NEW YORK — Outdoor dining became a lifeline for restaurants during the pandemic. It gave New Yorkers a safe way to socialize. It also helped local businesses survive. Regulations currently limit outdoor seating to the months of April through November. However, a new proposal from City Council Speaker Julie Menin could make dining al fresco possible year-round. The proposal has […]
Outdoor Dining Returns?
Daily Devotion — February 5, 2026
Trust in HIS Timing Scripture Readings Ecclesiastes 3:1 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Isaiah 40:31 “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” James 1:5 “If […]
Netflix’ Review- Billionaire Bunker
You know, I’ve never been one for dubbed shows. Something about watching the words move across the screen seems disconnected. The mouths say something else—it’s like trying to dance to a song that’s slightly off beat. And yet, somehow, Netflix’s Billionaire Bunker pulled me in. Episode 1 had me hooked in ten minutes. From the perfectly timed elevator stops to […]
Broadway and Off-Broadway Highlights: Reality Star Debuts, New Musicals, and Mixed Reality Theater
NEW YORK — Theater lovers have plenty to see both on and off Broadway this season. On Broadway, Whitney Leavitt, known from the reality show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, is stepping into the iconic role of Roxie Hart in Chicago. Leavitt will perform in the hit musical through March 15. For fans of new productions, previews for the […]
Queens Father Arrested After Toddler Hospitalized in Critical Condition
QUEENS — A father has been arrested after his two-year-old son was hospitalized in critical condition with life-threatening injuries, officials said. Police identified the father as 30-year-old Dayvon Morrison, who has been charged with two counts of assault. Additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues. Authorities say Morrison allegedly beat his son inside the Manhattan View Hotel, which […]
Fare Evasion on NYC Buses Costs City Nearly $1 Billion a Year
NEW YORK — Mayor Zohran Mamdani is pushing for free bus rides in New York City. However, fare evasion on buses is already costing the city close to $1 billion annually. This is according to a recent report by the Citizens Budget Commission. Eyewitness News watched as fare evasion happened firsthand on the Bx12 in the Bronx and the M15 […]
Josh D’Amaro Named Disney’s Next CEO, Dana Walden Becomes President and Chief Creative Officer
The Walt Disney Company announced Tuesday. Josh D’Amaro will become the company’s next CEO in March. He will succeed current chief executive Bob Iger, who will step down later this year. D’Amaro, 54, currently chairs Disney’s experiences unit, overseeing the company’s global theme parks, hotel resorts, cruise ships, and consumer products. He joined Disney in 1998 and formally assumes the […]
Water Main Break Floods Homes with Mud in Sheepshead Bay
SHEEPSHEAD BAY, Brooklyn — Residents on a Brooklyn block woke up Tuesday morning to a messy surprise. A water main burst overnight. It flooded homes with water and mud. The affected area is between Emmons Avenue and Shore Parkway. It was left covered in a layer of frozen mud. The pipe gave way around 2:30 a.m., sending water into garages […]
Brief Break in Cold Midweek, But Arctic Air Returns This Weekend
NEW YORK — New Yorkers can enjoy a short reprieve from the bitter cold this week. However, winter isn’t finished yet. Temperatures will stay near freezing on Wednesday and Thursday. Sunshine will return. Commuters should remain cautious of patchy black ice in the mornings. Clouds increase Friday as an Arctic front approaches, bringing the likelihood of snow showers Friday night […]
Doberman Penny Wins Best in Show at 150th Westminster Dog Show
NEW YORK — The 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show crowned its champion Tuesday night: a Doberman pinscher named Penny. The win was a career milestone for veteran handler Andy Linton. He last took home best in show with another Doberman, Indy, in 1989. “Penny is as great a Doberman as I have ever seen,” Linton said. The 4-year-old dog […]
