NYC NOW Midday News: Tenants Call for Rent Freeze, Broadway Karaoke Night Launches, and Time to Submit Artist Designs Honoring Influential Women.
Apr 7, 2025
Tenants in New York City are rallying for a rent freeze due to rising costs threatening their neighborhoods. Meanwhile, Broadway has a new karaoke night where fans can sing with stars every Monday, adding a fun twist to the theater scene. In another twist, the city is seeking artist designs for monuments honoring influential women, from trailblazers like Shirley Chisholm to icons of the LGBTQ+ rights movement, including Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. This celebration of women's contributions is a call to creativity and recognition.
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Rent Freeze Debate
- NYC tenants demand a rent freeze due to rising housing costs displacing families.
- Landlord groups argue for considering increased costs like repairs and insurance.
Sing With the Stars
- A new karaoke series, "Sing With the Stars," lets fans sing with Broadway performers.
- The free event occurs every Monday at Baby Grand Bar on Orchard Street.
Monument Design Proposals
- Artists can submit design proposals for monuments honoring influential women.
- The deadline is April 7th.