New Yorkers have been safely keeping cool with the help of commercial-sized air conditioners ever since 1903, when the New York Stock Exchange building became one of the first buildings in the world to use air conditioning. But on Sunday morning, one of these massive air conditioning systems put New Yorkers in danger when a […]
Month: June 2015
Doggie Dining Companions on Restaurant Patios Could Become Legal in New York City
A new bill proposed in New York State could let dining out go to the dogs. Where restaurants often used to ban pups from patios, today they’re embracing them — as dog owners may be good for business. Now legislators in Albany have introduced a new bill that would set requirements for restaurants to allow […]
Mayor De Blasio’s Absence From High-Profile Events Offends the Rich
Every year, New York City sets the stage for hundreds of high-profile events hosted by society’s elite. But recently, Mayor Bill de Blasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, have been absent from all such events — and people are noticing. According to a recent New York Magazine article, the de Blasios were noticeably not present at the […]