In 2013, the New York City budget was finalized at $70 billion. In 2026, Mamdani proposed a budget
Month: February 2026
Major rule changes proposed for college football targeting penalty
The NCAA has recommended a rule change to the targeting penalty in college football, it announced on Thursday afternoon.
Local makers tell their stories – QNS
These days, living and working as a maker and entrepreneur in New York City can be quite challenging, especially with a growing affordability crisis. But it’s
Bad Steelers NFLPA grades, Malik Willis’ price tag, Jack Hughes wins the crowd at PPG Paints Arena
In this week’s “Beyond the Bylines,” Joe Starkey and Tim Benz discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers’ poor showing in the NFLPA grades. What does this say about the players’ perception of the franchise in the post-Mike Tomlin era? We also investigate Malik Willis’ price tag and the importance of toilets in
Advocates urge Albany to immediately pass ‘New York for All Act’ amid deportation threats
With federal deportation threats escalating, advocates, lawmakers and immigrant New Yorkers rallied at the New York State Capitol in Albany on Thursday to push
Champions League round of 16 predictions
The path to the Champions League final is now mapped out, but who do we think makes it all the way to Budapest? Mark Ogden makes his picks.
This New York high school is preparing students for HBCU success
The first-of-its-kind HBCU Early College Prep School, in Queens, New York, allows students to earn credit toward an HBCU degree at no extra cost.
More than 1,000 emergency snow shovelers sign up across New York City
Days after the blizzard buried parts of Brooklyn under nearly 2 feet of snow, the city is offering a financial incentive to help with the cleanup. New Yorker…
Winter getting shorter in 80% of major US cities, new data shows
Researchers find that across 195 US cities, winters are on average nine days shorter than they were in 1970-1997
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani discusses meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani had a meeting with President Donald Trump on Thursday in Washington, D.C., and the mayor spoke with reporters following th…
Mike Brown addresses Knicks’ logjam at backup forward
Mohamed Diawara’s moment is coming. Jeremy Sochan’s is coming first.
MAGA troll ‘doesn’t remember’ setting Black woman’s boot on fire in Midtown clash
“I don’t remember the incident,” Michael Santiago, 31, told the Daily News in court after he was arraigned on hate crime charges, including attempted assault, criminal mischief and menacing. He didn’t deny he was there, though.
‘Traitors’ star Rob Rausch reveals relationship status
“Traitors” star Rob Rausch has revealed his relationship status following his fan-earning turn on the hit reality series.
Savannah Guthrie undecided about returning to ‘Today’
After sources close to NBC indicated that “TODAY” host Savannah Guthrie is expected to return at some point, sources tell TMZ that it’s still unclear whether she actually will.
House Democrats grapple with Trump’s threats to U.S. elections
President Donald Trump recently called to “nationalize” federal elections, ban mail voting and impose voter-ID requirements ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Live updates from New York State boys wrestling championships Day 1
The New York State boys wrestling tournament kicks off Feb. 27 at MVP Arena in Albany.
Hugh Jackman, Ella Beatty to return in ‘Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes’ off Broadway
Hannah Moscovitch’s acclaimed play from spring 2025 is the first of multiple productions to be announced in Audible Theater and Together’s spring season. Read more on New York Theatre Guide.
The Museum of Claire on New York City: Get Tickets Now!
The Museum of Claire is an official selection of the Spark Theatre Festival NYC. This short comedy/drama, written by Ruth Cashman and directed by John Carrafa has everything — 1970s nostalgia, willful misremembering, family dysfunction and vicious sisterly sniping, all set in post-industrial South Wales. Don’t miss this one-night only staged reading.
Fernando Mendoza ‘lucky’ to interview with Raiders, says Tom Brady mentorship would ‘mean so much’
Poised by many to be the No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, Fernando Mendoza described how his interview went with the Las Vegas Raiders at the NFL Scouting Combine and what a potential mentorship from Tob Brady would mean for the Indiana QB prospe
Nets keep shuffling youth, sign Grant Nelson to 10-day
The Nets now have six rookies to worry about developing, at least for the next 10 days.
NYC’s city-owned markets keep food cheap, at a cost
These city-owned buildings offer low-cost rent to grocery stores and restaurants. They’ve even helped turn Indian cuisine into a Manhattan powerhouse.
RÜFÜS DU SOL Sell Out 15 North American Shows, Extend Stays In New York & LA
RÜFÜS DU SOL is one of the hottest tickets of the summer. The electronic trio unveiled North American tour dates just over a week ago and has already achieved
Royce O’Neale hits big game winner, Suns beat Lakers 113-110
Suns hit 22 threes led by Collin Gillespie and Grayson Allen’s six each.
Afghanistan strikes back at Pakistan border posts in retaliatory attack
Afghanistan launched retaliatory strikes on Pakistani border posts late Thursday, according to the Taliban, after what it said were Pakistani airstrikes….
The Giants are looking at top running backs
Is John Harbaugh looking to make the NY Giants even more run heavy than they already are?
Why are these Park Slope burritos going viral?
Lauren Scala takes us inside Vato to try viral burritos and treats.
ICE has detained more than 120 kids in ‘inhumane’ hold rooms in NYC under Trump
Detainees held in the rooms have complained of crowded conditions and lack of food, soap, hygiene products, and access to attorneys.
The ideal haul for every team in the first three rounds
Bradley Locker gives each NFL team its perfect three-round draft haul based on current needs.
Tight end would love to rejoin Todd Monken
The Cleveland Browns 2026 NFL draft could include tight ends. Georgia’s Oscar Delp could reunite with Todd Monken.
Islamic Call to Prayer Blasted Over Loudspeakers in NYC
Frustrated New York City residents are flooding social media with complaints about the Islamic call to prayer blasting from mosque loudspeakers during Ramada…
Cowboys place franchise tag on WR George Pickens
The Cowboys placed their franchise tag on WR George Pickens on Friday, a move that had been anticipated since before Super Bowl LX earlier this month.
What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday’s primaries
The Texas, NC and Arkansas primaries, the first of the 2026 election season, will offer an early read on voter mood in Trump’s second term.
Ex ‘Bachelor’ host Chris Harrison new show will focus on ‘traditional marriage’
Chris Harrison is set to return to reality television with a new dating series on Fox Nation that will focus “traditional marriage.”
Where To Find New York City’s Best Spice Bags — the Irish Chinese Takeout Classic
The bar snack that’s having a moment is on menus all over the city
Carson Beck would be “super stoked” if Browns drafted him
The Browns have three quarterbacks on their roster.
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Mamdani meets with Trump at the White House, talks housing project
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump at the White House.The mayor reportedly pitched a 12,000-unit housing project to the president….
Car zoomed off near Nancy Guthrie’s home around time of abduction
Minutes after authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Tucson, Ariz. home in the middle of the night on Feb. 1, a car zoomed off roughly 2.5 miles away, according to new doorbell camera footage.
Jets WR target stands out in impressive combine interview
A wide receiver commonly mocked to the New York Jets in the first round had one of the most impressive interviews in Indianapolis.
Mom rips ‘insanely expensive’ airport food — and ignites controversy with ‘genius’ pizza order
An Oregon mom of four is going viral after revealing how she avoided high-priced airport food during a flight delay — which supporters say is “genius” even as critics slam it as “rude” and “inconsiderate.”
Ari Emanuel went on buying spree at his celebrity packed Frieze Los Angeles art fair
Ari Emanuel went on a buying spree at his Frieze Los Angeles art fair on Thursday.
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Staff ‘bloodbath,’ Netflix distrust and who’s the real winner – inside the historic Warner Bros. deal
For the past few months, both Hollywood and Wall Street wondered whether Ted Sarandos and Netflix had the stomach to win a bidding war. Yesterday, we got our answer when Netflix walked away from a deal that Sarandos had worked exhaustively to sell to a skeptical industry.
Arizona residents building secret ‘panic rooms’ after Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping
Terrified Arizona residents are rushing to build panic rooms after the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie — who has still not been found nearly a month after she was snatched from her Tucson home.
Savannah Guthrie reveals details of $1M family reward in new desperate bid for help finding her mom
Savannah Guthrie revealed in a new desperate plea for help that her family’s $1 million reward for any information that leads to the return Nancy Guthrie will be paid in cash.
McDonald’s ‘biggest’ half-pound burger ever and calorie bomb is finally coming to the US — here’s when and how much it will cost
The fast food chain revealed that the Big Arch Burger will be landing on Tuesday, March 3 — and they’re calling it their “most McDonald’s, McDonald’s burger” yet, per the McDonald’s Menu Spotter.
Megyn Kelly shares decades-old photo of Clinton allegedly ogling her young friend — hours before Epstein testimony
Megyn Kelly shared a decades-old photo of former President Bill Clinton “looking down the chest” of one of her friends — just as the ex-commander-in-chief was slated to testify Friday about his association with dead pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Hugh Jackman, Ella Beatty to return in ‘Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes’ off Broadway
Hannah Moscovitch’s acclaimed play from spring 2025 is the first of multiple productions to be announced in Audible Theater and Together’s spring season. Read more on New York Theatre Guide.
The Museum of Claire on New York City: Get Tickets Now!
The Museum of Claire is an official selection of the Spark Theatre Festival NYC. This short comedy/drama, written by Ruth Cashman and directed by John Carrafa has everything — 1970s nostalgia, willful misremembering, family dysfunction and vicious sisterly sniping, all set in post-industrial South Wales. Don’t miss this one-night only staged reading.
Fernando Mendoza ‘lucky’ to interview with Raiders, says Tom Brady mentorship would ‘mean so much’
Poised by many to be the No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, Fernando Mendoza described how his interview went with the Las Vegas Raiders at the NFL Scouting Combine and what a potential mentorship from Tob Brady would mean for the Indiana QB prospe








