Midtown Manhattan’s privately managed public park with library, lawn, carousel, and seasonal events.
The Knicks have clinched the NBA title, sparking celebrations across New York. Security around Madison Square Garden has intensified due to a presidential attendance, with perimeter controls and TSA-style screenings. Parades and watch parties are planned with limited outdoor viewing options.
Police confront massed crowds outside Madison Square Garden after a Knicks-Spurs game, with hundreds of officers deployed. The night features brawls in Bryant Park, property damage, and high-profile attendance including President Trump, Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, and celebrities.
Video shows an egg being thrown at Victor Wembanyama outside a New York hotel as he returns after San Antonio’s Game 4 loss to New York. He confronts a taunter; 56 people are in police custody for charges including assault and disorderly conduct amid celebrations in the city.
The New York Knicks have staged a historic comeback win to set up a potential championship, with celebrities Timothée Chalamet and Ben Stiller showing their exuberance as fans circle Midtown and MSG, signaling a city-wide celebration.
Airbnb has purchased its first Manhattan office, a six‑story 42,500‑sq‑ft Beaux‑Arts building at 281 Park Avenue South for $81.5 million. The move accompanies a long-running clash with New York City over Local Law 18 restrictions on short-term rentals and signals a deeper commitment to the city with an employee hub for 600+ staff in the region.
Cyclospora cases linked to iceberg lettuce have driven retailers to push greenhouse-grown greens. Health authorities warn on contaminated produce as more states report cases; restaurants adapt menus and chains reassure customers about ingredients.