Do you think New York’s filthy sidewalks, gross subway cars and rat infestations make it America’s dirtiest city? You’re in for quite a surprise. A recent study by LawnStarter has crowned Houston, Texas, as the nation’s dirtiest city — bumping Newark, New Jersey from the top spot. New York City, despite its notorious grime, didn’t … Read more
Here we go again. First Mayor Adams tried (and failed) to ship migrants to upstate counties following his defiant declaration, “New York City will remain a sanctuary city under an Adams administration.” Now his city’s public-transit system wants to balance its books on the backs of bedroom communities like my own Cornwall-on-Hudson via what it … Read more
What could be more civilized than a world-class Grand Slam tennis tournament, an opportunity for New York City to show its best, most competent and sophisticated face to players, tourists and viewers from around the world? Nope: This year’s US Open, which ended Sunday, encapsulated everything that has gone wrong with New York in the … Read more
It took until September, but New York City’s first official heat wave is on the books and the hot weather is here for to stay for at least a few more days. The mercury reached 93 degrees in Central Park Thursday after 93- and 92-degree showings Wednesday and Tuesday — marking the official heat wave … Read more
As if Manhattan rentals weren’t already doggone expensive, animal lovers have to cough up an extra $250 in pet rent per month. It’s one of the reasons why our so-called greatest city in the world was ranked nearly dead last for pet-friendly metropolises, despite the estimated 1.1 million furry residents inhabiting the Big Apple. According … Read more
Say goodbye to the swamp — for now. New Yorkers delighted in an “unusually” mild and crisp week of weather as humidity levels plunged well below the city’s muggy summer average, meteorologists said Thursday. The dew point, which measures humidity, dipped into the 40s and 50s between Monday and Thursday — making the city feel … Read more
There is an end in sight. New Yorkers suffering through the city’s first official summer heat wave can expect temperatures in the low 80s on Sunday, perfect to venture back out outside. “A cold front is going to sweep through … that’s going to do two things, knock the air temperature back about 10 degrees, … Read more
A potentially deadly heat wave will scorch New York City with humid temperatures soaring into the 90s for three connective days — making it the hottest July since 2020, according to meteorologists. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for the city Thursday as temperatures were forecast to hit an oppressive high of 95 … Read more
Burning air, torrential rains — Gov. Kathy Hochul warned Sunday that the region’s recent extreme weather may be “our new normal. “It may not look bad this moment if you look out the window, but the storms are continuing to surround us, and we are in … what I would call an unstable weather condition,” … Read more
New Yorkers can expect some clear skies perfect for watching fireworks this Fourth of July — but first, they have to wait for the rain and smog to clear over the weekend. On Saturday, temperatures are expected to reach close to 80 degrees in Central Park, but the air is still not ideal for outdoor … Read more