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New York Comedy Festival Brings More Than 200 Performers to City

The New York Comedy Festival runs November 6-15 at venues across New York City, with more than 200 comedians and over 100 shows spanning stand-up, improv, podcasts and storytelling.

Culture New York City

Met Gala Exhibit Turns From Galliano to Everyday Fashion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art will center its 2027 Costume Institute exhibition on everyday clothing and materials, replacing a planned John Galliano retrospective. The exhibition will open with the Met Gala on May 3, 2027, in New York.

Sports New York City

Kolek Earns Reserve Point Guard Role in Knicks’ Rout

Tyler Kolek replaced Jalen Brunson first off the bench as the Knicks beat the Bulls 135-105 at Madison Square Garden on November 4. Dalton Knecht made his Knicks debut, scoring 10 points with seven rebounds.

Sports New York City

Bulls Routed by Knicks as Rookie Wilson Is Benched

The Chicago Bulls lost 135-105 to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 4, as a disastrous first half and a quiet night from rookie Caleb Wilson overshadowed signs of progress from Josh Giddey.

Sports New York City

Brunson’s 33 points power Knicks past Bulls by 30

Jalen Brunson tallied 33 points while the New York Knicks beat the Chicago Bulls 135-105 in New York on November 4. The victory was New York’s fourth in five games, while Chicago’s losing streak reached six.

Entertainment New York City

Kim Kardashian Draws Backlash Over Post-Election Message

On November 4, Kim Kardashian was criticized online after posting “Good Morning America” as Democrats gained control of the House and Senate. She was appearing on the show to promote her series, but some users read the post as celebrating the election result.

Politics New York City

Mamdani urges Democrats to put working people first

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the November 3 election a sign of demand for economic change and urged Democrats to seize the moment. He spoke outside City Hall on November 4.

Politics New York City

Mamdani Weighs Changes to NYPD Protest and Counterterrorism Unit

On November 4, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration was reviewing changes to the NYPD’s Strategic Response Group after pressure from Democratic Socialist ally Darializa Avila Chevalier.

Politics New York City

Mamdani Plans to Sign Central Park Carriage Horse Ban

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani heard arguments for and against Romanch’s Law at City Hall on November 4. He said he still plans to sign the measure, which would end the Central Park horse-carriage industry by 2028.

Politics New York City

Appeals Court Clears Path for NYC Luxury Second-Home Tax

On November 4, a New York state appeals court reversed a ruling that had ordered the city to redo notices for its luxury second-home tax, giving Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration a legal win.

Politics New York City

Mamdani Urges Progressives to Use House Power Aggressively

After the midterm results shifted Washington’s balance of power, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged progressive House Democrats to use their leverage aggressively during election coverage on November 3.

Crime New York City

Strand Bookstore to Repay $1.48 Million Over PPP Loan

The Strand Book Store in New York City agreed on November 3 to pay $1,482,560 to settle a Justice Department investigation into its second-draw pandemic loan. The department said the bookstore was ineligible because its owner, Nancy Bass Wyden, is married to Sen. Ron Wyden.