Governor Hochul announces $80 million in funding for New York arts and culture nonprofits through the NYSCA Capital Projects Fund, with various grant types offered.

Amtrak's new Next Gen Acela trains debut enhanced interiors and tech, maintaining previous travel times from D.C. to Boston. Inspired "trak suits" merge fashion with the new train design, though ride quality improvements receive mixed reviews.

Subway Doodle's digital creatures based on NYC's commute are exhibited at the Banksy Museum, as PIX11 reports. The free showcase is at the museum's performance space until August 24.

New York State announces an $81.5 million arts grant program to support cultural organizations and individual artists as an investment in local communities and the state's creative economy.

Manhattan DA facilitated the return of eight significant antiquities to Peru, including a Moche copper mask and a Chavin effigy bottle, in efforts to combat looting and cultural heritage trafficking.

Trump's proposed budget ends NEA funding, affecting numerous cultural organizations across the U.S., including NYC, with groups losing federal grants and facing financial challenges.

Manhattan DA Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced the return of a stolen 16th-century Paraguayan manuscript, valued at $20,000, which provides insights into colonial governance of Indigenous people.

The New York International Auto Show returns for its 125th anniversary, featuring 28 manufacturers and 11 exhibits, with test drives available at the Javits Center.

The Jewish community in NYC is celebrating Passover with "mitzvah tanks". The parade will distribute matzos and offer outreach activities, promoting Jewish faith and education.

Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne's archive at the NYPL draws enthusiasts, offering an intimate look into their lives and careers through a vast collection of documents.

The New York Public Library will exhibit Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne's archives, featuring 336 boxes of various personal and professional items.

'The Gates,' a project by Christo and Jeanne-Claude, returns as an AR experience in Central Park and an exhibit at The Shed, reflecting on its impact on public art and healing post-9/11.

The New York Historical Society's exhibit "The Year of Flaco" honors the escaped owl Flaco and discusses avian welfare in urban areas; it includes memorabilia and runs until July 6.