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Good mayors zone in on the details – just ask Zohran Mamdani
When it comes to curing the ills of a big city such as New York, the devil is in the details. Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s policy of focusing on the mundane promises big dividends.
How ‘Articles of Interest’ became a go-to podcast for fashion history
New York-based podcaster Avery Trufelman’s acclaimed show explores everything from modesty and military apparel to the politics of sunglasses.
New York’s 10 best lesser-known bookshops
From West Village stalwarts to hidden living-room selections, this Monocle guide celebrates New York’s independent booksellers, specialist collections and the city’s enduring literary culture beyond the more obvious big names.
Don’t miss the boat: New York is modernising its ferry network
A historic Staten Island to Brooklyn crossing marks the start of new routes, smoother rides and big ambitions.
Upstate New York is having a renaissance. Here’s where to eat, shop and stay on your next trip
From boutique retailers and cosy cafés to charming countryside inns, a slate of new openings is bringing city-dwellers back to the Hudson Valley.
Is New York’s scaffolding getting a glow-up? Expectations are low – but rising
Scaffolding, or sidewalk sheds if you want to get technical, is as much a part New York’s fabric as flooded subways or breakfast bagels. But does it have to be so ugly and ubiquitous?
The Waldorf Astoria’s lavish renovation blends its original splendour with gorgeous modern luxury
Beloved by its famed guests and for its much-aped style, a return after an eight-year renovation means the Waldorf’s salad days could well be ahead of it.
Can Penn Station be beautiful again, without becoming a political battleground?
Some want to “Make America Beautiful Again” by restoring Penn Station’s original grandeur. Others see that as a political red flag. The fight over a train station reveals deeper divisions.
The film festival toasting Japan’s cinematic renaissance in the Big Apple
As Japan Cuts returns for its 18th edition, director of film Peter Tatara speaks to Monocle about Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s enduring legacy and why ‘shochu’ is the toast of Manhattan this summer.
