NYC Restaurant Closings — Live Tracker

May 9 Former Spirit Airlines Loyalty Points Redeemable for Papa John’s Pizza Spirit Airlines loyalty members can now trade unused points for free pizza at Papa John’s following the airline’s closure. The offer provides a modest consolat… May 9 New Research Explores How Enjoying Food May Lead to Eating Less New research indicates that enjoying food may help people eat less by promoting satisfaction and mindful consumption. This challenges traditional dieting metho… May 9 Parents Turn to 20-Minute Meals Amid End-of-School Rush As the school year ends, New York parents turn to quick, 20-minute dinners to manage busy schedules. Simple recipes ease mealtime pressure during a hectic seas… Apr 30 New York City Teens Join Professional Soccer Ranks with Local Team Several New York City teenagers have joined their local professional soccer club, continuing to live at home while beginning their pro careers. Apr 29 Costco Adjusts Price of Its $1.50 Hot Dog Combo for First Time in Four Decades Costco has raised the price of its iconic hot dog and soda combo for the first time since the 1980s. The change reflects rising costs affecting food service op… Apr 29 Lower East Side Wine Bar Alters Hours Amid Staffing Challenges Terra Vino on the Lower East Side shortens hours to midnight amid staffing shortages. Apr 28 G Train Signal Upgrade Delays Prompt New Shutdowns, Draw Criticism from Brooklyn Lawmakers The MTA’s G train signal upgrade is behind schedule, prompting further service shutdowns and criticism from Brooklyn lawmakers and riders. Apr 28 Electric Quadcopters Proposed as Quieter JFK Airport Shuttles for Affluent Travelers Electric quadcopters are being explored as a quieter alternative to helicopters for shuttling affluent travelers to JFK Airport, potentially easing noise compl… Apr 27 Third Man Pleads Guilty in 2002 Killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay in Queens A third man has pleaded guilty in the 2002 murder of Jam Master Jay, the DJ for Run-DMC, admitting to aiding the gunmen in accessing the Queens recording studi… Apr 26 Dominic DiGesu of Geese Throws First Pitch at Citi Field, Reflects on Mets Fandom Dominic DiGesu, lead singer of Geese and lifelong Mets fan, threw the first pitch at Citi Field, marking a personal milestone. The event connected his musical … Apr 26 Manhatta Bar Closes After Four Years in Financial District Manhatta Bar in the Financial District has closed after four years, citing rising rents and lower foot traffic. Apr 25 Wildwood Boardwalk to Close Overnight Amid Concerns Over Teen Behavior Wildwood will close its boardwalk overnight this summer to curb late-night disturbances linked to groups of teenagers. The move follows recurring safety concer… Apr 24 Aldi to Revamp U.S. Stores with New Design Partnership Aldi is set to begin a major redesign of its U.S. stores, partnering with Australian design firm Landini Associates. The changes aim to update store layouts an… Apr 23 Decades-Old Bellevue Men’s Shelter Closes After Persistent Building Issues The Bellevue Men’s Shelter on 30th Street in Midtown has closed after years of building neglect. The city is working to relocate residents amid concerns over s… Apr 22 ICE Seeks to Lease 150 Parking Spaces in Downtown Manhattan Under Multiyear Contract ICE is seeking to lease 150 parking spaces in Downtown Manhattan under a multiyear contract estimated to cost up to $10 million. The request reflects the agenc… Apr 22 City Halts Move of Homeless Men’s Intake Center Following East Village Legal Challenge New York City has suspended the planned move of a homeless men’s intake center to the East Village after residents sued over inadequate community notific… Apr 22 Recent NJ Train Derailment Highlights Ongoing Concerns Over Rail Safety in North Jersey A recent train derailment in North Jersey has brought renewed focus to longstanding concerns about rail safety and hazardous material disclosures in urban area… Apr 18 Kayakers Seek Access to Join Tall Ships Parade in New York Harbor Amid Coast Guard Restrictions Kayakers seeking to join New York Harbor’s tall ships parade for the city’s semiquincentennial have been denied access by the Coast Guard due to safety concern… Apr 9 Confidant Moves to Brooklyn Heights with Expanded Menu and Neighboring Bakery Plans Chefs Brendan Kelley and Daniel Grossman are relocating Confidant to 127 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn Heights, with an opening set for February 4, 2026. A new bak… Apr 9 Texas Rotisserie & Grill to Close Upper West Side Location After 32 Years The Upper West Side location of Texas Rotisserie & Grill is set to close its doors in March 2026 amid rising rent and operational challenges, though the Up… Apr 8 Brasserie Boulud to Debut as Grand Two-Floor French Brasserie Near Lincoln Center in 2026 Chef Daniel Boulud’s new Brasserie Boulud is slated to open in spring 2026 on the Upper West Side, marking his return to the Lincoln Center vicinity with a spr… Apr 4 Gruppo Closes East Village Location, Merges with Spunto at New Nolita Site After nearly three decades on Avenue B, Gruppo closes and consolidates with sister restaurant Spunto, relocating to a larger space in Nolita under the Spunto n… Apr 1 Delmonico’s Plans Second Midtown Location Delmonico’s, the historic steakhouse, is reportedly planning to open a second location in Midtown Manhattan, expanding its presence in Manhattan. Mar 31 Everyman Espresso Shuts Park Slope Location Everyman Espresso has ended service at its Park Slope café, closing one of its Brooklyn outposts amid ongoing changes in the local scene.