A brief history of New York mayors trying, and failing, to fix the city’s bathroom shortage
Every recent mayor promised improvements to the city's bathroom situation; by and large, all of them failed
Virginia K. Smith
You don’t want this smoke: a New Yorker’s guide to our new wildfire reality
The smoke will inevitably be back at some point — here's how to prepare, with or without Eric Adams' help.
My kitchen cabinet collapsed on me and somehow renters insurance didn’t cover it
The 2024 guide to NYC protest safety
Some facts on the ground have changed since 2020 — here's what you need to know to keep yourselves and each other safe out there.
The lesson from Kim’s Video? Keep hoarding your physical media
A new documentary chronicles the deeply weird fate of the beloved local video store, and offers a blueprint for escaping your streaming fatigue.
A West Coaster’s guide to New York City earthquake safety
The mayor is out here spouting misinformation, but The Groove has got you covered.
Ask The Groove: How quickly can my landlord kick me out if I don’t have a lease?
You'll probably have to leave eventually, but you can buy yourself a lot of time before you do.