Snippets of New York City news on the afternoon of Thursday, April 15th, 2021.

Photo by Samuel Regan-Asante

Garden Sales in Bloom - Nicole McNulty by Uptown Radio

New York City's Rocky Road to Congestion Pricing by Uptown Radio

Cryptocurrency's Coming Out Party: Interview with John Ladyzinski on Coinbase IPO by Uptown Radio

Public Housing Advocates Push Back Against Neglect by Uptown Radio

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What's Happening to NYC Taxi Drivers? by Uptown Radio

Fei Lu reports on the challenges facing New York City’s gay bar scene, and the impact on the LGBTQ community.

The Hudson River tow pound, known as Pier 76, in West Side Manhattan has a gritty reputation. But now, it's being converted into an airy, public park on the pier. It's a sign of new life as NYC recovers from COVID-19. Learn about the funding, project design and the how re-imagining this land fits into the waterfront's larger, adaptive history.

Resiliency Project Begins, Despite Pushback From Locals by Uptown Radio