Outdoor Dining Returns?

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]