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A baker frosts the six-foot birthday cake honoring the 200th anniversary of Fifth Avenue, Dec. 8, 2024. Credit: Rachel Kahn/THE CITY The milestone was celebrated with car-free streets, food trucks, and a $150 million funding announcement from the mayor. This article originally appeared in The City.  By Rachel Kahn Follow @x NEW YORK - What do you get the avenue that has everything for its birthday? Sidewalks already crowded for the holiday season spilled out onto the street on Fifth Avenue between 48th and 55th as part of a celebration to commemorate its 200th anniversary.  The event, similar to Open Streets celebrations in the past few years, featured performances, food trucks, brand installations, and even a signature piney scent piped out from decor that dotted the sidewalks.  Rita Stoddard and Lauren Brigman, a mother-daughter duo visiting from Florida, took a picture with one of the many signs that advertised the street’s big day. Br...

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams celebrate at City Hall the Council passing the City of Yes housing plan, Dec. 5, 2024. -Photo by Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Splitting 31 to 20, those voting in favor cited the high cost of housing, while opponents raised concerns about funding and who will ultimately benefit.  This Article originally appeared in The City.  By Samantha Maldonado Follow @x NEW YORK - A divided City Council gave the go-ahead Thursday on an update of the city’s zoning codes projected to create new capacity to construct up to 80,000 new residences over the next 15 years. The Council voted 31 to 20 to advance Mayor Eric Adams’ City of Yes for Housing Opportunity agenda — with some members saying they were moved to approve the package after obtaining concessions from the mayor’s original plans. The overhaul aims to address a housing shortage that has given New York City its lowest rental vacancy rate since ...

Fans, Yankees, C-Town & Bravo Supermarkets and Krasdale Foods Collect Tons of Food During Holiday Drive  Krasdale Foods Advertising Director Christopher Guzman fills a donation bin with food. -Photo by NEW YORK YANKEES PARTNERSHIP. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Manhattan Voice  December 5, 2024 Follow @x   NEW YORK - Yankee fans descended on the Stadium with cans of food in an attempt to help those less fortunate this holiday season.  The New York Yankees, in conjunction with C-Town & Bravo Supermarkets and Krasdale Foods, held their 30th Annual Holiday Food Drive at Yankee Stadium. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Yankees staff members accepted in-person food donations.  Photo by NEW YORK YANKEES PARTNERSHIP. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Any fan that donated at least 40 pounds of non-perishable food received a ticket voucher valid for two (2) complimentary tickets in designated seating areas to select 2025 Yankees regular seaso...