Night Owl Video, a nostalgic video store offering a range of physical media, opened in Brooklyn, with plans for rentals, events, and an e-commerce platform.

The remains of two WWII soldiers, Private Harland Hennessey and Private William E. Calkins, were identified over 80 years after their deaths in Japanese prison camps.

A century-old pharmacy bottle was discovered by a construction crew in West Nyack, still containing its original contents and well-preserved under the thoroughfare.

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.

A mural at the "birthplace of hip-hop" in the Bronx sparked a legal battle with NYC over a fine for alleged advertising, raising issues of art versus commerce.

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.

French MP Raphaël Glucksmann calls for the US to return the Statue of Liberty, criticizing American values and referencing US funding cuts to science and education.

The NYPD impounded three Bushwick party buses, sparking backlash. One, a vintage 1967 double-decker, was damaged during towing. Owner Robin Russell-French considers legal action, while local officials state intervention followed community complaints.

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.

NYC offers various events to celebrate Black History Month, including music, poetry, food, comedy, outdoor activities, and exhibitions reflecting Black culture.

Holocaust survivors gathered at NYC's Museum of Jewish Heritage for the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation, sharing memories and concerns about rising antisemitism.