In 2022, Columbia University professor Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh argued that the rise of remote work would put cities into what he called “an urban doom loop.” The value of office buildings would plummet, taxes paid by those buildings would slide and cities would be forced to cut services, sending residents and businesses fleeting.

The plan, which rezones parts of the Manhattan neighborhood, aims to address the city’s housing shortage and the area’s beleaguered commercial sector.

The very crowds, noise and garish lights that draw tourists to Times Square are often anathema to New Yorkers themselves.

Right now some of the finest dining in the city can be had on the go, for under $10, thanks to a new generation of pastry chefs striking out on their own and changing the game one croissant, cookie and cardamom bun at a time.

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes aboard Kara Manning of New York City public radio station WFUV to discuss the best new albums hitting streaming services on Friday, Jan. 17. Featured Albumso Mac Miller,

Brooklynite Anthony Falco has the hottest job on the market — he’s an international pizza consultant who eats his way across the globe and helps others bring their cheesy dreams to life. But the pizzaiolo says the jet-setting profession is harder than you think — any way you slice it.

The most visited cities in the US attract millions of overseas travelers each year who come in droves to immerse themselves in America’s urban meccas—whether that's with a side of sunshine or skyscrapers.

For A'mariae, a ninth grader who envisioned a high-tech shoe that could be transformed from sandals to sneakers to boots with clip-on attachments, there was one problem, Chalkbeat reports. The trendy blue shoe the AI app had conjured on his laptop screen had a Nike swoosh on the side, a trademarked logo that would be off-limits for his brand.

Doug Burgum, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to be interior secretary, said he would sell some holdings if confirmed. He held on to his investments while running North Dakota.

For the first time outside of Amsterdam, an exhibition reconstructs Anne’s hiding place during the devastation of the Holocaust.

As per the World Economic Outlook Report, global tourism expanded by 2.9% in 2024, signaling a resurgence in international travel. Here's a look at the top 10 favourites for millions of travellers, which you can also consider visiting in 2025.

The disastrous conflict in Sudan is pushing the country deeper into chaos. Work to halt it has never been more urgent. To get talks going, mediators may need to present a notional picture of what the post-war dispensation could look like.