Manhattan News

Canada's last fully intact ice shelf has collapsed due to warming By Karen Graham The Milne Ice Shelf is at the fringe of Ellesmere Island in the northern Canadian territory of Nunavut. It was the last fully intact ice shelf in Canada, until Sunday - when it collapsed, losing 40 percent of its area.

Review: Ivy Lane is a gem in the Upper East Side in New York City Special By Markos Papadatos New York - On December 22, this journalist was afforded the privilege to dine at the exquisite Ivy Lane in the Upper East Side in Manhattan.

Uber New York helicopter service opens to all account members By Ken Hanly Earlier in 2019, Uber the ride-hailing company began to offer helicopter trips from downtown Manhattan to the J.F. Kennedy International Airport but only to select passengers.

Manhattan author discusses 'Mistress Suffragette' book, sequel Special By Markos Papadatos Manhattan author Diana Forbes chatted with Digital Journal about her latest book "Mistress Suffragette." She also opened up about the effects of technology and industrialization during the era of her book.

Amazon is hiring 2,000 people in New York City By Business Insider Amazon is taking another bite out of the Big Apple. The online retail giant is hiring 2,000 more employees over the next three years at a new office in New York City.

Chipotle just can't shake the bad PR — This time its a drug bust By Karen Graham New York City - Chipotle Mexican Grill has been working hard to regain customer loyalty after the food safety scandal that rocked the company's foundations last year. Now, it looks like they are in hot water again, this time over a cocaine bust.

Giant construction crane falls onto Manhattan street, killing one By Nathan Salant New York - One person was killed and at least three others injured Friday when a 500-foot construction crane toppled over on a normally busy Manhattan street.

Review: Ooviña is an amazing restaurant and wine bar in Manhattan Special By Markos Papadatos New York - On Jan. 29, Digital Journal was afforded the distinct pleasure to dive at Ooviña Latin Tapas and Wine Bar in New York City, and it was absolutely phenomenal in every way.

A chat with actor Tony Roberts about his new autobiography Special By Adrian Peel The 76-year-old New Yorker, best known for the six Woody Allen films in which he appeared, recently published his life story. Digital Journal spoke to him ahead of the official launch in a few days' time.

New York youth baseball treasurer indicted for embezzling $90,000 By Megan Hamilton Manhattan - The volunteer treasurer for a non-profit youth baseball organization that provides athletic training to underprivileged kids was arrested and arraigned in Manhattan Supreme Court last Friday for allegedly embezzling over $90,000.

Op-Ed: Aunt loses suit against nephew, 12, over hug that broke her wrist By Megan Hamilton A woman who sued her nephew for allegedly breaking her wrist during an exuberant hug got exactly what she deserved. Nothing. It only took the jury 25 minutes to decide against Jennifer Connell, who was asking for $127,000 in damages against her nephew.

James Blake wants NYPD cop who tackled him to be fired By Megan Hamilton Manhattan - When a video surfaced that showed former tennis star James Blake being tackled by a plainclothes New York City Police officer, it prompted apologies from mayor Bill de Blasio and police commissioner Bill Bratton.

Shocking video: Panera Bread manager violently strikes employee By Brian Booker New York - In a graphic video now making its way across the web, a male Panera Bread manager was caught violently striking a female employee who had just quit and was causing a scene.

DEA agents allegedly lied to govt. about running strip club By Megan Hamilton South Hackensack - Two Drug Enforcement Agency employees allegedly lied to the government about not having outside work, even though they owned a sleazy New Jersey strip club that employed illegal immigrant dancers from Russia and Brazil.

'The Many Faces' Art Exhibition Opens in New York Gallery Sensei Special By Stephanie Grayson New York - "The Many Faces," a new art exhibition exploring consumerism, sex, and American culture, opened in New York on December 12, 2014. The following photos are from the opening reception at Gallery Sensei, attended by the artists, curator, and art enthusiasts.

Uber executive reportedly advocates smearing woman journalist By Megan Hamilton Manhattan - Uber, the internet's high-tech ride-sharing company is in damage control mode right now due to statements allegedly made by Emil Michael, the company's senior vice president for business, while in New York at a private dinner last week.

Death of comic Joan Rivers blamed on anesthesia drug propofol By Nathan Salant New York - Acerbic comedian Joan Rivers died after suffering cardiac arrest during an outpatient medical procedure, a known potential side effect of the anesthesia drug propofol — the same drug implicated in the death of Michael Jackson.

New study looks closely at the rats of New York By Karen Graham The rats of New York City are so numerous that it is said there are at least 8.4 million of them. These illusive pests are rarely seen in the daylight hours, but at night, like zombies in the movies, they come out to feed.

Shake Shack restaurants plan to make it everywhere By Nathan Salant New York City - Having already made it in New York and a dozen other places, the Shake Shack restaurant chain is said to be planning an initial public offering of its stock.

Pedestrian hit by flying buzzsaw in midtown Manhattan By Mike White Some pedestrians are hit by cars, some by trucks or buses, and maybe a pedestrian might be hit by a golf cart. In midtown Manhattan Tuesday morning a pedestrian was hit by a buzzsaw. A buzzaw? That's right. She was not seriously injured.

Explosion in Manhattan, building collapses By Paul Iddon A massive explosion has struck Manhattan's East Harlem. Eleven people reportedly have minor injuries as a result of this blast and building collapse.

Philip Seymour Hoffman found dead in his NYC apartment By Jeannie Stokowski-Bisanti New York - The Wall Street Journal has reported that actor and director Philip Seymour Hoffman has been found dead in his West Village, NYC, apartment. A cause of death for the 46-year-old was not named in the report.

Mom allegedly pimps out teen daughter for Super Bowl sex By Phyllis Smith Asinyanbi New York - Police arrested Florida mom, Yolanda Ostoloza, 39, this week for allegedly attempting to pimp out her 15-year-old daughter for Super Bowl week.

Bank of America tellers picket ATM machines in Manhattan By Mike White Three tellers in Manhattan picketed ATM machines this week because they believe they threaten jobs by supporting cheap labor in call centers in places such as Jacksonville, Florida or Delaware.

Wife allegedly uses rare stamps to pay hit man to kill husband By Leigh Goessl New York - A Manhattan woman is accused of allegedly trying to hire a hit man to kill her husband. She reportedly didn't have money to pay for the deadly deed, but wanted to exchange rare stamps and jewelry worth $60,000.

New York’s problem with prescription drugs By Matthew DeLuca New York - Nationwide, overdose rates are increasing at an alarming rate. In some states, overdose deaths have surpassed traffic accidents as the leading cause of accidental death. As the death toll rises, many are asking what can be done to combat this trend.

Op-Ed: Another death in Ad Land By Michael Krebs New York - The headline 'Another death in Ad Land' crafted a sense of industry-wide danger in the advertising business, but Manhattan's buildings may be making a statement.

Chinese investing in Queens, New York property By Amanda Byas Guess which New York neighborhood is seeing Chinese investors buying its properties? It may surprise you to learn that it's Queens!

Bonerama brings their brass funk rock to New York's harbor Special By Michael Krebs New York - Coming out of the New Orleans brass funk rock scene, Bonerama played New York City's Rocks Off Harbor Cruise - rocking the boat on a beautiful summer night.

Op-Ed: Crime will NOT decrease because of gun-free zones! By Duane Buell New York police are searching for kidnappers as a couple were forced into a vehicle at gunpoint according to witnesses! New York is one of the toughest cities for a law abiding citizen to get a concealed carry permit in, but criminals don't seem to mind!

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