St. Patrick’s Day Parade Draws Record Crowds The 264th St. Patrick’s Day Parade turned Fifth Avenue into a sea of green today, with an estimated 200,000 attendees. Highlights included a float honoring Irish immigrants and a surprise bagpipe duet by two NYPD officers.
Manhattan Bridge Celebrates 115 Years A small ceremony marked the 115th anniversary of the Manhattan Bridge’s opening, with local historians unveiling a plaque near the Dumbo entrance.
New Broadway Show ‘Skyline’ Opens to Rave Reviews The musical “Skyline,” a love letter to NYC’s architecture, debuted at the Shubert Theatre last night, earning standing ovations for its innovative set design.
Central Park Spring Cleanup Kicks Off Volunteers gathered this morning to launch the annual Central Park spring cleanup, removing winter debris ahead of cherry blossom season.
Chelsea Market Expands Outdoor Seating Chelsea Market unveiled 50 new outdoor seats today, capitalizing on the mild March weather to draw foodie crowds.
NYPL Hosts Free Irish Literature Festival The New York Public Library’s main branch kicked off a weeklong celebration of Irish authors, featuring readings from Joyce and Heaney.
Harlem Jazz Fest Announces 2025 Lineup Organizers revealed that this summer’s Harlem Jazz Festival will feature local legend Wynton Marsalis, sparking early ticket buzz.
Manhattan Dog Parade Sets New Record Over 300 pups strutted in green bowties at today’s St. Patrick’s Day Dog Parade in Washington Square Park, raising funds for local shelters.
Hudson Yards Unveils Public Art Installation A 20-foot-tall shamrock sculpture made of recycled materials debuted at Hudson Yards, tying into the holiday spirit.
Mayor Torres Pushes for More Bike Lanes At a press conference, Mayor Jessica Torres announced plans to add 10 miles of bike lanes in Manhattan by year-end, citing safety concerns.
2. Traffic Updates Around Manhattan (Top 10)
Fifth Avenue Closed for Parade Until 5 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day festivities have shut down Fifth Avenue from 44th to 79th Streets; expect delays through evening rush hour.
FDR Drive Slowed by Fender-Bender A minor collision near 96th Street has reduced FDR Drive to one lane southbound; delays stretch back to 125th Street.
West Side Highway Snarled by Construction Ongoing repairs near 57th Street have bottlenecked northbound traffic; avoid the area if possible.
Holland Tunnel Delays Due to Jersey-Bound Crowds Post-parade revelers heading to NJ are clogging the Holland Tunnel; expect 30-minute waits outbound.
Midtown Gridlock from Parade Overflow Cross streets between 42nd and 59th are jammed as parade-goers disperse; use the subway to bypass.
East River Bridges Running Smoothly Despite holiday traffic, the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg Bridges report no major delays as of 2 p.m.
Lexington Avenue Bus Lanes Clear M101 and M103 buses are moving well despite crowds, thanks to enforced bus lanes, per MTA updates.
Crash on 125th Street Slows Harlem Traffic A delivery van accident near Lenox Avenue has westbound 125th Street down to one lane; delays expected through 4 p.m.
Lincoln Tunnel Approach Congested Inbound traffic from NJ is backing up at the Lincoln Tunnel due to holiday travelers; delays up to 20 minutes reported.
Bike Path Closures Near Central Park Sections of the Central Park loop are closed for the cleanup event, rerouting cyclists to exterior paths.
3. Crime News by Area (2 Each Around Manhattan)
Upper East Side
Shoplifting Spike Hits Madison Avenue Police report a 20% increase in shoplifting at high-end boutiques this week, with three arrests made today alone.
Mugging Foiled on 72nd Street A Good Samaritan thwarted a purse-snatching near Central Park East; suspect fled, no injuries reported.
Midtown
Pickpocket Ring Busted Near Penn Station NYPD arrested four members of a pickpocket crew targeting St. Patrick’s Day crowds; 15 wallets recovered.
Bar Fight Turns Violent on 34th Street A brawl at an Irish pub left two patrons with minor injuries; police are reviewing security footage.
Lower Manhattan
Vandalism at Battery Park Overnight vandals spray-painted shamrock graffiti on park benches; cleanup is underway.
ATM Skimmer Found in Financial District A skimming device was discovered at a Wall Street ATM; banks urge customers to check statements.
Harlem
Car Break-Ins Reported on 135th Street Three vehicles were ransacked overnight; police advise locking doors and removing valuables.
Assault at Subway Station A dispute at the 125th Street A-train platform left one man with a black eye; suspect in custody.
Greenwich Village
Bike Theft Caught on Camera A $1,200 bike was stolen outside a Bleecker Street café; police are seeking the hooded suspect.
Noise Complaint Leads to Drug Bust A loud party on West 4th Street ended with two arrests after police found marijuana and pills.
4. Wall Street Economic News (Top 10)
Dow Jumps 300 Points on Tech Rally Strong earnings from AI firms boosted the Dow today, with analysts eyeing a record close by week’s end.
Fed Signals Rate Cut Pause Federal Reserve Chair hinted at steady rates through Q2, citing inflation concerns despite market optimism.
Crypto Exchange Opens HQ in FiDi CoinSphere unveiled its new Wall Street office, betting big on Manhattan’s financial hub status.
Gold Prices Hit Three-Month High Uncertainty over trade policies drove gold to $2,650 an ounce, traders report.
JPMorgan Expands Green Bond Program The bank announced a $5 billion push into sustainable investments, targeting climate startups.
Retail Sales Dip Sparks Recession Talk February’s 0.3% drop in retail spending has Wall Street debating a looming slowdown.
Tesla Stock Soars on Battery Breakthrough News of a longer-lasting EV battery sent Tesla shares up 8% in morning trading.
Manhattan Firms Boost Hiring Financial giants like Goldman Sachs added 200 local jobs this quarter, bucking remote-work trends.
Oil Prices Steady Amid Global Tensions Brent crude held at $79 a barrel despite Middle East supply fears, analysts say.
SEC Tightens ESG Reporting Rules New regulations on “green” investments take effect today, impacting Wall Street compliance costs.
5. Manhattan Real Estate News (Top 10)
Penthouse Sells for $45M on Billionaires’ Row A 57th Street luxury unit set a 2025 record, signaling a hot ultra-luxe market.
Soho Loft Prices Climb 10% Demand for artist-friendly spaces pushed average loft sales to $3.2 million this quarter.
