New York City's MetroCard transformed one of the world's busiest transit systems and is set to be phased out by December 31, 2025. CNN's Meena Duerson talks about how the MetroCard's introduction 30 years ago expanded access for New Yorkers, and how the little yellow card has become as symbolic as the city's famous landmarks.
December 23, 2025
The end of the line: New York City’s iconic MetroCard is about to go out of service
December 28, 2025
A reform-minded mayor is taking over New York at a time of progress and stability for the NYPD
December 27, 2025
Soprano Asmik Grigorian is to sing the title role in Georges Bizet's “Carmen,” a mezzo-soprano touchstone, for the first time at the Salzburg Festival this summer
December 26, 2025
George Conway has filed paperwork to run for a congressional seat in New York City
December 23, 2025
Broadway costs add up for producers. But on stage, the show must go on
December 20, 2025
A JetBlue flight from the small Caribbean nation of Curaçao halted its ascent to avoid colliding with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker, and the pilot blamed the military plane for crossing his path
December 14, 2025
Haruki Murakami recently received two honors in New York for his contributions to literature and cultural exchange
December 14, 2025
Brad Lander, a Mamdani ally, challenges Rep. Dan Goldman in Democratic primary with mayor-elect’s backing
December 10, 2025
Multiple arrested as protesters block federal agents at Manhattan garage
November 29, 2025
Research on millionaire migration reveals that social and professional ties matter far more than marginal tax rates.
December 01, 2025
New York City officials say Starbucks will pay about $35 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers to settle claims it denied them stable schedules and arbitrarily cut their hours
December 01, 2025
Instacart sued New York City on Tuesday to block enforcement of five laws affecting the grocery delivery company, including rules governing minimum pay
December 02, 2025
Teenagers' website helps New Yorkers navigate difficult world of affordable housing
November 27, 2025
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has brought balloons depicting Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man to the New York City skies and floats featuring Labubu and Lego to the streets
November 27, 2025
Giant balloons are getting into shape for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 27, 2025
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is urging city pension fund officials to re-bid $42.3 billion managed by BlackRock, saying the fund manager has deprioritized climate
November 26, 2025
New York prosecutors said on Tuesday they stood ready to retry a former Manhattan delicatessen worker whose conviction on kidnapping and murder charges in the 1979 slaying
November 26, 2025
A notorious 1979 missing-child case will go to trial for a third time in New York City
November 25, 2025
New York City celebrates Gotham FC's second National Women’s Soccer League championship in three years
November 24, 2025
Inside the room: What happened during Trump and Mamdani’s meeting
November 23, 2025
President Donald Trump offered praise to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office today. “The better he does, the happier I am,” the president said as Mamdani stood beside him. Trump had previously labeled the democratic socialist a “communist.”
November 21, 2025
New Yorkers praise Zohran Mamdani’s charm offensive on Trump, say they remain cautiously optimistic
November 22, 2025
President Donald Trump hosted New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday for a meeting that took place
November 21, 2025
Trump and Mamdani bond over affordability issues, love of New York and winning in collegial Oval Office meeting
November 21, 2025
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November 21, 2025
‘Volume up’: Trump set to host Mamdani at the White House
November 21, 2025
A new advertisement inside the Grand Central subway station is filling the air with a seasonal scent
November 20, 2025
The world’s coolest streets have been named. Here’s what locals really think
November 20, 2025
A beloved Christmas tree tradition is returning to Manhattan this holiday season
November 20, 2025
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November 20, 2025
President Donald Trump says he will meet with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in Washington later this week
November 20, 2025
New York City companies focused on artificial intelligence, which rely on human interaction to grow, are boosting office leasing and inspiring the return of workers
November 19, 2025
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says the city’s current police commissioner will remain in the post
November 19, 2025
White House border czar Tom Homan said on Tuesday he plans to ramp up federal immigration enforcement efforts in New York City, a month after U.S.
November 18, 2025
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced its next spring fashion exhibit
November 17, 2025
Central Park’s iconic horse carriages will trot on, for now
November 14, 2025
The mayor-elect can use his popularity to protect New York’s capacity for self-government from outside interference, while reaffirming what his campaign promises mean to the city.
November 14, 2025
Prosecutors are urging a judge to reject Harvey Weinstein’s claims that his June sexual assault conviction was marred by threats and bullying among jurors
November 12, 2025
Standard Chartered pivots to June ECB hike from no hike in 2026 outlook
Japan signs first $2.2 billion loan under $550 billion US investment pledge
Syria relies on Russia's oil despite pivot to the West
Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to source
Jokic still wants to be 'Nuggets forever,' but an early playoff exit leaves them searching for more
Carlsson, Terry lead Ducks to 5-2 win in Game 6, eliminating the 2-time conference champ Oilers