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Most read in Manhattan
The five stories Manhattan readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
NYU Langone Backs Out of CB6 Meeting About Kips Bay AMC Takeover
NYU Langone has withdrawn from a meeting with local officials and residents of Kips Bay, New York, about its plans to take over the KipsBay Plaza and close the Kops Bay AMC.
Full story at ourtownny.com ↗
Amazon Threatens NYC Warehouse Closures Over Delivery Bill
Amazon has threatened to close more than a dozen last-mile warehouses and move thousands of workers out of New York City if Mayor Zohran Mamdani's delivery bill passes.
Full story at conservativeinstitute.org ↗
Inside Open House New York Weekend 2026: 300+ NYC Spaces to Explore — PhotoBook Magazine
Open House New York Weekend returns for its 24th annual edition on October 16-18, opening more than 300 destinations across all five boroughs.
Full story at photobookmagazine.com ↗
This free card unlocks some of NYC's best attractions
New York City library cards offer free entry to cultural institutions, activities and resources across the city.
Full story at abc7ny.com ↗
Oscar-Nominated Actor Suddenly Closes All New York Restaurants
Oscar-Nominated actor Chazz Palminteri, known for his roles in films such as Bullets over Broadway, A Bronx Tale, The Usual Suspects, and Analyze This, has closed his Hudson Valley restaurant in White Plains, New York, and Westchester County location, blaming the COVID pandemic for the delay.
Full story at hudsonvalleypost.com ↗
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