Community News · New York, NY
As of October 12, the city authorized contractors at the supertall jail to work from 6 a.m. to midnight five days a week plus all day Saturday, replacing prior overnight restrictions. Early voting runs through Sunday, November 1, ahead of Election Day on November 3. A restaurant called The Thomas expects to open in January at 62 Thomas Street in the former Megu/Buddha-Bar space, and Wonder Kids Therapy Center opened last month on Jay and Hudson Streets serving children ages 0 to 12. Washington Market Park held its annual Pumpkin Carving Contest and Halloween parade to kick off the neighborhood's Halloween season.
Community News · New York, NY
The TCS New York City Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, with broadcast starting at 7 a.m. on ABC 7 and the first wave leaving Staten Island at 8 a.m.; no street closures affect Downtown. The Canadian government gifted two red maple trees to City Hall Park as part of a nationwide acknowledgment of the U.S. 250th birthday. A gallery exhibition featuring Maki Katayama and Hikari Ono, organized by Richard Aldrich, opened Friday evening at Bortolami, 39 Walker, and runs through December 19. An art-and-boxing event titled "CHAMPIONS: Blood, Sweat & Art" is set for Saturday, November 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Trinity Boxing Club.
Community brief · New York, NY
Campos Community Garden at 644 E. 12th St. between Avenue B and Avenue C is hosting its 15th annual Día de los Muertos celebration on Sunday, Nov. 1, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The free event includes arts and crafts, Mexican hot chocolate and sweet bread, and a ceremonial dance by Cetiliztl Nauhcampa at 4 p.m. A gazebo ofrenda (altar) will be assembled Friday from noon to 4 p.m., open for viewing Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and remain…
Community brief · New York, NY
The Museum of Arts and Design celebrated its 70th anniversary with a gala on Oct. 26, featuring exhibitions including John Procario's sculptural wood-and-light works, Alice Riehl's porcelain Herbarium Interior, and Jessica Lichtenstein's Rewilding. Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Council Member Gale Brewer proclaimed October 26, 2026, Museum of Arts and Design Appreciation Day, and the Borough President reiterated a commitment…
Community brief · New York, NY
Fillings, a New York City mini-pie company founded by Katie Kaplan, has opened its first brick-and-mortar storefront at 272 Bleecker St. in the West Village for the holiday season. The shop offers five permanent flavors—Coconut Key Lime, Milk & Cookies, PB & J, Smoky S'mores, and Crème Brûlée—plus two rotating seasonal flavors each week. Customers can purchase whole 5-inch mini pies or slices for a pie flight, with 9-inch pre-order options…
