Opens on 30th Avenue in Astoria One of Astoria’s most-watched restaurant transitions has […]
Brooklyn Openings & Closings: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que’s Final Day, Prince Street Pizza Arrives
Brooklyn’s dining scene is making news on both ends this week — a beloved barbecue institution in Gowanus served its last plate, while the borough just welcomed a cult-status pizza brand from Nolita and a completely reimagined Sicilian classic in Carroll Gardens. Here’s what’s happening in your neighborhoods right now. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Closes on Union […]
Manhattan Openings & Closings: Sendo Lands in the Village, Meatball Shop’s Last Outpost Is Gone
Manhattan’s spring restaurant season is rolling forward with a notable new opening that sushi lovers have been waiting for, while a beloved Hell’s Kitchen haunt recently served its final bowl. Here’s your Tuesday update on what’s new and what’s gone in the borough. Sendo Is Now Open in Greenwich Village If you’ve been watching the […]
How to Appeal a New York Unemployment Denial in 2026: ALJ Hearing, Appeal Board, and Appellate Division Step-by-Step
If New York denied your unemployment claim, you have 30 days to request a hearing – then 20 days to appeal that, then 30 days to appeal again. Free at every tier, no lawyer required. Step-by-step deadlines, addresses, phone numbers, and fees verified against the NY Department of Labor and Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board.
How to Register to Vote in NYC: 2026 Deadlines, ID Rules, and Step-by-Step Guide
A complete guide to registering to vote in New York City for the 2026 elections — including the June 13 primary deadline, voter ID rules, and how to register online, by mail, or in person, sourced from the NYC Board of Elections.