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East Village Dog Parade Returns Oct. 17 With Massive Turnout

The 36th annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade hits the East Village on Oct. 17. Fern Watt leads the charge for this beloved NYC tradition.

Christopher Payne Shows MTA Workers Fixing The City

A new photo exhibit by Christopher Payne reveals the hidden labor keeping NYC's subways running, from tunnel washing to wiring buses, before it ends in March.

Chip City Staff Learn The Real Reason Behind Sudden Store Closures

Chip City shut down all locations overnight citing funding issues, leaving staff in the dark while customers found locked doors and police at storefronts.

New Agency Claims To Decide Who Is A Real New Yorker

A new, highly convincing website called the Department of New Yorker Verification is now accepting applications to officially determine your NYC status.

Massive Dolly Parton Effort Stuns Manhattan As 925 Kids Get Books

Nearly 1,000 Manhattan kids got free books for Dolly Parton Appreciation Day. See how the borough president and schools honored her literacy legacy.

Open House New York Unlocks 300 Private Spots For Free

More than 50,000 New Yorkers will tour 300 private sites this October. Get the ticket drop details for the 2026 OHNY Weekend and see the top picks.

San Gennaro Organizers Work 20-Hour Days To Keep Little Italy Alive

The San Gennaro Feast hits its 100th year with massive crowds, but behind the scenes, organizers face 20-hour days and burnout to keep the tradition running.

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