05/21/2026

Hochul, Albany Leaders Approve Major Housing Package With New Tax Breaks and Zoning Changes

Gov. Hochul and Albany leaders approve a sweeping housing package featuring new tax breaks for developers, zoning flexibility and tenant protections, potentially unlocking tens of thousands of apartments across New York City.

May 21

Mayor Adams deploys hundreds of NYPD officers to subway lines amid transit crime surge

Mayor Adams orders hundreds of NYPD officers to subway lines as transit crime complaints rise across the city.

May 21

Celtics Secure 50th Win Against Thunder, 135-100

The Boston Celtics defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 135-100, reaching 50 wins for the season. Jaylen Brown scored a game-high 25 points to propel Boston to the victory. The win secures a playoff spot for the Celtics.

May 21

Aaron Rodgers Signs One-Year Deal with Steelers, Rejoining Mike McCarthy

May 21

SportsLine Model Projects NBA Play-In Tournament Outcomes

May 21

Aaron Rodgers Agrees to Terms with Steelers

May 21

New York City Tourism Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

New York City's tourism industry has nearly recovered to pre-pandemic levels, with hotels hitting record occupancy in 2025 and Broadway revenue returning to 2019 ranges.

May 21

Related Companies Advances Hudson Yards Phase 2 With 4,000 Apartments

May 21

Major Tenants Return to Midtown's Trophy Towers

May 21

NYC Expands Reading Mandate to Middle Schools, Requires Teacher Training

NYC is expanding its reading overhaul to 102 middle schools by September and requiring intensive teacher training citywide as it shifts away from balanced literacy toward phonics-based instruction.

May 21

The Slow Walk That Changes Everything

Winter invites you to move differently. A deliberate pace outdoors isn't laziness—it's the reset your nervous system has been asking for.

May 21

Why You Should Read a Poem Out Loud This Week

May 21

The Traveler's Paradox: Why Getting Lost Leads You Somewhere Real

May 21

The Librarian Network Helping Formerly Incarcerated People Find Work

May 21

The Fed's Silent Admission: Inflation Isn't Going Anywhere Soon

May 21

A 12-Year-Old's Lemonade Stand Just Paid Off $4,000 in School Lunch Debt

Tristan Jacobson spent his summer selling lemonade and cookies to erase cafeteria debt for 123 students. He's already planning next year's menu.

May 21

Cavaliers Defeat Pistons, Advance to Conference Finals

The Cleveland Cavaliers eliminated the Detroit Pistons, securing a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals. LeBron James scored a game-high 34 points in the series-clinching victory.

May 21

Golden Knights Defeat Ducks 3-1 in Karlsson's Return

May 21

Celtics Dominate 76ers in Game 1 Rout, 123-91

May 21

Jason Collins, NBA's First Openly Gay Player, Dies

May 21

Ohio State and Oregon Coaches Advocate for Expanded College Football Playoff

May 21